Sitting here daydreaming and wishing for a little more of this in my life!
Tomorrow is Friday!
Cheers!
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Strawberry Infusion
What are your plans for V-day?? Don't worry, even if you don't have a sweetie to spend it with that doesn't mean that you can't have a little fun. These strawberries are sure to be a hit, whether it is with your valentine, a group of friends or even alone. Be sure to label them, if there are children in the house, these are not for kids!
Chocolate Whipped Infused Strawberries! Doesn't it just sound delish?!! For this recipe I used Pinnacle Chocolate Whipped Vodka. Check out their site for recipes and other flavors!
First you want to take your strawberries and wash them off. Next you're going to remove the stems, so it's easier to handle.
Now, you are going to poke the strawberries with a toothpick in different parts of the fruit. What you're doing, is making tiny holes to let the vodka seep in. I poked mine about 10-15 times all around each strawberry. After you're done making your holes, stick the toothpick down the center of the strawberry around the area the stem was in,
Find a vessel to put your strawberries in. I used a tall cylinder shaped tupperware, but anything will work. Fill your vessel with all your prepped fruit.
After your fruit is loaded, it's time to pour in the yummy! Add your vodka, for me I poured the entire bottle because I used a lot of strawberries and I was working with a short amount of time.
Once your vodka is in, leave it in the refrigerator as long as desired. I left mine from the night before and took it out about lunch time the next day. It was pretty strong. Honestly I didn't think that it was going to be that strong, because I have gone to bars before that serve infused lychee martinis and I've been told that they leave it in the alcohol for a week if not more. Depending on your tastes you can play with the time. I just served mine up like this, but some guest did drop their strawberry in their juice. You could also sprinkle some brown sugar to add some added sweetness or whip up your own martini and add it in. It doesn't taste exactly like a chocolate covered strawberry, but it did taste like chocolate mixed with strawberries with a little added punch! Enjoy!
A great idea for a get together or a fun night in with your sweetie!
Cheers!
Chocolate Whipped Infused Strawberries! Doesn't it just sound delish?!! For this recipe I used Pinnacle Chocolate Whipped Vodka. Check out their site for recipes and other flavors!
First you want to take your strawberries and wash them off. Next you're going to remove the stems, so it's easier to handle.
Now, you are going to poke the strawberries with a toothpick in different parts of the fruit. What you're doing, is making tiny holes to let the vodka seep in. I poked mine about 10-15 times all around each strawberry. After you're done making your holes, stick the toothpick down the center of the strawberry around the area the stem was in,
Find a vessel to put your strawberries in. I used a tall cylinder shaped tupperware, but anything will work. Fill your vessel with all your prepped fruit.
After your fruit is loaded, it's time to pour in the yummy! Add your vodka, for me I poured the entire bottle because I used a lot of strawberries and I was working with a short amount of time.
Once your vodka is in, leave it in the refrigerator as long as desired. I left mine from the night before and took it out about lunch time the next day. It was pretty strong. Honestly I didn't think that it was going to be that strong, because I have gone to bars before that serve infused lychee martinis and I've been told that they leave it in the alcohol for a week if not more. Depending on your tastes you can play with the time. I just served mine up like this, but some guest did drop their strawberry in their juice. You could also sprinkle some brown sugar to add some added sweetness or whip up your own martini and add it in. It doesn't taste exactly like a chocolate covered strawberry, but it did taste like chocolate mixed with strawberries with a little added punch! Enjoy!
A great idea for a get together or a fun night in with your sweetie!
Cheers!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Bruno Bowl
Hello! Wow! January just flew by! I know, I haven't done a good job of keeping up with blogging as promised. :( Well it was a quick but busy month. I wish that I could say that it was all good, but it wasn't. We were saddened with our first death of the year. It was a sudden and very shocking one too. When things like this happen, it really makes you put things in perspective. It makes you realize that life, really is precious and that you should live it to it's fullest. I hope this is the last sad new for awhile.
February is a new month, and a new year for the Chinese zodiac! It's the year of the horse! Unfortunately I wasn't able to partake in any Chinese celebrations this year. So far it's been a quick paced month, filled with all kinds of different events. Super Bowl!!..was well, not so super!! For those of you that tuned in, you know why! For those that didn't, you didn't miss anything in the actual game itself. BUT!! that halftime was AWESOME!!! Shout out to our Hawaii boy Bruno Mars!! He did a great job, and the addition with the Red Hot Chili Peppers was the cherry on top!
This is a fun little flyer I made to invite people over for Super Bowl! It was the Bruno Bowl!!
Sadly, I didn't make that much decorations, because I was busy with cooking, and other things going on at the same time. I was able to make this super simple banner, and a Bruno sign, and some "D-fence" signs. Unfortunately, I didn't get good pics of them!( I really gotta work on the photo part)
Just like last super bowl, I used the baby onesies to make jersey looking shirts for the banner. I used colors from both teams, so it was a biased environment.(even though I was basically the only one cheering for Seattle)
This is from the Cricut cartridge Wrap it up. After you cut out the onesie, snip the bottom part by the leg area off so it will look like a shirt.
Just add your letters on an viola! For this banner, I wanted it to be a little more simple and manly, so I opted not to add ribbons to it. I just taped it to the wall. in order. All in all I am happy about how it came out.
Getting back to Bruno. The following day, Bruno Mars tickets went on sale. He is coming to Hawaii in April for what started as 2 concerts, but because of the fast sell out they added a third show. Well like the thousands out there, I waited by my computer from 8:30 a.m. Tickets were going on sale from 9, but I was thinking who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and somehow get something earlier?? Haha! Wishful thinking. The night before my auntie and I came up with kind of a plan to purchase 13 tickets. We printed out the map of the arena he will be at, and were trying to see if we were able to actually pick out our seats or even an area. We got it down, and thought we had everything planned out. Boy, were we wrong! I knew that there was a chance that we weren't gonna be able to get in, but I really didn't expect how slim the chance would be. I asked my friend to purchase 2 floor tickets, for her and myself. My aunty was supposed to buy the maximum 8, and I was gonna buy the other 3. When 9 a.m. hit, I was clicking, and I got in! YES!! but wait, what? Upper level seats was all I could get, we were aiming for risers. The site gives you a time limit on purchasing, so I was quickly trying to think what to do? My aunty and my friend were both texting me that they're not able to get in. So I just took the tickets. My aunty wasn't able to get in at all so she kept changing her amount of tickets, and still nothing. She got all the way down to 2, and it still wouldn't let her in. So I jumped back on, and started trying again, and was only able to get 1 ticket at a time. UGH!!! This can't be right!? Having to think what to do in the 90 sec. time limit you're given, I booked it. 1 seat? Who wants to sit alone?? I tried again...1 seat! ugh! noooo not again. I booked it! This went on 2 more times!! I kept thinking to myself, am I making a mistake getting individual seats?? What if nobody wants to sit by themselves? The concert sold out within minutes. They quickly added a third concert, so I tried again. Sadly I wasn't as lucky and couldn't get in at all!!! Out of the 13 tickets that I needed, I was only able to get 7! :( I kept trying all day, hoping that something would open or that there was a mistake and there were more seats. As the days of the week progressed, the tickets ended up on third party reselling sites, craigslist, etc. for ridiculous prices! It's so sad, that a lot of people weren't able to get tickets. I don't regret getting the solo seats, and they are somewhat close to each other. Hopefully if everyone is standing up dancing, then the 4 people can stand together, and won't bother anyone.
Here's a shot of the Platinum seating that was left on the first day. In the morning the tickets were about $260 or so, and by the end of the day this is how high it went.
This is from a third party reselling site, the day after tickets went on sale. Yes! that does say $8800.00 OMG!!!WTF??!and every other word you can think of! Granted these are great seats, but c'mon! Who has that kind of money to pay for tickets? It's just crazy!!
For those that haven't seen it yet, here is the halftime show!
I'll leave you with this parting shot!
This was basically the only food pic I got of all the good eats! It's fresh sashimi!! Thanks for sticking with me, on this long post!
See you soon!
Cheers!
February is a new month, and a new year for the Chinese zodiac! It's the year of the horse! Unfortunately I wasn't able to partake in any Chinese celebrations this year. So far it's been a quick paced month, filled with all kinds of different events. Super Bowl!!..was well, not so super!! For those of you that tuned in, you know why! For those that didn't, you didn't miss anything in the actual game itself. BUT!! that halftime was AWESOME!!! Shout out to our Hawaii boy Bruno Mars!! He did a great job, and the addition with the Red Hot Chili Peppers was the cherry on top!
Just like last super bowl, I used the baby onesies to make jersey looking shirts for the banner. I used colors from both teams, so it was a biased environment.(even though I was basically the only one cheering for Seattle)
This is from the Cricut cartridge Wrap it up. After you cut out the onesie, snip the bottom part by the leg area off so it will look like a shirt.
Just add your letters on an viola! For this banner, I wanted it to be a little more simple and manly, so I opted not to add ribbons to it. I just taped it to the wall. in order. All in all I am happy about how it came out.
Getting back to Bruno. The following day, Bruno Mars tickets went on sale. He is coming to Hawaii in April for what started as 2 concerts, but because of the fast sell out they added a third show. Well like the thousands out there, I waited by my computer from 8:30 a.m. Tickets were going on sale from 9, but I was thinking who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and somehow get something earlier?? Haha! Wishful thinking. The night before my auntie and I came up with kind of a plan to purchase 13 tickets. We printed out the map of the arena he will be at, and were trying to see if we were able to actually pick out our seats or even an area. We got it down, and thought we had everything planned out. Boy, were we wrong! I knew that there was a chance that we weren't gonna be able to get in, but I really didn't expect how slim the chance would be. I asked my friend to purchase 2 floor tickets, for her and myself. My aunty was supposed to buy the maximum 8, and I was gonna buy the other 3. When 9 a.m. hit, I was clicking, and I got in! YES!! but wait, what? Upper level seats was all I could get, we were aiming for risers. The site gives you a time limit on purchasing, so I was quickly trying to think what to do? My aunty and my friend were both texting me that they're not able to get in. So I just took the tickets. My aunty wasn't able to get in at all so she kept changing her amount of tickets, and still nothing. She got all the way down to 2, and it still wouldn't let her in. So I jumped back on, and started trying again, and was only able to get 1 ticket at a time. UGH!!! This can't be right!? Having to think what to do in the 90 sec. time limit you're given, I booked it. 1 seat? Who wants to sit alone?? I tried again...1 seat! ugh! noooo not again. I booked it! This went on 2 more times!! I kept thinking to myself, am I making a mistake getting individual seats?? What if nobody wants to sit by themselves? The concert sold out within minutes. They quickly added a third concert, so I tried again. Sadly I wasn't as lucky and couldn't get in at all!!! Out of the 13 tickets that I needed, I was only able to get 7! :( I kept trying all day, hoping that something would open or that there was a mistake and there were more seats. As the days of the week progressed, the tickets ended up on third party reselling sites, craigslist, etc. for ridiculous prices! It's so sad, that a lot of people weren't able to get tickets. I don't regret getting the solo seats, and they are somewhat close to each other. Hopefully if everyone is standing up dancing, then the 4 people can stand together, and won't bother anyone.
Here's a shot of the Platinum seating that was left on the first day. In the morning the tickets were about $260 or so, and by the end of the day this is how high it went.
This is from a third party reselling site, the day after tickets went on sale. Yes! that does say $8800.00 OMG!!!WTF??!and every other word you can think of! Granted these are great seats, but c'mon! Who has that kind of money to pay for tickets? It's just crazy!!
For those that haven't seen it yet, here is the halftime show!
I'll leave you with this parting shot!
This was basically the only food pic I got of all the good eats! It's fresh sashimi!! Thanks for sticking with me, on this long post!
See you soon!
Cheers!
Monday, January 6, 2014
It's Going To Be A Great Year!
Well...I haven't been here in a while!! I just wanted to start off by saying Happy 2014!! I hope everyone had a safe and happy holidays!! I just wanted to share a few things that I want to implement for the new year! I'm not going to be too ambitious and list a whole whopping list of resolutions and stuff like that. I've realized that I need to take small steps in the right directions to make things happen. Plus too, I've already broken some resolutions that I would put on the list! eek!!
The 1 thing that I do want to mention, is this money saver that I'm going to do immediately! I will be $1378 richer by the end of 2014! :) This is news to my ears, because at the end of the year, I am always broke ass!! With Christmas gift buying and celebrating in all the holiday cheer, there's never any money left for any extras! I read this article on The Broke Ass Bride about 14 ways to save money this year! It's very practical and really puts things realistically into perspective. Every week of the year you put the amount of what week of the year it is. Week 1 you put $1 in, Week 2 = $2, Week 3 = $3, and so on all the way until 52 weeks. Totaling $1378 by the last week of the year. I am excited to do this, because it's hard to put yourself on a structured money saving plan.( well for me anyways)
The 1 thing that I do want to mention, is this money saver that I'm going to do immediately! I will be $1378 richer by the end of 2014! :) This is news to my ears, because at the end of the year, I am always broke ass!! With Christmas gift buying and celebrating in all the holiday cheer, there's never any money left for any extras! I read this article on The Broke Ass Bride about 14 ways to save money this year! It's very practical and really puts things realistically into perspective. Every week of the year you put the amount of what week of the year it is. Week 1 you put $1 in, Week 2 = $2, Week 3 = $3, and so on all the way until 52 weeks. Totaling $1378 by the last week of the year. I am excited to do this, because it's hard to put yourself on a structured money saving plan.( well for me anyways)
Here's a helpful reminder to look at and help reach your goal!
Another money saver that I do is when I'm in the car and going to McDonald's or some other fast food joint, and there's couple dollars change I put it on the side and save it for things like parking money or for those rare occasions that I do valet and need some tip money. It had come in handy on more than 1 occasion this past year, and boy have I been grateful for those few extra bucks.
For my first parting shot of the year, I wanted to share a rather hard to see shot but one that I find symbolic in hopes to a great year!
This was my drinking cup on New Years ever, after the big bang at midnight when I went to grab my cup I was surprised to see that I had pieces of firecrackers in my cup! For those of you that don't know, in Hawaii for New Years there are a lot of customs and traditions that we partake in. One being popping firecrackers to ward off evil for the new year. Being the big traditionalist that I am, you can see why I am excited to have firecrackers land in my celebratory drink!
Cheers to 2014!!
It's going to be a great year!
Friday, November 22, 2013
I mustache you a question!!
WhoaMG!! Another month has gone by and this is my first entry! Ugh!! I will seriously need to fix this!! Just wanted to pop in and share a little something that I've been working on. I ode to previous years Hello Kitty ornament making, I've been whipping up a something a little different this year. Here's 1 of them!(sorry for the bad quality photo!)
I mustache you a question?...Do you think I'm cute?? haha!! This is 1 of the ornaments that I've been working on!! I recently did a banner for a baby shower mustache party, and since it's popularity is growing and growing, I figured I'd jump in and give it a whirl! Gladly, I LOVE IT!! Stay tuned for more to come!!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Cheers!!
I mustache you a question?...Do you think I'm cute?? haha!! This is 1 of the ornaments that I've been working on!! I recently did a banner for a baby shower mustache party, and since it's popularity is growing and growing, I figured I'd jump in and give it a whirl! Gladly, I LOVE IT!! Stay tuned for more to come!!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Cheers!!
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Lantern Decoration
OhhhMmmmGeee! I can't believe it's almost been 2 months since I've last blogged?! What the___?? In my last post I apologized for neglecting the blog and look what happened? I've been more absent than ever! Ugh!! I plan to do a summer post, even though it's already autumn! Eeek!!
I made this lantern at the end of the summer as part of a little project. Just wanted to share. Have you ever gone to craft or home decor stores and have seen paper/plastic outdoor lanterns on sale for super cheap, and thought to your self that it's so cute, but what are you gonna do with it?? Well I've got some ideas for you! I myself, LOVE lanterns!! So, of course I am always buying lanterns whenever I see a good deal. I can't resist!
These particular lanterns are paper and were very inexpensive. I also got the cherry blossom stalks for very little money too.
All I did was strategically glue the flowers in a swooping design from top to bottom. It was very easy and very quick! You can use this for party decorations or even to decorate a room. If you want to personalize it, you can add a ribbon or tassel to the bottom of the ribbon, then add a name or picture the the ribbon. You can add the light bulb to the inside or just use it as is. String it up, and enjoy!!
Cheers!♥
I made this lantern at the end of the summer as part of a little project. Just wanted to share. Have you ever gone to craft or home decor stores and have seen paper/plastic outdoor lanterns on sale for super cheap, and thought to your self that it's so cute, but what are you gonna do with it?? Well I've got some ideas for you! I myself, LOVE lanterns!! So, of course I am always buying lanterns whenever I see a good deal. I can't resist!
These particular lanterns are paper and were very inexpensive. I also got the cherry blossom stalks for very little money too.
All I did was strategically glue the flowers in a swooping design from top to bottom. It was very easy and very quick! You can use this for party decorations or even to decorate a room. If you want to personalize it, you can add a ribbon or tassel to the bottom of the ribbon, then add a name or picture the the ribbon. You can add the light bulb to the inside or just use it as is. String it up, and enjoy!!
Cheers!♥
Friday, August 23, 2013
Week 15: List your favorite quotes
Oh boy!! It's been a long time!! Aaaalllllloooohhhhaaaa!! Sorry for neglecting this blog! I've been so wrapped up in Summer, that it's been leaving me little time to craft, and blog. I will do my best to start up again on the regular.
I wanted to continue with my Moorea Seal 52 lists project. I am on Week 15: List you favorite quotes ""
Here we go..
"You create your own opportunities." -Unknown
"Success is a state of mind." -Unknown
"Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away." -Elbert Hubbard
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." -Aristotle
"One good thing about music, when it hits you; you feel no pain." -Bob Marley
"I don't dream about success, I work for it." -Estee Lauder
"Be a voice, not an echo." -Unknown
"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings." Salvador Dali
"The meaning of life is to find you gift. the purpose of life is to give it away." -Pablo Picasso
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss
"Never let success get to your head, never let failure get to your heart." -Unknown
"Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance and my kindness for weakness." -Unknown
"No lies, just love." -Unknown
"Work for a cause, NOT for applause. Live life to express, NOT to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed just make your absence felt." -Unknown
"Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned." -Unknown
"Never let the things you want, make you forget the things you have." -Unknown
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." -Albert Einstein
"Write drunk, edit sober." -Ernest Hemingway
"Don't raise you voice, improve your argument." -Unknown
"To a great mind, nothing is little." -Sherlock Holmes
"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." -Unknown
"Service pays the rent for living." -Unknown
"A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Unknown
"Love the life you live, live the life you love." -Bob Marley
"Work like a captain, play like a pirate." -Unknown
I could literally go on for days with this topic!! I love quotes, I find them so inspirational. I admit that I go through a good part of my day reading quotes. These are just to name a few that I love, and some are things that I'm currently feeling. It's weird because sometimes you might not like a quote, but you can relate to it or it moves you in some way.
Things to do with quotes.
1.) Turn them into art. This is such a cool idea. You could put a different one in each room of your house. You could write it out or paint it or if you have a cutting machine you could cut the letters out, another cool idea is to cut the words out from a magazine. After you compose your words out on paper whatever you want to display it on, you can frame it and hang it. Or if you're feel like it, paint it right on to your walls.
2.) Gift it. Believe me, this is a good one to give to someone for graduation or someone that's moving or going through a hardship or a quote freak like me! :) I love to give gifts with meaning or gifts that I know the receiver really wants or could use. You could do the same thing like above and give it away. Another idea is to make an entire book of your fav quotes and add little pictures or notes to things that relate to your and the special person. I've done this one a lot, and it's always a hit!!!
3.) Motivation. Write down a quote that you love or one that has something to do with a goal or emotion that you're feeling, and keep it in your wallet or some place that you go to a lot. Let it remind you of what you're trying to achieve or just let it be there to brighten your day.
I hope you like my list!! It's amazing how words can impact us in both positive and negative ways. Do you have a fav quote? Want to share it with me?
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Parting shot.
I wanted to continue with my Moorea Seal 52 lists project. I am on Week 15: List you favorite quotes ""
Here we go..
"You create your own opportunities." -Unknown
"Success is a state of mind." -Unknown
"Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away." -Elbert Hubbard
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." -Aristotle
"One good thing about music, when it hits you; you feel no pain." -Bob Marley
"I don't dream about success, I work for it." -Estee Lauder
"Be a voice, not an echo." -Unknown
"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings." Salvador Dali
"The meaning of life is to find you gift. the purpose of life is to give it away." -Pablo Picasso
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss
"Never let success get to your head, never let failure get to your heart." -Unknown
"Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance and my kindness for weakness." -Unknown
"No lies, just love." -Unknown
"Work for a cause, NOT for applause. Live life to express, NOT to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed just make your absence felt." -Unknown
"Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned." -Unknown
"Never let the things you want, make you forget the things you have." -Unknown
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." -Albert Einstein
"Write drunk, edit sober." -Ernest Hemingway
"Don't raise you voice, improve your argument." -Unknown
"To a great mind, nothing is little." -Sherlock Holmes
"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." -Unknown
"Service pays the rent for living." -Unknown
"A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Unknown
"Love the life you live, live the life you love." -Bob Marley
"Work like a captain, play like a pirate." -Unknown
I could literally go on for days with this topic!! I love quotes, I find them so inspirational. I admit that I go through a good part of my day reading quotes. These are just to name a few that I love, and some are things that I'm currently feeling. It's weird because sometimes you might not like a quote, but you can relate to it or it moves you in some way.
Things to do with quotes.
1.) Turn them into art. This is such a cool idea. You could put a different one in each room of your house. You could write it out or paint it or if you have a cutting machine you could cut the letters out, another cool idea is to cut the words out from a magazine. After you compose your words out on paper whatever you want to display it on, you can frame it and hang it. Or if you're feel like it, paint it right on to your walls.
2.) Gift it. Believe me, this is a good one to give to someone for graduation or someone that's moving or going through a hardship or a quote freak like me! :) I love to give gifts with meaning or gifts that I know the receiver really wants or could use. You could do the same thing like above and give it away. Another idea is to make an entire book of your fav quotes and add little pictures or notes to things that relate to your and the special person. I've done this one a lot, and it's always a hit!!!
3.) Motivation. Write down a quote that you love or one that has something to do with a goal or emotion that you're feeling, and keep it in your wallet or some place that you go to a lot. Let it remind you of what you're trying to achieve or just let it be there to brighten your day.
I hope you like my list!! It's amazing how words can impact us in both positive and negative ways. Do you have a fav quote? Want to share it with me?
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Parting shot.
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