Why Michael Phelps and I are connected.

No, not because he decided to smoke that dope at my Alma Mater or that he too can eat 10000000 calories and still have the abs of an Archangel.

lolz jk I don't have abs. 

But, we do share the same day of birth.

(I don't do cake pictures.) Leave it to me to find any excuse to relate myself to any type of celebrity status. Although I've tried to turn my birthday into my birthday month (with little success I might add) it helps knowing that Cheryl Cole( not to be confused with Cheryl Lloyd) will also be living it up on this day and that my universe is connected with that of Olympic medalists and X factor winners. Check out www.famousbirthdays.com to find out which celebrity will ultimately be stealing your birthday thunder. the struggle of turning 16.  Happy Sunday!

dragging it out. ((birthday weekend))

Since my birthday is on the day of rest in the biblical sense, I figured I'd drag out this weekend and claim it as my own.

I've been back and forth on what I want to do this weekend since living in Hawaii more than likely means you're going to be poor. It won't be long before my husband and I join the hundreds on the beaches of Wakiki.

Actually ya'll I have a heart and it makes me sad sometimes when I see this.

I guess we'll do some adventurous hikes and by hiking I mean hiking over the sand dunes to get to the beach while I sip my water (aka margarita) in my water bottle.

Don't mind if I do.

Yep, dragging it out. Relaxing and sippin' that pimp juice. 

Best birthday ever about to be in effect.

and linking up with the infamous Whitney with a song to celebrate...what else..my bday!

Have a great weekend =)

kid at heart.

What happened to the days of pure imagination? Where there were no worries about the consequences of actions? When curiosity may have killed the cat, but he always came back to life in that next episode of Tom & Jerry?

Oh right, I'm not 6 years old anymore.

But, I tried to get in touch with my inner child when my husband and I stumbled upon Teddy Bear World.

Much to my dismay, teddy bears are now in the section of childhood disappointments, along with Santa, the Easter Bunny, and lunchables.

Move over clowns, creepy has a new face!

Mount Bear-More

Now, I may not be 6 years old but I do have the naivety of one sometimes, so when I saw the sign for Teddy Bear World I was honestly thinking Build-A-Bear (some may know this magical place of building your own personal bear).

I guess just as obvious as Build-A-Bears name is, Teddy Bear World was not kidding either.

A world of bears. Moving bears placed strategically in famous backdrops and times in history. They did not skimp on any details.

For example:

Here we have the White House lawn. Note again that these bears are moving... playing polo or whatever people do on the white house lawn.

Even better, please notice the bear peaking out from under the oval office desk. 

creepy alert.

I'm not going to lie... I was scared walking walking through "Bears in Dinosaur Land" 

mostly because bears, to my recollection, did not exist then.

And although I was thoroughly concerned that this place exists and the fact I paid $16 dollars to walk through the furry halls, Woody and I made the most of it! After all we are the tourists who fell in the bear trap! (all these puns!!)

presidental

Although I'm  considered an adult, every now and then it's funny to look back on the days where my biggest problems were learning how to fold notes to my friends or how to convince my mom that I had to have all my clothes from Limited Too!.  I still watch the Disney Channel and can sing every song in the movie "Thumbelina" (no shame.)

I'll never stop being a kid at heart. Just a girl with a new fear of teddy bears.

Have a beary good day ya'll!

daddy's girl.

infinity times infinity.

I love my dad so much I literally get teary-eyed when I think about it! May or may not be crying right now and I haven't even completed a sentence.

They say that women tend to marry a man like their father...I hope not because I'm already so much like my dad; opinionated, sensitive, sarcastic, and hot-tempered; two of me or two of him would be earthly overload I'm sure of it.

And despite "our" flaws. My dad is also the most caring, hard working, and humble man I have ever known.  He doesn't have to tell my brothers and I how much he loves us, because we already know. 

Love you daddy!

note: I love love love love love my mama too! I didn't have internet when Mother's Day was here so I owe her a shout out!!

instafamous.

Instagram is addicting for sure and so is the weekend recap over at Pearls & Curls.

friends #drinkydrinky

hawaiian chicken burger #goodeats

banana nut brownie. #nom

homemade creamy cilantro dressing #housewifestatus

#butterplease

the view from my run #hawaiilife

feeling dainty #floral #ootd

date night! #lovehim

sangria with dinner...don't mind if I do #alwaysdrinking

Happy Saturday!

motivation.

So when I first started this blog I wrote like 2-3 posts a day. I had a lot of time. I still have a lot of time but now, I'm just damn lazy.

Real life thought when I wake up in the morning.

My lack of posts result mostly in my excessive smartphone usage. So convenient, yet so evil. Also the fact that I feel a sense of misdirection on my blog. But, I guess that's what a lifestyle blog is...about your life and what you're interested in at that time. 

But it's not subtitled Blog in Paradise for no reason. I promise (myself) that in the coming week to keep it adventurous. I'm trying to make ya'll jealous I live in Hawaii, not sorry for me! ;)

One thing about Hawaii I'm loving are these Farmer's Markets! They have one in different parts of town basically every day. I have yet to buy actual fruit and veggies from the vendors but ya'll know I was down for some fresh cooked food! 

We tried a lot of food...a lot. It was "okay" cause I shared with my husband (but really it's not okay cause we ate a sheet ton)

Our favorite favorite favorite were these uh-mazing sushi sliders.

I hated that I had to share this. 

Living here in this new place I'm so obsessed with local eats and the farmer's market is clearly the place of my new resident dreams.

Ok, I hope your eyes aren't literally shutting reading this post, if they are I understand. But that's all I got for today people.

Sweetly,

quick recap

So I need to recollect and organize my thoughts after this weekend.

I knew the bare corner in my house would not go to waste!

We hosted our first "party" since being in Hawaii. And I'd like to say it was a success. 

 Even more successful was my famous Jalapeno Popper Dip which I'll share with ya'll today!!

source


For Dip
2 8 ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
1 cup of mayonnaise
6-8 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
5 jalapeno's, chopped and de-seeded.
1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup diced green onion
For the Topping
1 cup of crushed crackers (Tollhouse, Ritz, etc.)
1/2 cup parmesan chees
1/2 stick of butter, melted

Mix mayo, bacon, cream cheese, jalapenos, cheddar, and mozzerella together into bowl until blended. Place in a casserole dish of your choice (pie pan works best) top with crushed crackers, parm, and pour melted butter on top.

Bake for 20-25 min in 350 degree oven!

Easy as that!

I leave you with a collage of our weekend shenannies. More deets later.

Happy Monday!

Saturday Instagram Recap ((week 21))

This is my first instagram recap with the lovely Sara @ Pearls and Curls!

a few lush bath bomb purchases to turn any shower girl into a bath lover.

"They say the best revenge is living well. I say it's acid in the face-who will love them now?"
well said Mindy, well said.

the hubs made frozen hot chocolate. this calls for my creepy teddy bear mug. #heaveninyourmouth 

my favorite IG picture of all time right now. the run uphill was worth this perfect view. #hilife

No lie the words coming out of my husband's mouth "Let me braid you hair"
Me: "Why??"
Husband: "What if we have a daughter and you aren't home?!!"
#manlogic




Have a great rest of your weekend ya'll =))