So colorful, beautiful and fresh!

This amazing work of art was crafted out of a single piece of Koa wood. Something highly prized here in Hawaii for centuries. I was fortunate enough to snap a shot of this on our visit to the Honolulu

I took a picture of this baby cardinal on a tree. Something interesting I learned about these birds is that they were named after the Cardinals of the Catholic Church..who wear red religious robes. They

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All the pictures I post are original pictures taken by either me or my mom. I was lucky to take this cool picture of a Kookaburra on our trip to Oahu last summer when I went to have my baby girl at Kapiolani

Hey guys, firstly I just wanted to say thanks for helping me hit 8000 followers today! It's still January and the snow is coming and going as it pleases. Now all I want to do is make cozy things. Things

Some of the nicer shells in my collection ! Two of the big boys I found in my yard last week

Pretty Orchids

Although I was feeling a little sad that day I decided to put all that aside and on the last day of winter break The kids and I decided to make it a special, fun day. First we went to the all you can eat

I took a class in nutrition last year at University of Hilo and learned about the importance of eating more nutritious food verses eating just a ton of empty calories. Eating a plate of something packed

I have decided to start sharing in more detail my experiences of growing up in the foster care system I believe these accounts and others like them to be of huge importance if we are ever going to convince

One of the best things about backcountry backpacking is coming across a cool alpine lake. When you're hot and sweaty from the hike, there's nothing more refreshing than jumping unto a natural like like

This is another picture my mother Mika McCann sent me from her Japan trip she is on right now. She spends a good portion of the year out there, where she is from. This is called "Taru" Sake and

My VW Bus was a beauty but she became too high maintenance so I had to sell her. I don't know what it is about VW's they really seem to possess a soul, a personality and they just invite fun and mischief.

My mother just sent me this picture from her annual trip to the temple in Japan. We have like twelve generations of our family going back to samurai days buried in the family tomb out there. This corridor

These Shells aka Niihau shells are famous for being from the forbidden Hawaiian island of Niihau which is only inhabited by people of proven Hawaiian ancestry. The shells are considered gems and are insurable.

One of my favorite pics from Kyoto, Japan. Wow! That place is beautiful! I went to Japan earlier this year and was blown away by Kyoto and I never even saw this place! If you don’t mind my asking, how

I always admired this graffiti that was painted all over these concrete ruins at the beach specifically Baldwin beach in Paia, Maui. I don't know what it is but there is a element of mystery with street

We are Blessed to live in such a beautiful place although some people may get bored and restless I draw spiritual nourishment from the beauty all around us..the Mana of the land.

My mother took this picture on one of her trips to Japan. I am half Japanese and have duel citizenship between America and Japan. Growing up in Hawaii I always felt comfortable being immersed in both cultures