We've been dodging a very big bullet on Roatan for nearly two months now... RAINY SEASON. The dreaded few months of the year where gray skies and rain only leave us a few days of sun, where the power is out more than it's on and when you get 'trapped' in bars, restaurants or your friends house because you want to wait out the torrential downpour that just started outside. It's the time of year when you go to take out one of your clutches from the back of the closet and discover all 4 of ...
Expat Living
10 Ways That I Know You’re a Tourist and Not an Expat
When I first came here on holidays, I was mystified. There are loads of expats living on Roatan, so how did everyone seem to know I was a tourist? I could have been a dive instructor living here...how did they know I wasn't?After less than three months of living here, I had all the answers. When I ask people, "how long are you on holiday for?" they giggle and ask how I knew they were on holiday. At this point in time, I can spot a tourist a mile away. Some things are easy to pick out, some ...
Interviewed by PADI, Clearly Internet-Famous Now.
It's been pretty hard keeping this one under wraps. I am bad at keeping secrets! So here it is:I'm super excited to share with you all my interview with PADI.... Cubicle Throwdown - Changing Office Life for Whale Sharks!!Check it out and let me know what you think.I have to thank Carmel for having friends in high places (aka PADI media specialists) who approached me to do this interview. For those that don't know, PADI is the scuba diving ...
Snakes, Spiders and Scorpions – Jungle Life on Roatan
Does Roatan have spiders, snakes and other creepy crawlies? That's a definite yes, read on to find out more about the jungle creatures that make Roatan home.IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE PHOTOS OF SNAKES OR SPIDERS, PRESS 'BACK' ON YOUR BROWSER NOW!There, you've been warned.And here is a harmless lizard before the scary photos. As you know, I'm currently housesitting. What I didn't mention is that this house is literally in the Roatan jungle. That's okay with me. But I ...
So, Vancouver. We meet again. (On returning home a year later.)
Well, I'm in Vancouver. This has been the weirdest day. As soon as I flew out of Roatan this afternoon and arrived in Houston, I got completely overwhelmed and almost had a panic attack in the airport. There were SO MANY PEOPLE. And SO MANY STORES. And everything was SO CLEAN. And everything was moving SO FAST. And why is everything SO LOUD?? I can't believe how used to island life I had gotten. Culture shock!!Waiting in line for immigration was incredible for me... everyone around me was ...
I am not a tree. (On changing my house, and other things.)
If you don't like where you are,change it.You are not a tree.I read the above quote on my friend Amanda's blog and first I laughed. Then the absolute simplicity and truth of it exploded my brain. Think about it, and then really think about it. Unless you're actually a tree (in which case, kudos for getting online and being literate and all that), you have no reason that you cannot change it. Maybe you have reasons you won't change it, or don't change it. But don't ...