What kind of mixed drink are you

You Are an Appletini

Most of the time, you're a typical party girl / guy. But when you get super sauced, you really up your sex appeal.

What Mixed Drink Are You?

Good and fun

It was a good and fun week this week. It started out with a nice day at the beach last Tuesday. It was a bit breezy, but we made the best of it. Played a little fisbee and bumped a volleyball around. After a long day in the sun, sand, and surf we crashed at the house for a movie night, which entailed watching comedy movies for about 7 hours (mind you we only watched 4 movies in that time). We spent a lot of time between movies chatting, talk story, and chillin with beers on the deck b/c it was a full moon out (absolutely gorgeous). It was pretty much a typical week at work. Saturday we (a few girls from Aloha) had a girls night at Azu's and Andrew's cabin right next to the facility. What a great night! We spent it chatting about work, life, problems, and other silly stuff. We also watched a movie, played catch phrase, and played some drinking games. It was really cool. The best part was when Chrissy and I left (I was going to crash there if she didn't come). I had started my laundry down in the training facility. So I went to get my clothes out of the dryer, so I could finish them at home. I was erie yet completely awestriking walking by the pools and the animals completely calm, sleeping on the surface. All I could do was look at them and be reminded just how small of a part we are to the world, yet the amount of influence we have over everything. It was a real eye opener. As for what this weekend has in store for me; I am not sure. All I can do is hope that it is as good as last week.

The casualties of stupidity

Some days I think I have it in for myself. Like last week when I was trying to be helpful at work and ended up hurting myself more than anything. We were having issues with water levels being even in the show pool and the holding pool. Well if the levels are uneven by anything more than an inch the gate just will not move smoothly. This was the case last Thursday. I was helping move the gate so that we could get all the dolphins back together, but the water level was not even. So I gave the gate a yank to get the water flowing to help even out. Well one of the dolphins broke for its station so I wanted to get the gate open as soon as possible so she wouldn't come push on it and hurt herself. So I reached down yanked with all of my might, pulling the gate back, but in the process I slipped bruised up the entire side of my right leg, sat down (hard) on the gate, and then some how managed to flip over and fall into the pool while still holding onto the gate handle. I got a couple of "are you okay"s by the trainers, and a couple of people laughing so hard they could speak. I was okay, my pride was what seemed to be more hurt at that moment. It wasn't until I got out of the pool and had a few minutes to look down at my leg and see the scratches I received from the slipping down the wall and what was a small bruise at the time. It how escalated into a very large calf bruise that is a bit painful. All in a days work... right ?!? I just have to post pics I took of it on Saturday after it happened. Today it looks much better, I have be massaging it to make the bruise go away faster even though it hurts like a Bee itch. This is what topped off last week as being a not so fun week, and I even have physical marks to prove it!

another week

Well another week has gone by. It has been grueling yet fun and meaningful. Work seems to get longer each day, but on the bright side I have been learning sooo much. I am starting to learn how to do husbandry layouts with a few of the animals. I feel like I have really been taught things this past week that are vastly useful. I have also been enjoying the nightlife of the island. Going to Waikiki and hitting up the bars and clubs has been soo much fun. Also, yesterday I tooled around the island with a few of my roommates and we ended up at north shore chillin on the beach. Oh it was so nice except for the minor sunburn I got. You would think by now I wouldn't be prone to burning, but when you have spots that are covered at work the goal is just to even out the tan. We went through rain and shine while there. We also had a contamination warning by the fresh water run off for bacteria and a couple of hunger ducks that came over and bugged us for food. They were cute but pretty aggressive. Check out the pictures in my Hawaii photo album (my space). Other than that, things have been moving along pretty well. I have my down moment but of course I would have those no matter where I was or who I was with. Until next time keep surfin and stay chill.

Halloween

What a grueling night. It started out decent, then got really rough, but then ended on a good note. But that is what happens when you are relying on a whole group of girls to be ready at a certain time and put someone in charge of something that they shouldn't be. The plan was to head into Waikiki between 8 and 9. Well the person I thought that would not make it here on time was the first one to arrive, and then we waited....and waited... until almost 10 pm before the rest of the group that was heading in got here. On the way in we lost one of the cars following us and they didn't do too well with the verbal instructions so again we waited. We called a taxi to pick us up and they said it would be 20 minutes, and again we waited... and waited.... and then recalled and they said they were still looking for a cab that could pick the 7 of us up. At this point it was time to walk. So we started walking flagged down 2 small cabs, which dropped us off no where near where we wanted. I was frustrated b/c of how long it was taking us and at 2 of the members b/c they had pregamed so much that they could hardly walk and we had to take care of them all the way up the street to Cabanas. But it was pretty cool we walked down Kumu-Kumu and saw some great costumes and some body paint costumes that should have been wearing costumes. We finally all arrived and everyone kept asking me what was wrong. I said drop it and let me drink and I will get better, the more people ask me what is wrong the longer I am going to be pissy. Which that soon faded b/c I got to finally have a drink or two, some good conversation, and good company all night. Thanks Rob for keeping me sane! And then we bar hopped after Cabanas closed, we were going to go to Bobby G's spot after a roomie returned from taking another roomie to the car that was giving her a ride home (the one that had pregamed way to much). But I had to go to the bathroom so Rob and I went into Nashville's got a beer and used the facilities. When we returned to street level, everyone had disappeared even though they were told to wait. So we did some calling, went to Bobby's and picked up Katey and found out everyone else had gone to Kelly O'Neil's. So we made our way there. Saw a kissing booth inside and coronal Sanders, after they called closing, we wondered from bar to bar just as everyone was calling closing. Then a few of us made our way to Rob's house. I was done drinking for the night, I pulled out the water card. We all chilled and I think the few of us that stayed there crashed around 7 am (over a 24 hour day for me, yeah!). Of course, for those that know me well, I don't sleep well at others places so I probably got about 3-4 hours of sleep and didn't actually make it home until 6:00 pm the Tuesday b/c we just hang out all day. It turned out a lot better than I had imaged from the frustration and angerment that I was in when we finally got to the party. There are a few pics in my space in a new folder called out on the town. Check them out. I didn't take to many photos b/c I did want to enjoy myself so I put my camera away, besides I would have used all three of my memory cards in 20 minutes if I took pictures of all the awesomeness.

a good night/bad next day (ugggh alcohol can be bad)

This is a piece written in retrospect for what was a very fun night, but an awful following day. The day started out good, it was my Friday (Monday), so I was all ready for a night of fun. It was one of my cohort in crime at the parks birthday. We went out to Dave & Buster's for gaming and drinking. What a fun place, video games, ski ball, shuffleboard, pool, and a full bar! After playing some games having a few drinks (1/2 price mixed drinks for happy hour, good idea again added to the bad consequences), I went with one of the girls to meet up with my other roommates at Cabanas. Some good company and discussion, a bit of a downpour couldn't dampen our spirits. Again, after a few drinks and another shot we closed that bar down. A few people parted their ways, but 3 of us headed up the road to Tsunami's for more alcoholic bliss. Rob and I played 3 games of pool. I won 2 out of three and then played the next guy, kinda cute tattoo and pierced fellow, as the bar lights were coming up (he won, but I at least held my own). So my roomie and parted ways from Rob. It wasn't until we were walking to her car that I realized I was pretty bad shape. I babbled all the way home, b/c I knew if I shut my eyes I was going to become ill. I managed to make it home, but as soon as I laid down the nausea hit me. I was able to fall asleep after that, but I haven't ever felt so hung over the day after as I did from this. I would say that I have learned my lesson, but I think I really probably didn't (especially with Halloween right around the corner).

My theme of what kinda of day it is are running out

Again, it appears that I want to say that it has been a strange week. Well, maybe not all that strange as long and tiring. I feel like I am muttering through and that I can barely keep my head above water, if that at best. It has been a bit of a struggle, not with homesickness this week. I am well past that, but with a sense of heartbreak. Don't ask me where that feeling is originating from because I have no clue what so ever. Just in the past 2 days I have had that horrible sense of dread, you all know what I am talking about, sitting in a big comfy chair or laying on a coach, curled up in a sweatshirt or blanket (even if it 80 degrees out), drink some hot cocoa or eat as much chocolate as possible, and watch a feel good movie or read a really good book. I keep getting angry at myself, but again I have no apparent reasoning behind it. All I can say is I hope this feeling passes and fast.

I am coming to the end of my work week, so I hope that my weekend brings me so hope and cheer. Maybe I should catch a bus into town and do some shopping (even if I don't have any funds) or take the bus to a beach and just relax for a day, I should take my snorkeling stuff with me even. That thought alone kind of kinders my spirit and perks me up just a bit.

As usual I have added some new pics to my Hawaii album and my Work album. Check them out on my space.

Until later keep live your live and building your dreams.

What a strange day (or should I say week)

Well, let me just start with what my title stated. It has been a very strange week! Besides being moderately homesick, I just about busted into tears the other night (which those who know me is the not likely to happen). I have been trying to will people to call me. You know what I am talking about; staring at your phone and saying "insert name here" call me please. Having strange dreams as well. I have also been fighting some jealousy issues that just shouldn't be there. I have also been snuggling with my barrels. He is my little stuffed beagle dog that goes everywhere with me. Normally he sits in my truck, but since it is so far away he came on the plane with me. There have been a few other things going on this week.

In the realm of work, it has been interesting. One of the trainers quit and we had a very fun last day with her. She got "juiced" and then we all went for a swim in the Kennel pool (no dolphins in it though). It was also a cool day b/c we didn't have a last interaction. So we got to work more one on one with the dolphins on the husbandry behaviors. And that brings me to my next strange thing. I was called Dr. Penny today b/c I was helping with approximations for blood work and other vet related stuff. But of course, that got twisted. I said I don't think that is a very good name and they went off on how good a porn name that would be. The started throwing out quirky/cheesy lines for titles "time for your rectal exam", "time for your prostate exam", "turn your head and cough", "hello I will be your gynecologist today". YIKES!! It was all for a good laugh b/c what is your workday with out laughs. (sucky).

Another thing that happened this evening (not to make anyone worry), but going between our training facility and the main park is the exit road. I was walking into the park tonight and saw this strange man running straight toward me. I was taken aback and creeped out, because he looked a little dirty. Then I see this cop car come flying up the parking lot area and block his access to the road. I then saw our security guy cut him off from the grassy area where people park. He then did a 180 and headed back to the main highway (throwing his "pipe" down as he went from what security told me). When he hit the main highway, the "surfing village" of people across at the beach were yelled at to not let him get a way and to catch him. These guys take off after him and tackle him to the ground. Pretty freaky. I thought I was going to become some kind of hostage. Once I heard he had a pipe I was thinking he could have broken that and really used me as a hostage. But the good old police and our security caught him. He had supposively stolen a motorcycle and that is why the cops were after him.

So, that pretty much sums up my experiences for the week. We, my roommate Devin and a co intern Jess, on Thursday. But other than that I have been pretty much chillin at home, reading and playing on the computer, plus feeling little homesick. But hopefully that will pass. I was suppose to go out clubbing tonight but decided financially it is in my best interest to take it easy on the indulgences for awhile.

a day unlike any other

Well today was an odd day, overall I would say it was a good day. But it has one of those do you want the bad news or the good news first senarios. I, like to start with the bad news so I will lay out the bad side of the day.

Bad news:
Well it started out pretty much unlike most days, b/c we (a roomie and I) attended a party in Waimanalo last night, and instead of driving the 15 minutes home that we could have; we crashed there. It wasn't that either of us had to much to drink it was just the thought of convenience for us. Especially for me, since they were having a Triatholon on the road we take to work, so traffic was a brake grinding halt (at least that is pretty much what my other roomies said). But on the other hand, I am one of those people that need quiet, darkness, and my own space to sleep. Unfortunately, I did not receive such a luxury. I was on the couch in the living room, with 5 other people crashed out. A movie was on, and all the lights were on, and directly behind me (I was facing the back of the coach to try to cut some noise and light out) were 2 people making out. Uggghhh... GET A ROOM (one of them did reside there so she did have a room)!!!!! So, long story pretty much to say I was really tired at work. I also put in a lot of work today. The worst part of work was Sundays, we do end of day, that is getting rid of all the bad fish for the last few days. It is kept in a freezer (which decided to not work properly sometime yesterday afternoon), so it was pretty thawed, leaky and smelly :(. The truck was being used by some other department in the park, so we had to hand cart these bags of bad fish up to the dumpsters, and then throw them into the dumpsters. I lost my slippers like 2 times going up b/c I had just gotten out of the water and was completely soaked, but was soaked by bad fish juice before the unload was complete (GROSS).

Good news:
But what made the day great, is that I somehow had a lot of energy today and was ready to have some fun at work. I didn't do a large amount of fun things, but the highlight of the day was helping Chrissy out with Kekaimalu (the Wholphin), they are working with her to make her belly rides much smoother. So, to start out with I got to help with stationing and feeding her. Then I was sending her to Chrissy and helping out with the training. Then the best part of all, Chrissy had me go out and get a few belly rides from her. We also did the same thing in the afternoon session. It was great; she is so strong and does a great job of pulling you through the water. Of course, this made one of the other interns mad, but what can I say. I mean I hope she gets a chance, but I am glad I got to do it. :)

just another day

Well I know I haven't written in a while so I thought I would post today. Work has been going pretty well, of course, there are ups and downs. The last few days have been kinda a drag; feels like I haven't learned much and have been subjected to more grunt work than normal. I know this too will pass. I did get a chance today to take some photos. So, on my space I have added these new photos. Outside of work we have been causing some problems (hehe). Going out, drinking, dancing, and coming home late. I am sooo excited about work and outside time. Everything down here has been pretty chill and laid back.