Hey, Nice To Meet You!
I’m Emma. I am 20 y / o and I was born in the Netherlands, where I grew up. After I got my high school diploma, I quit school to follow my own path. The world had so much more to offer me than just school.
For a number of years I was working and I had several jobs, mainly to earn money, learn new things and to be as independent as possible. I also started my own company in bikinis called Watsun Swimwear. I also lived in Austria to work as a ski instructor and I spent my vacations in Portugal to surf with my family, also known as Tiger Family (:
In the summer of 2018 I decided to stay longer in Portugal to work at Oporto Surf Camp, which has been my second home for the last 4 years. This way I could surf every day instead of once a year. I stayed here and currently I live, surf and work full-time in Portugal. I have been here for about a year now. This past year I have been incredibly inspired to start this blog.
Let me tell you why …
Last summer, while giving a surf lesson, I suddenly saw pieces of plastic floating in the water. I spent a large part of the lesson cleaning up all this plastic together with other surfers. After all, this doesn’t belong in the ocean.
From this day on I started to read and learn about ocean pollution and soon I came across the topics “Climate change” and “Global warming”. I always knew this was a big topic, but never realized how bad the circumstances are. Action needs to be taken to fight pollution and climate change and that small changes can make such a big difference.
Better Together
Slowly I transform my life so that I have a more sustainable, caring and conscious lifestyle. So far this has brought me a lot of insights, happiness and gratitude. I see myself changing into the most authentic version of myself.
I am not perfect, it takes time to change my lifestyle. This does not happen overnight. That is why my goal is to take you on this journey with me and many others, so that we can learn from each other. I want to show you that every person is capable of making a difference.
You might think: “how can I make a difference as an individual?” I get this question a lot … The truth is that you are the difference. I believe that change starts from within. We don’t have time to wait for someone else or the government to save the world. We must take responsibility for our own actions and behavior. Take responsibility for our own happiness and our future. Every person who adjusts his mindset is already 1 step in the right direction. Lifestyle will follow.
What To expect
Every Wednesday and Friday I share a new article in which I will share my successes and failures. My tips and tricks on how to avoid plastic waste and how environmentally friendly living helps you to increase your happiness, freedom and awareness! I also tell you what the most effective ways are to save the world and how to set an example for others.
Are you ready for this adventure and is denial no longer an option for you? Sign up here for the newsletter to stay informed of all new articles and start your journey today! You can also find me on Instagram (@emmawouterson), Facebook and Pinterest for inspiration and motivation in living a sustainable lifestyle!
“We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it.”
– President Obama
Good Vibes,
Emma
