One Year Later – An Open Letter

Wed., July 4, 2018 9:53 p.m. Dear You, It's amazing how much can change in the span of one year. One year ago...I remember this exact night so clearly...I remember sitting on the floor of the semi-dark guest room at my aunty's place as my friend was sleeping in the bed. Although it was almost...

To the Women Who Have Raised Me

I'm so blessed to have been raised by two incredible women all my life. In honor of Mother's Day, I've decided to dedicate this post to them 🙂 To my favorite midget lady, Mom, you definitely don't receive enough credit for all that you do for this family. When I was younger while I was...

Wedding bells are NOT ringing!

Aloha mai kākou e nā hoa 🙂 Hello, friends! I hope you've been having a lovely week so far! As I sit here reflecting on life, my mind wandered to a conversation I've had a little more than a week ago. I had gone to eat breakfast with my friend, Wyatt, and while we were...

Today is just an ordinary day.

Today is just an ordinary day. I woke up. I ate some food. I got ready for work. I spent the day grading papers for my students Constantly writing down today's date Over and over and over. 4/17 A day that no longer means something special. A day that no longer carries my memories To...

Kiss & Tell

Aloha ahiahi kākou! Good evening, everyone! I hope you have been having a lovely week! 🙂 Many of my posts so far have been on the serious/heavy side. Because of this, I wanted to share a story of mine that I still cherish long after it had happened that few know about. Hopefully you'll appreciate...

Betrayal

You were unlike any boy I had ever fallen for.   You weren't my first rodeo, But I was so sure. You were different from the last. I had found home within your arms, Warmth within your deep eyes, And a love so divine Aphrodite would be jealous Of that gravitational force within The beatings...