Tag Archives: house

Finding Housing in Saipan

Posted on May 3, 2015 by gratitudeactually

As I mentioned before, I had to make a recent move. In the hectic-ness of the move, some internet snafus, and everything else going on — I just have not got around to letting you know about it. Honestly, it’s … Continue reading →

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Apartment in Saipan

Posted on September 19, 2014 by gratitudeactually

One of the first items on my agenda that I left completely untouched prior to arriving here was finding a home. I was fortunate enough to have a place provided for me temporarily by my work so I knew I … Continue reading →

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Tropical Life

Posted on December 11, 2012 by gratitudeactually

I just got back home from a nice morning run — probably the brightest stars pre-sunrise that I’ve seen and the most beautiful sunrise colors today! I wish I had my camera with me. Here’s another Tropical Life meme (idea … Continue reading →

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(Not) watching television

Posted on December 6, 2012 by gratitudeactually

Today at my CrossFit class, I saw a T-shirt on a guy that said ‘Turn the TV off’ and it reminded me that I have not had a television since July.. that’s 5 months! I never really was a television … Continue reading →

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New decorations

Posted on August 6, 2012 by gratitudeactually

Along with my boxes from the States, I got some of the random things I have kept around my house for decoration. It was fun to put everything up and make it feel a little more like home. Here are … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on August 4, 2012 by gratitudeactually

Today, I received my two boxes in the mail that I sent to myself from Philadelphia in early June! It was like an early Christmas except.. the presents were stuff I already had and they were from myself .. and … Continue reading →

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Rainy day activities…

Posted on July 15, 2012 by gratitudeactually

Yesterday and today it’s been raining in Saipan. The rain doesn’t make it cooler necessarily nor does it really make it too dark or gloomy. Even though it may be raining all day you never know if it’s raining on … Continue reading →

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An update from the hospital…

Posted on July 10, 2012 by gratitudeactually

Hello everyone! Thanks for checking in! I am typing this from the hospital’s doctors’ lounge (consists of a library of old books, a printer and copier, and two functioning computers with internet). I am getting closer to having island-style DSL … Continue reading →

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A productive day .. so far

Posted on July 6, 2012 by gratitudeactually

I am currently in the hospital, doing some checking up on patients this evening after dinner. I’m on “call” today. We just call it being in the hospital for the day. It means we round starting at around 8 AM … Continue reading →

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Pictures!!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by gratitudeactually

Happy July 4th/Liberation Day to everyone! Hafa Adai! (sounds like half-a-day with a British accent). It’s the Chamarro greeting. I’m at McDonald’s enjoying a relatively pricey smoothie and using their internet. This afternoon I’ll probably try to go to the … Continue reading →

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