tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87854880893762357432024-02-07T16:36:55.193-08:00From One Native to AnotherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-72852166084900535412016-08-16T11:44:00.001-07:002016-08-16T11:44:45.517-07:00You Can Always ADD a Little Color to Your Life...<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> While growing up I didn't have many girlfriends (<i>I was a bit of a tomboy</i>) and never got to experience the thrill and danger of experimenting with my hair color while in high school...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Thanks to my good friend <b>Erika </b>that is one thing I can <i>cross off my bucket list</i>! (loves you boo!)</span><br />
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We stopped at <b><a href="http://stores.sallybeauty.com/hi/pearlcity/beauty-supply-pearlcity-hi-3971.html">Sally's</a></b> in Pearl City to stock up on all necessary items. First, we needed a bleaching kit (oh boy!), then I picked my color (<b>PURPLE</b>!), and thankfully she already had the Coconut Oil at home.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Erika </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">aspires to know all that she can about </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><u>beauty and hair</u></i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> and was eager to help! (I might have seen her rubbing her hands together like a Disney Villain but that c</span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">ould have been the fumes</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> This evolution was a labor of love and I'm grateful and happy that <b>Erika </b>was with me every step of the way...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> As <b>Erika </b>continued to bleach my hair I could feel the burn and new that the product was working its way through my hair...SEE?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> O.K.! I was definitely blonder (not a good look for me) but a necessity if I wanted to add color to my hair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <b>Erika </b>tried to put on the cap that the bleaching kit brought after she added purple to my hair...I don't think it fits my big head!! (HA!) What do you think?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> LOL! <b>Erika</b> let me stew in the much smaller cap for all of 2 minutes and walked away laughing...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Then she brought me one that actually fit! Thank you girl!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We waited about 45 minutes and then washed the color right out of my hair! (you sang that last part didn't you?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <b>Erika </b>assured me the color was there and I could sorta see it but I was excited when she got her hair dryer out! <i><u>Woohoo</u></i>!</span><br />
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<i>Will you look at that</i>! I've got <b>PURPLE </b>in my hair! <i>YES</i>! <b>Erika </b>definitely did her thing and it came out beautifully!<br />
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It's subtle enough when I part my hair and I can bring my hair up and you can truly see the color throughout my <i>lovely locks</i>!<br />
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But the <b>MOST </b>amazing part was when I put my hair up (<i>like I normally do for my everyday look</i>) and <b>ALL </b>you can see is <b>PURPLE</b>!! (I'm soooo happy!)<br />
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Thank you so much <b>Erika</b>! I have fulfilled a <i>long time wish</i> of doing my hair with a girlfriend. I believe that it is a part of growing up that I missed on and I'm happy we were able to accomplish it together!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com3Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-91730935717898205722016-08-09T18:31:00.005-07:002016-08-09T20:32:03.024-07:00It's My Birthday...Italian Style!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> ...so it was my <u style="font-weight: bold;">BIRTHDAY</u> last week (August 2nd) and I had a blast!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> For me, birthdays have a double standard. It's a way of celebrating life but I don't feel we should break the bank trying to reaffirm that we're still here...(ha!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> But that still doesn't mean we don't try new things and adventure out...especially on a birthday!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> That's how The Husband (Joe) and I ended up at <b><a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/hi/honolulu/">Bucca di Peppo</a></b> at the <b><a href="http://www.wardvillageshops.com/">Ward Village Shops</a></b>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Joe and I are humongous foodies (<b><a href="http://www.fox.com/masterchef">Master Chef</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFp8uSYCjXOMnkUyb3CQ3Q">Tasty</a></b>) so we had always wanted to dine in a <i>Chef's Table</i> at a restaurant!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b><a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/hi/honolulu/">Bucca di Peppo</a> </b>has one<b> </b><i>Chef's Table </i>and we were able to reserve it for my birthday! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It was incredible! We got an amazing <i>behind the scenes look</i> at an authentic Italian kitchen!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We (and by "we" I mean "I") started our meal with a Mozzarella and Tomato Insalata! Which of course is my favorite Italian style salad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Mozzarella tasted like it had been made in that kitchen and the Tomatoes were <i>off the vine fresh!</i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Husband chose the <i>Linguine Frutti di Mare</i>! I think he picked it so that I couldn't share it with him!!! (HA!) I'm highly <b>allergic </b>to seafood...(sigh)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> This pasta looked so good! It was filled with s<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">hrimp, baby clams, mussels and calamari in spicy red clam sauce. (I did want a bite! YUM!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> Joe was impressed by all the lovely seafood. He said that it was plentiful and the clams were nice and smooth...no grit whatsoever!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> This pasta was soooo creamy! I was in heaven! My only critique is that I like the chicken to have a bit more kick before submerging it into the saucy goodness...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Joe and I had great fun watching the hard work and camaraderie that the employees at </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/hi/honolulu/">Bucca di Peppo</a> </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">share.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The kitchen was in sync and in full swing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Finally! The best part of the meal had finally come! The yummiest<b> </b><a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/menu/dinner/desserts"><b>Cannollis</b> </a>this side of the Pacific are here in </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/hi/honolulu/">Bucca di Peppo</a>!</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>I have a full on love for these light crispy pastries filled with <i>C</i></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>annoli cream and chocolate chips</i>! </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I always ask for <u>no </u></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u>chocolate sauce</u> though...it has a cleaner taste for me without the sauce...(I know I'm difficult).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Chef Kent had been a big part of our adventure sitting at the </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Chef's Table</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and we thanked him for hanging out with us whenever he had a moment (kitchen is always running!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As the night came to a close (</span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.bucadibeppo.com/restaurants/hi/honolulu/">Bucca di Peppo</a> </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">closes at 10pm) Chef Kent came by one last time and asked if we had a good night?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Oh! Yeah! We also went to see the new </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2660888/">Star Trek: Beyond</a></i></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> at </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="https://www.consolidatedtheatres.com/ward/cinema-info">Consolidated Ward Theatres</a> </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">before dinner</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">! It was great fun...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Ironically, the two people <i><u>who don't drink alcohol</u></i> got to see the new <b><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2660888/">Star Trek</a> </i></b>in the "<b><i><a href="https://www.consolidatedtheatres.com/ward/cafe">Adult Theatre</a></i></b>" section...lol...(there was a police officer and everything!) but that might need <u><i>another blog post in the future...</i></u></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-67548742001303680282016-07-25T03:03:00.004-07:002016-07-26T16:54:47.802-07:00Beauty is in the Gloss of the Acrylic!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Being part of the military (<i>Yes. Spouses count too</i>) I have had to move every 3 years or so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> And as much as I love to visit new places and meet new people there are some things that I do <b>NOT </b>look forward to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Finding a <i><u><b>good </b>nail salon</u></i> is (ugh) one of them!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I had been on the island of Oahu for 3-4 months scouring through social media trying to find a nail salon near me when I saw a Yelp review that caught my eye...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I have been coming to <b><a href="http://diamondnailshonolulu.com/">Diamond Nails</a></b> for almost a year and I LOVE it!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> They are located on Salt Lake Boulevard at a reasonable distance from my house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As soon as I walked in they welcomed me in and asked what services I wanted. I met many of the nail technicians and they are all very nice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> They all gave me a sense of family and that they had been working together for a long time...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b><i>Steven</i></b>, my main nail tech guy, is very warm and funny. He calls me his "very best friend". It's hilarious and there's a story behind it...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> One day, as he was doing my nails, we were discussing different techniques and how I wanted my nails shaped. He completely stopped and looked at me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> He opened his mouth and said, "I do for you whatever you want...You're my very best friend!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I laughed so hard that tears came to my eyes and that has been my nickname ever since!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Ahhh....the pedicure. I love getting them because I'm very conscious about how my feet look. I have been this way since college and I don't think I'll be changing any time soon...(lol)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> If you've ever gotten a pedicure you know how important that massage at the end is...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I always close my eyes to get a better feel of what the person is doing and </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Steven </i></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">is great at massaging my tired and sore feet. This is one of the things I look for when deciding on my salon of choice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Another good point is that </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>Steven </i></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">doesn't look at me crazy when I ask for different colors on my toes or strange polish patterns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He just smiles and makes suggestions based on what I want and makes my toes look pretty! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I am a major klutz (I can dance...not walk). So, in order to counter that a bit I changed my acrylic needs (about 4 years ago) to <u>colored acrylic</u>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It still looks like polish but it doesn't chip or fade...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I had been looking specifically for a salon that had colored acrylics and in Hawaii its called <b><i><u>Boogie Nights</u></i></b>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> And <b><a href="http://diamondnailshonolulu.com/">Diamond Nails</a> </b>has this service!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> So if you're looking for a new salon or want to give mine a try <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://diamondnailshonolulu.com/">Diamond Nails</a> </b><span style="text-align: center;">is the place to go!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tell </span></span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: start;"><i>Steven </i></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">that his "very best friend" sent you!! (HA!)</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-47100530290412391152016-07-12T16:33:00.006-07:002016-07-12T18:16:54.968-07:00Seoul Searching in Hawaii!<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> One of the best parts about being a parent is hanging out and getting to know your kids on a personal level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Yared, 16 years old, is my most stubborn and temperamental child. He is opinionated and has a clear definition of what he thinks is right and wrong... on the bright side you always know where you stand with him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> Yared is always ready to learn new things and have big adventures. He is ambitious and he makes me laugh with his weirdness and puns (which we are both fond of).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yared and I decided to stop and grab something to eat before we headed to the movie.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> After looking at some menus (YUM!) <b>"</b><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/goma-tei-restaurant-honolulu"><b>Goma Tei</b></a><b>" </b>was what our tummies were rumbling for!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> We ordered the <b>Gyoza</b> to start off with but one side was a bit soggy and the meat kept falling out...(SMH)...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> Yared chose the <b>Teriyaki Chicken Bowl</b>, which was juicy and tender, and I picked the <b>Tonkatsu</b> and <b>White Rice</b>-which is a pork cutlet with a sweet sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> We were seated quickly at the counter and the food arrived swiftly!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> I liked sitting at the counter because we had 2-3 waitresses checking up on us continuously through our meal and we never went without! (Happy Tummies!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> We had never been to this theatre before and enjoyed the retro style and helpful staff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> <b>"</b><a href="https://www.consolidatedtheatres.com/kahala"><b>Consolidated Theatres Kahala</b></a><b>" </b>made a smart decision in showcasing special movies that other theatres don't have access to and <i><u>creating a cool <b>niche</b> market on Oahu!</u></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> If you haven't guessed by now...(LOL)...<i>I LOVE Asian Dramas</i>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> And as an avid KDrama watcher I love when stories are told in a way that reaches a <i>wider audience</i>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>BananaMana<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Films</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> created </span></span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"</span></b><a href="http://sashilyblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/web-dramas-take-over-our-airwaves-like.html"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Perfect Girl</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (</span><u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">which is on </span><b><a href="https://www.viki.com/videos/1096165v-perfect-girl#!"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">VIKI</span></a></b></u><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">) and <b>Jetavana Entertainment</b> created </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"</span></b><a href="http://sashilyblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-new-spin-on-dramaworld.html"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>DramaWorld</b></span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>"</b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (<u>also on </u><b><a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/29149c-dramaworld?q=drama">VIKI</a></b>) which have helped to bridge the gap beautifully between English speaking audiences and our love of Asian Dramas...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Without exception I add <i><u>another story to this wonderful phenomenon...</u></i> </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"</span></b><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2566644/"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Seoul Searching</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This ensemble cast consist of </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Justin Chon</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (</span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"</span></b><a href="http://sashilyblog.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-new-spin-on-dramaworld.html"><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DramaWorld</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">), </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Jessika Van</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Teo Yoo</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Esteban Ahn</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rosalina Leigh</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Albert Kong</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, and </span><b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In-Pyo Cha</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> as Teacher Kim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> This story is a bout a group of kids, who are Korean, but were not born in Korea. They participate in a summer program in the 1980s which promoted cultural understanding and reconnection to their roots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"> <a href="http://seoulsync.com/entertainment/movies/seoul-searching-movie-interview-director-benson-lee"><b>Benson</b> </a>had us crying one moment and then laughing hysterically the next! All the actors and actresses moved me throughout the movie... especially Sid... </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-25249733130509969562016-07-04T21:56:00.002-07:002016-07-04T22:04:56.884-07:00Wayne Brady LIVE @ the Hawaii Theatre Center!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> My Husband Joe and I have extremely similar senses of humor and once we get rolling you can hear us from a mile away (more me than him but you get the idea).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> So it was no great surprise (apparently not for Joe either <i>even though it was supposed to be</i>) that I got us tickets to see <b><u><a href="http://www.waynebradyworld.com/">Wayne Brady</a></u></b> this past Friday, July 1st.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> First thank you to <a href="http://www.deeppromotionshawaii.com/"><b>Deep Promotions</b></a> and <b><a href="http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/upcoming-events/">Hawaii Theatre Center</a></b> for bringing <a href="http://www.waynebradyworld.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Wayne</a> to us here on Oahu!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know that </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/upcoming-events/">Hawaii Theatre</a> </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">always has different events and after almost a year I was able to attend one! (YAY!)</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> <a href="http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/upcoming-events/">Hawaii Theatre Center</a></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> has a <b><u>Miyazakisan Film Festival</u></b> starting this Friday, July 8th!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I was sitting in the lobby and the doors to the theatre opened! I couldn't go in quite yet...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I had forgotten money for the parking attendant and My Ookie graciously (?) went to the nearest ATM so that we wouldn't have to waste time after the show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We were finally in our seats awaiting the arrival of the funny one...<b><u><a href="http://www.waynebradyworld.com/">Wayne Brady</a></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b><a href="http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/upcoming-events/">Hawaii Theatre Center</a> </b>is a grand ol gal of a theatre! She has personality and yet very intimate!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> There were a lot of couples around us and everyone's excitement grew and grew until the show started!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> If you're a fan of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" you missed out on a once in a lifetime experience because that's exactly how the show went!</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 16.8667px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Hearing </span></span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: center;"><u><a href="http://www.waynebradyworld.com/">Wayne Brady</a></u></b><span style="line-height: 16.8667px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> sing "Sweet Tapeworm" to Prince's "Purple Rain" as the "Szeniths" to his show! Pure awesomeness!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> After we exited the theatre and were able to disappear from the herd we made our way to <b><a href="http://www.gyu-kaku.com/#!kapiolani/c1oqi">Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ</a></b> for a late night dinner!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> This is my favorite Japanese restaurant in all of Oahu! Every time I come in I'm never rushed, always get great service, and yummy food! (YUM!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Since it was late on a Friday night <a href="http://www.gyu-kaku.com/#!kapiolani/c1oqi" style="font-weight: bold;">Gyu-Kaku</a> was packed! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Our waiter Thomas was a delight but I don't think they told him that we had been seated so we had to wait a little longer than usual...but he apologized profusely and took our order quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I had told Thomas "no mayo" for my Fried Cheese Wontons...but he forgot... did I mention it was PACKED?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Poor Thomas! Still, the salad was tangy and delicious, the meat we BBQ'ed was tender and juicy, and the rice...well...you see?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Friday, July 1st, 2016 has been deemed Top 5 for best Sashily/Joe dates! (I counted the votes myself!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We woke up late (and by <u>we</u> <i>I mean me</i>) and then we headed out for lunch to </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cattle-company-steakhouse-pearl-city"><b>Cattle Company</b></a></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> After we waited <u>over two hours</u> (<i>we should have made a reservations</i>) we finally sat down in our very own booth!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I knew it would take a moment for our waiter to swing by the table so we made a battle plan! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Menus ready and we scoured all the savory options. We quickly came to our final decisions for our <i>Father's Day lunch</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Our waiter <b>Bryant</b> (who just came on to his shift) came and took our orders and he was happy that we are easy going and funny! (he was quickly slammed...ugh)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Yatniel ordered the <i>Prime Rib</i>, Yared asked for the <i>Top Sirloin</i>, Yorick chose the <i>Mac'n'Cheese</i> with <i>French Fries</i> (what was he thinking?), I picked the <i>Filet Mignon</i>, and the guest of honor my Husband Joe chose the <i>Rib Eye</i>! (wow...that's a lot of steak!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The steaks were delicious and juicy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Unfortunately, we knew we had to grab </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Bryant</b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b> </b>for refills, extra bread, and dessert when we could! </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lunch quickly deescalated to a game of "<i>Catch the Waiter</i>" but we knew the restaurant would be packed for Father's Day (...sigh). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Still the Klings had a great time at the </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cattle-company-steakhouse-pearl-city">Cattle Company</a></b></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As an <u style="font-style: italic;">avid</u> golfer all Joe wanted to do for Father's Day was play putt putt...(not my cup of tea!! But what Ookie wants...lol)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Since we were in Pearl City we headed over to </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tropics-mini-golf-aiea-3"><b>Tropics Mini Golf</b></a> which is the miniature golf course next to the <b><a href="http://pearlridgeonline.com/">Pearlridge Mall</a></b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We easily saw the entrance and the boys received their balls and putters... but not Joe and Yorick! <i>They brought their own</i>! (<i><u>HA!</u></i>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Since golf is <i>not my thing</i>...I was elevated to<i> keeper of the scores</i>, <i>referee</i>, and <i>Queen of the Course</i>! <u>Not a bad way to spend Father's Day</u>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We had a blast at the <b><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tropics-mini-golf-aiea-3">Tropics Mini Golf</a> </b>which has a lot of cover (<i>plants</i>), interesting holes (<i>Yared got a Hole-in-One</i>!), and lots of places for the Queen (<i>ME</i>!) to sit... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> After the last player finished on the 18th hole I added all the scores. It was a very close game but the winner is... Yared! (<i>that </i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Hole-in-One probably helped...</i>?<i>)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We trudged back to the car and an exhausted Kling Family drove home. Our very 1st Father's Day in Hawaii was a complete success!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We love and cherish Joe (my Ookie) for all that he is and all that he does. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The kids and I are looking forward to next year's Father's Day!</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">ugh...</span><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">just hope its not putt putt again...!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We hadn't ridden on <span style="text-align: center;">"</span><a href="http://pr-island-girl.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-wheels-on-da-bus-go-round.html" style="text-align: center;"><b>Da Bus</b></a><span style="text-align: center;">" on a Sunday before...I don't recommend it! (Ugh) I realize that public transportation is a great way to get from point A to point B but apparently not on Sundays...lol...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: center;"> To say it was highly packed is an understatement but we got the boys into some seats and after a while I and the Husband got some too! (Yay!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: center;"> Our bus adventure (<i>as Yorick calls them</i>) didn't start out too early (<i>yawn</i>) but we had plenty of time to get to the <b><a href="http://www.honoluluzoo.org/default.htm">Honolulu Zoo</a></b>!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As we crossed the lawn to get to the </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.honoluluzoo.org/default.htm">Honolulu Zoo</a> </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: center;">entrance I was reminded of how beautifully breathtaking it is!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: center;"> </span>Of course I took a few photos at the entrance! How could I not with those magnificent trees and that unfiltered light?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: center;"> We didn't waste any time, since the park closes at 4:30 pm and we got there after 2, to purchase our tickets.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: center;"> For my military brothers and sisters the </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.honoluluzoo.org/default.htm" style="font-weight: bold;">Honolulu Zoo</a> does offer <a href="http://www.honoluluzoo.org/plan-your-visit.html" style="font-weight: bold;">discounts</a> with a <i>valid military ID</i>! (YAY!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> One of the first animals we saw was the Toco Toucan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It was incredibly funny that <i><u>Yorick had a Toucan t-shirt on</u></i>! (brothers from another mother...?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We definitely took our time, hydrated, and took plenty of rests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Some animals were easier to spot than others... </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I did make sure to point them out to help (</span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">you're welcome!</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We had to look to see where the monkey was hiding...the tail gave him away!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The elephants were not much of a challenge (lol) </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">but the last photo on the right hand corner...can you see where and what they are...?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As we made our way to the exit, because the park was closing, we looked at each other and decided to grab something to eat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> My loving Husband spotted "<a href="http://www.offdahookhi.com/"><b>Mami's Empanadas</b></a>"! (Ay Dios Mio!) I had been looking for more authentic Hispanic/Latin food on Oahu and we literally stumbled upon it across the <b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.honoluluzoo.org/default.htm">Honolulu Zoo</a>!</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We missed out on the chance to t</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">alk to <span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>Chef
Alex Arango</b></span> but</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> we were still treated like royalty at this wonderful Colombian hideaway!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I had an Arepa and shared some Buñuelos with Yatniel and Yared, Yorick had a coconut candy, and Joe (My Ookie) had a pineapple, macademia nut, mozarella empanadas!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Finding "<a href="http://www.offdahookhi.com/"><b>Mami's Empanadas</b></a>" was the perfect taste sensation after a long walk through the <span style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.honoluluzoo.org/default.htm" style="font-weight: bold;">Honolulu Zoo</a>...<i>we will definitely be back</i>...maybe even to the zoo (HA)!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "Let's have a date night...!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> That is what I woke up to as my Husband, Joe, smiled like a Cheshire cat from his side of the bed. I rubbed my eyes and stifled a yawn..."Ok?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As he sprung out of bed and headed downstairs (it was his turn to plan for date night) I smiled and cuddled back into bed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I have the distinct pleasure of having an unconventional relationship with my Husband. We are not only lovers and partners but best friends. We have fun together regardless if its at a 5 star restaurant or simply dinner and a movie...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> ...and that's exactly what we did!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> First we tried a new restaurant called, "<a href="http://plantationtavern.com/" style="text-align: center;">Plantation Tavern</a>", which is located in Kapolei. It was a drive from where we live but the movie theater Joe wanted to take me to was in that area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "<a href="http://plantationtavern.com/" style="text-align: center;">Plantation Tavern</a>" happens to be seafood oriented (although they do offer other foods) and our server promptly brought us chips to munch on while we looked over the menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> What he failed to tell us (<i><u>before I took a bite</u></i>) is that they were shrimp chips and <i>I am allergic to seafood</i>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I know it's a bit of a oxymoron but I am...sigh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> After both the hostess and our waiter apologized profusely we ordered our drinks (Coke and Fruit Punch) and started discussing menu selections. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Husband decided on the <i>Garlic Chicken</i> and I wanted to try their </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>½ lb.
Local Beef Burger</i> </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">(it sounded good). We also ordered the <i>House Salad</i> and "<a href="http://plantationtavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PT-DinnerMenu_August15.pdf" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Norm’s Poke Nachos</a>".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Usually "<a href="http://plantationtavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PT-DinnerMenu_August15.pdf" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Norm’s Poke Nachos</a>" comes with seafood but we substituted for shredded pork. The nachos, which were fried wontons, were the <i><u>best thing</u> that came out of that kitchen</i>! They were crisp, the sauce tangy, and the pork delectable! I will go back <i>just for those nachos</i>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Everything else, to us, was <u>mediocre</u>. Nothing to be sent back but nothing <i>besides the nachos </i>got me excited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"</span><a href="http://plantationtavern.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Plantation Tavern</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">" touts "<i>fresh from local farmers to our table"</i> but I think they missed a few culinary steps in between.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Not even 10 minutes away from "<a href="http://plantationtavern.com/" style="text-align: center;">Plantation Tavern</a>" we found ourselves drawn to the neon lights of "<a href="http://www.regmovies.com/theatres/theatre-folder/regal-kapolei-commons-12-9966" style="text-align: center;">Regal Kapolei Commons 12</a>"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Here we were about to embark on a movie experience fit for a Queen (...and King)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Opening weekend for the new <i>X-Men Apocalypse</i> and here we were in the brand new "<a href="http://www.regmovies.com/theatres/theatre-folder/regal-kapolei-commons-12-9966" style="text-align: center;">Regal Kapolei Commons 12</a>"! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> What was truly curling my toes was that this theater would be the first time I got to sit in a <u>King Sized Recliner Chair</u>! (Yay!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Joe had heard about this theater from a friend at work and had been told to get our tickets in advance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <u style="font-style: italic;">Thank goodness we did</u>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The line to get tickets was at least 20-30 minutes long and we actually had to wait another 30 minutes just to get snacks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As we stepped into the dark theater and hopped onto the King Sized Recliner Chairs I looked over at my Husband and smiled. Date night was a complete success...if I do say so myself! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We sunk in deeper and prepared to watch <i>X-Men Apocalypse. </i>Phones on silent. Lights out. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-55722868238675500182016-05-30T18:28:00.001-07:002016-05-30T18:44:02.076-07:00Motion is Poetry @ the Honolulu Museum of Art!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As an artist myself (poetry, photography, video editing...) I have a general fascination with other people's works and the history of. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Every time I visit or live in a new city I always comb the museums for exhibits that touch my senses to the very bottoms of my <i><u>sole</u></i>. (wink)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> What better place to quench my thirst than the </span><a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Honolulu Museum of Art</b></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">...?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> So...my Boys (<i>Yatniel, Yared, and Yorick</i>) hopped on </span><a href="http://pr-island-girl.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-wheels-on-da-bus-go-round.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Da Bus</b></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and we headed towards <u>downtown Waikiki!</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The <b><a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/">Museum</a> </b>is located across the street from <b><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Thomas+Square/@21.304333,-157.8505271,17z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x7c006de777211f6d:0xa272b20a6f17a7ba!2sHonolulu+Museum+of+Art!3b1!8m2!3d21.304328!4d-157.848333!3m4!1s0x0000000000000000:0x2bfcaaf702330256!8m2!3d21.302843!4d-157.8491539?hl=en">Thomas Square Park</a> </b>and as we walked through we decided to have an <i>impromptu photo session</i>...(<u>I do that a lot!</u>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Boys tolerated it (lol...<u>they are usually good sports</u>) and we got some pre-<b><a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/">Museum</a> </b>photography art of our own!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As we walked in I asked the wonderful lady behind the counter if they had any Military Specials...? Wouldn't you know it! We came a couple of days too early...ugh!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The <a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/"><b>Honolulu Museum of Art</b></a> is reinstating their Blue Star program for all Active Military and their families. </span><br />
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ID, as well as a 10 percent discount at our Museum Shops."-<a href="https://honolulumuseum.org/11983-hours_admission"><b>Honolulu Museum of Art-Hours/Admissions</b></a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> On the bright side kids <i>under 17 years old</i> are <u>always free</u> so admission <i>wasn't too bad!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Happy to be in the <a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/"><b>Museum</b></a><b> </b>we traveled (from room to room) to view different genres, awe inspiring historical works, and immerse ourselves in cultural diversity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> While looking through the "<a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/art/exhibitions/15513-hawaii_design/"><b>Hawaii in Design</b></a>" floor we stumbled across a new exhibit that was opening that day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The Amazing and Multi-Talented <span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.artspace.com/paul_pfeiffer"><b>PaulPfeiffer</b></a> was featuring his work "</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://honolulumuseum.org/art/exhibitions/15621-paul_pfeiffer_caryatids/"><b>Caryatids</b></a>". I unknowingly walked into his discourse about the work and was completely fascinated.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> Paul creates a <i>4-6 second video clips</i> where he highlights a boxing match (or basketball game) where the </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">opponent</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> that is winning <i>is completely taken out</i> (by layering other backgrounds of the same video images on top of one another) and <i>showcases </i>the athlete that is <u>losing in their most painful and defeated moments</u>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> As I watched the images of all six video clips I came away with a sense of awe. In those crucial moments <u>I could feel the boxers hurt as I scrunched up my face<i> in fear </i>of the punches <i>they </i>were receiving</u>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 18.4px;"> The images he is portraying at the </span><a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Honolulu Museum of Art</b></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b>are a violent commentary on society and watching these images was true poetry in motion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Paul has been working on his art since the <i><u>1990s </u></i>(when editing and layering were a process of months not hours). </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">He is a </span></span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">video artist, sculptor, and photographer and these skills have only <i>elevated his art over the years</i>.</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 115%;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As the discourse came to a close I asked a question (really...who doubted I wouldn't?). I looked Paul in the eye and took a breath, "If your work today features boxers, what comes next? Will it be MMA Fighters or perhaps Sumo Wrestlers?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Paul's eyes lit up with a smile because he understood that I had been listening and had followed the lecture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> "MMA Fighters would be a natural evolution from boxing but <u style="font-style: italic;">Sumo</u> is something to think about.", Paul replied with a smile and a nod.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <b><a href="http://www.artspace.com/paul_pfeiffer" style="line-height: 18.4px;">PaulPfeiffer</a>'s</b> <span style="line-height: 18.4px;">"</span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><a href="https://honolulumuseum.org/art/exhibitions/15621-paul_pfeiffer_caryatids/"><b>Caryatids</b></a>" will be featured at the </span><a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/"><b>Honolulu Museum of Art</b></a> from <b><u>May 27th - </u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b><u>September
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Back on </span><a href="http://pr-island-girl.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-wheels-on-da-bus-go-round.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Da Bus</b></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> we headed home. The Boys exhausted and I on a natural high from brushing up against great works at the </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;">Honolulu Museum of Art</a><b>! </b>Dreaming, p</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">lanning and looking forward to my next Hawaiian adventure...</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-41284872196246653712016-05-23T04:42:00.002-07:002016-05-23T04:42:58.839-07:00WATCH OUT THAT'S A GREAT WHITE!...Oops, Nevermind It's Just Shark Cove!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We have been preparing for this day for a Whole Week! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Towels?Check! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Water Shoes? Check! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Swimwear? Check! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Sunscreen? A Must!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Adventure is calling the Kling Family as we head towards sand, wind, and water! (Yipee!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We packed all our gear on a not so early Sunday and made our way to a spectacular place called <a href="http://www.hawaiisnorkelingguide.com/sharks_cove.html">Shark Cove</a> on the North Shore of the Island of Oahu. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> It is known for its <b><u><i>snorkeling</i></u></b>, <b><i>powerful undertow</i></b>, and <i><a href="http://www.hawaiisnorkelingguide.com/hawaii_shark_encounters_830am.html"><b>shark tours</b></a>!</i> (The Husband and my Oldest Yatniel did the tour <i>but that's another adventure...</i>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> It seemed that everyone had the same idea to be a beach goer that Sunday! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Ugh...it was extremely difficult finding a parking spot but <i>My Ookie </i>(Husband Joe) <u>never gave up</u> and he found a spot pretty close to the beach entrance! (<i>YAY</i>!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> As we placed everything on the sand I started to put sunscreen on all the kids (to include the Husband) so that no one would feel the sting of the Hawaiian sun later...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> When I reached for the 9 year old I noticed something strange! Yorick had put on his swim shorts wrong! (HA!) After we teased him three of us held three towels and made a makeshift tent so he could fix his shorts...smh...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We rolled around the waved, on purpose and sometimes not so on purpose (<i>lol</i>), collected many rocks and corals (<i>which are now in my gravel</i>), and got bumped on the rocks (<i>Yatniel and Yared still have the scratches to prove it!</i>) . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Ofcourse we had to finish the day at <b><a href="http://sharkscovegrill.com/">Shark Cove Grill</a></b> (where else?)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I had to wait <i><u>more than 15 minutes</u></i> for someone, anyone, to appear from the <b><a href="http://sharkscovegrill.com/">Shark Cove Grill</a> </b>food truck. I was told rudely, by the cook, that they were no longer serving breakfast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I had my heart set with eating breakfast on the beach but I</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> finally settled for a hamburger. They got my order wrong and Yorick asked for a PB&J, which they gave him deconstructed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> The good news is that there were many other places to eat and we enjoyed some local cuisine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We had a great time even if the ending left a lot to be desired. We are definitely going to see more of what North Shore has to offer in the years to come...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> A happy and tired Kling Family made our way back home...All in all it was a perfect beach day! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-58311543825806197022016-05-17T14:02:00.000-07:002016-05-17T14:02:08.489-07:00Mother's Day Never Looked THIS Good!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Mother's Day came in 2016 with a slow yawn...lol...the children, Yatniel, Yared, and Yorick let me sleep in (how lovely) <i>and I did!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> After my morning of sleeping in (again yay!) my Loving Husband (<i>my Ookie</i>) Joe took me to "<a href="http://www.wardvillageshops.com/">The Ward Warehouse</a>" in downtown Waikiki!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I had received a notice on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sashilyk/">FB Page</a> that "<a href="http://www.wardvillageshops.com/store/thefaceshop/2137049021/2138839397">THEFACESHOP</a>" was having a Mother's Day Special! Sooo...being the Loving Husband he is he sacrificed himself and went shopping with me (whee!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I had a great time looking though "<a href="http://www.wardvillageshops.com/store/thefaceshop/2137049021/2138839397">THEFACESHOP</a>"! As you guys know I'm in love with Korean culture especially <a href="http://sashilyblog.blogspot.com/">KDramas</a> and <a href="http://kpopaddictenterifyoudare.blogspot.com/">KPop</a> so going to a Korean beauty shop was a true treat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> The Mother's Day Special was an interesting promotion. Once you got all the products you were going to buy you scratched a ticket to uncover what percentage you would save. Some people even got 100% off their purchase! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I was not so fortunate...I got 10% off...lol...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> ...but I did get to see a <i><u>CELEBRITY</u></i>!!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <a href="https://www.viki.com/celebrities/15322pr-kim-soo-hyun">KIM SOO HYUN</a> from "<a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/20503c-my-love-from-the-star">MY LOVE FROM ANOTHER STAR</a>" and "<a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/902c-dream-high">DREAM HIGH</a>". (HA!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18.4px;"> I also had bought face masks for both my Husband and I at </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"</span><a href="http://www.wardvillageshops.com/store/thefaceshop/2137049021/2138839397" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">THEFACESHOP</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18.4px;">. I had always seen them in the dramas and was curious as to how they would feel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> All in all it was a great Mother's Day... and I'm looking forward to </span><u style="line-height: 18.4px;"><i>Father's Day</i></u><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> to see if my Ookie will make me go golfing with him?!? (</span><i style="line-height: 18.4px;">Ugh</i><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">...)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Whether it was partnering and solving crimes with the <b><a href="http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-the-dark-knight-2011"><i>Dark Knight</i></a></b>, running through the forests with <a href="http://marvel.com/comics/characters/1009718/wolverine"><i><b>Wolverine</b> </i></a>to kick some butt, fighting the denizens of hell </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">with
<b><a href="http://marvel.com/comics/characters/1010719/daimon_hellstrom"><i>Daimon Hellstrom</i></a></b> or</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> discovering the mysteries of the universe with <b><i><a href="http://neilgaiman.com/works/Comics/">Sandman</a> </i></b>I love and have grown up with a great love for all things comic!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> What better way to celebrate my comic affliction with my family than <b><a href="http://www.amazinghawaiicomiccon.com/">The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con</a></b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> We hadn't even left the parking area when my son, Yorick, spotted his first <i><u>cos-player</u></i>! (people who dress as their favorite characters/superheroes) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> These mighty cos-players were dressed as <b><i>Rose Quartz</i></b> and <b><i>Greg Universe</i></b> from the "<i>Steven Universe</i>" animated series which was created by <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Sugar">Rebecca Sugar</a></b> and it was the first show <b><a href="http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/">Cartoon Network</a></b> produced in which the creator was a <i><u>woman</u></i>! (Yay!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> LOL..."<i>I Ain't afraid of no Ghost!</i>" ran through my head as we found this childhood memory (for me...sigh) as we took another step closer to the Comic Con.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> As we made our way into the Comic Con we saw familiar faces and a variety of story lines. Yatniel and Yared spotted the </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.starwars.com/databank/stormtroopers">Storm Trooper</a></b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> and ran over to grab a photo.(I asked if they were looking for new recruits but they just laughed...</span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was serious</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">...!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Seeing so many fellow comic enthusiast was amazing! Being able to share the experience with my children was unforgettable...making my 8 year old, Yorick, stand next to <b><a href="http://marvel.com/universe/Ghost_Rider_(John_Blaze)">Ghost Rider</a></b>...PRICELESS! (ha!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> The highlight of the day was meeting and taking a photo with the Legend himself...<b><a href="http://therealstanlee.com/">Stan Lee</a></b>! Even if my kids don't realize how much of a historic event it was to meet him we will always have this photo and the incredible adventure of the <b><a href="http://www.amazinghawaiicomiccon.com/">The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con</a></b>!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-15893468817846197762016-03-31T13:45:00.001-07:002016-03-31T13:45:04.045-07:00The Wheels on "Da Bus" go Round!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I'm finally getting the hang of traveling around Oahu! Especially in downtown Waikiki which has <i>great stores, scenic beaches, </i>and <i>scrumptious places to eat</i>! What it lacks is <u>parking space</u>...(ugh)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I have taken part in the Hawaiian community (since August of 2016) and I have tried to immerse myself with my surroundings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The best way to achieve that? ...to get around on "Da Bus"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> This app has come in handy while maneuvering the public transportation system in Hawaii. It uses </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">GPS, real time tracking, </i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">maps</i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to help coordinate which bus stops are nearest you and how to get to your destination!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> The <i>whole bus system connects all of <u>Oahu</u></i><u> </u>and the buses run consistently and frequently. You can go from Downtown Waikiki (which has a lot of museums, the zoo, and plenty of boardwalks) to North Shore (where the best surfing in the world is happening!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's amazing how far you can go for <b><i><u>$2.50!</u></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Island life may be cramped at times (highway lanes and parking spaces are much narrower than on the mainland) so if you have a place to go and want to stretch your legs (and you cents) then riding on "Da Bus" can give you freedom from your vehicle!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> <a href="https://youtu.be/ATERFdNKxgI">Happy Travels!</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-90049462701391502472016-03-23T19:20:00.001-07:002016-03-31T12:46:15.188-07:00Confessions of a Karaoke Addict!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I absolutely LOVE to sing! My family has always had a grand affair when it comes to music and I am no exception... (Edwin "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7Vq1X9J4Ec">Haviken Hayes</a>" Guerra and David "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d61cy9Yhbs">Still Diligent</a>" Jimenez).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I have been singing since I was 3 years old (entertaining my Abuela mostly) and have been participating in choirs all throughout my school life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Although I am not classically trained I have a great ear and I am definitely my own harshest critic (sometimes I sing songs I like not that I do well..HA!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I have a lot of friends who <u><i>enjoy singing</i></u> (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WannaBs/?fref=ts">WannaB's Karaoke Family</a>), <u><i>teach music</i></u> (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/MusicaLee804?fref=ts">LaJuan E. Lee</a>), or are <i><u>professional artists</u></i> (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DonGreen757/?fref=ts">Don Green</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/vWuA4tN1zYg">Brent Charles</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/100006102337644/videos/1544683265745070/">Diaz Mussalimov</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_dQ0TowiBI">Tiffa G.</a>). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I especially love to hear the voices of those who can sing what I cannot (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbK_EDrcXxU">Crystal Frazier</a>...<u><i>those damn high notes</i></u>!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Since coming to Hawaii I've been hitting all the <u>local karaoke spots</u>! I've been to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G5_8dhwsHY">Karaoke Hut</a>, Blue Ribbon, Shorebird Restaurant, Above Ultra Lounge, The Spot Karaoke, Bronco Cafe, and a <b><i><u>few </u></i></b>others... (heehee)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Yet...if I can't get my fix I let my fingers do the walking and open up my <b><a href="http://www.smule.com/">Smule</a> </b>App on my Iphone (<i>yay</i>!). It's a great way to practice and sing with people from <i><u>all around the world</u></i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> You can sing by yourself, as a duet, or in a group and the talent you find on <b><a href="http://www.smule.com/">Smule </a></b>varies from the <span style="line-height: 115%;">amateur </span>to the professional...plus it has all these cool effects!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Now, I'm narrowing down a list of songs for a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/986557681432041/"><b>Karaoke Contest</b></a> at the end of April! I'll let you guys know how it goes! (Wish me luck!).</span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-46493670109971221902016-03-16T15:07:00.003-07:002016-03-16T15:12:25.934-07:00Fine Dining with a French Twist!<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> My Husband walked into our bedroom and announced, "our reservations are at eight p.m.! We should leave at seven if we want to beat the traffic." He raised his eyebrow and walked out of our room with a flourish.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> Ever since we started dating we would surprise each other with small adventures and date nights. We have been married for almost 15 years and <i>that has not changed.</i> So, when he made his <i>grand </i>announcement I giggled at him and started to get ready.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> We drove down to Waikiki and stopped at the </b><a href="http://www.halekulani.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">Halekulani</a> <b>Hotel on the beach. As we walked through the hotel the night breezes brought the sweet tropical scents that encouraged the palate.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> We had arrived. My Husband's surprise was a restaurant called: </b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> We were seated by french windows looking out over the ocean. The scenery was beautiful and the atmosphere subdued.</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Menus had come and gone and we waited with high anticipation for the food to arrive!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> I started with the <span style="line-height: 115%;"><i>Beef
Tartare, Heart of Palm, Watercress Purée and Aquitaine Caviar</i>. While my Husband tried the </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><i>Pork
Trotter Ravioli and Artichoke Velouté</i>. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> Both were exquisite! The Beef Tartar was tender and spicy. It had a well-rounded flavor which played well with the Heart of Palm and Watercress. The Pork Trotter Ravioli was zesty and the </span></b></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><b>Velouté was creamy.</b></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"> For my main entree I chose the </span></span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><i>Filet
of Beef, Foie Gras, Truffle Mousseline, Pommes Soufflés, and a Sauce Périgueux</i>. My Husband ordered the </span><i>Seared Lamb Loin and Spiced Shoulder Confit, Chickpeas
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> I had never had </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><i>Foie Gras </i>before and I could not really appreciate it. Regardless my Filet was tender enough to cut with a fork and the sauce and mashed potatoes divine! The Lamb was spicy and I fell in love with the Au Jus.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> As we were finishing our entrees the waiter came by with the dessert menu...Oh My Goodness!!!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> I had the Souffle! But it wasn't a normal Souffle it was a Hawaiian Vanilla Soufflé with Makaya Dark Chocolate Chips,
Coconut, Mango, Spiced Rum Sauces! (three different sauces for my dessert!) and my Husband chose the </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Peanut
Butter Mont Blanc with a Raspberry and Hibiscus Essence and Blackberry Gelato.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> One word...YUM! My Souffle was lighter than air and melted in my mouth! My Husband's Gelato was good but the Raspberry packed a punch (I am not a fan). All in all it was wonderful ending to a fantastic meal...Oh! and not to be outdone they brought us an assortment of after dinner sweets to send us off with full bellies and warm hearts. </span></b><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0Honolulu, HI 96818, USA21.34853 -157.9583245999999721.2302155 -158.11968609999997 21.4668445 -157.79696309999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-53511002963417565822016-03-10T14:42:00.000-08:002016-03-10T14:45:48.003-08:00Live! On KPRP Pinoy Power 650 AM...Who knew?<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> Since I landed in Oahu I have felt a great sense of ohana with all my island brothers and sisters. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> Learning the local culture and cuisine, the Do's and Don'ts of island living...even the <i>bus routes</i> on <u>"Da Bus"</u> has been a tremendous learning experience...yet, what better way to get more info on the happenings around and about Hawaii than <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kprpam650/">KPRP 650AM Pinoy Power!</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> I am very fortunate to have met </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunnyaloha.miller?fref=ts" style="font-weight: bold;">Sunny Aloha</a><b> who is DJ Personality extraordinaire, fountain of Oahu information, and a great person to talk to. It was on Sunny's show that I learned who she was and I was overjoyed to share who I am with her and all the viewers on </b><a href="http://ustre.am/15HeX" style="font-weight: bold;">UStream</a> <b>around the world! </b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> We had tremendous fun on Sunny's show and I shared about my blog, that I'm a freelance writer, my addiction of <a href="http://sashilyblog.blogspot.com/">KDramas</a>, and how I love to immerse myself in the culture that I'm in. </b><br />
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</b><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> We spoke about </span></b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>the traveling that I have done (and continue to do) throughout the </b><a href="https://youtu.be/pxaYnhtOOuY" style="font-weight: bold;">interview</a> <b>and that I am fully bilingual (Spanish/English) which took Sunny by <i>surprise</i>!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> As the program came to a close Sunny encouraged me to say goodbye to everyone (<i>local and worldwide</i>) for the wonderful hour I was able to talk about <a href="http://sashilykling.wix.com/aboutme">who I am</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/Sashily/videos?shelf_id=0&view=0&sort=dd">what I can do</a>. I am grateful to <a href="https://twitter.com/sunny_aloha">Sunny</a> and KPRP 650AM for the privilege of being on air and I hope to do much more in the future.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b><u>Tune in and find out!</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><i><b>This is Sashily Kling signing off. </b></i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09793046962070976266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8785488089376235743.post-31479594288040644772016-02-25T11:47:00.003-08:002016-02-29T15:51:22.443-08:00The Pineapple does not fall from the Coconut!<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> There's no greater adventure than your own life and I like being the Heroine of my own tale!(I do get a <u>LOT</u> of help though...lol) My partner in crime is my loving Husband Joe and our tribe could not be complete without our three amazing kids(well...most days).</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> I'm actually super excited since I am native to Puerto Rico, another tropical island, and I can't wait to see what's in store for us... </b></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b> Well...I made it to the beautiful island of Oahu! The people are friendly and they call me Sister or Aunty! Apparently, I can pass for local Hawaiian...till I open my mouth and start speaking Spanish! (HA!)</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> Wow! The views here are amazing! The sand and surf remind me of home...</span></b><br />
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