Would you look at that, another hashtag holiday. Are you even surprised?! Yeah, me either. Although I must say, todays social media celebration goes far beyond #NationalMargaritaDay or #LoveYourPetDay, because today we honor being women. On that note, happy #InternationalWomensDay! But can I be honest with you for a second? Being a woman is something […]
For the last five years the only relationship I’ve been in is with myself. Sounds kind of sad, huh? But what most people don’t know is, the reason for my dry spell single girl status was because at the ripe age of 23 I wanted to learn how to love myself. I made the ballsy […]
“What do you consider more valuable, an education or experience?” It was the on-stage question asked at the 2013 Miss Hawaii USA pageant, a night that forever changed my life. Spoiler alert— I didn’t win. However, sometimes I can’t help but wonder what I would have answered if given the opportunity to speak that […]
Ok so here’s a little story of persistence. Last week something told me to look into a hosting position for the NBA. Call it my intuition, call it a hunch — I don’t know exactly what it was, other than my heart telling me to follow this path. After doing some research (and figuring out […]
We’ve heard it time and time again, the age-old saying— “happiness is a choice.” But like, WTF does it even mean?! Yeah it’s the ultimate caption for an epic sunset pic on Instagram, but I’m pretty sure happiness is the last choice you want to make while suffering from the pain of death, drowning in a shit […]
You know what I love?! Presents! Obviously. But see, I’m not talking new designer watch kind of gifts, I’m talking those special little “just because” gifts. The ones that say, this reminded me of you. Lately I’ve been on a face mask kick and was recently gifted a fresh handmade mask from Lush Cosmetics. My Friend […]
Happy May Lei Day Mermaids! Every year on the first of May, the islands rejoice in a colorful celebration dedicated to its creative heritage. Hawaii is more than a location of tropical paradise, it’s a thriving culture with its very own language, spirit, and overall way of life. Of course the land is beyond beautiful, but […]
It’s no secret, I’m a girl who loves a celebration, especially when the celebration is of my own awesome life. Birthdays are a unique day that allow you to celebrate the past, while savoring your future. While some people cope with aging by eating their feelings in funfetti cake, personally, I enjoy growing another year […]
Boho babes, counter-culture hipsters and free-spirited badasses unite. The countdown is on to the most epic two-weekend rager California has ever seen. How do I even begin to describe the amazingness that is The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival? Two-words: Anything. Goes. Taking place under the sizzling desert sun, this modern-day Woodstock is a […]
Call me biased but in my opinion, April has always kind of been the raddest month of the year. Reason being, it’s my birthday month. Duh. Birthdays are the perfect excuse to binge drink reflect on your growth through the years. So naturally, with my celebration of life right around the corner, I began thinking, ”What […]
The Running Mermaid 