Shave Ice

 

We were all dripping in sweat as we stroll through the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. The Swap Meet was full of treasures. We found a couple of hidden jewels. It was a heated day filled with aloha. Vendors were all friendly and nice. We even wished someone a happy birthday. It was a wonderful day and it got better when we found the shave ice stand.

What is shave ice? Well, here in Hawaii, it's a local favorite. On a hot, humid, muggy day like today, everyone could use a shave ice to cool down. Shave ice is really shaved ice with flavored syrup. It's cold and sweet. It's always hot to be spotted with Shave Ice on a humid day.

Hahahahaha.....

Someone told me that she has done her job if she had made me laugh today. It was the most inspirational motivation of my day. I started thinking that if everyone made someone laugh today, will it brighter up that person's day, too? 

Laughing lightens up the moment and makes everyone forget the stress, the depression, and sadness in life. It evens exercise your stomach muscle. Better abs while laughing, and I think the less wrinkles, too. Let's all laugh today.

Party Planning

 

It's always feels wonderful when I get to be the one coordinating a birthday. I may not be super extravagant like a professional event coordinator, but in my book, just being able to pull it off it just as perfect. I pulled it off. That's all that matter and the best part was, my cupcakes were edible. Ha!

I baked some orange cream and white cupcakes. I also used my mini cupcake maker - thanks to my friend. Those mini cupcakes were a hit with department and my daughter. I guess I'll be using this mini cupcake maker more this year.  

The birthday celebration was a success. Cheers to her 21st birthday. Too bad we couldn't celebrate with with champagne, just apple cider. 

Duchess of Frostcity

You see the big ole smiley face on the center of this twinkling teal shirt? Well, that's how I feel about the snow ice at Frostcity. Mouth all open with joy when I scoop a spoonful of sugary flavored ice. Frostcity is a dessert joint and it had me at HELLO! This have smoothies, snow ice, sesame mochi balls, milk tea, juices, and coffee. It's the sweet spot of Honolulu. And the hot spot and the hippest spot. 

Yes, as of today, I still remain the Duchess of Frostcity. Its an honor to be named a Duchess. I don't have a crown or tiara, but I got shirt that will remind me of my appointment...until I get knocked out of the spotlight. But for now, I am Duchess and I rule!!!  :)

 

Alotta Gelato

It was hot hot day and what's more satisfying than a cool mango gelato. Yup, that's right, mango. I just love my mango flavor desserts. :)  

About a year ago, I didn't even know what gelato meant or if it was even English. I know that it's the sexy Italian word for ice cream. In Wikipedia, Gelato is made with milk, cream, and sugars with a fresh fruit and nut puree flavoring. Gelato is another dessert that makes heart smile. As my spoon glides down the smooth, cool sorbet, I salivate for the sweetness. Hmmm..... I can't wait to go to Italy.

 

Gold Star Rewards

I'm a Starbucks lover. A strong lover for about three years now. I'm not an addict yet. I'm just a Gold Starbucks member. :)

I earn my tiny gold stars on a daily basis. Every morning, I'm a regular at this Starbucks locations. After more than 100 check-ins, I've become the duchess. Yup, it does sound a bit addictive, huh? Well, I'm not. I purely enjoy my flavored coffee and it's become a routine and the rewards helps. I get SUPER excited, SUPER delighted, and SUPER happy when I reach my 12th gold star. Seeing the 12th star fall into my mobile cyber coffee cup, I know the congratulatory message will be showing up on my mobile app. What wonderful news. 

After so many cups of vanilla latte, caramel macchiatto, and thai lattes, the barista finally knows my name. I even get a happy face on my cup. That happy face on my cup always puts a happy face on me.

Hearing you happy, makes me happy

My job is not the easiest one. There's pressure from the higher up and then the anxiety kicks in for the day and then all hell breaks lose. Alright, alright, it's not the end of the world. It's just a job. I know you know how it feels, my fellow corporate office peeps. 

After all the stress throughout the day, it only takes one happy moment from one person. When I hear a shout of excitement from a candidate over the phone, I know that I've done my job. I've accomplished my goal. I made you happy and it's all that matters.