Comments on: The Beauty and Culture of the Island of Guam http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/ Simple Productivity Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:06:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laura http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-77460 Laura Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:23:48 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-77460 Hello all! I spent time on Guam (from 1967-70 and 1974-76). We lived on Andersen AFB and I attended 5th grade at Andersen Elem., 6th grade at Yigo Elem., and 7th grade at Dededo Jr. High. The second time we went, I graduated from GW High (only spent 6 months there though.) I married and had my first child there! I have always wanted to return...and have no doubt I will someday. One of my (many) sisters visited Guam a few years ago. How I loved Tarague Beach, the SuperFort and Skyview theaters, Teen Club....touring the island, being invited into local fiestas, wakes, and the like. Wow....how privileged I was to have experienced all that. Thanks for the blog...keep up the good work! To Carla: I knew a Carla on Andersen AFB. She lived on Palau Loop....wouldn't be you would it? The time is about right! She has a sister named Annette. Hello all! I spent time on Guam (from 1967-70 and 1974-76). We lived on Andersen AFB and I attended 5th grade at Andersen Elem., 6th grade at Yigo Elem., and 7th grade at Dededo Jr. High. The second time we went, I graduated from GW High (only spent 6 months there though.) I married and had my first child there! I have always wanted to return…and have no doubt I will someday. One of my (many) sisters visited Guam a few years ago. How I loved Tarague Beach, the SuperFort and Skyview theaters, Teen Club….touring the island, being invited into local fiestas, wakes, and the like. Wow….how privileged I was to have experienced all that. Thanks for the blog…keep up the good work!

To Carla: I knew a Carla on Andersen AFB. She lived on Palau Loop….wouldn’t be you would it? The time is about right! She has a sister named Annette.

]]> By: Maegin Morrone http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-60537 Maegin Morrone Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:34:30 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-60537 I lived on Guam for FOUR years and miss it terribly!!! I think of it everyday, I go tanning here in Ohio now just to lay in the bed close my eyes and imagine for 12 minutes a day that I am back at Ypao beach listening to the waves and hearing the faint strum of a guitar. I love the "Chod" accent and the people. The culutre is amazing, but the food is phenomenal. I miss going down to Chamorro village on wednesday nights. Most of all I miss the culture, never have I lived somewhere that people are SO proud of their heritage. Guam is truly my heaven on Earth, the most mesmorizing place on our planet. I was honored to be the "token Haole" for the short time that I lived there. I lived on Guam for FOUR years and miss it terribly!!! I think of it everyday, I go tanning here in Ohio now just to lay in the bed close my eyes and imagine for 12 minutes a day that I am back at Ypao beach listening to the waves and hearing the faint strum of a guitar. I love the “Chod” accent and the people. The culutre is amazing, but the food is phenomenal. I miss going down to Chamorro village on wednesday nights. Most of all I miss the culture, never have I lived somewhere that people are SO proud of their heritage. Guam is truly my heaven on Earth, the most mesmorizing place on our planet. I was honored to be the “token Haole” for the short time that I lived there.

]]> By: James Shaw http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-43023 James Shaw Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:41:53 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-43023 Hi, I've really enjoyed reading the different post--I think the Chamorro people and history of the island most interesting. I haven't had the pleasure of visiting Guam, but my dad spent 1936 there. He was a people person, and took a lot of photos. In many respects, the way of life has changed,so these pictures are a fun way to link the past and present. I also admire Guampedia, and when these fine folk asked me to share, I did. The slant of my web site is military, but some of the way-of-life of a pre-World War Two Chamorro is also addressed. For example, I picture the fanihi, bullcarts, and a beautiful woman wearing a mestisa. I also have a photo of Sumay, the small town lost to war, and a nice folktale about the Taotaomona. My very best wishes, Jim Shaw Russian River, California Hi, I’ve really enjoyed reading the different post–I think the Chamorro people and history of the island most interesting. I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting Guam, but my dad spent 1936 there. He was a people person, and took a lot of photos. In many respects, the way of life has changed,so these pictures are a fun way to link the past and present. I also admire Guampedia, and when these fine folk asked me to share, I did. The slant of my web site is military, but some of the way-of-life of a pre-World War Two Chamorro is also addressed. For example, I picture the fanihi, bullcarts, and a beautiful woman wearing a mestisa. I also have a photo of Sumay, the small town lost to war, and a nice folktale about the Taotaomona.

My very best wishes, Jim Shaw
Russian River, California

]]> By: zajaczkowski.org » Leo Babauta - Wywiad z autorem blogu Zenhabits http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-38266 zajaczkowski.org » Leo Babauta - Wywiad z autorem blogu Zenhabits Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:39:46 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-38266 [...] in their lives. Looking for simple, uncluttered lives filled with happiness and meaning. I live on Guam and spend every day with my children, with my wife, with my writing, my reading and my [...] [...] in their lives. Looking for simple, uncluttered lives filled with happiness and meaning. I live on Guam and spend every day with my children, with my wife, with my writing, my reading and my [...]

]]> By: Leo http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-38232 Leo Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:03:10 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-38232 @Carm: to answer your questions: 1. I think a lot of people on Guam would like for this island to become a state ... but at the same time many of us don't feel that's a realistic option, as we rather doubt that the 50 states would ratify such a proposal ... we only have about 160,000 people here. 2. Guam is pretty prepared for big typhoons. All of our houses are concrete now, and over the years we've hardened our power and water systems so that typhoon damage is fairly minimal ... the residents are always prepared with typhoon supplies as well. We know the routine. :) @Lani ... I know a couple of Lanis ... did we go to high school together? @Carm: to answer your questions:

1. I think a lot of people on Guam would like for this island to become a state … but at the same time many of us don’t feel that’s a realistic option, as we rather doubt that the 50 states would ratify such a proposal … we only have about 160,000 people here.

2. Guam is pretty prepared for big typhoons. All of our houses are concrete now, and over the years we’ve hardened our power and water systems so that typhoon damage is fairly minimal … the residents are always prepared with typhoon supplies as well. We know the routine. :)

@Lani … I know a couple of Lanis … did we go to high school together?

]]> By: Carm Scott http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-38227 Carm Scott Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:21:51 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-38227 Hi Leo. The other day my husband expressed curiosity about life on Guam and I directed him to your post here. We were curious about a couple things. How do the people of Guam feel about the potential for becoming a state someday? And how do you all handle the vulnerability to big typhoons. Thanks! Hi Leo. The other day my husband expressed curiosity about life on Guam and I directed him to your post here. We were curious about a couple things. How do the people of Guam feel about the potential for becoming a state someday? And how do you all handle the vulnerability to big typhoons. Thanks!

]]> By: Lani http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-36661 Lani Fri, 30 May 2008 01:18:10 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-36661 Hi Leo!! OMG So glad I found out about this site, I love to see locals do something outside of MySpace. Subscribed and keep up the great work!! You remember me.. I know you do :) Born Chamorro Now in Vegas! Lani Hi Leo!!

OMG So glad I found out about this site, I love to see locals do something outside of MySpace. Subscribed and keep up the great work!!

You remember me.. I know you do :)

Born Chamorro Now in Vegas!

Lani

]]> By: james http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-34166 james Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:46:52 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-34166 I love Guam. You did a great job of describing such a beautiful island. I discovered Guam through the Navy and I try to go back every few years. I tell all my friends if I ever disappear off the face of the planet Guam is where I'll most likely be. Guam is my favorite place to be. Thanks! I love Guam. You did a great job of describing such a beautiful island. I discovered Guam through the Navy and I try to go back every few years.
I tell all my friends if I ever disappear off the face of the planet Guam is where I’ll most likely be.
Guam is my favorite place to be.
Thanks!

]]> By: Helena Costa http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-33990 Helena Costa Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:54:56 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-33990 Hi, Leo, I'm a very enthusiastic fan of your blog. I must confess I've never heard about Guam anda had searched on Google maps to find it. After reading this post, I wonder if Guam was not affected by the Tsunami. Forgive if you've answered that, I gave a loook at the others comments but there are so many... (and also forgive my english, I'm writting from Brasil). best wishes! Hi, Leo, I’m a very enthusiastic fan of your blog. I must confess I’ve never heard about Guam anda had searched on Google maps to find it. After reading this post, I wonder if Guam was not affected by the Tsunami. Forgive if you’ve answered that, I gave a loook at the others comments but there are so many… (and also forgive my english, I’m writting from Brasil).
best wishes!

]]> By: Wonn Roppots http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-33903 Wonn Roppots Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:19:09 +0000 http://zenhabits.net/2008/04/the-beauty-and-culture-of-the-island-of-guam/#comment-33903 Guam is a small island with a big heart. Guam is a beautiful, tropical resort paradise in the Pacific Ocean. There are private beaches in Guam where the sand sparkles like white diamonds. Snorkelling is popular to view all the cute fishies (referring to fish, not just the sexy gals in bikinis playing bally ball on the beach or actually that too, ha-ha) and coral. There's a few waterparks and alot of water sports too, jetskiing, gliders, parasailing, boating, canoeing, fishing, you name it. The islanders are pretty friendly, sometimes offering you to join their barbecues after they've caught their daily fish from the sea. Chamorro Village is a hot spot to try island cuisine on Wednesdays and to collect shell necklaces made from scratch by the local islanders. Tumon Bay is the hottest spot where I lot of vacationers hang out from Japan, and also accomodate a lot of weddings and honeymoons. The climate is similar year round, always warm with a mild breeze here and there, with the hypnotic sense of being in a sauna due to the humidity factors of the island. That's when you jump into one of the pools or take a dip in the clear blue waters. On the remote parts of the island's shores there are exotic sea shells to collect and tiny little crabs that are really cute. You must give credit to the police department as they've upgraded the security forces on island and are doing far more tracking of the strip to keep it safer than in the past. The tourists love shopping in Tumon Bay as there are lots of designer stores. There are also lots of popular hotels, including Hilton & Hyatt (which have neat outdoor beachbars), plus Marriot, Outrigger, and Westin... which seem to be the most friendliest for partying on vacations. Some of the not so expensive restaurants include Planet Hollywood, TGI Fridays and Outback, plus there are a few neat Sushi bars in the area. As far as nightlife on the town, the Globe is a hotspot if you like dancing. Bully's makes some really good drinks if you're into pubs. There are also a few exotic dance clubs where performers are very entertaining if you'd like a more wild side to partying in Guam, one of the most popular on island that is the safest is Club USA as there are security cameras and security guards for everyone's safety while partying away... and judging by all the military stickers pasted on the stage... I have a feeling it's the military's most favorite funspot on island. Once in a blue moon the club flies in beautiful gals that are more than the average of exotics, a few I found on my most recent vacation to be a nice treat and rare breeds (mixed gal of German, English, French, Vietnamese & Chinese decent with chrome aqua green eyes like tourmalines that does an amazing little baton show and another Korean gal that could work the pole like an acrobat from heaven, but their stay is not permanent as they're especially flown in at $2,000 a plane ticket. I can't say those two cuties will be there on your visit, though. I'm glad they were there on mine!). Then once you're all worn out of partying away from the delicious exotic restaurants and tropical beachbar drinks, try a deep tissue massage at Grace Massage (a real massage, not a happy-go-lucky), one that actually gets the knots out of your back, then a jump in the jacuzzi. Oh, how vacations can be well worth it. Just allow yourself to breath in the relaxing aroma of the sea. Guam is a small island with a big heart. Guam is a beautiful, tropical resort paradise in the Pacific Ocean. There are private beaches in Guam where the sand sparkles like white diamonds. Snorkelling is popular to view all the cute fishies (referring to fish, not just the sexy gals in bikinis playing bally ball on the beach or actually that too, ha-ha) and coral. There’s a few waterparks and alot of water sports too, jetskiing, gliders, parasailing, boating, canoeing, fishing, you name it. The islanders are pretty friendly, sometimes offering you to join their barbecues after they’ve caught their daily fish from the sea. Chamorro Village is a hot spot to try island cuisine on Wednesdays and to collect shell necklaces made from scratch by the local islanders. Tumon Bay is the hottest spot where I lot of vacationers hang out from Japan, and also accomodate a lot of weddings and honeymoons. The climate is similar year round, always warm with a mild breeze here and there, with the hypnotic sense of being in a sauna due to the humidity factors of the island. That’s when you jump into one of the pools or take a dip in the clear blue waters. On the remote parts of the island’s shores there are exotic sea shells to collect and tiny little crabs that are really cute. You must give credit to the police department as they’ve upgraded the security forces on island and are doing far more tracking of the strip to keep it safer than in the past. The tourists love shopping in Tumon Bay as there are lots of designer stores. There are also lots of popular hotels, including Hilton & Hyatt (which have neat outdoor beachbars), plus Marriot, Outrigger, and Westin… which seem to be the most friendliest for partying on vacations. Some of the not so expensive restaurants include Planet Hollywood, TGI Fridays and Outback, plus there are a few neat Sushi bars in the area. As far as nightlife on the town, the Globe is a hotspot if you like dancing. Bully’s makes some really good drinks if you’re into pubs. There are also a few exotic dance clubs where performers are very entertaining if you’d like a more wild side to partying in Guam, one of the most popular on island that is the safest is Club USA as there are security cameras and security guards for everyone’s safety while partying away… and judging by all the military stickers pasted on the stage… I have a feeling it’s the military’s most favorite funspot on island. Once in a blue moon the club flies in beautiful gals that are more than the average of exotics, a few I found on my most recent vacation to be a nice treat and rare breeds (mixed gal of German, English, French, Vietnamese & Chinese decent with chrome aqua green eyes like tourmalines that does an amazing little baton show and another Korean gal that could work the pole like an acrobat from heaven, but their stay is not permanent as they’re especially flown in at $2,000 a plane ticket. I can’t say those two cuties will be there on your visit, though. I’m glad they were there on mine!). Then once you’re all worn out of partying away from the delicious exotic restaurants and tropical beachbar drinks, try a deep tissue massage at Grace Massage (a real massage, not a happy-go-lucky), one that actually gets the knots out of your back, then a jump in the jacuzzi. Oh, how vacations can be well worth it. Just allow yourself to breath in the relaxing aroma of the sea.

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