It’s beyond hard to believe we moved to Hawaii over a year ago. One year of gentle waves, coqui frogs, mild (and not-so-mild) earthquakes, a volcanic eruption and, you know, adjusting to life 4,500 miles away from our former home, in the middle of a pandemic–one that your husband is on the frontlines of–and also, […]
Travel
When the SHOULDS Start Creeping in.
Narrator: We cut to the middle of the night where we find Caroline in the midst of a blissfully wonderful sleep. Windows open. Husband not snoring. Their 14-pound ginger cat nuzzled up beside her. It’s as if nothing could awaken this sleeping goddess… <Caroline suddenly sits straight up> Caroline: Shit. I should set a reminder […]
COVID Travel: Flying During a Pandemic
This week, I traveled alone for the first time in over a year. It’s incredibly weird leaving my well-insulated bubble of an island for the Mainland. Truth be told, I wouldn’t be traveling under normal circumstances. I don’t think anyone should be traveling for funzies right now. I don’t think anyone should be heading to […]
Not Your Average Gal: Falicia from FortyFive12Studios
Not Your Average Gals are kickass, blazing-their-own-path, independent-minded, free-thinking, kind-hearted and all around wonderful humans beings. We learn a lot about ourselves from the people we choose to look to for inspiration or friendship. I’m excited to introduce you to some of them. World, meet Falicia Ann O’Mard. Falicia and I lived on the same dorm […]
Not Your Average Gal: Jen from Jen on a Jet Plane
Not Your Average Gals are kickass, blazing-their-own-path, independent-minded, free-thinking, kind-hearted and all around wonderful humans beings. We learn a lot about ourselves from the people we choose to look to for inspiration or friendship. I’m excited to introduce you to some of them. World, meet Jen of Jen on a Jet Plane. I became kindred spirits […]
Cruise vs. All-Inclusive. The Ultimate Showdown.
Up until 7 years ago, I had not done the cruise thing nor stepped foot in a resort. I know, I know. I lead such a deprived life. Let me tell you, neither of these events were life changing, so if you haven’t done either–it’s cool, you can still sit with us at the lunch […]