I have a bunch of girl friends or should I say my "Hiking Buddies". They are awesome ladies who love nature. I have a gift idea for them just in time that our city had pass a bill that plastic bags will no longer be allowed in grocery stores, so we need to have reusable bags which are environment friendly. I went to check out http://www.redenvelope.com/girlfriend-gift-ideas-rsegf and found a nice envirosax floral print bag for my girl friends. I will fill it with healthy stuff like quinoa gains and quinoa base products, I'm sure they will love it.

A mug of green tea on a chilly Sunday morning. I will give my hubby a break from hiking today since it's a gloomy day to hike and rain sprouts here and there, the west island is on "flush flood watch", so it's better for us to stay foot for now and relax. I might do another 10 miles hike tomorrow to prepare myself for our up-coming hike at Manana trail.
On the other hand, after I read an article on my favorite magazine on how to excel in your life and career. I did push myself harder and saw the positive result that I can do better than other people. I will continue to challenge myself to achieve good things and excel at my current job and make it my stepping stone to a better career and better future for me and my family.

This are the plants good for terrarium. I am now in the process of looking for a good container to experiment a terrarium. Now that I hike in the mountains where moss, fern and other plants are abundant, I will try to bring home some of the plants for my project. Of course I will only take the plants that I will need.

This will be the location of our next Hike. I'm not sure yet which route we're taking because it has two, the first one goes to the ridge and the other one traverses to Waimano trail. Which ever trail we come to decide I am sure that it will be an awesome hike that we are looking forward to it. I wish we could do at least two Hikes each month, every other week. I really want to explore Hawaii's nature.

My sister and her young family are planning to move to Florida for good, her husband got a lucrative job at Tampa. They are now in the process of looking for a house. They found this beautiful house for them and big enough to house family guest who want to visit. She showed me the pictures; it has a fenced pool very safe for young kids and pets. She said that the fence was really well maid by tampa fence. My family and I are so excited to visit them this summer; we are going to stay there for 3 weeks, enough time to check out beautiful places in Florida.

This is one of the scenery at "Manoa Falls Trail". Does it look so calm and ZEN. These trail is good for people who love Nature hiking because you will love it, there's so much eye candy for you on this trail. I really recommend you to avoid weekend totally because of crowd that you will not enjoy your hike as much. Try this trail on weekdays mid-morning and just soak in the scenery of nature, I tell you for sure that you will plan another hike sooner than you think.

Thanks person for the cook book you gave me from New Mexico. This is one of the good recipe I found. I love it because it calls for carrots and apple, I think it's healthy. I just made cream cheese frosting because the big guy said it's not sweet enough. he likes it with frosting, I should say it came out good. This is called "Morning Glory Muffins" but I made cupcakes and in square cake pan. It has raisins, nuts, carrots, apple, coconut so I will make fresh ones to bring to our next hike.

Ingredients:
2 c flour
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c sugar (+1/2 c brown sugar if you will not do frosting)
2 c grated carrots
1 c raisins
1/2 c sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
1 c chopped pecans (walnut will do)
1 apple-cored, peeled and chopped
3 eggs
1 c oil
2tsp vanilla

.Sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
.Add carrots, raisins, coconuts, pecans, apple and sugar.
.In a small bowl, beat eggs together and add oil and vanilla
.Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until well blended
.Pour into muffin tins and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and tops springs back when touched.

Few years ago my husband invested on a boat. He got a big Dodge truck but he miss placed his trailer hitch. He waited for the trailer hitch to come before he could bring the boat home or to the harbor. He love his boat and he is having fun fishing and going to other island with his boat. He got a pretty good deal on the trailer hitch and it is really strong.

When you exercise, hike, walk & jog and trying to stay fit this is the result. Your mind change and you think of healthy food options to include in your diet. I still "Pig out" once or twice a week but the rest of the days is set to eating balance and right diet. I will share a recipe I make which is really refreshing and healthy. No need dressing, no need salt or oils.

Ingredients:
1cup cooked quinoa
1/4 c corn kernels
1/4 c sliced olives
1/4 c sliced celery
1/4 c sliced red bell
you may add
1/4 c quartered green grapes or
1/4 c cucumber
Toss and enjoy.

My husband owns a small business. It is hard for us and our business the last few years because of the economy downfall. So far this year we are doing good and hoping that things will stay this way and will get better from now on. We are really thankful that we're able to do business cash advances to support our business last year. It really helped us stay in business and hopefully thrive.

This is another mystery plant that we happen to see on our way down from our hike. It's different but again I have no luck in finding the name of this plant. Looks cute though cause it looks like a bells or drops flower. I'm sure there is a name for this one, I will try my luck again.

I just rediscover my love of hiking. If time permits I want to hike the great U.S. mountain ranges like the Rocky Mountain range and the Appalachians mountains. It is good to do it during winter time to experience the snow; for sure I will need columbia winter jackets for this one to keep me warm. I wish I could this Hike with my husband and friends; It's always safe to go Hiking with a group of people.

I cannot figure out what kind tree is this. For sure this is not Christmas berry tree. We found this during our hike to Kuliouou, we started to see this tree on a higher elevation of 1,500-2000ft. We do not know if the fruits are edible, they look like red and blue berries. Should be good for pies. I'm still researching about this tree.

This is "Mount Apo", is a stratovolcano located in Mindanao Philippines. The elevation is 9,692 feet, a possible 2-3 days hike. It is a popular mountain for Hikers destination in the Philippines. Mt Apo is the highest peak in Philippines that attracts the attention of hikers from all over the world.
One day I will Hike Mt. Apo. I will surely make sure when I come to visit Philippines that I will Hike at least one Mountain and Mt. Apo is on my "Priority List".

I noticed that medical scrubs come in different designs. They have a wide range of designs for you to choose coordinating on the Department you are assigned to. I saw a cute one with animal prints at the Veterinary clinic. Some comes in cute cartoons for Nurses working at Children's clinic. There are designs with pink ribbons and so on; it also comes in different sizes. Companies could order in bulk on their web site or individuals could order different designs for daily use at work.

Manoa Fall Trail is a short one, only .8 mile sitting at 800ft elevation. My overall rating of this trail, from 1-5 star, I'll give it 4.5. It is a very beautiful trail, wet and muddy. There is certain part which is a bit hard especially when it's wet, slippery, and muddy with breathtaking scenery's. The downside of this trail is too much tourist (I'm not against tourism) I guess because this trail is easy and family friendly so tourist flocks here. It's a "must Go" trail. For a longer Hike, you could traverse to "Aihualama Trail" which is another 1.3 miles from "Manoa Falls".
On the other hand, I am so proud and Thankful that my husband starting to love hiking and this is his first hike with me (I think we did some short hikes in Kauai way back) but this one is when I rediscover my "love of HIKING". He did a good job and got him a new pair of shoes for the next hike; I wish it means that he will hike with me on any trail, long or short, hard or easy. Round#2 on this trail we will Traverse to "Aihualama Trail" 1.3 miles to make our hike longer. I'm a happy girl!

How I wish that we live in Pennsylvania State where we could choose our electric carrier and enjoy the low electric rate. The pennsylvania energy allows the consumer to choose their carrier and save up to 10% of more on your electric bill. The good news is their PA rate is constantly decreasing. How I wish that we are given the same opportunity to choose and save money on electricity in our state.

I hiked this mountain ever since I was in very young age. There is a big cross on that mountain that made it famous during lent season. Every lent people will gather to this mountain to worship and sacrifice. We always go to this mountain and start my love of hiking that I did not realized until recently.
I cannot remember how many times I Hike this mountain but I know for sure it's more than a dozen times. We always go there for fun and nature trip with friends and sometimes with family. I know in my heart that I love hiking and nature tripping but I just realized that I'm a "mountain Girl" as my husband call me. He said he knows for sure that I don't love the ocean as much as I love hiking in the mountains.
I love the ocean but it is also my demon that I'm trying to fight. Blame it to horror films and "Jaws" movie that I grew up. I know how to swim but I'm sure it could not save my life. I am looking forward to be good in swimming and love the Ocean as much as I love the mountains.

I know that we are still on the first quarter of the year but it does not mean that we cannot plan ahead Christmas. I know my theme for this year Christmas, it will be more on white and green. I am also making my list for christmas gift ideas. I have few families that I give basket and some kids and adult that I personalized their presents. I love Christmas so much and it's always fun.

Whale start showing up in Hawaiian waters during September through April. Early this year some whales was swimming inside the harbor. They stayed there for the rest of the morning where people gathered to experience it. I wish I know what was happening that hour so I can run to the area and experience it myself. I love whale watching especially like these one that you don't have to hire a boat.