10.14.07 Update on "Island Life"

ALOHA to my "ohana" in Cali !!! Sorry, to have not updated this blog site, but I have been to Cali on 2 trips since my last update -- so, I figure you didn't want to hear about my Cali trips, you want to hear about Hawaii !!! ~~~~~ Its been a busy few months - I think, more of exhausted of the traveling back and forth from Oahu to Cali 2 times but definitely worth it :) My latest trip was a combination of NoCal and SoCal trip… was in NoCal for a wonderful family birthday party with my family and then went down to SoCal and got to spend a little time in the OC, my ol' hood - LOL I do apologize if I didn't even get a chance to call when I was there last the last trip, but I was only in SoCal for a short period of time. ~~~~~ Returning here to Oahu, weather is getting cooler and I have not had good quality beach time much… or should I say, “not laying out for 5 hrs at the beach within a day” --- LOL LOL I guess, it doesn’t feel as “humid” much since I’ve been back ---- There are some of you that I’ve shared the latest of my work ceridian news, but if not there has been some changes to my current Ceridian Honolulu District, which has future changes to my position out here ……. Due to this, It has made me make some decisions on my longevity here on the islands with the work changes.... Will have to tell you more about it, the next time we talk or see each other… Every day, I think how I have been very lucky & blessed to have gotten this opportunity to experience what the islands has to offer and have followed one of my dreams to follow myself here ....There have been alot of "self-evaluating" that I've done while I've been here, which I feel was needed and what a better place to do so, on the islands,one of my favorite vacation spots(yes, lots of beach time no doubt, which I love!!) .... and I realize that I am a "TRUE Cali Gal", missing my mom, my family, Mark, ALL my friends and that I WILL be back, sooner than some of you may think... ( I know, I know... you guys will believe it when it happens - LOL LOL) I guess, I miss the gatherings that we all use to have … whether it’s a last minute meeting date at Maggianos OR a last minute BBQ at someone’s house OR last minute work happy hour gathering OR at my place OR the last minute road-trips (yes, I miss driving for 2hrs straight-LOL LOL) ~~~~ Since I've been back, getting myself back to the island mode and hope to get to catchup with all of you via phone very soon, or via email ....Since the weather was crappy today at the beach ( only a 1-hour beach session today), I've been looking into what other things I want to do in the next few months... I STILL have LOTS to explore while I am here :) :) :) The latest, I'm getting myself to start checking out the ASP websites, and I do plan on getting EVERY chance I get to go and watch the upcoming 20-25 ft waves on the NorthShore and hope to get a chance to get a picture with Kelly Slater ! LOL LOL --- Here is the ASP link (Association Surfing Professionals) that I've been following--> http://www.aspworldtour.com/2007/ ~~~
They have just finished the ASP tour in Spain, and they go to Brazil then the ending FINAL #10, here in Oahu, the NorthShore Pipeline --- Can’t wait !!! Its Interesting, Kelly Slater is all I ever knew and followed (the cutie pie, that he is !!) but there is a guy named Bobby Martinez, that is also USA, as Slats, who is from Santa Barbara,CA -- did you even know??? Anyways, go check out the link… shows all ASP surfers profiles, that seemed quite interesting to check out… So, if I happen not to be returning calls in December 8- 20 , you’ll know, I’m at the NorthShore watching the Banzai Pipeline Masters !! ~~~~ Regarding Christmas, I am due out to LAX on December 22, then going to mom’s for the holiday in SLO --- will be back down to SoCal and most likely working from the Fountain Valley office (tis the season of Year-End ) and targeted to fly back to oahu 1/1/2008. ~~~~ Another thing, that I will be doing is getting a chance to attend the NFL ProBowl 2008, which is Feb 10th…. I am researching on the other smaller Hawaiian islands of Molokai and Lanai , where I’ll be planning on traveling there for extended weekends in the next month---- So far, I’ve been able to go to Maui, Kauai and BigIsland for day trips and for work related trips as well -- Its strange, that the outer-island flights are only 20 mins flights !! Hey, has anyone heard about the “DRAMA” on the SuperFerry that was supposed to be functioning out here ? If not, here are a couple of links that can fill you in, and let me know what you think: http://www.hawaiitravelnewsletter.com/transportation/hawaii-superferry-articles-2007.htm -------------- http://www.hawaiitravelnewsletter.com/transportation/hawaii-superferry.htm ------

------Okay, hope this gives you an update on what I’ve been up to and sorry, no pictures right now ( camera was one of the items that got stolen, with my laptop – ugh!! ) I do plan on getting a replacement camera VERY SOON, so I can share more pics of my Hawaii adventure with all of you !! ~~~Just been relaxing and taking in the paradise weather ~~ I continue to enjoy having friends/family come and visit, and be part of my Hawaii adventure --So. If you haven’t visited me yet OR are planning on “re-visiting”, plan it now and give me the dates, and I can check the B & B schedule ~~MISS YOU ALL ~~~~