VSNBLOG

A hybrid blog that blends creative writing + storytelling with a global, diverse musical palette while leaving the door open for all ideas. The opportunities are endless. From short stories about two friends opening a chips n’ salsa business in Oahu, true tales about living around the Pacific, all the way to arguments about why t-shirt weather reigns supreme. VSNBLOG will take you through an unpredictable and complex journey, all while providing a specially curated soundtrack on every post.

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#005 | to the north

Cara, a disgraced line cook with a wicked talent for creating salsas, moves to Hawaii and starts a chips n’ salsa business with wholesale chip connoisseur Kyle.

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#004 | 7th Floor Harriet

The definitely-not-a-cheetah Harriet challenges her friend's friend to a rum-fueled race in Newtown. VSNBLOG #004 is a story about family, honor, and pals who talk too much.

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#003 | The Town

It’s been ages since I’ve had a Lawson bento. Panasonic lenses are so much cheaper in Japan. I have 2020 to thank for shattering my Tokyo Olympic (viewing) aspirations. VSNBLOG #003 heads East.

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#002 | Sun-kissed

Don’t know if I’m more obsessed with the Pacific Ocean or with t-shirt weather. Maybe both. VSNBLOG #002 presents a sunny playlist, with enough warmth to counteract even the bitterest of colds.

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#001 | Chapter First

Here’s my escalator pitch: A blog about borderless inspiration, creativity, and fun, each post supplemented with its own soundtrack. VSNBLOG #001 reflects going from a cloudy future to a clearer one.