My
story
I’m from a small town in Missouri called Carl Junction, just outside of Joplin (the town that was destroyed by a tornado in 2011).
I had BIG dreams growing up and used to tell people I would move to Hawaii someday. When I was young.. like 9-years-old it was “cute”. But when I got older about to graduate high school, people would say, “What that’s crazy. You can’t just move to Hawaii! You’ve got to be rich to do that. Maybe when you’re old and retired.”
How discouraging.
Woo pig sooie!
I also had big dreams to become a cheerleader in the SEC at the University of Arkansas. No one had gotten a Division One scholarship from my high school before for cheerleading. I was also at a disadvantage being from Missouri and not Arkansas trying out for their team.
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Despite the doubts from many, I made the team at the University of Arkansas and cheered there for four incredible years.
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Fast forward to day one being a cheerleader with my new team and we’re sitting in a circle playing a “get to know each other game”. We had to go around the circle and say two random things that we want everyone to know.
My heart was racing and I stood up. “I can move one eye… And I’m going to live in Hawaii someday.”
The day came when I graduated from the University of Arkansas and had zero plans. My future seemed dull. I didn’t have much money and my lease was running out in a month…
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As you could’ve guessed I did move to Hawaii… hence, “Abby Hawaii”. But how? I’ve written books about the journey about defying doubts and making my dreams come true. I have one book out already called “My Journey to Varsity Cheerleading” and you can get that here. My second book: Becoming a SEC Cheerleader can be ordered here! The rest of the story leading up to moving and living in Hawaii will be dropped in the near future!!
Fast forward four years of living in Hawaii… I’m married to the love of my life Nash. I’m a professional photographer here on the beautiful island of Oahu.
My main goal is to bring to you inspiration & to challenge you to dream big! Follow along on my journey :)
