Aloha !!! Can you even believe, its been already 3 weeks that I've been living in Oahu?? I'm still feeling a bit in transition mode & processing the relocation to the island ~~ Feeling that I'm on an extended work trip or something... Work life is good ~ adjusting to my Honolulu District ways of their implementation processes, on their district's specific installs --very, very different ... And at the same time, learning my new Project Manager role, with the Hawaii accounts. I've already got a few PM accts assigned, no wasting time , thats for sure!!! My new co-wrkrs have been wonderful and so very helpful to me, when asking questions on driving directions to get around & questions on "island life" here.
Daily personal life is okay, and like I said, its an "adjustment process" -- I think the 3-hr time difference that happened last week, REALLY tripped me out and realizing, that all of you in Cali are usually in bed by the time I get home to unwind... and I can't call :( :( :( So, let me know, if its okay to call you after 9pm your time, and you will more than likely hear from me !!
Last night went to a St. Patricks Day block party near the Aloha Tower -- it was fun, there is 2 irish pubs across from each other, and they blocked off a couple of blocks and had food/and drinking of course. Reminded me of Hunting Beach Oktoberfest scenario.... The thing that bothered was the weather -- it could be clear for a minute, and pour crazy rain for like 10 mins--then clear again, then pour.. well, my hair was not liking that idea... and everyone there seemed to be okay with it -- people stayed in the streets in the rain.. talking and drinking beer and the rain didn't even faze them!!! crazy! I guess, I’ll soon adapt.....
I am trying to get into a routine, and that Sundays will be my day to go explore -- so far, last Sunday and today I've gone to the beach and love it !! Actually, today felt a bit colder not quite as warm...but I think, I still got some good color -- lol Today, I actually found my parking garage, that I will be using -- its a flat daily rate of $ 7.00 -- which is cheap! The usually parking rate for parking garages at the big hotels run about $ 20.00 for a full day, if not more. This parking area that I found is kinda hidden and it was a recommendation from someone -- its right behind the International market place, which is then across where Dukes is located !! I layed out in front of Dukes today, and actually hung out to watch the sunset -- it was beautiful ! They had a live band that started around 4pm and of course, there was plenty of tourist around, and a few locals at the bar that I talked to ~~ Its been fun talking to all the tourist and seeing where they are from and sharing my story of relocating here for work. Overall, its all good ~~ working on my tan, don't worry !!
Nicholas & Nambe have fully adjusted to Oahu-- they have acclimated themselves very well, and are playful with each other. The funny thing, is that when they chase each other, Nambe is always sliding around with the laminate floors and his head always hits the door or wall. God, I hope he doesn't end up with a concussion anytime soon! Nicholas doesn't run fast, so he's not sliding around...my fat Nicholas cat....
Below are some pictures to share ~~ enjoy & hope to chat with all of you soon ~~ Send those emails or give me a jingle sometime :) :) Miss you all ~ aloha !! ~~ Lea ~~
