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Dear Young Self…

Dear Young Self…

It seems like years since I have thought of you my sweet, naïve and insecure past.  Much has certainly happened when you blinked and grew up.  But tonight I re-visit you with much fondness and some words of wisdom to help you grow into the person you are destined to be.

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First Date to the Third Degree

First Date to the Third Degree

Ever notice the types of questions you ask when you go on a first date? They’re simple, non-threatening and safe. But safe does not always mean the best.

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Serve It

Serve It

I recently came across the quote, “Love something? Serve it.” and it completely resonated with me the concept of what service actually means. I started volunteering at the Hawaiian Humane Society here on Oahu in September 2011 and it has not only warmed my heart in one way- volunteering has taught me many beautiful lessons of service thus far:

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LOVE Is The Greatest Show on Earth:  Are you a Part of It?

LOVE Is The Greatest Show on Earth: Are you a Part of It?

“Love is the greatest show on earth,” declared Jessica Hoffman, founder of Pure Beauty Project and host of the non-profit’s first co-ed event, Love is a Circus, which was held downtown Honolulu the evening of December 5th.  The attendees of the event were invited to learn about this “show” in true circus style.

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How to Date a Journalist

How to Date a Journalist

So…you want to date a journalist, eh? Read on to find out if you have what it takes

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Desperate Man Syndrome

Desperate Man Syndrome

Holidays of all sorts seem to induce a little something I like to call, desperate man syndrome. Think about it.

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New Year, Fresh Start

New Year, Fresh Start

Seasons greetings! It’s the most wonderful time of the year again – and it’s time to spend this Christmas and New Years on improving ourselves and making changes for a better future. Sound intimidating? Well put down the rolls of wrapping paper and glass of New Years champagne and start to make a change for the better!

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How Far Would You Go For a Dead Loved One?

How Far Would You Go For a Dead Loved One?

When Jackie DeVita discovered she was dying of brain cancer, she made a shocking request: she took off her wedding ring and asked her unmarried sister, Colleen, to wear it, move into her home, and take her place as wife to her husband, Richard, and mother to her three children.

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Going the Distance: The Truth About Long Distance Relationships

Going the Distance: The Truth About Long Distance Relationships

Just when you thought you were the perfect couple, you realize that you’re not in the perfect situation. Yes, I’m talking about long distance love.

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Love Is All You Need…

Love Is All You Need…

For four years now, E! audiences have been Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The reality show premiered in October of 2007, and follows the life of the Kardashian family through their ups, downs, and all aspects of daily life. Reality TV has made many attempts in following the lives of famous families, but I don’t think any of them can even compare to the success and fascination of the Kardashians.

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Guy Talk: How Nice is Too Nice?

Guy Talk: How Nice is Too Nice?

To some extent it takes a real man to be a nice guy. You know the type – smart, confident, charming, funny, and respectful; they love spending time with you but they also have real life goals they’re trying to achieve.

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Hey Mami! Got a Boyfriend?

Hey Mami! Got a Boyfriend?

Sorry to be blunt, but if I’m not your girlfriend, fiancée, or wife, I don’t appreciate you “hey baby-ing” me as I walk down the street. Sound reasonable?

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One Lonely Heart

One Lonely Heart

Loneliness doesn’t just hurt the heart; it also hurts our health, according to a recent study published in the journal, Sleep. Apparently, the link between loneliness and sleep disruptions persisted even in those who were married or had a large family, proving to scientists that loneliness doesn’t always equate isolation.

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Break Up to Not Make Up

Break Up to Not Make Up

There sometimes comes a time when the phrase “all you need is love” no longer applies, and it takes ending a relationship to regain the self-esteem that has been lost along the way.

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Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation: Promoting Bravery, Acceptance and Love

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation: Promoting Bravery, Acceptance and Love

Music sensation Lady Gaga is once again using her high profile status to help change the world for the better.  With over fifteen million followers, she announced on her Twitter page the start of the Born This Way Foundation, a non-profit organization created by Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta and in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation and Harvard University.

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The Chick-Flick Bait-n-Switch: Getting Him to Watch the Films You Love

The Chick-Flick Bait-n-Switch: Getting Him to Watch the Films You Love

A frequent disagreement in relationships is what to watch. Since the arrival of theaters, couples have been going to movies only one side wants to see. Surprisingly, sometimes both sides enjoy themselves. We’ve seen many boyfriends get dragged to “chick-flicks” only to come out saying “That wasn’t too bad.”

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Fall In LOVE with Yourself…

Fall In LOVE with Yourself…

The autumn leaves are falling, the air is getting crisper and most of us just want to find someone to cuddle next to for a little romance. As the temperature drops, it is hard not to imagine yourself curled up by a fire, drinking a glass of wine with the love of your life. Let’s face it – love is ALWAYS in the air. Feeling left out? You shouldn’t be, because this fall you have the most important person of all in your life – me, myself and I.

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Kiss Me Through The Phone?

Kiss Me Through The Phone?

Miss your hubby? Don’t fret. Soulja Boy’s infamous Kiss Me Through The Phone song just might become a reality. A German design researcher, Fabian Hemmert, has developed “emotional phones” – prototypes that simulate human interactions, such as heavy breathing, hand-holding, and yes, even kissing.

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Single and LOVING it

Single and LOVING it

If you’re constantly searching for the right one to come into your life, sometimes it’s the most important one that you never find… yourself. Our society seems to put an immeasurable amount of pressure on singles today as to who they are with. What about who they are, and the individual life that they live? What if we put as much emphasis on finding our purpose in life as we do finding our spouse?

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Let’s Play a Love Game

Let’s Play a Love Game

Love begins as a gamble. You don’t really know what the heck is going to happen, but it seems like it’s worth the risk. You put in a little, you get back more, so you put in more, and still get back some more. Perhaps sometimes you fold. You bail out. Perhaps the risk is not worth the return.

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