How many times have you been asked that interview question, “How do you handle ambiguity?” At this point in my life, I feel as though I nearly qualify as a seasoned pro. It’s not been easy. For the part of … Continue reading Embracing Ambiguity
Last fall, I stumbled upon an amazing community of individuals and embarked on an adventure to learn a new sport: rowing. I notice an intensified satisfaction with life when water is more heavily incorporated in my day to day existence. … Continue reading Something in the Water
I’ve always been fascinated by dolphins. In high school, I discovered the horrific dolphin slaughter that happened each year in Japan through the documentary The Cove, and dreamed of being Hayden Panettiere: dolphin activist. In college, when assigned an informational … Continue reading Dolphin Crazed
I love love. And I am so excited for my dear friends, Laura and Charlie, in their engagement! Laura was one of my first friends on the island. I have Laura to thank for introducing me to the world of … Continue reading Engagement Session: Laura & Charlie
Some things about me: In the past, the “aha” moment in decision making has always come easily.|I continually feel the need to achieve and to grow and to learn. |At the age of 20 I fell in love with travel.|I … Continue reading Where Do We Go From Here?
Anyone who works in the service industry is not unfamiliar with the concept of having to work on national holidays. On Saturday, Christmas Eve, my day was spent photographing paddlers and showing guests the beauty of Kailua Bay from the … Continue reading Nice to Meet You, President Obama
I believe that the greatest leap we’ll ever take may not be the one in which we uproot ourselves in terms of the greatest amount of miles. It may not be the leap in which we put the most on … Continue reading The Greatest Leap We’ll Ever Take
It’s Christmastime in Hawaii. Things feel a little bit different this time of year – about 50° different to be exact! Spending this holiday season apart from family and lacking a winter wonderland, I am pulling out all the stops … Continue reading Christmastime in Hawaii
Meet Lea, Laurie, and Ka`iulani. A climber, an ultra-marathon runner, and a surfer, these women in my life continually inspire me in their ability to do what they love. As a beginner in many things but expert in none, these … Continue reading “Why [Insert Bad-Ass Adventure Sport Here]?”
When asked, “Which is your favorite Hawaiian island”, one in particular tempts me most in my reply. The truth is that I do not have a favorite island. I love Oahu because it is my home, offers the most beautiful … Continue reading How to Explore Hawaiʻi (the Big Island) in Seven Days
