Category: Aloha Friday

Keep the ‘Aina clean

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Sick, man.

Minnehappiness makes it easy to clean up after yourself.  Trash bins on every corner.  St.Paul and most suburbs have combined bin recycling.  Hawaiians say “Keep the ‘Aina clean”, with ‘Aina meaning land.  Hong Kong is very clean, considering how many people living here.  But inevitably, rubbish makes it into the sea.  The past few days of swimming have been, uhhh more dirty.  Plastic bags– in the water are probably my least favorite thing.  This was taken in Stanley, gross huh.  I clearly wasn’t swimming in this area.  I now promise to you that when I’m swimming and I find trash, I’ll bring it in to the shore with me and put it where it belongs.

Happy Aloha Friday!

North Shore, Oahu

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I love when a picture immediately brings you back to the exact moment that you took it.  Even without color, I can recall this day.  Who I was with, the shops we cruised through, the food we ate, the smell of the ocean.  

North Shore, Oahu 2007

Happy Aloha Friday!

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Original Rude Boys

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All things that make me smile:

  • Ukulele
  • Rapper (bonus: killer accent)
  • Handsome singer with plaid shirt, beard and hipster slouchy hat
  • Quoting Biggie Smalls
  • Swig o’beer

I don’t care that this video is poor quality, I still like it.  Happy Aloha Friday!

Tiffany Chou Jewelry

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I have this secret desire to be a jewelry designer.  Cruising around the internet, putting off productivity, I found Tiffany Chou’s website.  While she is NYC based, she hails from Maui which has clearly influenced her work.  Her pieces are delicate reminders of the all-powerful ocean.

These are three of my favorite pieces, but all of her work is stunning.  Happy Aloha Friday!

Hawai'i Silver Necklace

 

Devin Gold Earrings

 

Forest of Coral Earrings

*Images pulled from Tiffany Chou’s website

Kaihalulu

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I believe Maui is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever laid eyes on.

This beach is Kaihalulu, or Red Sands Beach, located south of Hana Bay.  You might have to ask around, because the trail is kind of hidden, as well as a bit of a narrow path.  I may or may not have fallen down while walking back from there.

I remember the sand being a bit more coarse, but it’s great for exfoliation!

You can float around in this cove, which is protected from the ocean by a natural wall rock formation but beware if you’ve got your mask and snorkel on, because it’s a clothing optional beach.
I didn’t know this until I was a few feet from something I’d rather not be a few feet from, if you get my drift.

If you ever get to Maui, I’d recommend this beach.  It’s so beautiful, it will take your breath away!

Happy Aloha Friday!

Red Sand Beach or Kaihalulu

Red Sands Beach, Maui, HI USA