February 14, 2021Dear Diary, Visiting my friend in Puerto Rico was a last minute unexpected visit, but it was great to get away from the cold Pacific Northwest for this trip. I stayed in Old San Juan and visited some of the most unique attractions of this area. I also got to warm my cold cold ... READ the POST
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Santa Catalina Island
June 5, 2020 Dear Diary, Summers ago, my sister and I went on a sister's vacation to Santa Catalina Island. We had a magical time! I can hardly wait to go back again... It was incredible walking down all the streets. I filled up with excitement turning every corner! Oh Catalina, you ... READ the POST
Catalina Island
On the Portside
March 20, 2020 Dear Diary, There was a time when I sat in a stormy little town on a fishing vessel and looked out the window. I was sitting on the port side. "On the port side" is a nautical term used to refer the left side of a vessel. My Dutch Harbor fisherman crewmates taught me that one ... READ the POST
Unalaska Waterfall
August 12, 2018 Dear Diary, I felt something in my gut..this intuitive feeling that something was not right. I couldn't put my finger on it. I simply could not figure it out. "What isn't right?", I thought to myself. It truly felt like something was going to unravel in my life. Bad news.. or ... READ the POST
Jamaican Me Love You 🇯🇲💚
December 4 - 12, 2017 Dear Diary, Welcome to the tropics of Jamaica! We have finally arrived after flights cross-country from west to east coast America and south to the glorious tropical island in the Caribbean. This is our first trip as a couple and our first time this way on a romantic get ... READ the POST
