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Where I’ve Been…

Tomorrow marks my 27th Birthday. Eek. Wasn’t I just 19 yesterday? This year will also mark my Daddy’s 60th birthday in October so it’s a year of great changes, great strides. Here’s a peek into some of my favorite moments. In this digital age, going somewhere without your camera is like leaving your purse behind,..read more

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Ahi Tuna Poke

Ahi tuna poke is amazing for the fact that it fills you up but doesn’t weigh you down. In a world where pasta salad is the typical picnic fare, poke is exceedingly satisfying, fast, and perfect on-the-go food. The very last time I had this dish, it had been bundled into a picnic basket, made..read more

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Kava

I asked around the other day if anyone knew what kava was. The generous consensus was no. In truth, it’s a humble plant, having been revered forever by the people of the Islands for its sedative properties. When obtaining mainstream kava often times, it’s packaged in its dried processed form–the dried root of the kava..read more

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Demystifying Kava

I asked around the other day if anyone knew what Kava was. The generous consensus was no. In truth, it’s a humble Plant, having been revered forever by the people of the Islands for its Sedative properties. When obtaining mainstream Kava often times, it’s packaged in its dried processed form–the dried root of the Kava..read more

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Things I just don’t see at Home

Incredible Landscape like this in your backyard: Trees that look like Grandmother Willow: Or, like this: “Real” Princes and Royal Courts: Strange & Beautiful Things: Stuff from History Books: Moments of Bliss you get a peek into even if you weren’t invited, lol: ….and the two Faces of a never-ceases-to-amaze-you–Island:

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One Door Closes,

Another door opens Such is the cycle of life, no? It seems like I’ve lost a lot of people in my life that just moved past me. Just within 2011-2012, I’ve lost both a Grandmother & Great Aunt. My Grandmother was a rather enigmatic force to me. I remember going to Korea as a child..read more

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Grubbin’ in another City

I’ve never been one to have a waning appetite due to any number of circumstantial reasons. Even when I’m sick, more often than not, I want to eat to provide a mere comfort to the massive discomfort of being sick in the first place. Needless to say, I ate my way through the trip. I..read more

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Hawaii

I left Hawaii at 5 pm wednesday and arrived home the next day at 11 am and lemme tell ya, traveling while sick is the worst way to travel. Anna Farris’ clumsy onscreen hijinks and the rubbery chicken that the airline served provided weak distractions to the flu I’d apparently suffered through before the trip..read more

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