It’s when the unexpected happens, I realize more about myself. I must be shy. Intensity moves me to hide. It’s as if I’m embarrassed about who I am. Letting myself be exposed seems a curious notion, perhaps a new dress to try on. What if it doesn’t fit? What if it’s only ever going to be that dress I can’t afford. Is it better to just wonder? Would it be foolish to try? As much as I love that dress, I can’t wear it. Is it my cautious nature that controls me? My mind is constantly whipping my heart into shape. I’m waiting for the two to speak the same language. I am immersed in thought and wonder. He is a mystery. Why me? Why now? Distance is cruel, but chains are just an illusion. I’ll continue to breathe and you’ll continue to bleed.
Here’s to some artistic inspiration. Embedding is blocked but if you are willing to go the extra click you can check out this video. Super rad and highly recommended.
Enjoy my creative peps…
Bathtub IV from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
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Technically I still have classes today and one tomorrow but for whatever reason I feel like screaming…I MADE IT THROUGH THE FIRST WEEK. So I won’t. Rather I will just keep it to myself and hope today’s lectures are stimulating enough to keep me awake just long enough to get home, eat dinner and pass out. I’m exhausted. At this point brushing my teeth before hitting the sack will be a miracle. I’m seriously that tired!
My routine has definitely became scrambled. Working out is purely sporadic. Not liking that. Do I barely get home then take off to exercise which in turn takes away from mommy and son time or do I FORCE myself out of bed at 5am and zombie it all day? What to do? I know the answer is get up but I seriously can’t do it right now. Maybe in another week when my new found schedule will have set in and working out will naturally tip toe back into my life without much effort. I’m dreaming aren’t I?
All I know is that working all day and classes all night are intense. This weekend will most likely include a serious sleeping in day, diffusing with a nice glass of wine (or 3) and massage. Yes, I’m only a week in and already need pampering. I’m such a girl!
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Its been 12 years since my last college course and I’m back at it again. In approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes its GAME ON. I’ll be full time single mom, full time employee and full time student. Seriously? What am I thinking?
Rather than thinking my tummy is all twisted in knots. I feel like I’m going back to high school at 30. I just know I won’t be able to find my classes, be asked to read out loud and/or something else equally tragic.
I need a Jamba Juice. Pomegranate Paradise on the double.
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It’s taken a few days to wrap my mind around the devastating phone call I received Saturday evening. Jeremy Clarke, Liberty Helicopter Pilot, was killed along with 8 others in a tragic air accident over the Hudson River in New York. Jeremy is Matthew’s closest friend, a brother. Matthew’s sadness was evident on Saturday evening as to be expected. Struggling to understand how such an event could take place. Struggling to accept the loss of such a friend. Hopes and dreams ended that day. Plans made that will never be realized. Jeremy leaves behind a mass of great friends, close nit family & beautiful fiancee. How will she move on?
Matthew arrived in New York yesterday to give strength and support to Danielle, Jeremy’s fiancee, and family. Danielle spun Matthew around in his hotel lobby and their embrace spoke of the pain they both shared. Matthew plans on taking the trip to New Zealand where Jeremy’s body will be put to rest. I admire Matthew’s loyalty, strength & unwavering commitment to Jeremy. Someone like Jeremy would deserve a friend such as Matthew. A family such as the Clarke’s. A fiancee such as Danielle. To love him forever even in death.
My heart goes out to the many who are suffering over the August 8, 2009 horrific tragedy.
Jeremy you are greatly missed and will never be forgotten.
Jeremy & Danielle
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Suzi’s Designs
300 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
808-935-0435
Suzi has opened shop in Hilo, Hawaii. Previously, Suzi stopped by our warehouse & met with various clients to introduce her newest creations of handmade jewelry to DIE FOR. Talented is her middle name and her one of a kind creations will leave you speechless. Drooling. Possibly broke. In actuality her prices are very reasonable considering all stones are hand picked, once mined and purchased by Suzi directly from their original location. Which is ALL OVER THE WORLD.
The downside to this creative genius is her lack of tech skills. Which is benefiting me immensely. Not that I am the most tech savvy person around…trust me…but Suzi recruited me for register programing & website design in trade for jewelry. I can handle the register programing with my eyes closed but am enlisting the world that is ETSY.COM for her website. Which will be coming sooner than later, hopefully.
If you are in the mood for a little natural stone jewelry shopping stop by Suzi’s Designs located in the S. Hata Building in Hilo, Hawaii. She’s sweet, funny & only makes one of a kind jewelry. Yes, if you are wearing a piece you are guaranteed to be the only one. Unique. Perfect! Then head over to Cafe Pesto for a meal you’ll remember. Can you say sweet potato fries? Such yummy food!
I picked up a Blue Turquoise Necklace and Ear Rings on my latest trip to reprogram one register feature. I love the variances in color. How lovely!
Blue Turquoise Necklace & Earrings
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One big blur! That’s the best way to describe life since my last blog post. So much going on. We had family visit for a week from California. Which included my two cousins Weslee 19 and Courtney 17. They are so fun! Big family BBQ. Hilton Waikaloa Village stay. My first golf lesson. A full day of complete and utter soreness in the ribs and buttocks the following day. Who knew golf was so intense? Pre registration day at UHH for my oh so secret pin number needed for class registration. I spent at least 72 hours online studying class times and organizing my fall semester at UHH. Hopefully that was enough time. Dad in Vegas all week. Which means I’m the sole soldier in the warehouse. Work has been busy! Not busy…BUSY!!! My morning workouts aren’t happening Monday through Friday. It’s more like Monday, cancel Tuesday, Wednesday, cancel Thursday, cancel Friday, make up Saturday, cancel make up Sunday. Not good I tell you. I’m detoxing at the moment. Have to let my internal parasites know who’s boss around here. I just finished reading my first romance ever. I honestly didn’t realize what it was when I grabbed it quickly for a Sunday read. It was passed down from my son’s Grandma. She has always sent me great books so I didn’t think to much about it. This particular book started off with characters that included witches vs. mortals…I was hooked. After I had to take a cool shower I figured it out. Wow, somehow I think reading romance novels may turn your reality into quite a disappointment. I better lay off.
This week I am downloading Photoshop CS4 onto my computer. Once completed I can promise you I will be sucked into a word I have only dreamed about for what seems a lifetime. Picasa is hardly the appropriate photo tweaking program for my taste. Yes, free and yes, very low budget! So while I do a quick program removal which includes countless games my son manages to download I am updating the world that I in fact do still exist. At least momentarily. Once I view photoshop and all its marvelous actions I might burst of joy…
Pause!
Oh Mel just rang…looks like I’ll be making up my morning exercise slack in approximately 2 hours. I can feel my guilt dissipating. Yay..
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A long time friend called me the other week. She runs a wonderful Montessori School in Pahoa, HI. She was wondering if we would be able to donate some material to the school. Specifically 2 sink countertops. My family owns, Jay’s Custom Cabinets, so it was no surprise she called me. We do a lot of countertop business on the island and it was certainly possible to find some pieces that might fit her criteria. We did. It worked out.
We were forwarded a very short but sweet blog post from Damon Tucker who writes about his local Pahoa community. I watched my father smile proudly. He makes the final decision on donations. I would give away everything if it were up to me the “Recycle Queen”. Hopefully he’ll now be more inspired. A girl can hope. It feels good doing nice things for others. The right thing in fact.
Check out the blog by clicking here.
You’re very welcome Montessori Country School!
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I like to think my son is one of the most special people on the planet. He is sensitive, kind, smart, mellow and so very loving. Don’t get me wrong he is also a huge stinker and prankster. However, the essence of his being is beautiful. Yes, I am his mother so naturally you would assume my description is based on bias. Maybe, but I receive so many positive comments from people that spend time with him. He’s special and that’s a fact.
So much of his personality comes from the quality time we all spend with him. He thrives on one on one time. Listening to instruction and being able to process and follow through are one of his many gifts. The last 2 weeks he spent a lot of time with his DeVera family. The DeVera’s live very close to Waipi’o Valley. Cheyenne received a rock skipping lesson from Grandpa D while spending quality family time in the valley. Grandpa D. only says what needs to be said. To the point and very effective. He loves going to his Grandpa’s house, a dilapidated sugar plantation home in the Paauhau Village. The two of them will go under the house for hours making random craft/construction projects.
He will remember this day forever. What a special life he has. So much culture and love.
Rock Skipping at Waipi'o Valley
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Life in Hawaii is magical without a doubt. My son’s dad, Delshay, flew in from Colorado to visit for 10 short days. He was coming to celebrate the marriage of his sister, Jennah and new brother in law, John. He brought along Julie. They had a blast and Cheyenne loved every moment with dad. They took him all over the creation. He was a brownie by the time he came home with bright red cheeks. He was beaming.
Delshay made a quick video for Julie. My son can be seen playing in the ocean and 4 wheeling through the river in Waipi’o Valley in this quick but cute video clip.
Come back soon!
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