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Stormy Times
This morning I woke up, looked out the window, and saw the beautiful blue sky. Not long after, Peter called and said there was a tropical storm coming and they were preparing for it at work. I don’t...
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What to do During Rainy Season
I didn’t even get to say goodbye to the dry season. So what the heck is going on with the weather in Guam?!! I really feel like I’m in Oregon again. It’s been dark all day today and rained most of the...
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I Survived My First Tropical Storm!
Tropical storm Halong is on it’s way west now after making a mess of Guam for the day. I’m sick of writing about the weather, but this year we’ve just had bad luck. There have been a few close calls...
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Why Guam?
While many Guamanians are leaving the island in search of new opportunities and adventures, statesiders are moving to Guam for the same reasons. When I’m asked, “Why Guam,” I know that they don’t mean,...
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Weekend Shenanigans – Recon 2014
Just a quick little post about Recon this weekend. There was this really cool convention, at the Agana Shopping Center, over the weekend. Recon! It was my first time going to this kind of event, so I...
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1000 Days
So this is what 1000 days feel like. (Source: TheyAllHateUs) My three year Guamiversary is just around the corner! Oh how time flies, I still feel like I just arrived and I can vividly remember my...
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Mangilao Night Market
It’s nice to get out of Tumon to visit other villages. I finally went to the Mangilao Thursday night market! I don’t spend much time in Mangilao, but I will be going back to this market. Most markets...
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I Left My Heart in Inarajan
You would think that living on an island means going to the beach everyday, enjoying the sand and sun, and living a laid back lifestyle. Living in Tumon, it’s easy to forget that I’m on an island...
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Exploring at the War in the Pacific Historical Park
The park is one of Guam’s well known attractions. Lined with palm trees along Asan beach and wide open spaces that are great for kite flying, there’s more to it than what meets the eye. To think that...
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Groceries on Guam
We were running low on food in the house this weekend so I really wanted to go grocery shopping, especially before the first. I’m not sure what happens around the first of the month, but it is the...
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It’s Not Always Perfect in Paradise
I’ve received a few emails from future Guamanians asking me what the hardest adjustments were for me in Guam. I’d like to think that I adjust easily to new environments, especially since I’ve moved...
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Sitting on Top of the World
I don’t know the significance of these crosses on top of the hill near Leo Palace. We’ve passed them a few times on our way to the red dirt trails, but this time we stopped on the side of the road to...
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Things People Want to Know About Guam 3
It’s that time again! Part 1 Part 2 1. What’s the weather like in Guam? Always hot & humid. Even though people refer to the summer months as summertime, there are really only two seasons: dry and...
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My Happy Place
After this last trip to Ritidian and the outdoor hikes I’ve done since then, I think I’ll be staying out of the sun for awhile and give my skin a break. I love going to Ritidian for hiking, swimming,...
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Japanese Memorial, Park Life, and Pig Trails!
Hey everyone, hope you’re all having a great month! Just wanted to share some of my recent explorations in Guam. Starting with the South Pacific Japanese Memorial Park in Yigo. This shrine is in one of...
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“Thanks for Nothing…”
If you live in Guam you’ve probably been bombarded by political signs along every road, blocking your view and getting in your way over the last few months. If you’ve tried to watch a Youtube video or...
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There have been only a handful of times that I ever questioned my decision about moving to Guam. One of those times was the evening that I arrived on island. As the taxi pulled out of the airport and...
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We’re Going to Seoul!
I’d never given much thought to traveling to this side of the world prior to my move to Guam. When I was younger, I’d always been more interested in traveling to Europe to see family. I never would...
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