Tuesday, March 18, 2008

France Factors in Happiness...

As French President Nicolas Sarkozy seeks a measurement of happiness to help judge his country's economic progress, Gallup reveals how the French rate their economy and their personal lives.

Saturday, March 8, 2008

A Blessing Indeed...


Island Sails Kauai chose to launch their Hawaiian Sailing Canoe - 2008 Season with a Traditional Blessing. The canoe was re-rigged, the invitations went out, the flowers and ferns were hand picked and crafted into leis, the Kahuna was requested and the friends and family came. It took a week to pull off this event - it was a team effort and it was an experience I am privileged to have been involved with and one I will never forget!


It was a perfect 78 degree evening as the sun set behind Mt. Makana (Bali Hai)... I have made so many amazing friends here who have brought me into their homes and hearts and shown me - a mainland haole CANADIAN - how magical their community is. I am forever grateful to all who made this day as special as it was.
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Mahalo, P.

P.S. To view more photos please click on my Facebook Album.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2008

The guilty pleasure of a sad film...

This lovely quiet little film was on TV tonight and it brings me right back to the summer of 1998 when I was in the midst of my separation with my now, ex-husband. The Soundtrack is groovy, sexy, poetic, airy and haunting and to this day is still one of my all time favorite compilations. 

If you need a good cry rent the DVD. If you need a good cry but have no privacy, pick up the CD and give yourself the gift of a long drive... Long enough for you to experience the full range of emotions induced by this powerful and etherial soundtrack. xo P.

P.S. Credit Trivia:

Music By - Gabriel Yared, he is the Composer of the 3 instrumental tracks played through-out the film and placed at the end of the CD. He is known for other melancholy scores for such films as Cold Mountain, English Patient and the Talented Mr. Ripley - just to name a few!

Music Supervisor - Danny Bramson has been labelled as Cameron Crowe's Music Guru due to the fact he produced the soundtracks for Almost Famous, Vanilla Sky, Jerry Maguire and the classic - Say Anything. All excellent compilations, no wonder I loved this!

What is a Music Supervisor? AKA Music Coordinator or Musical Director. Simply they combine music & visual media. Specifically, they are the person who coordinates the work of the composer, the editor and the sound mixers. 

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Stand Up Paddle Boards!



Check this OUT!
Trevor Cabell is a born and bred Kauaiian waterman who was literally raised in the ocean by his Legendary Surfer Dad - Joey Cabell
A shaper for years, it took him several boards to produce this well crafted design.

With a double barrel in the tail that extends all the way through the middle and a concave nose, this board is perfect for a beginner who wants a board that can advance with their skill level.

This is not just for surfing! I've paddled Hanalei Bay just for exercise... I have passed other gals, with their keiki (children) on the front (a move Laird Hamilton made famous with his daughter on the Cover of Outside Magazine's Summer Fitness Issue - June 2007). I've even seen a guy with his dog on the back as they paddled up the Hanalei River! Lakes and Rivers are perfect for the beginner but as your balance improves you can't wait for a wind swell or boat wake ;P

A container of boards is being shipped to Vancouver for a June 1st delivery. I'm taking orders... Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested, I promise you they will go fast!

Note: This sample board is 10'6 long x 28" wide.
Others will be 12' x 28" and 12' x 30" Longer and Wider is Better for Beginners!
Keiki (children) and women (myself included)
prefer the managability of a 10'6".



Colors Available: Red, Blue or White (same as the logo - colors of the Hawaiian Flag) with white or black pinstriping. Note: Foot Pads are included, Paddles are seperate.

SO Sweet... Excellent Core and Stability Workout while walking on Water!
Mark my words, SUP Boarding is going to be HOT this summer.
Jump on and RIDE THE WAVE!!!

Aloha, Patricia xo.

P.S. What is Stand Up Paddle Boarding? Here are some interesting Links:
Got Paddle? A Preliminary Look at Standup Paddle Surfboard Design
SUP Board Beginner Tips
Stand up for Autism
UTube Video
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