Home Again

Since living in Hawaii the past year, I have found my go to places to eat. Teddy’s, Zippy’s, Anna Millers…places I’m going to miss dearly when I leave. But I do have to say I’m definitely looking forward to all of my old favorite places that I miss eating at since they aren’t in Hawaii.ContinueContinue reading “Home Again”

A New Year

Happy New Year everyone! I was just thinking about everything that’s happened between now and this time last year. It has been a crazy year! It started off well. I spent New Years with a couple of the greatest friends ever and then just a short few weeks later, I found out I got aContinueContinue reading “A New Year”

Thanksgiving in Hawaii

Happy thanksgiving everyone. In no way this time last year did I think I’d be living here in Hawaii. It was on my mind, but I didn’t think it was actually possible. I’m amaze myself everyday. When I first moved here, things were going perfect, then the last couple of months have been a bitContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving in Hawaii”

Carolina Home

Recently, I took a trip home to the Carolina states. It’s been 7 months since I’ve seen my family and friends. Boy, did I miss them or what? I got really lucky and had 8 days to visit. Originally I was flying back for a weekend for my friends wedding and then the day afterContinueContinue reading “Carolina Home”

Waikiki Weekend Getaway

Sometimes, life gets a little overwhelming. You get stressed out easily. You’re working a lot and you’re finding it hard to relax. You need a little vacation. So, what do you do? Well, book a Hotel and have a mini getaway, of course! Seriously you guys, this was just what I needed. My best friendContinueContinue reading “Waikiki Weekend Getaway”

Trail of Trials

Back in October, I was diagnosed with Asthma. I’ve always had athletic asthma which made it difficult to play basketball or run. The older I got, the worse it became. And now it’s just full on Asthma. One inhaler for mornings and nights and another to use through out the day when I need it.ContinueContinue reading “Trail of Trials”

Island Fun

I’ve almost seen the whole island now. Before I haven’t been able to see or do much. It’s been incredible and loads of fun. I’ve done things I’ve never done before. I went cliff jumping at Laie Point and I finally saw my FIRST SEA TURTLE! If you don’t know me, you should know thatContinueContinue reading “Island Fun”

Be Brave With Your Life

As I’m driving one day through Oahu, I look at the beautiful sunset behind the mountains and I can’t help but to smile and laugh a little. I became overwhelmed with gratitude and happiness. Sometimes I still can’t believe that I took a huge risk and moved here. I began to think about what myContinueContinue reading “Be Brave With Your Life”

Life Has A Funny Way Of Working Out

“Life has a funny way of working out just when you start to believe nothing ever will.” But really though. I have always had a hard time seeing the good things happening in my life. It just felt like one thing after another was constantly going wrong and just when something good was finally happening,ContinueContinue reading “Life Has A Funny Way Of Working Out”

Hanauma Bay

I went swimming with the fishes and the other Mariah that I met here on the Island. Seriously you guys! I conquered a fear of mine. Ever since I moved to Oahu Island, I decided that I needed to do the following: Get out of my comfort zone Try new things Go with the flowContinueContinue reading “Hanauma Bay”