Current Rock of Residence:
St. Thomas, USVI
Island Girl Since:
2011
Originally Hails From:
Chicago
Christine moved to St. Thomas in May of 2011 after years of being encouraged to give up her corporate life in the city of Chicago by her then boyfriend, now husband. Upon experiencing this whirlwind of change, she discovered that the sunny life of an island girl was healthier, happier, and simpler than the old hustle and bustle of the stateside world she once knew. Although the islands prove to be an often backwards and sometimes puzzling place to live, Christine has learned to laugh about how silly life can truly be down here. She now appreciates the islands for what they are and tries to balance the nonsensical aspects of rock life by enjoying the many outdoor activities the islands have to offer such as golfing, running, paddleboarding, boating, and windsurfing. You can read more about Christine’s experiences on her personal blog, Taking the Plunge.
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Casually Coastal
We have so many amazing women all over the world who love islands - many are lucky to live on islands and many just love the island vibe and try to replicate the laid back style and attitude whatever their latitude! I want to start sharing the stories of some of these...
Return to a Small Island
So, my husband and I have just relocated from the "big" island of 60,000 people back to one of the smaller "sister" islands with a population of 2,000 people. We left here 20 years ago after the birth of our first child. The return has definitely felt like a...
The Story of Rose – The Little Dog That Could
My life in the Dominican Republic had a major change in March 2020. My husband and love of my life passed away. I was also extremely ill with a Lupus flare and COVID at the time he died. I was in hospital and wasn’t with him. Doctors were trying their best to save...
Call me Cruella de Vil
I want to talk to you guys about the one time I "kidnapped" a dog and how I think I'm paying for it in Karma. Taking a brief trip into yesteryear, there used to be a bar and restaurant right next to the condo I live in. Said restaurant would host loud parties which...
The Perfect Island Community
"If you look at an island for what it is, it's a piece of land, surrounded by water that appears to stand alone. It's true that there are no united states or neighbouring unions. It floats in the middle of the ocean, seemingly disconnected from the rest of the world....
A Caribbean Take on Body Positivity
Found this article this week and love its positive spin on body positivity. I encourage you to read the whole article. :-) Excerpt from bbc.com Read the whole article here. It’s impossible to travel around the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao without falling in love...
