One of my favorite events of the year is this Sunday, October 2, the Petwalk 2011 at Magic Island. The Petwalk is the Hawaiian Humane Society's largest fundraiser. Come out on Sunday to help support the Hawaiian Humane Society and walk …
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Things That Make Me Go Hmmm…
I guess I have a wack sense of humor and notice strange things and people sometimes. Here are a few things that make me go hmmmm... Sorry if I offend anyone, well no I'm not really too sorry :-) The crowd at JJ Dolan's. No where in …
Seeing 20/15
After years of wanting, researching, waiting, and saving my money I finally got LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery. I wore glasses and contacts for the past 15 years and was a slave to assisted sight. All that changed a few …
Over 300 Sakes to Taste at The Joy of Sake Honolulu 2011
September 9, 2011, The Joy of Sake Honolulu 2011 was held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. There were over 300 sakes for tasting, 15 restaurants providing small plates, musical entertainment, and other Japanese inspired treats. I got to taste about …
Where Did All the Opihi Go?
On a recent trip to Molokai we found opihi amongst the rocks of the remote beaches we explored. I was gladly surprised to see an abundance of opihi and thought what a rarity it was to be in the presence of this over harvested limpet. On Oahu, you …
Marin County in the Late Summertime
Steven and I were visiting his parents in the late summertime, and I was in awe of all the gorgeous flowers, fruits, and vegetables in their home garden. I would love to have a garden this plentiful someday. Roses, …
Holy F***ing South Swell!
August 30, 2011, town shore are 5-7+ foot (Hawaiian scale)! So, the surf forecasters got it right this time and actually almost under-called this humongous south swell that is smacking down as we speak. I got beat down yesterday when I went to …
Art After Dark, A Single Guy’s Playground, Skin Tight Dresses, & Cougar Haven
Oahu's young, hip, professionals look forward to every month's ARTafterDARK at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Over the years this Friday party dedicated to the arts has become quite popular and is a must go to event for Oahu's 20, 30, and …
Carissa Moore Groupies: Taryn & Steven
This past Saturday August 20, 2011 World Champion Carissa Moore was at Hawaiian South Shore meeting fans and signing autographs. This amazingly talented surfer is only 18 years old and Steve and I didn't want to miss the oppourtunity to meet her and …
I Love OPI Shatter Nail Polish
If you knew me in college with my long fake finger nails, you would know I'm obsessed with nail polish. My nail polish brand of choice is OPI, and I don't wear anything else. The newest craze is Katie Perry's OPI's Shatter that after applied over …