Traveling has always been one of my biggest passion and Hong Kong was the ideal place for me as it’s provides many opportunities to taste wonderful foods, site-see and shop till you drop. In addition to buying many souvenirs for families and friends, I would also purchase many essentials things for myself. One of those purchases would be eyeglasses. I am always on the look out for great deals and a good selections of the latest styles.As the unemployment continues to climb and the foreclosures on homes across America runs into the hundreds, we need to find an alternative to get what we need   read more

I’m guilty. I love shark fin soup. Growing up in Hawaii as a Chinese American, shark fin soup was considered a delicacy as well as a important cultural tradition. It was always present during an important celebration such as wedding, grandparent’s birthday parties and even baby’s first luau.  In the recent weeks with Senate Bill 2169 which is aiming to protect sharks. If the bill passed, it would be a misdemeanor to buy, sell or posses shark fins in Hawaii. According to Carl Meyer, a University of Hawaii researcher, over 70 million sharks worldwide are killed annually for their   read more

Love. It is such a magically word. Some people take a while to fell in love, while others jumped right into it. We often see beautiful wedding on TV or even on the Internet, but now-a-day, there are quite a number of divorces too. Take for example, our Americans sweetheart, Sandra Bullock who recently won an Oscar for her role in Blind Side, is splitting from her husband. We also have golf’s sensation, Tiger Woods, heading to divorce court with his wife. With all these Celebrity Couples News, where does it leave us and who can we turned to as a role model for our youths? There is one celebrity   read more

At the local community college which I am currently taking my cooking classes during the weekend, this summer they are offering a new program with a total of 16 classes that enable one to get a certificate in wedding planning. It’s definitely sound like a lot of fun and was quite interesting. I thought for a moment, what makes a good wedding planner? At my wedding last October, our wedding planner was an expert in her field for it was everything I imagined and much more. She timed everything prefect and the whole event was flawless. I was luckily to already be best friends with her, yet she   read more

Being someone who lead an active lifestyle, I am always on the go whether heading to Costco, taking my dog for a walk or driving nearly an hour to see my parents on the other side of the island. This constant movement definitely take a toll on my poor vehicle as the miles on the car sky rock.  As a owner of an a Acura TSX and not a Acura Integra, it is important to not only update your safety check for the vehicle but to also check on the oil change and tune up. You can step into any auto repair shop from Honolulu all the way to Houston auto repair shop. Remember that to insure safety and a good   read more

For many high school seniors and their parents, the last 2 weeks of April and the beginning of May are important times to decide on the college or university that they plan to attend. Most people do decided to take a tour around the campus during spring break to get a feel of the atmosphere and it’s surrounding. My neighbor and his son took a trip up to the East Coast and fell in love with Massachusetts. As soon as they arrived home, they both exciting shared the good news with me. I am so happy for them, yet sad that I am not able to see them on a regular base as they will be selling their   read more

For many Americans, tax season is one of the most stressful period where everyone is rushing to beat the dead line, but after April 15, many are out celebrating especially if they got a refund from the government. My husband and I have always wanted to take a vacation to recharge ourselves as well as take in a few activities, but we were having a difficult time deciding as each locations has it uniqueness.  This morning my best friend called and proposed a class reunion this summer in San Diego as most of my college classmates have moved to California. San Diego is a wonderful city as it provided   read more

Recently, my inbox has been flooded with e-mail messages from various travel agency. Since the summer season is only a few months away, these company are gearing up with deals on their most profitable time. These is a discount on anything you can image from hotel accommodation, flights, dining out to even rental cars. Before you rush out and booked your tickets to the next beautiful locations around the world, please remember a few things to guarantee a safe and pleasant trip. Most parents with kids are most likely going to head south to California’s Disneyland. As they say, it is the most   read more

Last night was a a bit different as I was searching the television station for The Amazing Race, but instead was replaced by the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. To be quite honest, I was a bit disappointed bec ause I was eager to see the next leg of the race and who might be booted out of the game, but at the end I did tuned in for a brief 10 minutes.  I do love the outfits that one of the mistress of the ceremony was wearing. It is a far cry from when she first appear on American Idol, but has taken her style to the next level. Carrie Underwood is a hot name in country music and in   read more

How many of you are like me who absolutely love to travel? It can be a rather expensive hobby, but with the experiences and knowledge you gain, it’s definitely worth it at the end.  In addition to traveling being able to capture the moments on camera and video is equally important as it help you to remember the places, food and people you meet. The introduction of the newest Tokidoki’s bag, Cartolina, is the excellent choice. It features photos taken around the world with the added character that are unique to Tokidoki.  Comments?   read more