Change your enviornment

Today I went to training for my new job as a preschool teacher.. It was pretty much basic stuff that I've already known and gone over a thousand times, but one important thing that I took from it was, "change up your environment."  This was meant to be directed towards kids meaning, they get bored with the same routine and need new stimulation to keep them engaged and wanting to learn. But I applied it to my life, or any adults’ life for that matter... Me moving to Hawaii was a huge change of environment, and I think it's important that we are always changing things up to keep life interesting and exciting.  It could be something simple like rearranging furniture, exercising in a new spot, surfing a new break, or something drastic like submersing yourself into a new culture, learning a new language, etc.. Whatever it may be, we easily get stuck in our same patterns and routines, which can be good for stability, but need to be changed from time to time... So anyways, while I was driving home from town today, that is what I was pondering about.  Most people are fearful to change their environment because of fear of the unknown, and don't want to be out of their comfort zone, but I promise, if you’re open to it, it’s almost always is a positive experience ... Taking risks in my life  has brought me to Hawaii, and I couldn’t be happier here!  Anyways, I hope everyone is having a blessed and healthy new year, and just being simply happy.  A lot of mumbo jumbo often gets in the way, and if you just bring it down to what is truly important, it makes your life so much more meaningful and fulfilled... Alohaaaa xxoo

The holiday that wasn't

My family just left, they were here for the Christmas holiday, and while it was so great to see them, my mom and dad got extremely sick and were bedridden the last half of their stay.. Such a bummer! So instead of going out to a nice stake dinner, dressed up festive, we ordered pizza and watched a horror movie on Christmas Eve... Not tradition, but redbox was out of every Xmas movie and we had to make do with our circumstances... At least we were all together, still in somewhat good spirits... While my parents were still alive and kicking, we did a lot of fun things here on the island.  We surfed Waikiki which was hilarious, my dad almost got pounded out in the water cuz some old china man was mad that my dad was trying to catch his 1 1/2 foot wave.. We did a lot of touristy stuff like hiked Wiamea falls, kayaked Kailua, and ate pineapple soft serve at the Dole plantation.  My family is nuts, the whole time it was loud and chaotic, but now that their gone I would do anything to have them back... But I'm excited to start this New Year, I have a feeling 2012 has many great things to come, lots of success and travels, a wedding (or 2), and the unknown journey that awaits excites me!  I wish everyone a happy and HEALTHY New Year.  You don't realize how important your health is until it's gone..Remember to always give thanks and appreciate your life, because it always could be worse. It's good to put things in perspective often and realize petty stuff is irrelevant. My love, respect, appreciation, and alohas go out to all my adored family and friends.. Hope to see you all on the island in the New Year! xxoo

Give Thanks!!

Yesterday I had such a great Thanksgiving with awesome people.. My day started with a bottle of champagne on the beach at Pipe, with my lovely friend Kalena, who when we get drunk is called Colleen.. We were talking about how thankful we are to be in Hawaii, and how blessed we were to be sitting on the beach in 80 degree weather, happy and healthy.. We laughed non-stop then went and joined my other awesome friend Jayne for Thanksgiving dinner.. It was so delish, I had 2 huge plates of the yummiest food, and then past out hard! haha.. I try and give thanks each and every day, and although Thanksgiving is a day dedicated to that, I think it's important to thank God for all the things we have in life on the regular.. I am grateful for what I have, the people in my life, my amazing family and friends, and living the life in Hawaii!  Having gratitude in your heart always, makes you happy, less stressed and able to always look at situations with a positive attitude.. I hope all you turkeys had a wonderful Tgiving with loved ones and heaps of food! Definitely missed my family yesterday, but get to see then in a few weeks! Stoked! Can't wait to show them what I fall in love with each day! Love to all my Ohana, Aloha!!!

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Halloween Is in the air :)

I fall more in love with Hawaii every day, especially now that I HAVE MY CAR!! It arrived a few days ago, and I have never been more excited to see that red p.o.s.  It makes you so grateful to have a set of wheels, although a part of me will miss my bus days.  I loved how every time buses pass each other, the drivers always wave or give a shaka to one another; every single time (I love little things like that).  But Halloween and surf comps are in the air.. I went to Wal-Mart the other day and couldn’t help but buy the biggest bag of Snickers there. I freeze them and only try and have 1 or 2 a day but usually it turns into 3 or 4.. There the fun size, that’s what I tell myself to feel better..It’s my inner fatty!  This weekend is Halloween weekend and it's a big thing out here.. Waikiki has a bunch of parties going down, thinkin I'm gunna stay local and go to a house party with some friends I met..  Things are going really well, it's so pretty I find something new and amazing every day, definitely blessed and thankful that I'm here, happy and healthy!  O ya, I am officially substitute teaching certified.. Can't wait to start! Happy Halloween, I'll post pics soon!.. Aloohaaasss, fordaboyz DUH

HEAVEN!

Aloha Friday

I'm enjoying each day here on the North Shore!  I had a great day laying on the beach, it started pouring rain but I loved every minute of it.. People probably thought I was crazy , as I continued to jam out and read my book (Rise and Fall of Mark Occhilupo).  I went to the local fruit stand and stocked up on all the island's best fruits (papaya, passion fruit) and then went on an amazing run! Feeling pumped! There are such pretty sunsets every night it's unreal. I attempted to make taco salad and drank beers in the process.. Missin my girls tonight,  Aloha Friday!<3