August 21, 2005
Work tomorrow
Today, we met up with one of the guys from the internship that is going to be living in the house with us. He was pretty interesting......very shy, polite, geeky guy from Withita Falls, TX. We then hit up the zoo for some animal viewing, not much, but the price was very reasonable. Other than that we hit up the Wal-mart again to look for bedding and what not for the house. We couldn't buy to much b/c we still aren't sure what we will need.
August 20, 2005
Someday the daily updates will stop
Well once again, there will be photos provided on my other blog (you know the addy already). Peace out my mainland homies.
The hotel switch
So... what can I tell you about today. Well we went to White trash mart, uhhgg. I mean Wal-Mart. We then took a drive towards the north shore, in doing so we drove past the dole plantation and saw the pineapple farms, and we also drove past the coffee farms. It is amazing how reddish brown the dirt was. We got the beach and again it was amazingly clear. We saw a sea turtle, they are so cute. After the beach we headed back to find our hotel on Waikiki. What an awesome sight. It was then shower and head towards the market center for food and shopping. Can we say shopping galore; I could get lost for weeks in there. We encountered a sprinkle, but that felt awesome and that gave me a rainbow photo opt. Much like having a Starbucks on every corner; they also seem to have a ABC store ever block, as well as, a coach store ever block. *sings* I want a Coach bag!!!
So back at the hotel and now it is time to settle in and back towards the center tomorrow and past down towards the beach in the daylight after a short stint there this evening.
August 19, 2005
O'ahu day 3
It is going to look like I have put these all on the same day, which is true. It is because of a issue with internet, but I think I can at least get these on now. They have been written on the actual day of happening though. Also, sorry for the redundant names. I am pretty tired from a day in the sun, and am not feeling all that creative.
Day 3 and no worries, after picking my roommate up at the airport late last night we both wanted to get a late start on the day. Well, we were both up by 9 am anyway. So we went for a drive to find places. I showed her where the house is and the owner was home and let us come in and take a look, let me say that I am pretty impressed. We then went to get a bit to eat (MCD’s yeah I know I am horrible everyplayce has been somewhere I could eat on mainland). We then drove out and I showed her where we will be working, she suggested we ask if we could go in and look around the playce before Monday. They let us in, we got to a few shows and explored the Park a bit. We then went to the Waimanalo beach, the same one I went to yesterday and just chilled for a while. After that I just drove, I took a different way back to town, H3, which was spectacular, there is an awesome tunnel carved into the mountain and such beauty, again multiple pictures to share. Hunger pangs started to set in and we looked for somewhere to eat. Everything is seemingly off the beaten path. We settle on a L&L Drive-in (well it was a walk in) Hawaiian Grill, a mix of American, burgers, Chinese, and Island food. On a side note just about every menu I have read includes spam on it, especially breakfast menus (that is right kids even MCD’s advertises it on tv).
day 2 O'ahu
So, yesterday was pretty much a settling in sort of day and can tell you how sore my arms are today. I just explored the major streets and not much of anything else. Today, a day for exploration, I didn’t feel like I was anywhere near paradise yesterday; that definitely changed today. I went for drive after a leisurely morning. I thought I should see where I would be working and also take a cruise by the house in which I will be living. Man am I in awe. On the way out towards the Sea Life Park I came across so many different beaches and just beautiful sights. I decided I was going to stop at one, but thought I would do that on the way back after driving past work. Well, I found a beautiful beach just past work that had hardly anyone on it. Sure beats the thought of going to crowded Waikiki, but I am sure I will still do that over the next few days. I also drove by Diamondhead, and Koko Crater, two quite awesomely cool sights. I will explore them more later. I again have included photos and again most were taken while I was driving (I am a bad driver lol). I never expected half of the beauty here. I really wish I had someone here to share it with, but what can I do. I guess besides call everyone and make them jealous (been there, will do it again). Tonight I get to pick my roommate up at the airport. I am so excited to show her what I already have discovered and I haven’t even left the southern and western part of the island.
Day one O'ahu
August 15, 2005
Good-bye
Well, I know that a lot of people don't like good-byes, but I for one like them. If everytime I moved on and didn't say good-bye then I would have missed opportunities for closer. Even though I know that it isn't permanent, others will move on to bigger and better ventures. And while they may not have wanted to say good-bye it would be a good thing that it is done.
I have been thinking about how much I have changed in the 4 years that I have been here in WA. I am ABSOLUTELY not the person who came here. I don't know what happened to her, I am sure that I have her somewhere deep down inside. The biggest changed came about a year and a half ago. When I actually decided I should get a social life and started to hang out with people from work. They can tell you that when I first came here I was a quiet, shy girl, who went to work, didn't talk to anyone, did the job, and went home. My experience at the FHL again changed my perspective on things. My eyes were open wider and life's pieces started to fall in place. Since then I have made myself much more of a people person. I have grown both internally and externally.
I have many people to thank for this amazing transformation. Like a catapillar to a butterfly (or in my case a moth lol), I have morphed into a person I never thought I would ever become, but am glad that I have become this person. You all know what part you have played in my life and just how significant your contribution meant. I love you all in some way (yeah, you all know I am not the mushy one and I don't use those words unless I mean them). Affection from me is shown in 1 of 3 ways; a hug, rubbing your head (if you have short fuzzy hair), or biting on your shoulder. :)
So... you all know how to take this, and I guess I have said what I have needed to say. I hope everyone the best if your ventures make us part ways for this to be the final, but if not. You know we'll hook it up when I see you again.
Hugs, bites, and headrubs until then.
"Wake up Blade; this is your rescue" ~Hanibal King (Blade Trinity)
August 10, 2005
uggh.. and I thought my head hurt last week
"It was great, she let us put dollars in her what not!" friend who wishes to stay anonymous
August 7, 2005
How pumped am I
August 6, 2005
What a great video
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/octopus.html
"As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world... as in being able to remake ourselves." ~Mahatma Gandhi
uggghhh.... my head hurts
Amiss the few awkward moments the night went off pretty well. The highlights was Charles rendition along with Bohemian Rhapsody (got that on video!!!), and Sarah cleaning her pool cue with 0000 steel wool and asking "like this" (I wish I had her rubbing her stick down on video :( ). Ryan and Lauren I STILL need those release forms signed j/k.
Thanks to all for making the night fun, full of laughs, and memorable. This is definitely one of the things I will miss the most when I am gone. (of course if you want to see some of the pics from the night visit www.spaces.msn.com/members/icydol/
"It is possible to believe all the past is but the beginnings of beginnings...." ~HG Wells
August 3, 2005
Awww the return of routine, well sorta
And another simple pleasure that I have missed much over the past 2 months. Tuesdays at Doofers has returned (at least last night and next Tuesday). It was nice to go in sit down with a group of friends, order a few (haha a few) pitchers, play darts and BS. It was a bit rough at moments last night as realization did set in for about half an hour about what will happen to me and the scariness of leaving, but you know I had to kick that in the @$$. Instead conversation went to the normal playce it does on Tuesdays: strippers, porn, and sex lives... Good God they really do think I am just one of the guys. And as usual the topic of my sweet Kate was brought up, just to remind me, but to rectify myself all I have to do is start talking about the hot (male) bartender at The Brick, and of course listing off my babies daddies... Jason Statham, Derek Jeter, and LL Cool J. Yeah in my DREAMS!
August 1, 2005
The New and Improved Dive buddy
Sooo much info
This was my finally weekend of work at my retail store. Friday was an interesting day b/c I thought most people knew, especially since our store is the gossip capital. I told them at our morning huddle that it was a pleasure working with most of them and that I was moving onto bigger and better things that pertain to what I have been studying. Some where in shock to finally hear this. Friday was a fun day with lots of joking around with people while keeping my composure. Saturday on the other hand seemed to be a day from HELL. Besides coming in from diving, I had someone call out and the floor had about 3 callouts. This meant very short staffing. If I need someone to come up and back up cashier, ha best of luck. All I could do was try to keep things together and lead the team. I didn't get everything done that I should have before I went home b/c it was just too busy. Sunday was a short day, but I again there were issues. I got there a little later than I liked (our boat got back later than I think was anticipated), and then when I went to change clothes. I zipped up my skirt, but guess what?? Unbeknownst to me, it didn't zip up. I walked across the salesfloor with my supergirl underwear showing. The security guy chased me down and told me I should fix that before I came back out(of course I just laughed it off and said "well, I guess everyone just needed to see supergirl panties tonight". Well, there was no fix so in my office I threw my shorts back on and rushed out to the salesfloor and bought some new pants for a 3 hour shift, the week that I take my spare clothes out of my truck is of course the time that I need them. Seriously, all I could do was laugh all night. I really didn't get much accomplished b/c I had short-timers and spent most of my time just closing registers down.. ahhhh to be done. It was nice to be able to get up this morning and not have to worry about work. But then I looked around and realized that there is so much I have to worry about this house. My plants were in desperate need of water, the dishes in the sink had become heaping with more by my chair and some by my brothers. Of course there is so much mail I haven't gone through, and paperwork I need to work on, and financial matters to tend too. Ugghh... All I can do is start on it and work on it through the rest of the week until everything is back in its place.
Part II
Once again I want to give a shout out to my instructors for the advance class Jeremy and Heidi. Thank you guys, you two rock. It has been great workin' with y'all.