Halloweeeeeen

Halloween is basically my favorite Holliday. I LOVE people watching, and Halloween festivities are the absolute best time to people watch. I love seeing people's creativity and individuality come out in their costumes. I love the idea of everyone becoming an actor just for a night, taking on a different character and playing the part.

This year, I dressed up and had fun a few nights before Halloween because on the actually day of Halloween (tomorrow) I will be working a Halloween event. I went to "Art After Dark" at the Honolulu Museum of Art with my best friend, her dad, and his girlfriend. My best friend and I dressed up as Harley Quinn and The Joker, as portrayed in Suicide Squad. We threw our costumes together totally last minute but it turned out amazing and we had a blast. 

After the party, we grabbed some Pizza at J.J. Dolan's in China Town, and if you haven't tried it, I 100% recommend it - best pizza on the Island HANDS DOWN (if you're into thin crust). Overall a great night with great people, surrounded by so much creativity!

PEAKY BLINDERS

My all-time favorite TV show this past year has been the Netflix Original Series PEAKY BLINDERS starring Cillian Murphy. I finished seasoned 3 (like a marathon) a few months ago and I'm dying for the next season to come out. t's an incredibly intellectually stimulating and subtly educational series revolved around a gangster family doing what they gotta' do to make their way out of hard times in Birmingham, England.


The setting is post First World War, filled with poverty and political corruption. The lead character (my personal heart throb) Thomas Shelby played by Cillian Murphy, drags his brothers and aunt through life threatening situations in order to build themselves up in the business world and make a name for themselves.




Through romantic side stories and deep European History, Peaky Blinders takes you to another world of culture. I feel so stimulated when watching it because it isn't the easiest story to follow and you have to pay close attention to the details and foreshadowing to understand it.

I recommend this show to everyone I know, almost as a challenge, to see if they can follow along and appreciate the amazing plot that unfolds as the gang The Peaky Blinders make their way through the cold world.

Sundays

Having school and work 5 days a week, Saturdays and Sundays are where I can enjoy the luxury of doing nothing. Going out to eat at my favorite spots, lounging on the beach, or reading a good book... that's how I like my weekends to be. Here are a few photos I took today enjoying the North Shore, sunshine, my favorite healthy cafe, and lots of laughs with my bestie.

Pupukea

beach things

my favorite bite to eat on north shore

NorCal

Having grown up in Hawaii, the "mainland" can seem like a big blur. I have always generalized California. I have spent a lot of time in Southern California, and assumed that the rest of the state would be similar. Over the past couple weeks, I have been pleasantly surprised to find out that California is NOT all the same! Visiting Northern California opened my eyes to what else is out there.

I flew into San Francisco to visit my sister who recently moved up there for the semester. We drove further North to her friend's family farm, and took a trip further North to camp on the Coast. I had an amazing time soaking in a nature setting so different from Hawaii yet still so beautiful. I took lots and lots of photos, but I've just shared a few of my favorites with you here.

First morning in Norther California. Cuppa coffee in hand, of course.

Fresh off the farm

A glance at the farm

A swim by the river before heading out.

Our ride up the coast.

Views from the plane

Nature's wood works

Hot tub time on the cool coast

My tour guide, best friend, and sister...

Back in SF before my flight home. Bitter Sweet Good Byes!

See you soon, California!