Pinky's up! Happy Birthday Besties!!

8.18.13.

I am dedicating a SPECIAL post to two of my besties...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVES!!

Sometimes I still think it's amazing how two of my best friends are only born a day apart...coincidence much??

While one of my bff's is far, far away, thankfully my other biffle is right here at home with me! As it is a very special birthday year, we celebrated in the best way that any classy lady could...with Tea Time!

Tucked away in Manoa Valley,  the Wai'oli Tea Room is where families, couples or girlfriend gatherings are a norm, especially on the weekends. As sophisticated ladies, we decided to celebrate our friend's birthday with tea & lovely tea foods!

Favorites were the Lilikoi Cream Puffs & the Chipotle Veggie Wraps!!

For more details visit their website (linked above).

Pinky's up!

xoxo,

~carlykins

Birthday Week - 25 is the new 21

6.16.13.

Sadly all birthdays must come to an end...& a new chapter in life really begins...

...but being 25 doesn't feel much different from being 24 (and under)...

There are some things to look forward to though:

1. I can rent a car--who's ready for a road trip! Also car insurance discounts??
2. Prime age for the 7 year rule ;) ...still a Puma, not quite a cougar yet HAHA.
3. People think you are mature; don't let their judgements get too far into your thoughts though!
4. Others will value you more what's inside than what's on the outside.
5. The best of life is ahead--I hear the mid-twenties are awesome!

I am so fortunate to have such wonderful family & friends who made my 25th birthday fabulous! I can't say enough thank you's to everyone who helped make this birthday so special :)

Honolulu Night Market, Kaka'ako, HI

Also stumbled across this in the Thought Catalog--which i LOVE!--6 Rules for Turning 25.

I am also loving this; it reminds me to love MY life, because it is mine & it's OK to be 25 :)

xoxo

~carlykins

Also want to wish a Happy Father's Day to my Daddy (and all of the other father's out there!)--"you're the besssssssst"! :)

Birthday Week - 25 Things I've Learned

6.14.13.

In thinking about what to write to commemorate this "milestone" in my life, I stumbled across a fabulous article by Young & Prosperous...I really liked this take on beginning a new chapter in my life.

So, I will attempt to share 25 things I've learned before (I have half an hour left!) I finally turn the quarter "mile"...just a disclaimer, some of these will be quoted as they are from Y&P....

1. Be you.
2. When one door closes, a window opens.
3. You deserve it, whatever that may be.
4. Happiness is the way.
5. "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
6. Stand up for yourself.
7. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. How else are we going to grow?
8. DREAM.
9. Without risk, there is little reward.
10. Only concern yourself with the things you can control.
11. There is always an opportunity to learn something.
12. Hug, kiss, say ILY everyday to someone; it's easy to take these things for granted.
13. Karma IS a bitch, so be nice.
14. Laugh everyday--it's good for the heart, soul, body, mind...& it reduces wrinkles right?
15. Appearance is only temporary; your personality & first impression(s) last forever.
16. Save, save, save! Your future self will thank you :)
17. Confront your fears. Do one thing everyday that scares you.
18. "Happiness is the way."
19. I am a goddess. I need to worship and love myself before I can reciprocate it to others.
20. "Be the type of person you'd like to meet."
21. It's ok to JUST DANCE.
22. Mom's really are always right...as much as we/I don't want to admit it. #itoldyaso
23. Running moves you forward, but sometimes you just got to stop and smell the roses.
24. Life is good. 
25. Believe that everything happens for a reason!

I am sure there are so many other things that I've learned...but in these 30 minutes, theses were the 25 that came to mind first :) I would love to hear what you feel are the most important life lessons you've learned in your lives!

Here's a little sneak peek of a little birthday present to myself. I've always wanted one but could not convince myself to dish out the $$ for any of the colors until now! ...& my bff just purchased the Mini M.A.C.! Uber in love with this...I can't wait to use this today! Happy Birthday to me :)

M.A.C. Clutch, Rebecca Minkoff

Even Google said "Happy Birthday" :)

xoxo

~carlykins

June Babes

6.6.13.

Throwing out an honorary post to a dear friend & fellow June babe...

HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY LOVELY!!

Here's to the next quarter century--let's make it as FABULOUS as the last :)

circa 2009.

Do you have any amazing birthdays that you remember?

*I love my friends*

xoxo

~carlykins