Ever since we started dating, Nick and I have loved to go kayaking together. Wherever the Navy sends Nick or whenever we go on vacation, we usually end…

I’ve written about how much I love The Pillbox Trail in Kailua here and again here. It’s a short, steep hike that brings you high enough to take in 360-degree views of the windward…

I’ve never been good at finishing things I start. I accepted three completely different graduate programs before finally getting a degree in health communication. I started another blog for…

A few completely random pictures from my time in New York City and Long Island. I had so much fun despite being sick — I mean, when you have…

I got into New York on Friday and spent the weekend with my family and one very special friend. After I landed, my mom, brother and I all went to…

I love reading bloggers’ year-end posts! I was thinking about how I could summarize my year, too. I realized that the best way for me to say it…

There’s nothing like a visit from your mama to make you feel loved. My mom just left after a whole week in Hawaii, and we had the best…

I love giving gifts. Finding the absolute perfect present for someone makes me so happy. What I really want for Christmas is more experiences and more time with…

It’s that time of year where we take a step back and think about all of the things in our life we are grateful for. My friend Holly…

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I love the food, the desserts, the warmth. I love reminding myself of everything I have to be thankful for. I love that…