My birthday is coming up which means I’ll be another year older, and by popular belief, another year wiser. However, as of late, I’ve realized that as we grow older and gain more experience and wisdom, it’s amazing how reality can sometimes quickly transform our morals.
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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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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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There are few things worse than seeing those blue and white flashing lights in your rear view mirror. Although there are a lot of things going though you mind, it’s important to remember to keep your cool. Next time you’re caught for speeding, follow these steps and you may reduce your chances getting a ticket and having your insurance skyrocket though the roof.
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I’ve been holding out on online shopping for quite some time, for good reason, I suppose, because as of late it seems that nearly all of my purchases are through the net and they’ve been happening more frequently! Clearly, this could not go on so I quickly (though reluctantly) reevaluated where my dollars are going and made some changes to my spending habits.
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This past year, 30 women graduated receiving a sewing machine, fabric and the skills to start their own business in one of the most economically impoverished countries in the world. The Ushindi Center’s vocational training program is one of several projects started in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to empower women and rebuild communities. DRC women are finally given the supplies to overcome the worst of odds in the worst of conditions.
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“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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“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”
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There’s a lot to love about winter. The cool temperatures, although loathed by many, are a refreshing change for others. Ice skating, winter wardrobes, and hot chocolate are some cold weather classics, to name a few. But there is a downside to this wonderful season that’s definitely not pleasant; the coughing, sneezing, and dreary feeling we get, courtesy of the flu bugs that seem to always go around during this time of year.
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So…you want to date a journalist, eh? Read on to find out if you have what it takes
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You know that person from your past that broods and tracks you online; heck, they might even keep making new Facebook profiles just to creep up on you to see if you blocking them were a mistake? Whether it be a past boyfriend or an ex-friendship that didn’t end on good terms, we all live with a past that constantly haunts us.
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Holidays of all sorts seem to induce a little something I like to call, desperate man syndrome. Think about it.
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Music isn’t a big part of my life. I enjoy listening to my favorite song or going to a concert once in a while, but it’d be hard to call myself a huge fan of music. Before, if I needed ambient noise I’d usually pop in a old movie or television box set. Things changed a lot when I started to listen to Podcasts.
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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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For the past two years, the band 30 Seconds to Mars has been touring nonstop for their 2009 album “This Is War”. Next week marks the band’s 300th and final show, which will bring their eventful tour to an end. But also brings a unique accomplishment, as they will be inducted into the Guiness Book of World Records for most shows performed during an album cycle.
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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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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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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 and that loneliness doesn’t always equate isolation.
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It’s overwhelmingly a problem for everyone. It’s enough work to keep the bills paid and food on the table – let alone dragging yourself to the gym or trying to receive a promotion at work! I find it extremely difficult to get motivated with countless tasks on my plate as it. Feeling like you’re in a rut? Well, think again, because it is time to search within yourself for the answer to all of your motivational problems.
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It’ll be hard to argue that video games are a staple of our culture. Today, consoles are used for parties, family gatherings, and movie watching. Gaming is no longer a solo activity, it’s an amazing way to get a group of friends to bond. Even though some people swear that online gaming is the way to go, there is nothing like playing with a big group of people in the same house.
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