Yay for Picture Posts (finally!)

First things first! The Olympus PEN E-PL1 that I ordered came in last week Friday! Woot! I was without a camera for three months now. I don't know how I managed to survive during that time. My new camera is alot bigger than I imagined it, but I can't wait to learn how to use it. I originally planned to purchase a DSLR, but stumbled upon Micro Four Third cameras during my search for one. I liked the idea of a compact camera that has the ability to take pictures of DSLR quality. I really actually wanted the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 but that's another $200 I can't afford.

I played with it for the first time yesterday on a Waikiki outing with a friend who just came back from Japan. I've never enjoyed Waikiki as much as I did yesterday! She introduced me to some of her favorite boutiques and I would have spent a fortune if I hadn't "accidently" left my debit card at home (I only had $12 cash on me).


Isn't he cute? This is the entrance to my new favorite boutique! <3


I think I'm coming back for this. After all, rain boots are necessary for Oregon weather. I mean, I need this. It was very comfortable and I love the design.


Vintage suitcases for those who want to travel in style! I took this picture right before I saw the sign forbidding it. Oops...


There are many shops and stands selling tacky merchandise and Aloha wear in Waikiki, but this really caught my eye for some reason. I really like the color and the seashell motif. :)


For lunch, she took me to Kokoro Tei, a cute little bento shop tucked away on Kuhio Avenue, catered mostly to the Japanese. I was surprised by the affordable prices (because most people think expensive when they think Japanese). I knew I had to eat more healthy so I ordered the "Shake Salad," which consisted of watercress, seaweed, (imitation?) crab, and cherry tomatoes with vinegar dressing.


I ate 2/3 of this. I guess I really just don't do salads.

I also ordered custard pudding, which was sooooo soft. <3 The caramel sauce was a little too sweet for me, but I'm glad I tried it! I am definitely coming back and ordering a bento!


We also had some delicious takoyaki at a takoyaki shop a few doors down.

Food heaven.

I really need to earn some more money so I can go shopping!!! >3<