Welcome to the start of “Island Diaries,” a series where I share the daily life of my slow-paced island life. After a month-long power outage from a super typhoon, I was moved to spend more time outside because of the heat and humidity collecting indoors. I found myself more at peace than I had ever been in a long time and new it was because feeling the breeze and listening to the rustle of the leaves. Surrounded myself with nature was the answer. I realized the untapped potential of my neglected patio and decided to turn it into my little garden oasis for relaxation. Watch my video as I revamp my patio and embrace the simple joys of island living.