LOVE | ADVENTURE | EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
It’s 11:02 PM on March 1st and I’m just now putting this blog post together. Instead of sharing an adventure post, I’m doing this one because I’m honestly too lazy and unmotivated to go through the pictures and edit them. I haven’t even posted on Instagram in a couple of days, I don’t have a lot of wanderlust pictures to share at the moment. [Read more…]
Sooooo, I have a long list of things to get through before A gets home! And I’m excited for each and everyone of them to the point, where I thought it would be a good idea to write a blog post about them all. I’m sure you’ve heard me so this over and over, but my initial plans of staying in Washington throughout A’s deployment has changed. [Read more…]
I thought it would be funny to share a little post of questions I’ve been asked when people learn that I live in Hawai’i. One of the great things about A being in the military is the chance to travel every few years and live in a completely new place. A’s career has taken us to Charleston, South Carolina | Saratoga Springs, New York | `Oahu. And next we’re hoping to be overseas. [Read more…]
I absolutely had zero idea on what to post for today, I started three different posts, but had trouble writing them. It was tough trying to get that thought process going.
So, I decided to share a picture from my Instagram that my Barre instructor took on Monday. As often as I do barre, this was my first picture of actually doing it, so naturally I was quick to share it on the social media.
Today’s post is short and sweet, Happy Wednesday!
x | AloYoga Leggings x | Toesox Grip Socks
I wouldn’t say this is a series or not, but I want to get into the habit of doing a little wrap-up/currently at the end of each month. January has been an interesting, yet active month. I’ve added some daily practices, more like giving things a trial run. I’ll blog about them eventually, but I’m giving them a solid 30 days before I share anything. [Read more…]
Not all adventures have to take place outside.
It’s been a couple of months since I’ve ventured away from the islands. Being on Oahu, I escaped to the beauty that were these islands from the Ko’olau Mountains to the shores on the east side. I wondered to myself what kind of adventures I’d go on during my visit in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Born in Honolulu, Washington has always been the place that I called home. I grew up in this beautiful state and the day I left was the day I realized how I never set my foot out and enjoyed what this place had to offer. [Read more…]
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve realized that there’s some sort of activity that I latch onto, to help me get through a deployment. For our first deployment, hiking was my thing and it truly helped ease things. Not only was it a great workout, but it definitely took my mind off of missing A so much. This time around, barre has definitely been my thing. [Read more…]
One of things I wanted to do again before I left the island was visit the Bishop Museum. This museum is probably the best on the island to learn about Hawaiian History, it’s abundant with information and Hawaiian artifacts. I’ve been quite a few times, but the exhibits always change and in November they were featuring The World of WearableArt, which is an international design competition held annually in Wellington, New Zealand. [Read more…]
I’ve never been the ‘bucket list’ type of person, but randomly make note of things that I want to do at some point in my life.
And for some reason, starting a 30 Before 30 sounded like a good idea.
I’m already 27 and well anything can happen in a few years, so lets see if I can check any of these off before 30 approaches. As I write this list, I’m thinking that I may need to start a bucket list.
1 | learn to drive stick
2 | have a conversation in hawaiian
3 | take a graphic design course
4 | learn and perfect modern calligraphy
5 | learn how to crochet
6 | crochet a beanie
7 | learn how to knit
8 | learn how to sew
9 | sew some clothes
10 | sew a hawaiian quilt
11 | visit more state and national parks
12 | grow veggies and herbs
13 | teach myself how to play piano
14 | be a master parallel-parker
15 | understand manual mode on my dslr
16 | continue to make hiking part of my life
17 | go on a hiking camp trip
18 | attend edc in vegas with the mister
19 | create hawaiian flavored macarons
20 | write book reviews as soon as i finish a book
21 | pick apples at an apple orchard
22 | hike on a mountain during winter
23 | take a pole dancing class … it’s a great workout
24 | buy adobe photoshop + illustrator
25 | learn how to use photoshop + illustrator
26 | design our dream home
27 | send more snail mail
28 | less eating out and more cooking
29 | make challah weekly
30 | step out of my comfort zone in all aspects of my life
Now I challenge you to start a 30 before 30 or however you want to label it. Drop the link below, I can’t wait to see what you hope to achieve.
x | 30 before 30
Reasons why I never use to make resolutions or some life goals for the year because I had trouble coming up with them. I was in the mindset of, if I didn’t set resolutions then it would be less disappointing if I didn’t follow through with them. Horrible, I know. But I did set some achievable goals for the year and they’re all challenging.
If you’re having trouble coming up with some resolutions, here’s 50 to inspire you to create some for your 2016.
1 | run three times a week
2 | drink more tea
3 | drink less coffee
4 | take up an art class (try wine and paint class )
5 | try a group workout class ( my favorite is barre )
6 | hike in the great outdoors once a month
7 | read two books a month
8 | send more thank you cards
9 | write/send snail mail
10 | start a blog
11 | journal once a day
12 | bake from scratch
13 | eat less sweets
14 | no electronics in the bed
15 | save for a big trip at the end of the year
16 | learn how to sew
17 | don’t gossip
18 | encourage your peers more
19 | adopt a pet
20 | donate to charity at least once a month
21 | volunteer at a local charity
22 | go walking once a day
23 | drink more water
24 | donate clothes you haven’t worn in a year
25 | create a budget for the month
26 | try something out of your comfort zone
27 | join a fitness group ( maybe a hiking group )
28 | take the stairs instead of the elevator
29 | learn to shoot in manual mode on your dslr camera
30 | 365 days of vlogging
31 | 365 days of blogging
32 | foster a pet for the day
33 | check out a live professional sport
34 | take a solo trip to the movies ( i’ve done it several times )
35 | check out a local symphony orchestra concert
36 | take you and friend to a touring musical
37 | try not to nap throughout the day
38 | become a certified diver
39 | baby-sit for a new mom
40 | go on weekly dates with your significant other
41 | get your passport and travel the world
42 | take piano lessons
43 | take a photography class
44 | stretch everyday
45 | sign up for a spartan race
46 | never have your phone at the dinner table
47 | rent a kayak and adventure
48 | go to a college football game
49 | spend more time with your friends
50 | eat more vegetables
See, not so bad. Share your resolutions in the comments!
x | goals for 2016
x | 2015 : year in review
x | tips for military homecoming
