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What is your happy thought?

3/26/2014

Sunflowers are the happiest flower - yellow, strong and beautiful!

Since there is a lot of talk about happiness, I thought I would weigh in.

As I was starting to put together my blog, the #100happydays challenge presented itself and I have taken the challenge. It is not so much that I need help to be "happy", but rather encourages me to embrace the moments and things that make me feel "happy".

Every day I find out new aspects about who I am and I want to hopefully capture and understand those aspects through this challenge.

I know that each day I have moments where I feel "happy", but sometimes I wonder if happiness is mistaken for something else. What does it mean to be actually "happy"? I feel that we are always striving to find happiness and to hold on to the things that give us a sense of euphoria, but do we achieve that? I don't have any illusions that a challenge to be happy will make me happier, I hope that this will allow me to spend more time focusing on all the things that make me at least feel a little bit happier. I am working on changing my perspective that will hopefully allow me to feel more "happy".

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Passport to Luxury

3/23/2014

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Last night (March 21, 2014), I had the pleasure of attending an event, Passport to Luxury, at Ala Moana Center, hosted by Modern Luxury Magazine, along with several incredible sponsors. This event was a great opportunity to experience the luxury shops and their products.

For a fashion loving attendee like myself, it was very tempting to touch and try everything I saw! All attendees were given a passport that gave them access to small bites and a beverage at the various stores that participated. My group of ladies and I wanted to go to all of the stores, but the intoxicating aroma of leather from wallets and purses, to the colors and memorizing height of the beautifully crafted heels and the sparkles of watches and accessories kept us in a few stores much longer than we anticipated.

First stop, Dior, where we were given champagne and macaroons!

We were gracefully invited into Dior, where we had the opportunity to roam through the store. Servers all dressed in black presented us with champagne and macaroons. Not a bad way to start out our evening. I do not think that there is anything better than white shelves that artfully display the finest items.

Next we made our way to Michael Kors. The colorful faces of their watches really caught my eye. Their popular rose gold band is paired with an electric blue face, which is definitely an item that should be added to my accessories collection. The staff was incredibly friendly and so were the guests. A lovely lady approached me about my red blazer I was wearing. She was shocked when I told her it was a great find from H&M in Singapore. She also shared a wonderful tip with me about this antique button cover that she had at the top of her perfectly tailored white button down. I wish I had taken a picture, now as I reflect on it.

We also visited Salvatore Ferragamo. There was a great energy from the group of people as well as from the two ladies serving drinks. Again, my collection of shoes could greatly benefit from a couple of these! As I am part Italian, this luxury Italian brand speaks to me on many levels, levels that have a couple zero's behind it!

The expert in prints and the wrap dress, DVF - Diane Von Furstenberg was a must on the list of shops. Tucked away near Neiman Marcus, the store has so much personality with the bold prints and colors of the clothing, I didn't want to leave! But when they finally pried me away from the window, I left feeling a little bit more inspired.

The pièce de résistance was when we walked into Jimmy Choo! A girl's dream comes true when she puts on a pair of Jimmy Choos. My feet are still thanking me for bringing them in such close proximity with the revered shoe that some women can't live without! Talk about a work of art. Look at these beauties I was wearing - the Red and Navy Woven Fabric and Patent Pointy Toe Pumps!

Thank you to these wonderful people who helped me stage this shot! @uras300 and Eriko! We definitely had a lot of fun.

The night was fantastic and there were many other great moments. I love fashion because it can create, change or enhance my mood, while also allowing me to transform from graduate student to PR professional with many looks in between! Hope everyone who attended also left feeling a little more inspired!

Best,

MJ

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Take a journey with me!

3/19/2014

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Welcome to the beginning of Nomad Perspective.

As I sit in Honolulu, my mind wanders all over the world, to places I have been, to places I dream to go and to the places where I might never go. There are parts of this world that may provide answers to my many questions. Mostly to the question "why?". But also questions that I have about who I am, where I want to go in life (motivations, interests, desires) and how I am going to get there.

I want to share my experiences from my past and present to hopefully answer some of my questions as well as those of others.

Growing up in Canada, spending my formative years in Thailand, and developing into the woman I am today in Hawaii, has provided me with many interesting opportunities. I mean, living in paradise (Hawaii) has been really rough! Surrounded by palm trees, sunshine, and breath taking views can really take a toll on a girl.

I want to talk travel, food, fashion, books, beauty, art, all wonderful things and not so wonderful. I am starting a journey here and hope that others will join me along the way and contribute to my knowledge!

Best,

MJ

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Michelle Jamieson

"Do something today that your future self will thank you for".

I dream of travel, food, fashion and culture.

Every day brings new challenges that I am excited to face with integrity, curiosity, determination and usually a great outfit!

What is your happy thought?

Passport to Luxury

Take a journey with me!

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