Tag: Lifestyle
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Waikiki Staycation, Oahu Fall Bucket List, Holo Kūkini Run in Kualoa, Manoa Valley Theatre, 5 Favorite Things
Life lately is a balance of un-schedulable moments – to plan and not to plan. As someone who typically has my years of big trips (booked out to 2025) and daily routines penciled in, it’s been a transition. Greg’s current job has encouraged me to be flexible, or at least that’s the non-pessimistic way of…
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28 Reflections for 28 Years Alive + August Reads & 5 Favorite Things
I’m a chronic excited about my birthday type. I don’t pretend not to care; I don’t play cheeky games. I believe birthdays are important no matter the age and should be celebrated. It’s another year past, another opportunity to decide what’s next. 29 feels like a mini-milestone. I’m going into the last year of my…
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Blueprints for Date Days, Sunflower Fields Hawai’i, Summer Reads, 5 Favorite Things
My monthly recaps are designed to reflect what’s going on in my life as of recently, but also a space for me to share topics that others might find interesting. We all have a lot going on in our lives. Naturally, I don’t expect the mundane details of mine to be your central focus, and…
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11 Non-Fiction Novels to Read When You’re Feeling Down
By now, it’s no secret how much a fan of novels I am. I read books when I’m happy, and I read books when I am feeling down. One of my favorite self-care methods for soothing life chaos is picking up a great non-fiction book. Nothing inspires my blog more than the things I love…
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5 Podcasts for your Next Long Distance Road Trip
Entertainment posts, whether that be books, movies, podcasts, audiobooks, and everything enjoyable of the sort, are some of my favorites to share. This week, inspired by my own recent road trip, I’m sharing 5 podcasts that are sure to keep you entertained for hours while on open road. 1. Scream! Embrace your inner Scream Queen…
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Grappling with “Me”, March Planting, Pantry Products, Handling Stress, What’s Happened Lately, 5 Favorite Things
Planting, unpacking, kittens… and other things that made me a little crazy this month, ahh! Grappling with “Me” I’ve experienced a mini-identity crisis over the past few months. Aside from the general stress associated with responsibilities, I feel pressure to succeed in a field that may be unachievable. But perhaps that’s the uncomfortable magic in…
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10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patricks Day as a Sober Vegetarian + Clover Cooler Mocktail Recipe
What activities come to mind when you think of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Of course, for many, the first thought is overflowing pints of green beer, contemplating how to get out of work the next day because you’re too hungover to go in, and (of course) like the traditional turkey on Thanksgiving, eating corned beef.…
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The 5 Reasons I Love to Run
It’s true that anyone, at any stage of life, can become a runner; but it’s not until you feel the eagerness for your next race or the overwhelming delight when your feet hit the trail, that you can truly say you’ve fallen in love with the sport. I have seen others share their reasoning behind…
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15 Bucket List Hiking Destination in the United States
I have been working on my “Unlimited” bucket list this passed week, and one of the things I wanted to include is, top hikes in the United States; but I couldn’t find any already generated lists that I was truly interested in, or that I wanted to commit to %100. So, I decided to make…
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7 Mocktails to Love | My Journey to 1-Year Alcohol Free
Alcohol, I loved her, but she was like the best friend who caresses your cheek, and says, “Just f*cking do” when you’re standing on the edge of a cliff thinking about jumping. Then after building you up, you’re like, “I’m gunna f*ckin’ do it”, but it’s too late – she grabs a fist full of…