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When All Balls Drop Spotted on the Big Island of Hawaii – Where Are You Reading It?

When All Balls Drop Spotted on the Big Island of Hawaii – Where Are You Reading It?
Since its launch in September 2014, When All Balls Drop has been spotted in: NYC, Russia, Fort Lauderdale, Beantown, Wisconsin, Kauai, Rome, Tuscany, with our fury friends, on the go, amongst the Fall colors, Canada,Down Under, Fiji, Cabo San Lucas, New England in the snow, Maui, Cuba, Panama, Santa Monica, Puerto Vallarta, Destin, Boca Raton, Seattle, Oahu, and even on the Big Island of…
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Hawaii Adventure Travel – Big Island Night Manta Ray Dive

Hawaii Adventure Travel – Big Island Night Manta Ray Dive
After living in the Hawaiian Islands for almost two years, I finally made it to the Big Island of Hawaii. Not only did I get to check Big Island off my bucket list of destinations, but I also did one of the best night dives in the world, Night Manta Ray Dive Big Island, Hawaii.…
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Heidi Siefkas Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from Hawaii

Heidi Siefkas Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from Hawaii
After being challenged, I took on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from Lihue, Kauai. Not only did I accept the challenge by dumping a bucket of ice water on myself, but also I donated to alsa.org and stroke.org. Now, I pass on the challenge to three inspirational female authors that influenced my memoir, When All…
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Look Up from Your Turkey, Spreadsheet, or Phone

Look Up from Your Turkey, Spreadsheet, or Phone
Whether you are cooking Thanksgiving this week, working on a complex spreadsheet for your job, and/or trying to snag holiday gifts off your phone to avoid Black Friday or any shopping between now and the December holidays, it's time to Look Up. The Look Up Mantra reminds us all to be in the moment and…
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Thirteen Years – Look Up Anniversary from Oregon

Thirteen Years – Look Up Anniversary from Oregon
Thirteen years ago, my life changed course. For the backstory, I suggest you look at my first book, When All Balls Drop. Over the years, in sharing my story through my books, presentations, and travels, others came out of the woodwork with their personal trials and roadblocks. Strangely enough, regardless of the circumstances, there was…
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Returning to a Familiar Place – Look Up Reminders Abound

Returning to a Familiar Place – Look Up Reminders Abound
Removing yourself from the norm, your routine, or even your home/office, allows the mind to wander and experience the world around you through a new lens. We all need these shifts in perspective to reboot and recharge. That's why I believe that the secret recipe to a happy and healthy life is by adding frequent…
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Look Up from Shipwreck Beach Lanai

Look Up from Shipwreck Beach Lanai
Recently, I took a quick escape from Maui to Lanai with my PIC and a couple of friends. It was a quick 45-minute ferry ride from Lahaina to Lanai. We rented a 4x4 to explore off-the-beaten-path as well as some of Lanai's highlights not to miss. One of which was Shipwreck Beach (image above and…
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Top Things to Do in Lanai – Travel Tips Lanai

Top Things to Do in Lanai – Travel Tips Lanai
Lanai is one of the four islands that make up Maui Nui: Maui, Molokai, Kahoolawe, and Lanai. Although most visit Maui for a Hawaiian vacation, sometimes you want to beat the crowds. With a daily ferry with both morning and afternoon departures from Lahaina, Lanai is an easy day trip for Maui's visitors. How to…
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New Book Project – Your Look Up Story Wanted

New Book Project – Your Look Up Story Wanted
I’m embarking on a NEW book project and you’re invited to contribute. As you may know, I wrote my first three books in a period of three years; after which, I needed a break. During which time, I signed many books, spoke at numerous events, and continued to travel the world, discovering Look Up Stories across…
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4 Brilliant Reasons to Try Out Snorkeling

4 Brilliant Reasons to Try Out Snorkeling
If you’re looking for a new adventure or new way to explore, then why not consider snorkeling? Whether you’re visiting Hawaii and want something to do, or you just want to try out a new hobby, then snorkeling might be just up your alley. Here are some reasons why you should try it out. Accessible…
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