Microlending - Make a Difference...

Microlending...

What is it?!  Microlending is a way for individuals in developing countries to borrow money for their business.  Most banks will not lend to individuals because they do not make money.  For as little as $25, you can lend your money to someone who can use it towards their business so they can sustain themselves and make a living.

Then, they pay you back in small increments.  Then when you get your $$ back you can re-lend it again.  I've been fortunate enough to a part of Kiva (My Kiva profile here!) for over 4 years and I've lent over $10,000 to individuals all over the world.  

What %% are you earning on your checking account?! Close to ZERO, I bet - so why not lend and make a difference.

Wanna know more about Kiva? Shoot me an email or post a comment!?

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

eBay - How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

Apparently, 500 times...

A lot of people are apprehensive about buying things online, and I am not one of those people, I've purchased everything from computers, Blu Ray players, video games, cell phones, clothes, food, protein shakes, energy bars, running gear, etc.

Buying things online is great... a lot of merchants are cheaper online and offer free shipping and they are not obligated to charge state tax (eBay, Amazon, etc.)

Things that I recommend buying on eBay...

-Video Games

-Cell Phone accessories (chargers, cases, etc - super cheap!)

-CDs - want an old CD, eBay for cheap!

Other than that it is basically based on your level of comfort, I buy my running shoes on eBay (new) or Amazon and it's normally $50 cheaper than buying them at the store...

Well, speaking of eBay, I will be listing lots of things on sale in the near future!  Cleaning house!

If you want to check out what I'll have for sale... check out my LINK HERE!! (posting this week-ISH)

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

2011 Honolulu Century Ride Photos...

It just seemed like last week when I rode the Honolulu Century Ride, but it has been a couple of weeks already!

CLICK HERE... to read my blog on event day!

Well, the race day photos are out and I just wanted to share them with you...

This is basically in chronological order from race start to the finish.

I am surprised I am on smiles on this race.  Maybe I was excited that it was my first race, but I recall it being more painful that it appears to be.  o_O

Starting Line

Almost over Makapu'u

Somewhere in NALO!

Going back over Diamond Head...

Finish Line.

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

Naked for Cancer.

Aloha all...

Thanks for reading this special edition of my blog... 

This isn't the first time I got naked for cancer... to check out those pics... CLICK HERE...

Why today?  I think it was just time... that and I kept watching commercials of Pantene on Hulu +.

Pantene teamed up with American Cancer Society to raise awareness for Cancer.

Please click here for more details... 

Without further ado... Sorry so short, I've been blogging heaps this month, and its only the 9th!

So... Here are the pics as promised...

Before...

After...

Naked for cancer... Just a statement that my head is naked again...

What were you thinking!? o_O

Do you have 8" of extra hair to donate?

Please visit Pantene's website for information... (Link above)

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

Monthly Challenge - 6 pack - Week 1

Wow... can't believe its been a week has past already!  Goes by Soo fast!

Where did this week go?!

Alright... 

My monthly challenge has been going great... 

I've completely cut off all of my former desserts and have switched to a lesser fat content based sweets... I am nom noming on Jello with whipped cream and of course rice krispies...

It is really easy to make and I think it taste way better than the ones you buy at the store premade.

If you need the recipe.. CLICK HERE 

Here is an updated torse picture with my abdominals...

I will be taking the picture Saturday morning after my breakfast shake.

Ok... so what have I been doing...

1) Focus on diet with lesser (bad) fats...

2) Increased workout with weights (to gain muscle and burn fat)

3) Target abdominal exercises to increase muscle in abdominal section...

Next week, I will include more into my exercise regime.

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.