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King Kamehameha Day

This weekend celebrates King Kamehameha Day in Hawaii, which is observed on June 11th each year. King Kamehameha I, or King Kamehameha the Great, is responsible for uniting the Hawaiian Islands into the Kingdom of Hawaii. This year, Monday is … Continue reading

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It’s Aloha Friday: Art in Kaka’ako

One day, as I was driving back to Waikiki after some server maintenance, I ended up in Kaka’ako. I was trying to avoid the crazy lunchtime traffic clogging the arteries of Nimitz highway, and took a left onto Cooke street, … Continue reading

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National Running Day

National Running Day, is the first Wednesday of June. In celebration of the day, I went on a run around Diamond Head even though I had already done a PT workout this morning focusing on my hamstrings. Did you manage … Continue reading

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2012 Marathon Readiness Series

It’s that time again! Time to start getting a little more serious about the Honolulu Marathon, and my training in general. I just registered for theĀ 808 Race Marathon Readiness Series. This year, I’m filled with more anxiety because I’ve been … Continue reading

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Bride in Profile

I loved her plumeria haku lei-inspired headdress that was attached to her veil. Also, she looked great in all those ruffles. In the building I work at, there’s an agency whose clientele consists of Japanese couples coming to Hawaii to … Continue reading

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Jurison’s Inn – Waikele, HI

Hawaii is a pretty diverse place, especially when it comes to food. We also celebrate many of the trends taking place on the continental U.S., such as having a Starbucks or Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf every 10 miles. But … Continue reading

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Hina Matsuri – Happy Girl’s Day

March 3rd is Girl’s Day, and this year, I decided to get a doll for my niece to mark the occasion. She’s almost three years old, and is a great and happy kid that brings smiles to a lot of … Continue reading

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The Waikiki Aquarium

Had the pleasure of accompanying my niece and her mommy to the Waikiki Aquarium last weekend. Here are some photos from the Waikiki Aquarium, and the Aloha Koi Show which was happening at the same time on the premises: My … Continue reading

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