February 2011

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You meant to stop by. To call. To check in. But life and work have kept you too busy, and you've neglected some of your usual shops. No need to feel guilty. Here's a look at what's new at some favorite stops.
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You know it's the thought that counts. But your new guy's new gift says he thought you were an old school rapper.

You pretend to love it. You're really counting the days until you can get the thick gold rope chain with initial medallion (and your disappointment) off your chest and buried in the bottom of your jewelry box. That "junk jewelry" drawer is getting pretty full.

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A third set of roses just paraded past your desk.

You survived a four-minute serenade of "I Love You Truly" from a barbershop quartet to your co-worker on the left.

You're feeling not so sweet, and just a little salty as you steathily watch anti-Valentine's Day e-cards in your cubicle. So even though your stomach's growling,... Read more »

It's 10:00 Monday morning. You're already dreaming about 5:00 Friday night for days.

You can't wait to detour off your routine daily path from the parking garage to your cubicle, then back home for nuked take-out leftovers and Sex and the City reruns.

How about a reroute, to relax in Waikiki? The Moana Lani spa, in the historic Westin Moana Surfrider hotel, has just launched a heavenly "Rediscover Wellness package" just for Kamaaina, designed to knock your off-kilter life back into... Read more »

Work Out.

Pick Up the Dry Cleaning.

Wash the car.

Groceries.

Grab drinks with friends.

So your to 'do list' largely turned into a 'to do later' list.

You can get by without most of your errands. But skipping the grocery store means you'll have to cook your famous cheese and chips eaten over the sink for dinner. Your New Year resolution to eat right will have to wait another week.

A Kakaako couple with a passion for agriculture has picked up your slack.

Matt Johnson and Lisa Zeman are the... Read more »

You: Huh, I wonder if my spam filter is weeding out all those guys who are trying to connect with me on Match.

Spam filter: Nope, not me.

Maybe it’s all the mentions of your ex. Maybe it’s the fact your photo was obviously taken in the early ‘90s (that N’Sync shirt is a dead giveaway). Either... Read more »

I Do, Deja Vu
What: Why wait until the 14th to say 'I love you'. Sunday, Chaminade University is opening its scenic chapel, with sweeping views of Diamond Head, for a free renewal ceremony. Just show up with your loved one to prove you would say "I Do" again.
When: Sunday, 10 a.m.
Where: Chaminade University's Mystical Rose Oratory Chapel,... Read more »

Pop Quiz. Last Valentine's Day you gave your special someone:

a) A home-cooked meal
b) A picture of you
c) A hard time for forgetting February 14th and/or giving you that roadside hazard kit he thought really showed he cared.

Guys have it easy -- flowers/chocolate/ jewelry usually works for us. We're the ones who have it hard on cupid's day. Here are a few items to make him wish he sprung for Godiva.
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You recognize the symptoms. The perspiring brow. The furtive glances. The whispered phone conversations in the other room.

Although it happens every year, like the Super Bowl, somehow he forgot Valentine's Day. So you know you'll end up eating somewhere where you get free drink refills at the fountain.

While he's sneaking around in shame, send him this; Honolulu Magazine food critic John Heckathorne's picks for most romantic tables in Hawaii. We have some tips to help your guy find the best spot this year, or at least make it up to you in 2012.... Read more »