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Posted on September 21, 2015 by gratitudeactually

There has been an ongoing discussion about what you can and can’t complain about nowadays — it’s a shift in our minds from being in a post-disaster state. If you have power and water, you are not allowed to complain … Continue reading →

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The Potential Problem Pile-up

Posted on July 17, 2015 by gratitudeactually

(To start reading from the beginning, click here) The list of potential problems start piling up like a trailer accident on the freeway (reminiscing back when I lived in a place with freeways/highways). There has been more talk including on … Continue reading →

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Meek and Mighty Swim Event

Posted on February 7, 2015 by gratitudeactually

This morning I went to the 9th annual Meek and Mighty Swim, which is fundraiser for the Saipan Swim Club. The swim is an ocean swim that takes place at the PIC (Pacific Islands Club) hotel. The nice thing about … Continue reading →

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Blustery day

Posted on January 15, 2015 by gratitudeactually

Gopher: If it was you, I’d think about skedaddlin’ out of here. Winnie the Pooh: Why? Gopher: ‘Cause it’s “Winds-day.” Conversation taken from “Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day”, 1968. (It’s actually Thursday already here.. but still) Well, it’s … Continue reading →

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Atomic Bomb Pits

Posted on November 3, 2014 by gratitudeactually

The most common reason that I encounter people that know about the existence of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) or Saipan (besides the fact that they know me) is that they are a World War II buff. … Continue reading →

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Tinian’s Suicide Cliff and Limestone Forest Trail

Posted on October 30, 2014 by gratitudeactually

(FYI, I am back in Saipan already but wanted to catch up on a few other things on Tinian). One of the other things I did in Tinian was visit a few of their sites. I came equipped with a … Continue reading →

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Taga and Tachonga Beaches

Posted on October 25, 2014 by gratitudeactually

Now that you know the history of Taga, you know why the most popular beach in Tinian is called Taga Beach. It is basically across the street from the Tinian Dynasty hotel and casino so it’s a popular tourist destination … Continue reading →

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Tinian Dynasty and House of Taga

Posted on October 23, 2014 by gratitudeactually

See my intro to the Tinian Health Center here. I am staying at Tinian Dynasty — the casino and largest hotel on island. The casino portion used to be much bigger than it is currently and has always had the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Tinian Health Center!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by gratitudeactually

Tinian Health Center (THC) is a hop, skip and jump away from the main hospital where I work — but unlike Kagman which is also very close, it involves a plane ride to get there. As you can imagine, this … Continue reading →

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Kagman Community Health Center

Posted on October 10, 2014 by gratitudeactually

Since soon after my return to the CNMI, the pediatrics department at the hospital has been able to expand our services to beyond the walls of the hospital. To me this is very exciting and such a great opportunity! The … Continue reading →

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