An island girl at heart, Naomi explains that she can never far from the water. It is the ocean, in particular, that brings about a feeling of power and freedom that she doesn’t feel in any other location. Her tattoo, “Accomplish Everything Without Fear,” is a statement about the way Naomi likes to lead her life. Sometimes it may seem like everything is against her, but she musters the courage to move forward. Her mantra is best realized when she is near the ocean. Exuberance in the photographs symbolizes the confidence of being near her symbol of pride.

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