Dear 2018 – An Open Letter

Dear 2018, Wow. I cannot believe I am sitting here typing out this letter. Although the year has once again flew by quickly, I cannot help but feel that this year has dragged on ever so slowly as well. But yet here I am today, one day until the beginning of a brand new year....

22 Days of Thanks Day 13

As I reflect upon the series of events that have been taking place in my life, I cannot help but be amused at how life is playing out. With this in mind, on this thirteenth day of thanks, I give thanks to timing. Yes, I know this is a bit similar to Day 1, but I...

22 Days of Thanks Days 10-12

Aloha mai kākou e nā hoa 🙂 E kala mai! Deepest apologies for not posting these past couple of days! (although in complete honesty, you all were probably grateful for the couple of days without seeing any posts from me!) Even though I missed a couple of days, I will try my best to condense...

22 Days of Thanks Day 9

It's so difficult to reflect and to write something positive and full of thanks when I'm feeling the exact opposite. Today was definitely a frustrating day, and as much as I would like to release these feelings of frustration and anger out of my system, a part of me continuously holds onto these emotions. It...

Thank U, Next – 22 Days of Thanks Day 8

Happy Thursday! It's almost Friday! 🙂 I'm not sure if it's because I've listened to Ariana Grande's newest single, "Thank U, Next," too many times on repeat today or if it's the fact that today was a rough day, but on this eighth day of thanks, in the words of the catchy chorus, "I'm so...

22 Days of Thanks Day 6

There's so much I want to say about today, but I just can't find the words to describe it. Well...actually...it's not that. The words are screaming out in my head...but it's not the right time to say them yet. I know I had promised to be completely honest in these blog posts, but sometimes it's...

22 Days of Thanks Day 4

Aloha pumehana kākou 🙂 As this relaxing weekend comes to a close, I feel this is the perfect timing to reflect upon today and to show more appreciation in my life. On this fourth day of thanks, I am appreciative of new beginnings. When one door closes, another door opens. Although I am always super...

22 Days of Thanks – Day 1 (& yes, I’m back!)

Aloha mai kākou! 🙂 I guess I'll first start off this post by apologizing for the hiatus! Being a first-year teacher with no background in teaching/education has been a challenge, and it has definitely taken a toll on me. Add that to the tutoring job I already had, volunteering on Wednesdays, plus teaching hula classes...

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...