writing Archives ~ The Adventures of Island Girl

The Grass Is Greener When You Water It

So you know how when an experience is new, everything about it can seem totally fantastic and make you feel really happy? Everything is so damn perfect, you're on cloud nine, and absolutely nothing brings...Read More

The Art Of Being A Badass And Not A Bitch

We need to talk (a/k/a Island Girl gets serious)... For all the encouragement I offer to be a badass and claim the life you love, never, ever did I intend to imply that along with...Read More

Why I’m Saying No To Valentine’s Day

Ah, Valentine's Day. The most Hallmark of holidays is upon us. Extravagant deliveries of overpriced red roses, ginormous boxes of candy and all things "romantic" are exploding in workplaces and homes around the world (or...Read More

The Elevation Of An Island Arrival

For all the tongue-in-cheek complaining I do about life on a rock (sort of the point of this blog, actually ... but hey, there's a lot of absurdity to cover on the daily), I'd rather...Read More

Don’t Forget to Smell the Sea Breeze

Time for a quick island truth. Life on a rock can become suspiciously similar to life on the mainland. But only if you let it. Case in point... When I first arrived here, I took...Read More

The Difference A Year Makes

You know those "you have memories" posts you get in your Facebook news feed? Most days, I just glance at mine and keep scrolling. Sometimes I smile at a photo that takes me back to...Read More