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It never goes away. All the plastic that has ever been created is STILL HERE. In our landfills, our oceans, our lakes, and our rivers...It may not look the same as it did when it was produced (i.e. broken

What is it about being underwater that feels so peaceful, so ethereal? For me, it's a place to calm down. To be quiet. How can one bay hold so much life? Coral reefs are mysterious places on our planet.

As the first week of the new year comes to a close, I am reflecting on the good things that happened this week! One of those good things was trying a new vegan recipe. One of my "musts" for 2017

The trade winds have picked up on Maui after a long week of heavy, humid heat. The winds are making it feel a bit like fall in Upcountry Maui (Makawao, Pukalani, Kula, Haiku areas). The chilly weather

Plastic Free July is a campaign that aims to get people to stop using single-use plastics for the month of July each year. Obviously this has the intention of longer lasting plastic reduction. It is also

What are some things you use once and throw away in your household? I instantly thought of paper towels. Whether for using them to clean up a mess or as a napkin, getting rid of paper towels in your house

I was always one of those people who hated watermelon. I was always enthralled by the idea of this giant, watery fruit but I could never taste the sweetness that people raved about: until I went to Thailand.

As some of you know, I am passionate about conservation and protecting our earth. I have been making conscious changes in my day to day life to be more environmentally friendly. Something that I've learned

Being sick sucks. No one likes being sick. Feeling exhausted, feverish, and lethargic are some of my least favorite feelings in the world. Not only does my body physically hurt, but mentally I become so

I've never had one of those "fancy cameras". And I secretly always envied those who did. People with fancy cameras are cool, confident, sophisticated. They are capturing tiny moments in time.

You guys remember my story about hiking up a mountain with my dad? Well...we went hiking again. It's kind of our thing. This time, we went with my boyfriend (Cody) and we traveled through bamboo forests,

Welcoming ourselves back after a (relatively) short 3-4 month break. We want to continue providing new adventures from the Hawaiian island of Maui; from surfing with turtles, to kayaking with whales, to

The early/mid-twenties are known to me as the post-college “adulting” years. Adulting is a term that has been created (I think recently?) referring to young, new college grads entering the work force for

How much plastic are we really using in day to day life? Every time I enter a store, I am amazed at how much plastic there is. It is nearly impossible to find something that does not contain some sort

Last night (10/1/16), Cody and I went up to a place called Ballparks. And it isn't your typical American baseball field. It's off the map, with only rugged roads leading to the top. We went up the mountain

What is it? When I think about love, I feel like it’s some sort of hieroglyph. It is defined in so many different ways by every person, symbolically unique, so how can we definitely say “Love is...”? (Me,

I've now been exploring this big continent called Africa for the past 3 weeks, most of that time has been spent unplugged and in all sorts of unexpected situations. I've managed to introduce a handful

Yesterday marked the first day of the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup (ICC)! This is a month long cleanup event where anyone can conduct their own beach cleanup AND do research at the

Dear Steemit, Thank you for being truly and genuinely you. Thank you for bringing innovative people together to share valuable ideas on one brilliant platform. With Love, Jill Short and sweet, from my

I've been battling a few random breakouts on my face, so I started looking for a toner to make with ingredients that I already have! Apple Cider Vinegar seemed like a consistent toner ingredient across