Nineteen-year-old Phil didn't want to go with his marine biologist mother to the island to help with her research but she insisted. Phil could not help but think, "why would I want to go to the south pacific and study mollusks for three months when I could be hanging with my friends for the summer?" It's amazing how fast a Polynesian Beauty and some very strange local customs could quickly change Phil's mind.
Losing my job, apartment and girlfriend left me feeling lost and alone. The only thing to do was run home to my parent's. I never realised getting in shape could lead to so much fun.