No Sleep For Dreamers: Joel Gaspar Solo Art Exhibition

This past BROADCAST was my favorite of 2011! There was an amazing line-up of bands & it was my good friend Joel Gaspar's solo art exhibtion. Congratulations Joel! All of your hard work & stress finalizing the event paid off! This is only the beginning of amazing things to come :D

If you've ever met Joel, you'll discover he's a very humble person, especially about his graphic design skills (love that about him) & even though I was exhausted from a long week of restless nights (due to insomnia), I wouldn't miss his first solo art exhibition for the world.

I'm so happy I attended this event, it was absolutely mind-blowing; there were giant canvases of Joel's artwork displayed around Next Door. But my favorite parts of the event was hearing live music + dancing with the energetic crowd, finally meeting Matt Ratt IRL & catching up with night owl Tracy Chan.

My RedBull wore off & exhaustion caught up with me after Kings of Spade performed (my new favorite band) & all I could think about was my warm bed. Just as I was leaving Next Door, Matt Ratt spun upbeat music & I couldn't stop moving my feet. I kept dancing until I was out of breath & Kevin was tired of hearing me scream, "That's my song!"

PS- I wanted to give a BIG shout out to Next Door for letting Joel Gaspar have a solo art exhibition (just another reason you're one of my favorite venues).

Here's some of my favorite pictures from No Sleep For Dreamers:

For more info visit the following:
Email: joelgaspar@gmail.com
Facebook: Joel Gaspar

For more pixs check out my Facebook page: http://ow.ly/dbIoA

Upcoming Event: Disfunksion Magazine Re-Launch Party

Join DISfunkshion magazine for their re-launch party on Friday (5/7) at The Waikiki Edition Hotel.

Dress in your most fashionable attire & enjoy a fashion show, video montage, fireworks, photo ops & guest speakers.

DISfunkshion Magazine is also teaming with the American Red Cross to raise funds for Japan disaster relief.

Event is open to the public & starts at 7 pm, continues until 10 pm. VIP tickets enable guests early entry, complimentary drinks & pupu's + a chance to mingle with celebrity guests.

For more info visit the following:
Address: 1775 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
Email: tyson@disfunkshionmagazine. com
Facebook: Disfunkshion Magazine's Re-Launch Party & My DISFunkshion
Website: www.disfunkshionmagazine.com & www.hawaiiredcross.org

Upcoming Event: Fight Night

If you're into heavy metal check out Blue Oceans Thai this Friday (4/29) & be sure to stay for my best friend's headlining band : NESTA (formerly known as Affront The Weak).

Enjoy live performances from R.U.N., Still To This Day, Falls Start, Monster C.C., Before Fire, MoveMinorStandard & I, Digress.

This is an 18+ show with $6 cover. Doors open at 7 pm, get there early cause parking is limited.

For more info visit the following:
Address: 327 Keawe Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Facebook: Fight Night
Phone Number: 808.585.9545

MenageA3: BLING Teaser

This was the first MenageA3 that I was excited to dress in theme; I wore a gold sequin mini dress & gold heels; I felt like a walking gold disco ball! My feet hurt from dancing like a maniac in between peepshow performances, with the superhandsome Cheyne & Chris photographers of Firebird Photography (but it was definitely worth it :)

In case you missed last night's event, here's a teaser & be sure to look out for more pictures & review later this week.

Here's some of my favorite pictures from MenageA3: BLING

For more info visit the following:
Address: 1750 Kalakaua Avenue. Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Email: cherryblossomcabaret@gmail.com
Facebook: CherryBlossom Cabaret
Myspace: myspace.com/cherryblossomburlesque
Twitter: @cherrybl0ss0m <--- o's are zeroes
Website: www.cherryblossomcabaret.com

THE BIG BIG BANG! : Moving Forward

For a long time I struggled with my past which prevented me from growing as a person; however, these past few weeks, I've worked towards moving forward. But there was one last thing I needed for closure.

Last night, everything fell into place after I finally heard the truth from someone. It's because of that conversation, I understand the importance of having trust & open communication in any relationship. Those two components must be consistent & without them, the foundation of any relationship crumbles.

Some people think accomplishing something significant requires a medal, certificate or something they can physically touch; but I believe no matter how small the accomplishment, it can have a profound impact as well.

♥ Sweet Lychee

Shokudo Date with Aly

Since 2011 started, I felt like I joined the circus, since I've juggled the following commitments: 3 jobs, being a full-time student, my boyfriend (aka my blog) + I recently started a Marketing & PR internship. Also I'm currently in the process of planning a Japan benefit concert. However, in the past few weeks my life has slowed down & because of this down-time I was able to have a lunch date with another busy bee Aly Ishikuni, vocalist of ALT/AIR .

I mentally counted down the days until my lunch date with Aly since I've been craving Shokudo's Chicken Karage Bento which is only serves during the day. But the main reason I looked forward to my lunch date is because it's been forever since I connected with a friend & didn't feel rushed. Which is why I felt giddy as a schoolgirl when Aly & I discovered that neither of us had immediate plans for the remainder of the afternoon.

I love that I'm always able to depend on this Japanese restaurant to deliver exceptional customer service & delicious food. Shokudo is the perfect atmosphere to reconnect with friends over lunch, go on a romantic date with someone special or enjoy something sweet (Honey Toast) to celebrate any occasion.

PS- Thanks Aly for amazing conversation & being an awesome date!

Here's pictures from our lunch date:

Menu & Chopsticks

Aly & Keith made me Easter cookies

Aly's Healthy Lunch Bento

My Chicken Karage Lunch Bento

Photo Credit: Aly

Aly with Original Honey Toast

For more info visit the following:
Address: 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Email: alamoana@dreamdining.com
Facebook: ShokudoJapanese Hawaii
Phone Number: 808.941.3701
Twitter: @Shokudo
Website: www.ShokudoJapanese.com

Upcoming Event: Art & Flea Electric Boogaloo

April's Art&Flea takes place on Thursday (4/28) at Fresh Cafe. Dig through your closet & find save your best 80s outfit for a night to kick it old school.

There's gonna be a special appearance by Hawaii's B-Boy & B-Girl! Plus freestyler & hip hop lyricist K-LUV will do a live performances with special guests. Also DJ "KT Catalyst" of the Lightsleepers will be spinning music that will make you pop, lock & drop it!



This is an all ages event that starts at 5 pm & goes until 11 pm. Cover is $2.


For more info visit the following:
Address: 831 Queen Street. Honolulu, HI
Email: artandflea@gmail.com
Facebook: ArtandFlea Hawaii, Art & Flea Electric Boogaloo & Fresh Cafe
Twitter: @artandflea, @freshcafehi, @lightsleepers & @KLUV808
Website: www.artandflea.com, www.freshcafehi.com, www.lightsleepers.net & www.prolificunknowns.com

Mail Me Art Project

My mind is always racing with thoughts & ideas which makes it really difficult for me to fall asleep at night. Since I'm usually awake while the rest of the world is sleeping; I use this time to work on projects that keep me sane & my latest project is Mail Me Art (inspired from Darren Di Lieto's idea).

One of my favorite simple pleasures is receiving snail mail from someone I love (it's also 1,000x better than getting another bill), I also I love keeping in touch with friends & family through letters. Something magical happens whenever I write my thoughts unto paper, I find this process calms my hyper-active mind.

I usually spend a couple hours writing each letter & wanted the recipient to get excited about before they read what's inside. Which is why I'll decorate the outside of the envelope/package with magazine clippings, flyers I collect & doodles. Its my heartfelt way of telling the other person that no matter the distance between us, you're still an important part of my life.

♥ Sweet Lychee

Here's some of my Mail Me Art (so far):

More Mail Me Art coming soon!

Upcoming Event: Summer Kickoff

Celebrate the end of Spring semester & party at AMA-UHM's Summer Kickoff on Saturday (5/14) at Sansei Restaurant.

Enjoy the following drink specials from 10 - 11 pm: $2 Coors Lite Drafts, $3 Lychee shots & $5 Grey Goose.

Drink specials all night: $3 Bud Light Draft, $4 Heineken Draft, $4 Kettle One & $4 Jaegermeister.


This 21+ event starts at 10 pm & goes until 2 am. $10 pre-sale tickets available at UH Campus Center & EventBrite website. $15 at the door.

For more info visit the following:
Address: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. 2552 Kalakaua Avenue. Honolulu, Hawaii
Email: Mail@PotentProductions808.com
Eventbrite: http://amasummerkickoff.eventbrite.com/
Facebook: Summer Kickoff
Twitter: @rasakhawaii
Website: www.PotentProductions808.com

Hawaii Social Media Seminar

Last month, I had to decide which costly event I would attend: a chance to go whale watching (something I've always wanted to do) OR attend the Hawaii Social Media Seminar. I was torn between those events especially since humpback whales only visit the Islands for a short time. But my older, wiser & extremely good-looking cousin Keanie convinced me to attend the seminar since it would be useful in my future; I'm really glad I followed his advice.

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect with my very first social media seminar but it was definitely worth missing those humpback whales! I learned something useful from each segment of the seminar, gained insight & new perspectives from each of the speakers + I had the chance to schmooze with some up & coming tweeters!

The Hawaii Social Media Seminar was a super informative & fun experience, everyone who attended was able to learn tips & tricks from successful "Yodas" in their respective fields. Plus the Tweet-Up was the perfect opportunity to network with like-minded individuals & a wonderful way to finally meet people you on Twitter IRL.

If you missed today's Social Media Seminar, make sure you buy tickets to Technology News Bytes' upcoming social media seminar in October. After talking to Sanna Thuresson she informed me that October's event is gonna be bigger & even better.

Here's my favorite pictures from Hawaii Social Media Seminar:

My name tag

Me & @lalalinzy

Me & @worlwideed

Tweet-up Panel

@mikeprasad BITLOVEMEDIA presentation

@johngarcia & @rasakhawaii

@lalalinzy & @GenePark

@supercw & me

@Pcattweet & me

@taracoomans & @smchi member

Asiana Ponaciano & me

Technology News Bytes employees

@atmarketing & @braddahboots

@melissa808 tweet

@tweetpea & me

Nick Unsworth (Facebook Strategist) & me

FREE Red Bull courtesy of KU'OKO'A

my tweet featured on Pacific Digital Signs

For more info visit the following:
Email: quincy@tnblive.com
Facebook: Social Media Club Hawaii & TechnologyNews Bytes
Twitter: @smchi & #SMSHI
Website: www.smchawaii.org & www.technologynewsbytes.com

Upcoming Event: Dine, Drink & Dance... Dessert

Join The Hot Muffins, Shimmer & Lace + Aparment3 on Friday (4/29) for Dine, Drink & Dance... DESSERT.

The Hot Muffins provide an eclectic array of indie-electro, disco, moombahton & down-tempo house. Resident DJ- Lacy Matsumoto will be joined with hosted special guests such as Tiare Thomas, Jenna Rae & Taryn Manning. Plus Apartment3 resident DJs Betty & Sho close out the night.

At this monthly dine on Apartment3's gourmet specialties, $3 all drafts, $5 Peligrosso tequila & dance to the pulsating bass of the music & keep on the dance floor!

This is a stylish 21+ event that starts at 6 pm - 2 am. 21+ after DJs start at 9pm. $5 cover after 9pm, NO COVER all night with dinner or bottle service reservations.

For more info visit the following:
Address: 1750 Kalakaua Avenue. Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
Email: hello@apartmentthree.com &
Facebook: Dine, Drink & Dance... Dessert, Apartment3, The Hot Muffins & Shimmer And-Lace
The Hot Muffins + Shimmer & Lace + Apartment3 presents Dessert
Phone: 808.955.9330
Twitter: @TheHotMuffins & @apartm3nt
Website: www.apartmentthree.com & www.thehotmuffins.blogspot.com

Upcoming Event: Aloha for Japan presents Rebuild Japan

Aloha for Japan presents Rebuild Japan on Friday (4/15) at the following locations: Downbeat Diner, The Manifest, Next Door & Thirtynine Hotel.

There will be various performances & silent auctions throughout the night & 100% of the proceeds go towards the fundraiser for earthquake & tsunami relief.

Event starts at 7 pm & goes until 2 am. Pre-sale tickets are $10 & available at the following locations: FITTED, Manifest & UH Campus Center. Otherwise $15 at the door.




For more info visit the following:
Address:
-Downbeat Diner & The Manifest: 32 North Hotel Street
- Next Door: 43 North Hotel Street
- Thirtynine Hotel: 39 North Hotel Street
Email: brandon@manifesthawaii.com, chris@nextdoorhnl.com, downbeatdinner@yahoo.com & vip@thirtyninehotel.com
Facebook: Aloha for Japan presents Rebuild Japan
Twitter: @TheManifest, @NextDoorHNL & @thirtyninehotel
Website: www.ManifestHawaii.com, www.NextDoorHNL.com & www.thirtyninehotel.com