Author Archives: hollybeck27

Test of Faith

Posted on August 14, 2010 by hollybeck27

At some point in any love, religion, or great pursuit your faith is tested. It’s not as easy as it once seemed, promises aren’t kept, passion fades over time revealing annoying habits and bad morning breath. My paradise is still … Continue reading →

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Construction on the Big House 2 – Laying the Foundation

Posted on July 5, 2010 by hollybeck27

Part 2 of the process. Laying the foundation….

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Drop Zone Fiji Journal Entries

Posted on July 2, 2010 by hollybeck27

June 20, 2010        Drop Zone to me means Alex Gray antics, Cheyne Magnussen’s smiling supercharged surf sessions, and endless amounts of waterborne adventure. This time I’ve got a wing-girl in Maria Del Mar, a Puerto Rican reggaeton dancing damsel that’s … Continue reading →

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We Love Sharks!

Posted on June 29, 2010 by hollybeck27

http://www.facebook.com/v/409893111134 A film by Scott Smith about sharks and our obsession with them. On a trip to Mexico, Holly Beck got to swim with whale sharks and dive with great whites. http://www.bodyglove.com/

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Can’t wait to get back home!

Posted on June 28, 2010 by hollybeck27

          It’s been almost a month since I left and I’m desperate to get back. I’ve savored hot, high-pressured showers, the feel of carpet under my feet, a well-worn cushy bed, lightening fast internet, quality face to face time with … Continue reading →

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5 New Pretty Painted Rusty Surfboards

Posted on June 15, 2010 by hollybeck27

I love surfboards!Ever since I was 13 years old and desperate for a surfboard of my own, I’ve loved them. Now that I’m 29 and have had quite a few to call my own over the years my obsession with … Continue reading →

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Parting Ways with Greedy Partners

Posted on June 14, 2010 by hollybeck27

    I hate crowds, which is one reason I love my little paradise in Nicaragua. But, in order to spend as much time as possible enjoying my uncrowded slice of heaven, I need to figure out a way to make … Continue reading →

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Construction Begins on the Big House

Posted on June 7, 2010 by hollybeck27

http://www.youtube.com/v/cBMEBOM6iCc&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b So far we have two small houses on our lot. We built the first one for our caretakers then liked it so much we claimed it for ourselves and built them another one. Both are little studio-sized houses. Now … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Tubes

Posted on May 16, 2010 by hollybeck27

http://www.youtube.com/v/u_dKIJIZ9tg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01 Every morning i grab my surfboard and 4 dogs follow me down to the beach to play in the shorebreak while i paddle out and hopefully score a few tubes. Music: http://www.motherhips.com

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Nicaraguan Town Run

Posted on May 7, 2010 by hollybeck27

Getting supplies isn’t quite as easy in Nicaragua as it is in the states. In California I can hop on my skateboard and choose between several grocery stores. In Nica, stocking up on essential items takes quite a bit more … Continue reading →

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