Anniversary day: @brandon.of.bjerke and I are celebrating 5 years of marriage and almost 17 years together.

We had a solo ceremony up at Kaniakapupu in Nu'uanu Valley on O'ahu. Just the two of us-- surrounded by our aumakua and kapuna in a magically rooted and sweetly simple lei exchange (courtesy of our aunties). We gave offerings to the spirits of the space (chico pears and fragrant flowers and song) and asked them to watch over us in this new phase of our lives.

We didn't speak vows. We didn't exchange rings. It was raining and very quiet. Just the wind, trees, and birds speaking. We walked among the ruins. Two souls at home, deep in that forest. Muddy feet and open hearts. We're still rooted there.

Every year we go back, praying for love to keep coming our way.