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Happy 25th Anniversary “Ever After”!
One of my favorite movies of all time, Ever After: A Cinderella Story, turns 25 years this year! I cannot believe it has been that long, as I watch it every year or so just to relive the marvelous story of Danielle de Barbarac (played by my favorite actress Drew Barrymore who by the way,… Continue reading
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“Godmothered” – A bippity boppity fun and heartful film review
I absolutely love fairy tales….and princesses and true love’s kiss and happily ever afters. I’m never going to grow out of it, no matter how old I get. I believe that there is magic everywhere. Which brings me to talk about the newly released, and oh-so-wonderful, feel-good Disney film Godmothered starring Jillian Bell and Isla… Continue reading
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Emily in Paris – Say Bonjour to Netflix Most Anticipated New Original Series
Oh my goodness , it has been eight months since my last post! 2020 has so far been a strange year filled with never-ending negativity and uncertainty. There is something that I am definitely certain about, though… Emily in Paris, starring the ravishing Lily Collins, streams on Netflix October 2nd and I CANNOT WAIT. The… Continue reading
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Galentine’s Day Celebration Ideas
Galentine’s Day is just a few weeks away. (Yes, you read right, and No, it is not a typo.) For fans of the show Parks and Rec starring Amy Phoeler as Leslie Knope, you are probably no stranger to the non-official holiday, Galentine’s Day. What is it exactly? “It’s only the best day of the… Continue reading
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The Magical World of Ghibli
Our next Japan trip is only three months away. As we plan to revisit the magical world of Ghibli, it inspired me to create a quick post to share with you some of my most favorite quotes from Hayao Miyazaki’s creative masterpieces. Not but not least, wise words from the legendary man himself… Sharing… Continue reading
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Hello MMXX!!!
In just a couple of days, we will be ringing in 2020! What a grand celebration as Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 marks the first day of a new decade, the 20th year of the 21st century and the 20th year of the 3rd millennium! Not to mention that 2020 is also a leap year! For… Continue reading
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She was beautiful…
…. but not like those girls in magazines. She was beautiful for the way she thought. She was beautiful for the sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. She was beautiful for her ability to make other people smile, even if she was sad. No, she wasn’t beautiful for something… Continue reading
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Brunch Perfection: Brother’s Cafe – Namba, Osaka
I love breakfast. I absolutely do and in addition to coffee, I have to have it every morning or I have no energy for the rest of the day. Sometimes I might also get a little grouchy. But I don’t like to have it too early in the morning. The best breakfast is eaten after 10am… Continue reading
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Memoirs of a “Geisha” – A Maiko Makeover Experience in Kyoto
Just over a week ago we returned home to Hawaii after a 10-day vacation in Japan. From Osaka to Kyoto to Tokyo then back to Osaka again. Even with the threatening typhoon Lan and stormy days during the trip, it was still oh-so-amazing! To me, the most memorable experience was the opportunity to be a… Continue reading
About Me
A thirty-something-year-old girl living in a beautiful rock in the middle of the Pacific. Welcome to my little island of happiness. Sweet confessions spoken through blahblahs in this crazy, but beautiful world of mines.

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