There's a first for everything...

First love; first  kiss; first heartbreak; first job; first paycheck. And this will be my very first blog post.

When you finally, no matter how long it takes, get to that point where your head and your gut meet in harmony, and you go right out and do that that thing you've always had in the back of your mind to do, well it feels mighty great doesn't it?  This was it for me.  

And that ^ is how I felt!! Writing was something I've always enjoyed, it's something that can be revised and revised and revised, and it's a way to share with others what you know, or take someone to an imaginary world or just to tell someone how you feel.  I hope reading is just as fun for you as writing is for me ;)  

Now, getting down to the nitty gritty of my blog an explanation of my address & title should be addressed. First off, I'm from Hawai'i so that's where you get the HI.  The number 5 is a play on Hawai'i 5-O and HI5 recycling in Hawai'i, you get 5 cents back when recycling bottles and cans.  It's clear there's no Hawai'i 5-O actors or references in my blog nor can I recycle cans and bottles through this webpage, however, I will have 5 categories of interest in my blog.

1. Life wisdom: through experience or research
2. Travel Experiences
3. DIY projects & food recipes
4. Makeup & Hair products and services
5. Fashion & Deals 

This is a place where you can learn something and for me to keep in touch with friends & family I may be unable to see as often as I'd like.   Now, let's roll.  


This year has been a year of great change in my life as well as others around me.  One of the lessons I've learned so far, from experience and from my boyfriend, is being strong in who you are.  Life happens and it can be rough. And I mean, ROUGH.  You never really know just how much you can handle in life until it throws you a curve ball, or two, or three, or 5.  When you know who you are as a person and what you have to offer others and the world, life gets just a little bit easier.  Having the strength to continue on through the rough patches in life can be a challenge and may bring you worries and discomfort, but finding this strength, through prayer and giving those worries to God, will truly help you on your way.  Surrounding yourself amongst those who are your true friends and amongst family that love and care for you, will take you a long way.

So when you're discouraged, believe in yourself, what you have to offer, and remember you have friends and family that are the angels that will help you through those curve balls life throws at you.