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In Search of Sakura
We booked our next trip to Japan. I say that casually, like my heart didn’t immediately do that little flip it always does when Japan enters the conversation. Like I haven’t already started imagining quiet mornings, train windows, and the feeling of being exactly where I’m supposed to be. This time, though, we’re doing something Continue reading
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Apparently, I Give Alex Munday Energy
(And I’ll take that as a compliment.) Someone told me recently that I reminded them of Alex Munday. At first, I just smiled politely—because truthfully, I had forgotten who that was. I assumed it was flattering (the tone suggested it was), so I smiled anyway, said a sweet “Oh, thank you!”, filed it away, and Continue reading
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Taking the Scenic Route
I didn’t disappear. I just took the scenic route. Sometimes that looks like a quiet waterfall in the middle of a journey. A pause you didn’t plan for, but needed all the same time. These past few years for me, life happened. Quietly. Loudly. Beautifully. And somewhere between becoming and unbecoming, I needed to live Continue reading
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Thirty Nine: Celebrating Life and Future Adventures
Hello there, it’s me. I’m back : ) Yesterday I turned 39 years old. Yes, that would make it just one more year until I turn forty. Crazy, right? It was already 9 years ago when I made such a huge deal about turning 30, I wrote a post about aging and how to fight Continue reading
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If the shoe fits…
I hope everyone is having a fabulous 2016 so far! We’re almost going into February and with how fast January has come and is going (just two more days!), is proof that THE DAY will be here in no time. August 7th is — 191 DAYS AWAY. (27 weeks, 2 DAYS) So I haven’t found Continue reading
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Kiss & Tell – A Fashion Must!
Pucker up ladies, one of Spring 2014’s biggest trend is making its mark. It is all about the lips! Smacked on the runway from designers such as (my favorite) Diane Von Furstenberg, Alice + Olivia, Saint Laurent, and Giles- the lip prints are all over dresses, skirts, blouses, accessories, and even shoes. Keep a look-out Continue reading
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The Fierce Factor….Leopard Print Fashion
For those who know me, you know that I am very much in love with leopard print. So I am thrilled to be writing a post about this trend that seems to be revived almost every season. Yes, borrowing from the big cat is the trend again this season! Of course, my darlings, I am Continue reading
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Peacocks & Paper Cranes
These past three weeks of my free time I had spent creating beautiful accessories with special meaning and symbolism. Earrings and pens made from beautiful and vibrant Tibetan peacock feathers symbolizing beauty, grace, enlightenment, protection, renewal and good luck… Inspired by my lucky peacock decor that hangs in my living room, I wanted to share Continue reading
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AE Project Live Your Life
I am very blessed that in my profession, not only am I able to meet a lot of different people, but I also have the opportunity to see them grow, and make a difference in their lives. Some I work with for a short while, while some end up having a special place in my Continue reading
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Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny….Bikini Season
The stormy weather last week was a sign that Hawaii nei was still in Winter Season, but it’s all done and over now (I hope) which, means…………. It’s officially SPRING!!! Woooohooo! Which means it’s BIKINI SEASON!!!! Okay, okay…I know with Hawaii’s usually sunny skies and ideal paradise climate you can pretty much wear a bikini 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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