As I write this, I'm about to head to Maui for my Maui Makai launch party and I couldn't be more excited. I have electric butterflies and my heart is soaring. My island. So many generous people. A true gathering of community. A celebration of something I created. I am so happy.
1. Salt and pepper tofu.
I've been cooking this up so much lately. It makes tofu so fun and delish. And it's over 10g of protein per serving. My fave recipe is up fresh in the Lush Life Membership.
2. Cute bucket hats.
Bucket hats are hilarious and scream, "I'm here to have a good time." I love them.
3. "Good soup."
I sent my sister a video of a hairless cat being bathed in a bowl. She replied "good soup." It's been seven days. I'm still laughing.
4. Culterra.
Taylor O'Sullivan takes the most beautiful photography and that is all there is to say. It is so my style: natural, luxe, warm, playful, meditative. I am moments away from decking the walls of my entire house in this shii.
5. Hawaiian music, not in Hawai'i.
Okay, obviously in Hawai'i too, but guys, if you want peace, joy, unity and great f*cking vibes, play Hawaiian music. At home, at your local business, etc. I just attended a little Happy Hour on a rooftop in SoCal that had live Hawaiian music and it made everyone's night. It always does. What are we waiting for? World peace is right here, brother.
6. Throwing surprise parties.
I just threw one for my bf and it was so fun and silly. It warmed my heart to see how many people were willing to help too. I'm not great at delegating, but it was such good practice because I truly NEEDED people's contribution so we could pull off surprising him, and it was so much easier to ask for favors for someone else. Hey, whatever it takes. Baby steps. It was also so fun tuning into him and what would make him laugh and smile. I feel like surprise parties can be all shades of ridiculous and deeply appreciated because there were no expectations to begin with. It takes all the serious out of the party and unifies the whole squad.
7. Bathroom courtyards.
This is very niche, but every time I find one of these set ups (usually at nice spas or hotels), I am immediately in the highest state of serenity. My heart is exploding just imagining one. Is this my truth? Is this what true love feels like? What am I supposed to do with this?
8. Counting Crows.
Not actually, but yes... kinda actually. I've never been like, "I LOVE Counting Crows." In fact, if you asked me about them two weeks ago, I would've been like, "sounds familiar... what do they sing?" But the other night, Sean and I went down a rabbit hole with their music and I got hit with early 2000s nostalgia. I don't even know how to describe Counting Crows. Do they make me happy? Sad? Nostalgia is really the word, I suppose.
9. "Natural Mystic" by Bob Marley.
This song. THIS SONG.
