Category: coffee

  • Quiet mornings, coffee, and making plans

    Today was my last day of winter break. For the past two weeks I have not had to think about work or schedules or being anyplace that I didn’t want to be. Two weeks of vacation that didn’t require packing a suitcase or staying in hotels. Exactly what I needed. I have enjoyed my quiet mornings with a cup of coffee and my late nights with hot cups of tea.

    My mind has been in overdrive, which is strange considering I took two weeks off from blogging and haven’t been writing. Instead, I have been thinking and making plans. Thinking is so much more than just solving a problem or getting a good grade in school. I am talking about really thinking – deep thoughts about the world and your life and what great things you will do next.

    Nothing is finalized yet, so I can’t give you too many details. However, I can tell you that I will be doing something very special to help with rhino conservation and that I will be taking on a challenge of something that I have never done before. It is all very exciting and a little scary at the same time.

    For now, I will continue to get lost in my own thoughts. I will enjoy the next two days – the weekend – before going back to work on Monday. I will keep taking life one day at a time and while my mornings may go back to being a little hectic, I will cherish my quiet mornings with coffee.

  • Five on Friday – Starbucks Love

    It’s no secret that I am head over heels in love with Starbucks coffee.

    Any time of day. Any time of year.

    Today a friend posted on Twitter “Honestly don’t know what I’d do without coffee” (of course I was drinking my morning Starbucks when I read this and without even thinking I replied “Me either. It’s like oxygen – I need it to survive”


    Now we know this isn’t true, I can survive without coffee. I just choose not to. 


    Today’s Five on Friday is dedicated to coffee and why I love my Starbucks.



    … and when nobody else would, Starbucks gave me a Gold Card. Now that’s Love.


  • @HIKonaCoffee Sales Make This Wahine Happy!

    It’s the little things that make me happy. My all-time favorite coffee is on sale!

    Yes, I order my coffee directly from Hawaii and I live in California. Some might think this a little on the extreme side, but when you do the math I am actually saving money!

    The grocery store only carries the 10 oz. bag and it sells for $10.95 which equates to a little over $1 per ounce. When I order direct from Hawaii, I pay $14.95 for a 24 oz. bag … about $.80 an ounce (including shipping).  Plus, it’s always fun to get a package from Hawaii! I always order 2-3 bags at a time, which also saves me money in the long run.

    My day is not complete without a fresh cup (or two) of Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Co. Vanilla Macadamia Nut Coffee!

    I have no affiliation with Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Co., nor was I paid or asked to post this. I just really love this coffee and wanted to share a deal with you!

    2839 Mokumoa Street Honolulu, HI 96819
    www.HawaiianIsles.com | mailorder@hawaiianisles.com

    You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.