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Wave Lessons: What Waves Teach Me About Life
It was an ominous day on the North Shore of Oahu. As I drove through traffic, the beaches were surprisingly sparse save for the rare tourists mesmerized by wicked winter waves. I watched as the gray crest rose up high and fell even harder. Eventually all would roll together in a big crash towards the…
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Love on a Monday
I’ve been busy writing these past few months. Business is booming, which is always a good thing. Look for my articles in Go Kapolei and the Star-Advertiser in the next several weeks. I’m also [*crossing my fingers] working on a few other magazines, an essay and what I hope to be a published fiction story…
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The Surprising Thing You Have to Be Grateful For
At any given moment these days, you’d hear a shriek, a shrill, a scream at my house. The 3 S’s every parent’s familiar with. But one day when the bean’s all grown up, I’ll miss those sounds. It’s just one thing we often take for granted. This past weekend, we had family over. Instead of…
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Celebrating Love on Valentine’s Day
Brilliant Earth, a company that sources ethical diamonds, contacted me to create something lovely this Valentine’s day for their Create a Little Love Campaign. I was excited by the challenge. Since this mommy juggles her time with a new baby and working as a writer, I knew it had to be a DIY idea that was…
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Handmade Valentine’s Onesies
I’ve been bad. Baby bad. Every time another holiday comes up, I’ve been giving into buying another holiday themed outfit or onesie. This despite the extra cost and the fact that he will never be able to wear it again. The only consolation I have is the thought that I can show it to him…
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Pineapples and Patience
There are lot of things and people that teach you patience. Gardening teaches you patience. Kids teach you patience. Long lines, babies crying, traveling, insensitive relatives… Freelance writing, living in Hawaii, working at home. Yep all lessons in the art of patience. Patience is not easy. But learn it and you will find it to…