CRE8 Magazine | Issue No. 1 by Unique Art Hawaii Inc

FALL/WINTER 2012

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ISSUE ONE

Amity Mason Photography

Journeys -

Kevin Omuro Sculpture

Motivation -

Northern France

By Ron Green

Manifesting Motivation

By Lani Morris

Romeo Tomei Paintings

Assemblage -

The Delicate Art Of Hoarding

By J. Stephens

Inspired Tastebuds -

Recycle Reuse -

Brussels Sprouts

Tips From The Hermit Crab

By Larissa Treese

Beauty By Nature By Lani Morris

The Shift Year of Power 2012

By Lani Morris

ISSUE ONE Maui Woodworker Jon Ashley of JAshley Creations

By Rachel Albion

26 The Power Of The Pepper Creating Adoboloco

By Mitchell Tipton

50 Shaping The Future The Story of Maui Skimmers

By Mitchell Tipton

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Ne n t M IS Ss t IO atem on CRE8 Mag azin e is a quar ter ly onlin e publ icati s that high light ing indiv idua ls , ar tists and busin esse , tivity crea emb ody the spir it of inge nuity and pass ion!

WE HOP E TO INSP IRE AND MOT IVAT E OUR REA DER S TO CRE ATE.

Our fir st issue is dedic ated to Patr icia Steph ens , Moth er and Fr iend. I love you Mom, thank you for alway s belie ving in me and inspir ing me! You will forev er be misse d!

ISSUE ONE From the Editor... In the spirit of our guiding principle to “Inspire, Motivate and Create” I’d like to welcome you to the premiere issue of CRE8 Magazine! We are so happy and excited to bring you some of the people, stories and images that captivate our senses and amaze us with their creativity. This long-awaited moment could never have come without the hard work and dedication of a multi-talented, energetic, amazing and fun-loving staff. A million thanks and congratulations goes out to everyone who helped make this labor of love a reality. So now we invite you, our readers, to come with us on a creative journey in this, our first issue of many to come. Open your mind. Be inspired. Be motivated. CRE8.

Russell Carbonell Editor-In-Chief

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Larissa Treese Head Aquarist - Maui Ocean Center Larissa is an avid outdoor enthusiast and “chef “ to friends and family. She’s worked in animal husbandry for over 12 years and is currently working at Maui Ocean Center as the Head Aquarist and Project Coordinator for Beach Clean-Ups. Larissa lives on Maui with her husband, two dogs and turtle.

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Mitchell Tipton Writer Mitchell Tipton is a recent graduate from Washington State University with a major in Social Sciences and a minor in Political Science. Mitchell currently lives in Maui where he is enjoying expanding on his personal interests and passions.

Lani Morris Beauty Editor and Advisor/ Holistic Esthetician Lani is a Holistic Esthetician at Maui’s top resorts including The Four Seasons, and Spa Helani, a heavenly spa by Westin at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. You can also visit her at her practice Beauty By Nature, where she offers a variety of different modalities. Lani is also an instructor at Spa Luna Holistic School for Estheticians, teaching advanced esthetic workshops. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Ron Green CEO - Liberty Synergistics, Inc. Ron Green is the founder and CEO of Liberty Synergistics, Inc. Liberty has two divisions, its distribution division, Liberty Photo Products, supplies some of America’s largest retailers. Its personalization and fulfillment brand, iVoke, puts images on many retail products. It has served the imaging industry for over 28 years. Ron enjoys wines of the world, epicurean adventures, travel, surfing, baseball and is a published travel writer. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Josh Eacrett Writer Josh Eacrett is a writer and musician with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. He is currently in transition from Lake Stevens, WA to Boston, MA, where he plans to work, write, and play music for the foreseeable future.

BEAUTIFUL By Josh Eacrett It’s nothing to be seen on the covers of magazines, there they dance like a shimmering mirage. Somehow asked to dance on tip toe The line between innocence and damnation. No It is……

Raw.

Visceral.

Something spat out of the bud of a flower, Screaming ecstatic agony, Writhing in a pool of salt and sweat, Rolling caked in muddy filth— The skin of the earth, To be baked on the body like a crackling plaster. It can be traced From the top of the arched eyebrow To the dented dimple that marks the end Of a playfully curved smirk. Flexed in all of its power, Like the muscles of the lower back, straining to bear the weight of hips, bones, slick skin. Arching to bring the buttons of the belly to be snapped together like those of a coat. Tips of fingers digging into the back It is the recognition In the lock of a gaze. Hers are the hawk with the murderous eye Splitting a scream as she drops from the sky. I Flee squealing through the field, a filthy rat, a misguided will to survive. The panic is natural, instinctual, But not to be believed. Because I know if there is one fate that I would have, It would be to spend my dying moments, Bubbling deep In the pit of her stomach. 10

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INSPIRATION

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PA S S IFL O RA EDU LIS - PA S S IO N FLO W ER Photography By Amity Mason

ABOUT THE ARTIST Born and raised on the island of Maui, Hawaii, Amity found her true passion in art. She left the islands after high school to pursue her artistic dreams, majoring in ceramic arts at Alfred University in upstate New York. Other mediums such as metal sculpture and glassblowing became part of her broadening studies. Amity decided to take a photography class in order to document her ceramic and sculptural pieces, but soon discovered that her enjoyment and natural ability with a camera would be the catalyst for an artistic awakening. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Photography, and since that time has been photographing anything and everything that inspires her.

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WOODWORKER Jo n A s h ley o f JA s h ley Cre at io n s Written By: Rachel Albion

inspiration |ˌinspəˈrā sh ən| noun 1 the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative : Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration | the history of fashion has provided designers with invaluable inspiration. • the quality of having been so stimulated, esp. when evident in something : a rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display. • a person or thing that stimulates in this way : he is an inspiration to everyone. • a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea : then I had an inspiration. My computer’s dictionary defines inspiration as: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, esp. to do something creative. I kept this in mind as I sat down with Jon Ashley, a local woodworker and artist based in Haiku. He works from home in his converted garage shop, dividing his time between production, sales and promotion while raising his four children as a single father.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO THIS BUSINESS? My father was a professional commercial photographer and a carpenter on the weekends. I grew up working with him in both the studio and the field, alternating between photographer’s assistant and carpenter depending on the day. This upbringing kept my creative eye open while helping to give me technical skills and the joy of working with my hands. In 2010 Jon had a life change that found him with custody of his four kids. Having to juggle work with caring for four young ones, his hobby became a full fledged business. By working out of the home he is able to keep both going, but sometimes the balance between the two can be difficult. He is quick to add “The kids are my best supporters and always cheer on new pieces, plus they help out with sanding and finishing the chopsticks.”

WHAT’S YOUR CREATIVE BACKGROUND? I was blessed with very good art teachers from junior high through college. My high school offered photography and ceramics classes which I took repeatedly. The local junior college had a great arts department and I was able to study metal sculpting and film, which led me to the Academy of Art in San Francisco. I studied drawing and painting which I had never really explored. I think this really helped my sculptural work and expanded my ability to communicate my ideas.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Nature, music, light, art and artists. Nature has spent countless hours perfecting its shapes and processes making each one ideal for its purpose. I look for connections between these forms, like finding a fern’s spiral in a sunflower or a Conch shell. The potential for creatively capturing any of these constantly keeps me thinking of new shapes and designs. Jon says he is continually inspired and surprised by the wood itself. He picks up a spoon from a nearby table made from a rare piece of red canary wood, and points out how the grain follows the handle and flows through the bowl. “I collect wood that amazes me in its color, grain or shape. By the time a log reaches my shop it has already lived a lifetime or more...there is a lot of history wrapped up in that wood and I want to do it justice.” Sometimes he lets the wood guide the process, other times working with a distinct design in mind. He spends time finding the right piece of wood to best fit the purpose, whether it’s a whale fluke sculpture or a spoon subjected to the rigors of daily kitchen use. “I try to test the limits of the wood to learn what it can do and to challenge my skills. The result is always more satisfying and original than making things just because they are easy to produce. Even the chopsticks are each shaped by hand, making each one unique.” Jon finds great inspiration in exchanges with customers and friends, and makes customer service a priority. Peoples positive reactions and feedback combined with their special orders keep him going back to the shop. “When someone holds an item I’ve made and marvels at the wood grain or mentions how smooth the piece feels, it makes all of the time and effort worthwhile.” In an age of box stores, mass production and disposability, Jon is a craftsman making heirloom quality products one piece at a time.

To see more of Jon Ashley’s work visit his Etsy site at: www.etsy.com/shop/JashleyCreations or on Maui at The Hui No’eau Gift Shop 28

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ra路ku r盲 koo Sculpture by Kevin Omuro

ABOUT THE ARTIST Kevin Omuro I was raised in Wailuku at a time when Maui was small and quiet. This has stayed with me in my approach to my work. I enjoy very simple, organic forms with basic design elements. Sometimes they convey a thought and sometimes not. People often wonder what they are. I laugh and tell them they are whatever you want them to be. After all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art! Born Wailuku, Maui Informal study for the past 15 years Exhibitions here and there. Pulehuguy@hawaii.rr.com

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Golden Canopy Acrylic/Gold Leaf/Resin on Canvas 55” x 96” x 3”

Elegance of Femininity Acrylic/Gold Leaf on Canvas 66” x 48” x 3”

Ravenclaw In Flight Acrylic/Gold Leaf on Board 48” x 50” x 3” Tryptic

Alternate Realities Acrylic/Resin on Canvas 66” x 30” x 3” Diptych

`The Silver Swan” By Orlando Gibbons [English madrigals] Published in [1612]

The Silver Swan Acrylic/gold/silver leaf on canvas 72” X 48” X 3”

Natures Celebration Acrylic/Resin on Canvas 32” x 56” x 3”

ABOUT THE ARTIST With his endless, creative imagination, curious mind and the unflagging encouragement from his parents, Romeo’s artistic impulses received nurture and care as he matured with freedom and substance into the artist he is, today. “It was not at the universities or institutions where I received special training, but rather, in the progression of life’s journey… To be out there on your own, accepting the prompting’s and your own messages, understanding the true nature of freedom... not only in life, but in the field of creative artistic expression as well, that is life. That is my apprenticeship.” www.RomeoTomei.com 45

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ISSUE ONE “The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.” -Arthur C. Clarke

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The Power of the

CREATING ADOBOLOCO

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penicillin and fireworks, you may not have heard about Adoboloco. Adoboloco literally means crazy for adobo. Native to Spanish cuisine, adobo finds its roots in cultures all around the world, most notably in the Philippines where it has been adopted as the national dish. Adobo typically consists of chicken or pork marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, and spices, which are slow-cooked together to create a delectable dish bursting with flavor. Taking years to perfect his own recipe has paid off for Tim Parsons, the creator of Adoboloco, who has been cooking the dish since he was twelve years old.

Originally from Maui, but living in Bend, Oregon, Tim Parsons started an online blog called adoboloco.com in the hope of posting and sharing different adobo recipes from around the world. The blog had a fair amount of success and by 2010 Tim had trademarked the name “Adoboloco”. The plan was to create a true Filipino-style sauce that could be used by anyone looking to make a quick and easy pot of adobo. After his early recipes failed to meet his expectations, Tim was left with the name Adoboloco and no product. The family moved back to Maui and Tim and his wife Summer decided to home-school their three children. This allowed them the freedom to create and tend to a garden as part of their curriculum. With their South Maui property primed for growing, the family purchased four packets of jalapeno seeds and planted them densely, thinking that only a few would grow. Needless to say, Tim and his family miscalculated the power of peppers, because in the three months that followed, hundreds of jalapenos sprouted and were ready to be picked. Not knowing what to do with all the peppers, Tim used his knowledge of adobo and excess of jalapenos to create a hot sauce by infusing jalapenos, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and salt; a sauce that resembled the preparation of adobo but had a kick of loco to it. Making the sauce in old whiskey bottles and serving it in left-over shoyu dispensers, it became a household favorite and soon Tim was bringing it to dinner parties so his friends could try the new concoction. The sauce was an instant hit and every time Tim and his family went out their friends begged for them to bring a bottle. Connecting the dots, Tim realized the demand for his hot sauce and finally found a flavor worthy of the name “Adoboloco”.

With 17 years of graphic design experience, Tim crafted a unique label that captures the essence of his passions: adobo, design, peppers, and the island lifestyle. However, it wasn’t until Tim was featured on a popular online food blog that Adoboloco really took off. A day after appearing on the blog, Tim received over 100 orders. Overwhelmed by the overnight success, he had to post a two-week back order for Adoboloco on his website. After working out the logistics of packing and shipping to ensure that the product arrived safely, Adoboloco was finally being distributed to a wider market. Now, two years after starting Adoboloco, Tim and his family offer three tasty flavors: Jalapeno, Bangkok, and Habanero. And depending on the time of year you might be able to catch one of their limited edition hot sauces such as Hamajang, made from smoked ghost peppers, or their newly created Trinidad pepper Adoboloco. For those of you who don’t know the Trinidad pepper has eclipsed the ghost pepper as the hottest pepper in the world, which Tim and his family also grow in their back yard. Having tried four of the five I can contest that Adoboloco is truly one of a kind, and with flavors that rival the likes of Tabasco and Sriracha, it’s a must try.

As for Tim Parsons, the journey of creating Adoboloco has been it’s own reward. He says “It’s been really cool accidently coming up with something, thinking it through, making an idea happen, and getting feedback from people saying they love it. It reassures me that I love what I’m doing. Adoboloco is my baby, watching it grow up and being able to include my wife and kids has been just amazing.” Finding creativity in anything and everything he does, Adoboloco is no different. In fact Adoboloco is in essence a collage of Tim Parson’s creativity coming to life. So next time you’re looking for a creative outlet look no further than what’s in front of you, because if Tim has exemplified one thing, it’s that creativity lives in all of us and is expressed in everything we do.

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Inspired Tastebuds By: Larissa Treese

B R U SSE L S SPR O U TS What do you do when you’re just married, learning how to cook, and your husband wants you to make something you’ve never heard about? At the time, I called his father, who was a chef (a skill that obviously wasn’t passed down!) The first time I got the request to make brussels sprouts was an introduction to a vegetable which comes with lots of varied and passionate opinions. Maybe it’s because I was raised on canned corn and frozen green beans, but it was love at first glance at the tiny lil’ cabbage-like veggies. The first way I was taught to cook brussels sprouts was the easiest, although I’ve learned many ways to grill, roast and saute these flavorful little heads. Sometimes you want to keep it simple, while other times you want to add a punch of flavor. Here are a few easy ways to enjoy brussels sprouts, and always remember: YOU ARE THE COOK! Add or remove any ingredients to suit your palate!

Brussels Sprouts The Brussels sprout is a cultivar in the Gemmifera group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds. The leafy green vegetables are typically 2.5Ă? 4 cm (0.98Ă? 1.6 in) in diameter and look like miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium and may have originated there. Most of the United States production is in California, with a smaller percentage of the crop grown in Skagit Valley, Washington, where cool springs, mild summers and rich soil abounds and to a lesser degree on Long Island, New York.Total United States production is approximately 32,000 tons, with a value of $27 million. Ontario, Canada produces approximately 1,000 tons per year.

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A Note On Self Care

There are people in our society that think caring for your skin and your body is time consuming, frivolous and expensive. Well, I am here to prove them wrong! We try to meet our basic health needs daily: food, water, rest, shower, exercise. Imagine how much better you would feel if you took the time in your daily routine for some extra self-care? Put a facial mask on before computer time. Take a bath with scented oils and candles. Keep a pumice stone in the shower for callused tired feet. Massage coconut oil in your hair before shampooing to eliminate dry flaky scalp and build-up for lustrous shiny locks. Think of a few things you could do daily to honor yourself and your body to give it the best care possible! It’s fun, relaxing, makes you look AND feel great and is a commitment to self-care.

Body Skin Therapy

Dry Brushing What you will need: A natural Bristled brush (I like the ones from the health food store with the shorter, elbow shaped handles) The SCOOP By dry brushing your skin daily you stimulate your nerve endings and circulation, slough off an amazing amount of dead skin (exfoliation) and stimulate your lymph glands. The benefits are astounding and quickly noticeable. Your skin is the largest organ of the body and one of its main functions is to eliminate toxins. If there is dead skin built up it minimizes this function. SO, It is extremely important to exfoliate your body regularly. The benefits include, soft smooth skin with a rosy healthy glow,and it warms and wakes up the entire body. Dry brushing daily for 3-5 minutes will release the same amount of toxins that you would release in 20 minutes of cardio exercise! That’s incredible. Try this simple, short and sweet act that gives powerful immediate results. How to go about it: Before the shower or bath, get naked and start brushing in small circular motions from the bottoms of your feet up your body, always working TOWARD the heart. Spend extra time on the joints, and lymph gland areas, inner thighs and underarms, and brush ENTIRE body. This awesome act of self care and LOVE takes 3-5 minutes max. Try it for amazing glowing detoxified skin!!!

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Beauty

by nature Beauty Editor and Advisor Lani Morris Beauty By Nature Holistic Esthetician Services

Lani has been studying natural health, healing, and skincare since 1988. Throughout high school and college she has worked at many health food stores, managing the health and wellness, body and skin care departments. After hundreds of trainings on various topics in natural health, Lani decided to study skin, and got her Holistic Esthetician License in 2004. From there she has continued her journey in the natural health and skin care industry. In 2004 she co-owned and operated a Day Spa in Paia, called Thee Dae Spa. In 2005 she began her Luxury Resort and Spa experience at The Four Seasons Manele Bay on Lanai. She has also worked at The Westin Maui, The Kapalua Spa, and is currently practicing esthetics at The Four Seasons Resort Maui, and The Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas, Spa Helani. Lani is also an instructor at Spa Luna Holistic School for Estheticians, teaching advanced esthetic workshops. At her own practice Beauty By Nature, she offers a variety of different treatments and modalities. She specializes in Facials, Body Treatments, Waxing, The Queen Sweep, expert intimate male waxing techniques, focusing on the male Brazilian, and other forms of manscaping. Brow and Lash Beautifying, Makeup and skin care consultations, Hot Stone Therapy, Aromatherapy, and, advanced natural anti-aging therapy utilizing micro-current therapy, facial cupping, and the most cutting edge, exclusive, researched anti aging product known to date, Nerium AD. Lani uses only the highest quality products in all of her treatments. She features handcrafted skin and body care custom made for Beauty By Nature from Lunaroma Aromatherapy Apothecary in Burlington, Vermont. To contact Lani for a consultation, or to make an appointment, please call 808-385-1082 email: skincarebylani.nerium@gmail.com or you can visit her on facebook or her website at skincarebylani.nerium.com

WOOD CREATIONS By JR Ranallo THE ARTIST... It’ all about the love of wood. Working & playing with lines and shapes, seeing where it goes. Exciting. JR’s passion for working with wood was inspired by her late father, a talented wood craftsman in his time. Elegent and exotic Hawaiian hardwoods such as Koa, Milo, Kamani and Monkeypod are the substances of her creations. No live, standing trees are ever sacrificed for JR’s work. JR’s Wood Creations have been displayed in homes, offices and galleries all over the United States and in 6 other countries.

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Creating the Perfect Itinerary

Northern France and The D-Day Beaches By Ron Green ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

May of this year, my wife and I toured the northern departments of France. I set out to create a smooth travel itinerary that allowed us to see the maximum amount of territory in just three weeks. The trip travelled east at or near the northern most parts of each department through Pays de Calais and Normandy, and then we moved a bit south and into Brittany. We then went east working our way through the southern regions of each department. We began our trip by flying into London from Los Angeles for a two night stay. This allowed us get our body clocks adjusted. Then we took the “Chunnel” to Calais where we rented a car. It was a Peugeot and was just right for us because the hatchback trunk lid hid our luggage while we were travelling between the chateaux. We started to feel French. We recommend using the GPS in your smart phone or printing maps from viamichelin.com as the medieval road systems can be puzzling. Our first stop was the beautiful little village of Le Touque in Pays de Calais, where we stayed at the old Westminster Hotel. We were there for two days before we moved on to Normandy and the Chateau de Sully in Bayeux. Bayeux is where the famous Bayeux Tapestry is housed. This nearly 1,000-year old tapestry is a 59-scene step-by-step depiction of the decisive battle of the Norman Conquest. It shows how King Harold was defeated by William of Orange, now known as William the Conqueror. This priceless masterpiece was done to show the mostly illiterate people what had happened so that they could understand and accept the English defeat in the year 1066. It is not to be missed. From Bayeux I recommend bringing back a bottle of 30 year old Calvados, the apple brandy borne of this region of Normandy. After three days at

Chateau de Locguenole

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Chateau de Sully we moved a short distance to Port en Besson, where we luxuriated at the Chateau la Cheneviere for four days. It was here where we hired a toured guide for one of the days. John Flaherty, an historian of Hand Maid Tours was outstanding (www.handmaidtours.com). Without him we would have missed so much symbolism at the cemeteries, both British and American. We learned so much because of his expertise. It is noteworthy to be reminded that if anyone thinks the French don’t appreciate American sacrifices during the liberation of France, they have never been to the American museum and cemetery. From there we ventured on to Mont St. Michelle. It is here we made a mistake by not having accommodations in place so that we could spend more time exploring. This island fortress is considered to be one of the wonders of the western world and the best example of medieval architecture in the world. We did spend enough time however to enjoy a great lunch and climb almost to the top. We then made our way to Chateau de Locguenole in Kervignac, Brittany. We loved our top-floor apartment with its creaky floors that only added to the charm. Here as in the other places we took day trips to various little villages seeking lunch, visiting the shops and talking to the people (or at least trying). One such village that was noteworthy was Port Luis. Here we visited the East India Company’s museum. After three days at Chateau de Locguenole we moved on to Hotel Bretesche in Missiallac. We rode bikes

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as well as took day trips to other villages and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. From here next on our journey was the extraordinary village of Bagnoles de L’Orne. We enjoyed views of the river Orne running through town, watching young lovers kissing on park benches and all the birds looking for a hand-out. After two days there in an apartment overlooking a field of grazing cows, we moved on continuing east until reaching the northeast city of Lille and the old and venerable L’Hermitage Gantois. Here we had trouble dropping off our car in an almost hidden location. We mostly relaxed at the hotel awaiting our next day train trip back to London. It is very important to note that in all of the places we stayed each and every chateaux’ restaurant was over the top outstanding and one of the highlights of each venue. Many of the hotel or chateau restaurants have been awarded Michelin Rosettes. We tried to cover our bases so that we didn’t have to travel too many hours in between each destination. By keeping the distances short we weren’t rushed and could fully enjoy each journey. This we accomplished by the places and route we chose. We recommend looking at the venues’ web site and a travel agent can also offer helpful information that you may need. I highly recommend Andrew Harper, who can be reached at www.AndrewHarper.com. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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SHAPING The Future By Mitchell Tipton

The Roaring Twenties was an era characterized by immense social, economic, and political change. For the first time in the history of the United States, more people now lived in urban areas and metropolitan cities than in the countryside on farms. Caught somewhere in between was a coastal city located in southern California named Laguna Beach. With a struggling farming community, Laguna opened its beaches for tourism and by the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it was a cultural hub for artists, beachgoers, and innovators. With an influx of visitors to Laguna the need for lifeguards along the 19-mile stretch of beach became a priority. Eventually, lifeguard towers were established on sandy hills overlooking the majestic beach. Because of their need to travel long distances between towers, lifeguards began to craft wood boards to skim across the shallow water in order to reach their destination in the most efficient manner. Thus skimboarding was born.

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Inspired by surf culture and pushing the boundaries to catch perfect waves breaking on shore, the small yet tight-knit community of skimboarding has evolved this activity from a means to travel along the beach into a high-tech water sport. Although the construction of skimboards has seen vast improvements due to the advent of modern materials, the basic style of boards has not changed drastically over the years. In an industry dominated by cookie cutter boards made with uniform thickness from sheets of foam or wood, one man continually pushes the envelope of design innovation and craftsmanship. Brent Edwards of Maui Skimmers infuses his artistic energy and love for â&#x20AC;&#x153;skimmingâ&#x20AC;? to create some of the most unique, functional and personalized skimboards on the market. During the summer of 1979 Judy Edwards made the pivotal decision to move herself and her two sons, Brent and Doug, to the Island of Maui, Hawaii from Victoria, British Columbia. Being avid skateboarders in Victoria, Brent and Doug knew little about skimboarding or the surf culture in Hawaii, but they had a knowledgeable understanding about surfboards and their shapes. Eager to learn, Brent, Doug, and Judy frequented the pristine beaches of Maui, and on one sunny day the family encountered a group of local boys skimming across the water on pieces of plywood. Fascinated by this, Brent saw an outlet that combined his love for skateboarding and his passion for surfing. 70

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When Brent took woodshop in high school he saw the perfect opportunity to take advantage of his surroundings. With access to power-tools and free wood he got busy in shop class pumping out skimboard after skimboard, some of which he started selling to friends. Even Brent’s teacher took notice of this and said “You’re going to have to make me something else; a cabinet, night stand, or table. Something. If you do that I’ll give you an A+, and then you can make all the skimboards you want.” Brent built the cabinet and right afterwards went back to making skimboards. To this day the cabinet remains in Brent’s shop where he shapes his boards. Having learned a great deal about shaping and the durability of boards in shop class, Brent found influence for his unique style of skimboards when visiting Kaanapali beach with his mother and brother. They saw a man skimming on a broken red surfboard with a reshaped tail and “killing it” as Brent recounts. Soon after, Brent hunted down an old surfboard and stripped it of its fiberglass to shape his first foam skimboard, which he finished a glossy red in honor of the man he saw that day on Kaanapali beach. Not knowing it then that this would be the beginning of his journey in starting Maui Skimmers, Brent Edwards followed his heart and started shaping foam skimboards in the crawl space below his mother’s house.

Once Brent hit Big Beach, the premiere skim spot on Maui, with his innovative surfboard-like design, it was what he calls “Revolutionary”. He says that “Everyone who had their wood boards were just all bummed on their boards, and wanted to try that board.” So Brent did just that and let all the skimmers try his board. Everyone agreed that this was the best board that he’d built so far. The pristine nature of Big Beach, an expansive white sand beach on Maui’s south shore, is comprised of polished coral that form steep slopes and dive briskly underneath the surface of the water. This allows powerful ocean swells to come up and break right on shore. Equipped with added rocker at the front of the board and rounded side rails, Brent’s new design resembled a smaller, slightly thinner surfboard. This enabled Brent and the other riders to skim smoothly over the rippling water, plugging into the wave’s energy and turning with a quicker and more responsive feel than ever before. Knowing that he was on the right track, Brent was soon constructing more and more foam skimboards from old surfboards that other riders brought him. He kept honing his shaping skills and refining his board designs, adding his signature channels that are shaped into the bottom of the tail area for added holding power during turns. In the summer of 1986, Brent developed the idea to follow his passion for skimboarding by starting his company, Maui Skimmers.

With two new designs, one resembling a surfboard and the other being a flatter sheet board, Brent went from shop to shop as a salesman promoting his new high performance boards. Having landed a couple of local accounts, Brent delivered his first three skimboards to the old Lightning Bolt surf shop in Kahului, and before he could make it home there was already a message on his answering machine asking for more new boards because they had already sold out of the ones he’d just dropped off. Maui Skimmers was off to an epic start, and Brent knew he was on to something. It wasn’t just the surf shops that took notice, the skimmers of Maui finally had a skimboard they could call their own. Word of mouth got around and Brent soon had a steady stream of custom orders that has never stopped. Brent and Maui Skimmers continued to flourish and grow into the company it is today. Over the years it has been a game of continuous research and development with designs, experimenting with team riders and focusing on feedback from customers. Always trying to improve, Brent absorbs as much information from the surf industry as a whole, combining surfboard design theories and graphic trends; he incorporates all aspects of the surf culture to create the best possible boards for his customers. Brent admits “It’s a continuous evolution, it’s awesome because I’m always learning and always getting feedback. People want to try different things as

far as the shapes and that’s what keeps it fresh for me”. Customers come to Brent’s shop with different ideas of what they want for surfboards and for Brent this is “exciting because it’s something new and challenging” and in turn he applies this to his skimboard designs. Offering customized designs and artwork with faceto-face interactions with Brent allows customers to have a truly personalized and unique experience in creating a board that is second to none. By listening to his heart and following his passion for skimboarding and the surf culture, Brent Edwards was able to turn a creative hobby into a successful and rewarding business. Maui Skimmers was a dream that came true through perseverance and hard work. It should stand as a testament to all to find what you love and to run with it, because in the end if you’re not doing what you love, you’re not following your heart. Seeing the smiling faces of his customers and the many skimmers at the beach ripping on his boards, Brent loves making products that bring so much fun and joy to so many. The happiness Brent sees in his customers’ eyes solidifies the love for his craft.

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To learn more about Maui Skimmers, Brent Edwards, or to purchase a Maui Skimmer visit: www.MauiSkimmers.com

ISSUE ONE “Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do.” -Orison Swett Marden

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MANIFESTING

motivation Have you ever experienced a time in your life where you have felt stuck, uninspired, unmotivated or lazy? Are you the king or queen of procrastination, putting off tomorrow what you can do today? You are NOT alone! I am here to help you try a simple, very effective way of getting yourself out of your slump and into manifesting motivation for your life! The first step is to set aside some quiet time for yourself to get clear and focused. In order to manifest motivation you have to have a crystal clear idea of what you want. To manifest great things you have to really FEEL how it feels in your body, had you already aquired that which you are seeking. FEEL yourself making those changes, and acquiring those things, as if they are already there in your life. You envision it being different, and you make it different.

M Do you truly know yourself? Who are you? What do you want? Answer these questions. • Who is the most important person in your life and why? • What is the one dream for your life which you most look forward to achieving? • What is the most important thing in the world to you? • In order, what are your three strongest interests? • When do you feel inspired? Who and what contributes to your sense of inspiration? How does it feel when you are inspired? • What are you loving the most in your life right now? • What are you needing the most in your life right now?

As you get clear you will also want to visualize your dreams and goals. Long term and short term, especially immediate life adjustments that can be BIG upgrades in your life. It can be anything from a new job, or more satisfaction in a current one, a healthier relationship, travel, more days off to spend time with yourself or your loved ones, a new car, a new home, starting a new business, less stress, healthier physical or mental well being. Dream big! The sky is the limit. Next you are going to sit and write it all down. While you make your lists you are setting your intention clearly, and making an agreement and a commitment to yourself. Here’s how the format works:

SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING – Long Term: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Short Term Steps: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ MENTAL WELL-BEING – Long Term: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Short Term Steps: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING – Long Term: _______________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Short Term Steps: _________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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M Did you notice how inspired and excited you got, just by taking the time to write it all down? Now it’s time for appreciation and gratitude. Write down all the things in your life you are the most grateful for! Take a close look at all the amazing things you ALREADY have, How far you’ve come in your life, and where you are about to go! This is SO exciting! After completing your manifesting motivation sheet you will keep it current for one month. Keep it in a place where you see it regularly. Check your progress a few times throughout the month. You will be amazed how quickly things will fall into place. You’ll begin to DO all the short term steps you wrote down for yourself naturally!! All these little steps add up, and before you know it, you have accomplished your goal. You can also complete it with a friend. This way you help support each other and can give each other reminders to keep yourselves on track. Meet regularly to update one another on your progress. I’ve been manifesting motivation for years. It truly works! Here are a few of the things I’ve accomplished! • A very fulfilling career that is my life’s work and that I truly enjoy. • A successful business with three of my dearest friends. • A healthier mental and physical well being. • Expressing my creativity through sharing and writing by being part of the CRE8 vision! I hope you enjoy these steps of creating a better life and a better you by manifesting motivation. If you have any questions, or if you would like to meet to learn more about manifesting motivation, please contact me. I would love to start a regular meeting. I also have a printed out Manifesting Motivation form that’s available! Please call me for a group or private session!

Be Well!

Lani 808.385.1082

Assemblage The Delicate Art Of Hoarding

“Are you really going to use that?” is a comment frequently asked by my husband in a slightly annoyed tone, as I rummage through small bins of junk at craft stores or garage sales. “Yes I will, you just wait and see!” Although sometimes most of the stuff won’t see the light of day for months, I do eventually find the perfect place for each and every piece in my assemblage art. After building a home 5 years ago I realized how important organization would be if I were to keep up this collecting of random items. If left unorganized I might just end up on one of those TV shows buried alive in my own junk! People always ask how I keep my work space so neat. Well, thanks to some OCD genes that run in the family and some cute boxes I purchased years ago from Costco, I have managed to create my perfect work studio.

I start by organizing by type: buttons, tacks, keys etc. Then by uses: adhesives, glue guns and tapes. Over the years, I have collected many storage compartments to help in this process. Store-bought organizing systems, shelving etc. can also be modified to fit your particular work space. Once all the items are packed away I make sure to label them well. I have been known in the past to â&#x20AC;&#x153;fileâ&#x20AC;? something away for it to never be found again! Another tip to keeping your space organized, is to always clean up well after working on a project. This has been a learned process that really does make all the difference. Keeping the items used most on the top or near the front of your storage area is also a benefit. Prioritizing between items that are necessary and others that may be in longer term storage can also free up space in your immediate work area. Keeping your art studio space organized is a great way to keep friends and family from performing an intervention on your hoarding habits!

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Hermit Crab RECYCLE, REUSE...TIPS FROM THE

By Larissa Treese

Head Aquarist at The Maui Ocean Center

If you are the curious type that likes to hop over tide pools and investigate pukas, why not pause for a moment and take a deeper look into what you may find! There are many living animals you may not see at first, such as animals that are camouflaged in a variety of ways and reusing “homes” as protection. The hermit crab is a land or water dwelling crustacean, a crab that does not have the hard shell you normally think they have. They actually need and use (or reuse!) the empty shells of snails to move into, carefully selecting the right size and then backing themselves into it. Their abdomens are very soft and need protection, and their tails are not as long as lobsters but are longer than other types of crabs. They have a total of 10 legs; larger ones outside to help them move quickly and smaller legs in the back to help hold onto the shell. The hermit crab can also use their large front claw to help seal the hole once they‘re inside their shell, protecting themselves from potential danger. The shell can help as camouflage as well. Even the cuttlefish has been recorded mimicking the hermit crab as a disguise! Being meticulous bargain hunters, they are known to pick through and use a variety of snail shells such as augers, spindles, cones and even the Triton’s trumpet! In a few cases, they have even been seen with a glass bottle or debris covering their body while they look for a more suitable residence. The jeweled anemone crab is a special and decorative one, named simply for placing and carrying multiple sea anemones on its shell. Since the anemones themselves eject pink stinging threads, this helps protect the crab within, being able to use each other in a symbiotic relationship. If a dominant one comes into contact with another anemone crab, it is known to steal away the others’ anemones by using its claw to remove and place them on its own shell and then run off.

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The hermit crab’s menu varies, depending on where they are found in the ocean. You can easily see them on the shoreline, but they can also be found in water as deep as 1,000 feet. Many scavenge on what’s on the sea floor, like fish and scraps from other foragers, while others choose only algae to eat. As with other Arthropods (insects and crustaceans), they molt or shed their exoskeleton periodically in order to grow. They may not eat and are inactive while molting. Once the new exoskeleton has hardened, they will continue vigorously on their way, particularly after night fall. There are many things we can learn from the hermit crab and try to look for things to reuse. And the next time you are walking on the beach and glimpse into the curious world of tide pools, you may see a coveted shell that is not commonly found. As hard as it may be, please leave it there…there’s probably a hermit crab nearby that needs it more than you do!

THE SHIFT

YEAR OF POWER 2012

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As we approach the last three months of this year, it’s eye-opening to see how time continues to pass us by so quickly. For myself, and most of my dear friends and family, this year has symbolized a time of extreme change. Whether it has been a loss of an immediate family member or friend, a huge life change or move, life changing decisions or circumstances. This is happening all around us, all over the world. Why? This year is being called “The Shift” and “Year of Power 2012”. It is indeed a very powerful time to be alive and on this planet. There are many schools of thought on what this all means. Nostradamus predicted a comet would come from space and hit the earth this year. The Mayan and Hindu calendars end this year. December 21st is the day, the turning point, The Shift. What will actually happen? We don’t know. What is obvious is that everything is changing, and fast. Our communication is amazing. Thanks to the Internet and social media we can be connected simultaneously, AND instantly, all over the world. Political change is afoot. There is more exposure then ever before, and the truth has become more available. This allows people to speak out and have a voice, creating less fear around being heard and sharing their views on the current state of the world.

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Mother Nature and the Earth are rapidly changing as well. The Earth is not getting any younger. She is about to undergo a huge turning point as we all move into this shift, this new way of being and relating. These new cycles of life. There are countless ways things are different in the world compared to 5, or even 10 years ago. And the fact of the matter is, EVERYTHING is changing and nothing will be the same. This is ALL a turning point rather then an end. The best possible thing we can do is to stay OPEN. Open to the change, open to the shift. Whatever it may be. We are all on this planet together and it’s best to not isolate yourself. Reach out, ALWAYS, to friends, family and community. These are the ties and bridges that will keep us connected and strong. As we move into the future of the unknown, rather than assuming and trying to force a change, the best action, again, is to stay open and flexible to it. Change can be scary for some, while others thrive in that type of environment. This year will bring constant truth into your life. Will you be OPEN to it? Please take the time to watch this 22 minute long You Tube video by Lee Harris. It has deeply inspired me and is very well presented. Lee Harris is a channeler and an energy intuitive with so many amazing gifts to share. Thank you for reading! Lee Harris - Year of Power: http://youtu.be/pJJ_AM5C4ns

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