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READY FOR SUMMER

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I donʻt typically like to put up inspiration photos [thatʻs what my tumblr is supposed to be for] but I felt like it was the only way to express myself on this particular Friday. Iʻm really looking forward to the summer even though I have no idea what it will entail [minus the location and job description.] And even though I live in Hawaii and surrounded by sand, ocean, sun, and waves it is always inspiring to go through photos that evoke the inner summer in me.

Iʻm ready for summer.

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Photos from: tumblr

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SUNSET SESSIONS

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Just going through the last of my Hilo hiatus photos from this past weekend. Super stoked that we got to go up to the Mauna Kea summit for sunset. Itʻs one of those treks I always wanted to go on but never found the time over the last couple years. It was exceptionally challenging going up without a 4-wheel drive. But my truck made it like a champ even if it only used 2-wheel drive and could have slipped off the side of the mountain.

There is something magical about that mountain. Or maybe itʻs just the lack of oxygen and 20 degree temperature. I think its both. I cannot remember the last time I went up [to the highest point in the world from sea-level] to watch the sunset. You would not believe the range of colors to be seen as the sun goes down. Red mountains, crisp white clouds, and the bluest of blue skies that fade into the most vibrant orange sun. The sun practically melts into the sky and slowly takes over the stark landscape. And the night sky. If only I could have taken a proper photo and captured the stars. Itʻs unreal. It was a great way to end the weekend.. spending time with friends and enjoying the last of my lazy days on the Big Island.

Enjoying sunset session with friends.

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LAZY SATURDAYS

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So a couple of friends and I decided to drive to the other side of the island for some snorkeling and lounging at one of our favorite beaches.. 69′s. But don’t let the name fool you. It is actually named after the mile marker it falls on.. not that other 69. Whatever that means.

We even made a couple of stops off in Waimea.. including the farmers market, thrift store, and “Puppies for Sale.” Which really made me think long and hard about potentially living in that area. It is so beautiful. Misty green hills, quaint plantation homes, and that good ol’ ranching vibe. The Big Island is such a unique, diverse place. It’s pretty incredible. They’re not lying when they called this island big. You could easily choose to be between white sand beaches, rolling green hills and horse covered pastures, long stretches of lava, active flowing rivers of molten lava, snowy mountain tops, dramatic valleys, sweeping waterfalls, black sand beaches, rain forests, and dry desolate deserts. All in one day [if you tried really hard]. It’s hard to beat and the perfect place to be on hiatus.

Just another lazy saturday on the Big Island.

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LIFE AT HOME

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Anyway, it probably helped that my sister was visiting. So in between late night work sessions and trying to figure out what I am going to be doing next in my life.. we got a lot of beach time in. Shell collecting, sliding late season swells, hiking the Makapu’u lighthouse and tide pools, and general beach lounging. This past week of doing close to nothing really helped me get back in to the groove of things. If that even makes sense.

And in between the water and waves and life questions.. I am planning my next adventure. Summer time is gonna be an epic adventure I think?! It’s all in the works now and I definitely don’t want to blow it by leaking it out just yet. Crossing my fingers!

But for now I am enjoying life at home.

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Photos: big sis + me

 

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DIARIES FROM DOWN UNDER III

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Finally went through the last of my photos from down under. I put it off for a while.. maybe just my small way of holding on?? Probably. But looking at these photos makes me feel like all those adventures were ages ago. A lot of really good times and fond memories were made within the month and a half  traveling down there. I will be back. But until then.. off on another adventure.

One last Diaries From Down Under.

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THE REMEDY

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It was really hard leaving Australia. I think when you have a really good time somewhere [for an extended amount of time] it should be. I almost feel like I left a little of myself behind.. and I need to go back and get it. I definitely need to go back and collect the rest of me. And maybe a Australian passport while I’m at it. Hah. That among other things.

I always feel a bit imbalanced after a long trip.. like I’m not quite sure where I belong. In limbo. But.. but coming home to crystal clear, glassy blue water is the best feeling in the world. It’s the best way to shed those traveling blues. And just what I needed. There is nothing a bit of salt water cannot fix. I can’t even explain the feeling I felt when I walked down to the beach. I felt like a mid-America tourist who saw the ocean for the first time. It was the best feeling after getting off a 9+ hour flight.

If you need me you know where to find me. In the remedy.

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DIARIES FROM DOWN UNDER II

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Finally made our way back from our trip down south and we’re exhausted. Getting some down time before I’m up in the air and back in Hawaii. What an amazing road trip. We managed to jam pack heaps of adventures and good times within a week. We drove over 1600/km from Sydney to Melbourne and back. 1600 kilometers!! The 8 hour [straight] drive back was pretty grueling. But so worth it. We stopped off in some rad new places and hung out with some pretty rad friends. We managed see most of Sydney’s city, fit in a couple surf sessions, wake up in beautiful Avalon, go boating and wake-surf in Cornulla, swim in secret water caves, hang out with wild kangas at Pebbly Beach, go shell collecting at random beaches, have an early morning skinny dips in the Bass Strait, climb Mt. Oberon at Wilson’s Prom, hang at Bells Beach in the warm sun, drive the Great Ocean Road, and spending an afternoon/evening in Melbourne. All in a week. One week.

I wish we could do it all over again. Maybe with heaps more time. A year please?? Hah. NSW to Victoria is absolutely beautiful. There is so much to see and do. Places to surf, trails to hike, cafes to hang at, coffee to be drunk, shops to shop, people to meet, and memories to be made. And I have to say I had one of the best traveling partners. Which makes such a huge difference. Having a like-minded travel buddy is probably the most important part of a good trip. I have no complaints. It was one rad, adventure-packed week! Definitely one for the books.

Diaries from Down Under through NSW to Victoria and back.

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A DAY ON THE NORTH SHORE


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Before I get deep into my Australia traveling logs I wanted to share something with you. Long, long overdue. Back when I opened my Pop-Up Shop with SpecialME we did a little video to go along with it. With all the hustle and bustle and last minute booking to Australia I never got a chance to share it with you. So here it is. Bad surfing, good filming/edit.

Enjoy and don’t forget to check out the SpecialME store in Waikiki for all the other pop-up shop goodies. It’s only around for one more month! So get on down there!

But for now.. enjoy a day on the north shore with a ladyslider.

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BLUES FEST FESTIVITIES

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This past weekend seems like ages ago. I have dubbed it the weekend of youth. The festivities we partook in made me feel like I was nineteen again. Between Saturday and Monday we surfed fun little sliders at The Pass, camped in the backyard of a friends house, had a wild night out, did some damage to the credit card at local shops, made some rad new friends, and snuck in to the Blues Festival.

It was a weekend to remember.

I can’t even believe we successfully made it into the Blues Festival! It was a mission and probably the best part of the whole experience. The sneaking part. We went through a creek [that was probably the bathroom runoff from the festival], crawled through spider/snake invested forest, and attempted to sneak under the fence. The whole Macgyver experience ended up being a failure and we walked straight through the entrance instead.. and they let us in!! Hahah. Besides a few scratches, a broken finger and sandal.. it was a success. A fun, exhausting one.

This adventure is for the books. The Blues Fest festivities.

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DIARIES FROM DOWN UNDER I

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Finally.. decent internet and a chance to sit down and go through all the photos from the last couple weeks! I have found it a struggle to find time to log on to the world wide web when you’re traveling. But that’s when you know you’re having a good time. Good for me. Not so good for the handful of people who are might actually want to see whats going on. And by handful I am talking about my mom and sister.. and maybe my dad.

These photos are just a glimpse in to the logging days, long drives, and many adventures we went on over the course of a week. I am smitten. It has been a great trip so far. And I still have more to share! Just got back from a mini camping/surf trip in Angourie and have been surfing perfect point breaks on the Gold Coast! I feel so unbelievably blessed to be here. And blessed to just be.

Heaps of other little road trips and coastal adventures coming up soon. Cannot wait to experience it all and share it with you!

The first log of diaries down under.

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PS. I don’t know if you noticed but Brooke and I both got outfitted with a couple of Two Crows Surfboards just before our trip. Just in time to make it on the plane and help us wiggle our way through Australia. I am so unbelievably stoked on my lady log. It has been the perfect board.. great for trimming and [somewhat] making my way to the nose. Boards make such a huge difference. I don’t want to toot my own horn or anything but I’m pretty sure my surfing has gotten a little bit better since my new board. There is something to be said about that. Thaaaaank you Two Crows!

Photos: Brooklyn Hawaii + me

 

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