Summer Lovin'

     

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Had the perfect beach day the other day with my sister and some of our homies. They're one of my favorite pairs of people to chill with, namely because they're sisters as well. It makes for the perfect dynamic. 

Food is always involved in our hang out sessions, however this time we chose a different route and walked the block or so down the street to the beach. Waikiki is a tough place to find a good spot on the beach, especially during the peak of summer. It's overcrowded with tourists' and locals alike. We were lucky to find some free space, away from the beach bums (literally....they live on the beach and jack your shit while you're in the water). 

Kaimana's is the spot we chose for our perch. Few tourists' venture that far down the Waikiki strip since it is a bit further from food stops and hotels. It's definitely worth the extra 5-10 minute walk. 

Free of bums and crowds, it caters mostly to the locals for their beach barbecues and kids for their body boarding needs. 

It lacks the "wall" that inner Waikiki provides, which means bigger waves (and on the downside, quite rocky in some places). 

However, it's perfect for tanning with the occasional dip in the water to cool off. 

I'm bummed to leave these ladies behind as I wander off on my travel adventure, but I always find myself back on da aina. 

Tattoo Designs

Recently, a couple of my friends asked me to design tattoos for them. This is just a quick post to share my designs. :]

Peacock feather inspired by an earring!

An infinity band for 3 best friends featuring the aina. HI-life. :]

Peacock feather, with a heart in the middle.

Inspired by a boho earring. My least favorite of the designs.

The most simple, but my favorite. 

Strangers into Friends

Ah! I haven't been blogging too much the past two weeks. I'm very busy filling out scholarships, putting together a tattoo portfolio, getting rid of stuff, packing for my move, etc! Last Saturday I participated in this HUGE "yard sale" with my mom. It was basically a bunch of military families in one spot selling their used stuff. Kind of like a swap meet. But we made $150 ($100 of which was from my stuff!). I had so much stuff it's not even funny, but I left with virtually nothing!! 

While I love drawing for my tattoo portfolio, sometimes I just want to say "fuck it" to proportions and whatnot, so I draw these silly little caricatures of people that I enjoy!

I drew this one of Helaine. She's so beautiful and down to earth. And I adore her fashion sense. 

I drew this one of my internet friend angela! I don't remember her tumblr name, but her Instagram name is: nighttowl 

She's so cute!

During work, I received this dollar as a tip. Some guy had written his name and number on it, along with a message "let's be friends"! It wasn't the person who gave me the dollar who wrote it. So I texted the number! Turns out, he's from Guam, he's in the army, and he seems nice. Horray for talking to strangers. :]

And ending this post with a picture of me! I am applying to local modeling agencies in hopes I can break into that industry. I used to do modeling in 8th grade, but my look has drastically changed since then. Wish me luck! (My tattoos may be a turn off for them :p)

Tattoo Talk &junk

This above photo is from last weekend when my dear friend Monkey was visiting. We went to a playground to take photos. It was too hot for me so I ended up trying to hide in what little shade the slide provided LOL. That's why I'm so white...

I drew these throughout the week. They're daruma dolls or dharma dolls. Supposedly, they bring good luck. I'm getting the yellow one tattooed on me this friday. I can't wait! Which do you like better? I'm thinking of getting the red one also, a little later. 

This is the latest addition to my etsy shop. You can buy it HERE!

My friend getting tattooed. She was in pain haha. 

The finished product! Well, the finished lining. Colouring will be done in 2 weeks after it heals. She's obsessed with Snow White. I'm not a fan myself, but I do love how this turned out!