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Lately, I've been taking a lot of photos of clouds, trees, mountains, oceans, and the big blue sky. All of nature is an inspiration to me. Sometimes we don't get to notice the most simplest moments in life and everyday sights.

This photo was taken when I was waiting for my driver at the parking lot. The sun was bidding good-bye for today and saying hello to the other side of the world. It's the most beautiful sight when the rays of sunlight reach out to the clouds. It's no wonder people like to relax here in Hawaii or sit on the beach all day to watch the clear sky and ocean blue. Everyone should stop, take a breath, and inhale life. See the simple things around you, appreciate each treasure of life and nature.

Breakfast is the most important meal

 

It has never been something I woke up to do and was never on my daily routine. I would just start work with coffee. Towards the mid afternoon, I would have no energy and be a drama queen complaining about something silly at work. My stomach was roaring embarrassingly, disturbing the quiet workplace.

As of a year ago, breakfast has been a part of my morning. I wake up, get dressed for work, making my Starbucks run, and grab a quick bite to eat. Yes, I started off eating eggs, meat, and rice or my favorite musubi but now I'm gradually eating some whole grains with some fruits and my stomach has been welcoming the healthier choices. Yes, I said healthier, not ALL healthy. 

I've done some additional reading as well. Breakfast makes a difference on your health and increases your metabolism. After your body's well-rested wake up, we are craving for some energy and what's the easiest way to get the surge of power....it's by eating breakfast. When you eat breakfast, your body is less likely to crash mid afternoon aka drama queen doesn't make it's appearance until later. It also tells your body and mind that you have energy and prevent you from eating larger portions. Yes, you got it, eating breakfast could lead to healthier weight. Just remember, it's good to eat a well-balance breakfast after your 8-hours of beauty rest.

Hiking = Healthy Lifestyle

 

 What's popular right now? A healthy lifestyle. Yes, I know, I eat like a piggy and I'm not willing to give up good food. So what do I do, I exercise and I'm trying to exercise more and more. Yup, I can tell you folks, IT'S HARD. When motivation is slim and food is always around, it's extra difficult to get yourself into the exercise mode.

One of my constant motivation is the sun. For some reason, when the sun is out, I've been wanting to breathe, embrace, and enjoy the sun. I've never wanted to be in the sun before but now a days, the is just pure energy. So I try my best to get some activities in the sun during the week and what is one of the best activities in Hawaii with a lot of sun....hiking. 

Hiking is just something fun to do and it makes me feel so much better that day. Sweating off the fatty food and stretching out my muscles. When you have the beautiful ocean next to you as you reach the highest point of the trail, how could anyone not feel good.

So remember, take yourself out to enjoy the sun.

A little Giants fan

 

I was never really into Football until a couple of years ago. Well, maybe more than a couple of years ago. I remember going to a UH game and it was just pure energy and excitment. All the people cheering and yelling at each other and the game. It's great. Oh, the adrenaline that runs through the body.

So I got into watching some games and I started to fall for the New York Giants. I think it was when they won the Superbowl a couple of years ago. That's between you and me, shhh...... Since then I've been trying to watch their games. Of course, I'm not a die-hard fan yet, but I got my first New York Giants shirt. I guess I could call myself a little fan. It's been a rough couple of weeks for the Giants, but I'm still faithful to you.

Let's go Giants!!!

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.