Kauai :: Seattle Travel Photographer

So it's our first day in Kaua'i & I'm ready to take tons & tons of photos of this amazing island, so we drive to Moloa'a Beach where I pull out my camera & snap a couple shots: 

*click* *click* *click* 

...then nothing. 

I try pushing the button again, but nothing. I try changing camera lenses, then batteries, then flashcards, but still nothing. My camera is broken on the first day of vacation & I've only snapped 7 photos.

After a day of being incredibly sad, mad & upset I remembered the title of Chase Jarvis' book:

The Best Camera Is The One That's With You.

I sucked it up, grabbed the Power Shot A80 point-and-shoot that was in my suitcase & decided to make the best of my situation. I've gotta say, I think the little one did pretty darn well...

Waikanaloa Wet Cave

Hanalei Valley

Taro growing in Hanalei Valley

Black Pot Beach Park (Hanalei Pier)

sunset at Hanalei Bay

Waimea Canyon

The beginning of the Awa'awa'puhi hike...

...and the view at the end of the trail

Ranch near Wailea Falls

Welcome to Amandruary!

Yes, Amandruary.

My friend renamed February in honor of my birthday and I'm taking this month to celebrate. When I say celebrate I don't just mean partying it up (although there will be some of that for sure), I mean letting myself truly enjoy this whole month and do the things that make me happy.

Example #1: At 2am on February Amandruary 1st I had a craving for mac & cheese, but instead of talking myself out of it like I'd normally do, I went ahead and indulged, savoring it's processed-cheesy-deliciousness. Stove top mac & cheese never tasted so good!

Example #2: The sun was shining on Amandruary 2nd and even though it was bitterly cold I decided to pretend it was summer and wear my cute Spun beater tank outside...without a jacket. Totally worth the goosebumps.

Example #3: Yesterday I rolled my car windows down and blasted Skeelo's "I Wish" while dancing along and rapping very loudly. This is something I do frequently, but the difference was that this time I didn't stop when other drivers gave me funny looks. In fact, I kinda hoped they would hear the song and rap along with me (it didn't happen, but I think I'll keep trying over the next couple weeks). 

Throughout the month, I'll continue sharing the fun things I do in celebration of my 27th year of being alive. One of these fun things is another giveaway which I'll reveal on Friday. You want a hint? Let's just say that I really love Spun and want others to love it too. ;) 

Until then, here are a couple snap shots from my beautiful sun-filled-bitterly-cold day:

two clicks

I like carrying my little Canon point-and-shoot around because you never know when something fun might arise...like an impromptu game of bowling!

These are my 2 favorite clicks from the night: