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Weekend in Guam
Hello there! Well I thought I should write this blog post before a new weekend begins! Last weekend was quite busy, which might explain why I caught the flu! Friday night, Peter and I said goodbye to...
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Priest’s Pools
Just before that week long storm hit Guam, we scooted down to Merizo in search of Priest’s Pools. A few months ago we tried to find the pools, but were deceived by the high walls that hid them from...
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Being Homesick Sucks
I’m not sure if I’ve been homesick since the day I arrived on Guam or if it just hit me, either way being homesick sucks. I don’t know what triggered it, but I suddenly just feel this really strong...
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Scoot, Scoot!
Before I moved to Guam, Peter told me he drove a scooter and a motorcycle and that I’d have to get a helmet. I thought, “No way am I going to be able to do this.” Before we left Portland we went...
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FAQ – Guam
Recently I’ve been receiving a lot of messages from people asking the same questions about life in Guam. I’ve been answering them all back, but I thought it would be better if I just did a post...
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Flying a Kite on Mt. Lamlam
It’s not often that Guam has a very windy day. Peter bought a kite and was eager to fly it, but every time we went to the park there was absolutely no wind. We decided to hike up Mt. Lamlam, once...
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Time Flies When You’re Having Fun!
Today marks my two year anniversary on Guam! I often think about that first night when my plane landed on this small, beautiful island. Prior to arriving on Guam, I spent a few days in Las Vegas and...
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Creepy Creatures: The Rhino Beetle
One day as I was walking downstairs to the laundry room of my building, I noticed this small, black thing wedged in a crevice between a door and a wall. As I approached it I immediately recognized...
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Happy Holidays!
Even though there is some controversy as to why we shouldn’t celebrate Thanksgiving or what actually happened, I like to take that day and think about all I have to be thankful for. I like to spend...
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Don’t Be Ashamed!
In May, Peter’s coworker invited us to his family’s house to celebrate the Inarajan fiesta. We headed down to the beautiful village, following the directions he gave Peter, the party was located...
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Uno Magazine Best Blog 2013
I receive a lot of lovely messages on my Facebook page from people all over the world inquiring about life in Guam. Last month I received a different kind of message from the Editor-in-Chief for Uno...
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Part 2: So You’re Coming to Guam.
Hello there! It’s been a little while since I’ve posted one of these, and with my two year Guamiversary having passed, I think now is the perfect time for another. You can read part one Here. I can...
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America’s Best Kept Secret
When I find really good music I immediately feel like I should share it and enlighten everyone about my findings. Then I get this feeling, that maybe it’s too special to share and maybe no one will...
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Creepy Creatures of Guam: Bugs!
Maybe it’s the humidity, I don’t know, but all bugs in Guam seem bigger than I’ve ever seen when I lived in Oregon! There are some pretty cool ones too, like the Rhino Beetle, that I’ve never seen...
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Photos at Lotte Stone Park
A few months ago Peter and I decided to check out this small, dark park in Agana that we often see. It’s shaded by tons of huge trees and very well maintained. There are lotte stone and a cave from...
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Time for a Break
I have had a lot of exciting things happen during the last two weeks and a busy month ahead, so I will be taking a break from my blog for the rest of February to enjoy Guam and my family. See you...
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Guide to Guam in Two Weeks
Hello there! I’m back from my break with a post about my busy month of February. The reason I took a break was because my mom and stepdad came to Guam all the way from Oregon! I’d invited my mom to...
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The Problems with Guam
I’ve been meaning to do this post since I first read this article last month, but February was a super busy month for me. Now that life has calmed down, I finally have the time to catch up on...
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Things People Want to Know About Guam
One of the cool things about this blog is that it comes with a basic stats page. I’m a sucker for analytics, so I check it everyday. By the way, thanks for all the views on my last post!! Included in...
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Blog Talk Radio
Some of you may have been listening to Guam’s The Breakfast Show on K57 last Monday morning when Peter and I were being interviewed! Thanks to Patti Arroyo and the person who found my blog and...
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