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I'm a wife of an adorable man and a mother of an almost 2 year old son and a 4 year old stepdaughter. I am the peculiar mix of Chinese/Korean which has successfully blended into a Filipino appearance. I blame my Asian background for the fact that I live

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Travel > United States Great things to do in Maui: 1 of 9
Do as the locals do. It seems funny that Oahu folk enjoy "escaping" to outer islands, needing a rest in paradise from paradise. Still, compared to my Honolulu home Maui has always seemed like an oasis, an island caught between past and present still vibrant with the spirit of old Hawaii. So what is it that tourists and Hawaii... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Creating your own jewelry designs: 1 of 8
Every piece of jewelry from the lavish offerings in Neiman Marcus to the $5 chokers at Claires share one thing in common: Somewhere, at some point in time, someone came up with the design. While funneling creativity into original jewelry designs may seem like a task reserved for professional artists, it is not as difficult as... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Choosing beads for your jewelry making projects: 1 of 7
While working at a bead shop, nothing made me happier than a perplexed customer asking what beads they should use for a project. We would have a quick discussion about needs and wants, take a walk around the store, and they would happily leave with bag of beads in tow. My own workspace is home to thousands upon thousands of b... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Safeguarding expensive jewelry while traveling: 1 of 7
It is finally vacation time and an internal crisis consumes you. Should you play it safe and leave your prized jewelry pieces at home? Or should you throw caution to the wind and proudly display your diamonds in the luxurious restaurants and opera houses of Europe? If you cannot resist the overwhelming urge to enjoy your favo... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Authentic Hawaiian foods: 1 of 6
Contrary to popular belief, the addition of pineapple to a dish does not make it Hawaiian. In fact, pineapples are not even native to Hawaii. So I am sorry to say that your "Hawaiian Pizza" is merely a "Ham and pineapple pizza" neither created nor popular in the islands.So what is authentic Hawaiian food?To us locals, authent... More..
Travel > United States Tips for planning vacations in Hawaii: 1 of 6
Your dreams of sandy beaches, rolling waves, pineapple slices and tropical breezes are about to come true. You have decided to go Hawaii, the island state that promises a paradise vacation like no other. So besides hiring a travel agent, what should you consider when planning your dream getaway?DEFINE YOUR PARADISEHawaii is h... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Genital herpes: Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 17
Genital herpes is an STD affecting over 50 million in the US and 1 out of 5 adults and adolescents. More common in females, this viral infection is produced by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and usually attributed to HSV-2 though also caused by HSV-1. Extremely contagious, genital herpes is transmitted when an affected area c... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Genital warts: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 5
CONDITION:Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). While over 100 strains of HPV exist, not all of them result in genital warts. HPV-6 and HPV-11 are responsible for roughly 90% of cases although infection by other types including 30, 42, 43, 44, 45, 5... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Buyer's guide to jewelry making supplies: 1 of 4
So you've decided to experience the freedom, satisfaction, and excitement that comes with making your own jewelry. For this you will need to acquire tools and materials as jewelry can hardly emerge from thin air, but where to start? As with many things, learning to be a savvy shopper of jewelry supplies requires diligence, re... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry How to choose earrings for sensitive, pierced ears: 2 of 7
Red, swollen, itchy, oozy, and utterly disgusting. My ear lobes have declared mutiny. I try to quash their inflamed anger with swabs of hydrogen peroxide, but the rebellion continues with increasing strength against surgical steel fishhooks, sterling silver posts, and finally culminates in a victorious standoff against 14k go... More..