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The adventures of the #ratterpack: opae, sunny and indy, poi dogs living in Hawaiʻi! 🌴🐶🤙🏽

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🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉 to the guy I think can last at least two weeks on “Alone” — if he’s got a fishing pole and a stash of Cipro 😂 We love you! 🥰
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#birthday #fox4life #hubby

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🐾 HEY DOG HUMANS 💗

Did you know the stylish @laylowwaikiki is also dog-friendly? 🐶

Yes, the boutique hotel in Waikīkī welcomes furry guests, with custom @modernbeast products and even a “Yappy Hour” and its restaurant.

Your pooch will get a five-paw experience 🐾 with rooms designed with cozy beds, food and water bowls, and plenty of space for your furry companion to relax.

And you know what else? The profits from these Hawaiʻi-inspired products by @modernbeast support animal welfare organizations! Win win!
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#unboxing #ratterpack #dogfriendlyhotel #waikiki #dogsofhawaii

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✨ life lately ✨

I got an email from a @northwesternu classmate I hadn’t seen in 20 years. I had flown up to Chicago for her wedding, we galavanted on Oʻahu when she came to visit, but then we lost touch.

Fast forward, and here we are, clinking glasses at @lanikaibrewing and dying in a heated yoga class at @hotyogabythesea (which I highly recommend). So much has happened in 20 years — and yet so much has stayed the same. It was definitely a highlight of 2027 — and a reminder we need to reconnect with old friends and hold on tight to the ones we have right now 💕

Soccer ⚽️ is in full swing — with the potlucks and Thirsty Thursdays to prove it. I’m co-chairing the FUN COMMITTEE on the @aikaneonuuanu board with my extra pal @brenduhly ⭐️ and enjoying remote work with my cats 🐈 my garden 🪴 and my morning beach walks with Cruz 🐾

Oh, and that’s my lunch: Portuguese pork-n-beans and gravy 🙌
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#lifelately #sincerelycat #hawaiilife #wfhlife

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⭐️ MY KIND OF PLATE LUNCH! ⭐️

If I had to dream up my perfect plate at @zippys, it would probably be this! The KANAK ATTACK PAC ($16.95) features chicken katsu, teri beef, Portuguese sausage, half of a hot dog and fried hoki on white rice with furikake. It’s available now through Jan. 4, 2026. FRIDAYS ONLY! 🤙🏼

Cruz approved! 💫
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#zippysambassador #nextstopzippys #zippys #hawaiifood #hawaiifoodfinds

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🐾 Is it Friday yet…?
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#ratterpack #hapadogs #cutedogs #dogsofinstagram #hawaiidogs

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✨ life lately ✨

We survived the Great Flu of 2025 — and found time to hit the beach, eat shave ice, make Korean fried chicken and potluck at soccer games. Even Kitty peeked out of her box 📦
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#lifelately #lifeisgood #hawaiilife #momlife #ratterpack #teamcruz #kailuabeach #eeveethekitty

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⭐️ LIFE LATELY ⭐️

It’s weird to think I left my full-time gig at the magazine four months ago. It’s amazing how much LIFE fills up your hours. I feel like I’m busier now than ever!

We’ve been dealing with lots of health issues. Covid (twice), Influenza A (twice), a tooth extraction, a colonoscopy and multiple visits to the ER. (Nurses are superheroes!)

The kid just finished his first week at a new school, and the transition wasn’t easy. For him or me! But he’s a champ 🏆 — navigated new social groups (as best he could), dealt with feelings of sadness and anxiety, missed his friends and the familiarity of his old school, had to learn new systems and procedures. BIG HUGE THINGS! I’m so proud of him! ❤️

And then there’s me. I’m dealing with lots of weird feelings, too. Still grieving. Still processing. Still battling anxiety about my future, my health, the world, everything.

I’ve been unsure about restarting my blog, this time on Substack. Lots of second-guessing and self-doubt. But I went ahead and just did it. (Link in bio) And you know what? It brought me a lot of joy 🌈 Fun to write, fun to hear feedback, excited to think of the possibilities ❤️

Oh, and yes, there’s been a lot of great food, too!
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#lifelately summer2025 #hawaiilife #momlife #writerlife #substack

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🐾 HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY, CRUZ 🐾

Well, it’s not technically his birthday, since we got him from the @hawaiianhumane, but it’s the day he joined our family and made our lives so much better ❤️

We did his favorite things: hike to the top of Makapuʻu and nap on the couch 💤
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#ratterpack #hapadogs #hawaiidogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofhawaii #808dogs #rescuedog #teamcruz #birthdaydog #dogbirthday #hikingdogsofinstagram #makapuu #hikingdog #hikingwithdogs

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I’ve been sick twice in five weeks — and I’m finally feeling better! Look, I’m smiling! 😆

Thanks to everyone who sent messages and food and offers to walk Cruz and pick up the kid. I appreciate all of it — even if I rarely take up any offers of help. I’m working on it!

Let’s hope that’s the last time I’m sick this summer 🤞🏽 I’ve got a lot of traveling, surfing, hiking and lounging to do!
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#ratterpack #hapadogs #teamcruz #dogmom #beachdogs #kailuabeach #hawaiidogs #dogsofhawaii #dogs #dogsofinstagram #rescuedog #beachlife #hawaiibeaches

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😷 SICK + TIRED 💤

It started on Saturday. I felt so fatigued, I struggled walking to the car from the beach. First, it was lethargy. Then, by that evening, I had chills that I could feel in my bones 🦴 Then I came down with a fever and stomach flu symptoms.

I felt 80% better on Sunday morning, but it happened again — fatigue, chills, fever, in that order.

It’s Day 3 and I’m over it 👎🏼

Anyone know what this could be? I’ve talked to our advice nurse and really it could be anything. Here are my symptoms:

🥵 Fever that comes and goes, topped at 101 degrees
💤 Major lethargy but can’t sleep
🥶 Chills, even in my bones
💊 Body aches
🙅🏻‍♀️ No appetite

That’s pretty much it. No couching, no congestion, no stomach issues anymore. I’m wearing socks, sweats, a thick jacket and blankets and I’m still cold. (No fever right now.)

I know self-diagnosing isn’t the best idea, but I’m just wondering is this sounds like something you’ve had or heard about. I’m over it! 🫠

There’s only so much @frescausa you can drink and @foodnetwork you can watch.

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🐕 OUR PETS AS HUMANS 🐈‍⬛

Asked #chatgpt to turn Cruz and Kitty into humans and I think it nailed it 😂 Human Cruz is even holding his leash 🤪
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#ratterpack #pets #chatgptprompts #hapadogs #dogs #cats #furbabies #teamcruz #eeveethekitty

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💐 My new boss already got my flowers and I haven’t even started my job yet! Already feeling pretty special 💕 Excited for Monday!
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#flowers #newjob

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