Little Surprises...

So... the other day, I found out that a very good friend of mine, Craig Shaver, and his wonderful wife, Bethany, became parents to a very beautiful baby girl named Eden Suzanne Shaver! This is glorious news!

Another little surprise is that I am flying out to Missouri in 5 hours to surprise my father, my brother K.B., and his family for the weekend! My mom and I planned this little trip. I get in before my parents do, *surprise #1 for my dad, then drive 1 hour etc... for *surprise #2, #3 and #4!

I think it's wonderful to be able to put work aside, once in a while, and go be with family! Isn't this what it's all about anyway? Life is all about family...

Oh, and, I got to visit with my roommates nieces last night... makes me want to have babies. I used to think that it was funny when one of my brother's used to say: "My biological clock is ticking"... And now... I'm rebuked by my own ticking "biological clock". Gads. Someday!

Saying

I thought this saying is appropriate...

"LEARN TO WRITE
YOUR HURTS IN
THE SAND AND TO
CARVE YOUR
BENEFITS IN STONE."
Author - Unknown


Oh... and in the event I don't write on this tomorrow... "HAPPY early SINGLE AWARENESS DAY"

By Your Side

Sometimes there comes along a special song that no matter how many times you've heard it, it brings you right back to the first memory of when you heard the song and the feelings you've had at that time. This one reminds me of the first time I really fell in love and the heartbreak that came along with it. I feel the butterflies, warm fuzzies and the twistings of my heart all over again. He was definitely worth it all.

'Ofa atu...

So Simple

Go check out this song:

So simple - Stacie Orrico...

I love this song! It's definitely one of the songs I wish I wrote. Anyway, this is exactly how I feel. I guess it would describe why I wrote the song "Love Me for Me".

It's funny how sometimes speaking words don't fully express how we feel. But words expressed through music can pin point exactly how we are feeling and, often times, helps others know the feelings of our tender hearts.

Here's a little something I did for family and friends. It was fun to do. The spoon and root beer and intermittent videos are courtesy of Jen Hanson. Hope you like the video.

P.S. My electric bill from December (since moving into the new place) is $291!!! That is insane! I know it sounds funny, but I kind of like getting big bills at the beginning of the year. Because I get to spend the rest of the year, attempting to get lower bills! ha ha ha ha ha! I'll keep you updated on my electric bill fiasco.

Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Here's the Christmas present I did for my third brother and his family. It's basically of his daughter!

Anyway, don't worry, be happy! Happy New Year!

Captain "L"

Well, this is a little Christmas present that I did for my brother Keoki and his family. I'm hoping it turns out on here. Because believe it or not, I'm not very savy with this whole computer thing. I hope you like it. It's still in the process of being completed.

Speaking of Christmas presents, this Christmas all I really wanted was to be alone. But I shouldn't complain. I had the wonderful opportunity to be with my roommates' family and also with my boss' family as well. Good times were had by all.

I did, however, get to speak with my brothers, and my eldest brother was having a hard time. I think I should've gone home to Kaua'i to spend some time with him and his children. This year I'm going to make it a conscience effort to make sure I go home to Kaua'i at least once.

Oh, has anyone made goals for 2008? I'm almost done making my goals. Not so much as making "New Year Resolutions", but actual goals I can work on paso a paso. Maybe in the next blog I'll share my goals. Until then, 'Ofa atu...

Miss me?

So... did you miss me? Probably not.

Sad news, after my visit to Las Vegas, I came home, friends from the branch helped me pack & move into my new place, and then I got pneumonia. (no fun if you ask me.) I was out for a few days and then had a project to work on for my Spanish class and then study for finals. (What a week that was.)

Then, a friend of mine is staying with me for a week (long story), and my roommate moved in. It's kind of weird to have a roommate again, but I'm thinking it's going to be a great thing. At least, that's what I keep telling myself, anyway.

You want to hear something else? My acid reflux is back. =(

How about that for transitioning?

Picture this...

P.S. This is me...

La Primera Dia

Pues, mi primera dia en Las Vegas... so far I slept in! Yeah!!! Well, if you call sleeping in until 7:50 am sleeping in! (I guess with the time change, it's really 8:50 in Idaho.) But hey, when you go to bed after 4 am and get up at 7:50 am, it makes for a long day etc. =)

So, I have a question. Who does works on their vacation? Obviously, I do! Honestly, I'm here on the computer and working via email and telephone, making sure that things in our office are running smoothly and people are getting their info in a timely fashion. Hm. Workaholic? I think so. Seriously, I work two jobs and go to school. Talk about seeking a balance, eh? This is when I get to evaluate my life and wonder if I'm really insane.

So, cheers to random blogging and finding a balance in my transitions.

P.S. I found a house!