just a little taste of Aloha.

Kisses in Waikiki

More kisses from the world's only Wholphin

Mr Matsumoto Shaved Ice & Pipeline

Happy 21st breakfast Hula Pie

to wed in Lanikai.

I actually logged onto the computer this morning to consult that faithful epitome of knowlege- le Google. I meant to simply google 'Beginners spin classes to do at home', find said video, hop off the computer and onto the bike. That was half an hour ago... I could lie and say I am on the bike and somehow writing this whilst peddling but that would be, well a big fat lie. I found myself logging onto my Pinterest and searching 'Streamer tassles'. No really. How my mind processed Spin Classes to Streamer Tassles beats me, such a complex space going on above my shoulders... ahem.

And now I find myself logged onto JAPR blogging about God knows what. I want to direct this post to a wedding my lovely mum somehow found on the internet, through hours of instagram stalking lucky folks that reside in Hawaii (our new favourite hobby- Hawaii blog post to come :-) ). The happy couple (Aimee and Sean) live in Oahu, HI and hosted an intimate, island ceremony and reception. I've included the video link and it's honestly worth a watch -  http://vimeo.com/54015634. I wouldn't know the couple from a bar of soap but watching them wed brought tears to my eyes, big softy that I am. The ceremony and reception were held in a Lanikai backyard and the DIY touches added an unbeatable beauty (hence my obssession with streamer tassles). The ceremony and reception were so full of light and happiness and so, so heartfelt- it's hard to watch the vid and not your wish you were a guest. Below photo to credit to Aimee's own instagram- aimeesan

 

salty air & sunkissed skin.

sentiments.

Better late than never - time to get sentimental- 2012 see ya later! What a year you were and you are certainly deserving of a little thanks.

Thank you for showing me that I am my own person with my own opinions. Thank you for teaching me how to welcome change. Thank you for the opportunities and the complete change in direction. Thank you for changing my mind, over and over, and over again. Thank you for the times I laughed so hard I cried, gasping for breath and clutching my sides. Thank you for the late nights, early mornings and the discovery of new places. Thank you for the challenges, the difficult times I did not want to face. Thank you for the tears I cried and the lessons that came along with them. Thank you for the beautiful people surrounding me, who constantly lift me up. Thank you for another year with my soul mate and for the happiness he brings. Thank you for my family, for bringing us closer than we have ever been. Thank you for giving me something to aim for and for showing me where I want to be. Thank you for the supressed smiles, the cold shivers and the meant-to-be moments.

Here's to the year that was.