NALO

You guessed it!! More HAWAII stuff :-)

Today's blog is about the wonderful little paradise within paradise called "WAIAMANALO"Found this little creature heading back on a bike ride one day!

Sign at the McDonalds... and below was a marathon training group I passed one morning on a long run. I need a change of scenery from time to time so I took my long run and my camera with me to the country!

Waimanalo is known for its growth of landscaping stuff, (I don't know the appropriate name for that) it rains here alot and the perfect spot to grow stuff.

Olomana Peaks from a different angle that you are used to seeing

Someone had put out some feed for these peacocks, I guess they are regulars at this hangout!

You can tell that I am really focused on my run on this day!!!

I am not sure if this cotton was planted a long time ago and it continues to grow or if it grew there by accident. It was always amusing for me to see it on the side of the road.

This is the cutest little troll house on the island..........

American Pride :-)

Cute little food place

One crazy windy day at the top of Olomana Peaks

Letting Go...... or Trying!

As most of you know, I no longer live in Hawaii. I have put off making my last blog post from "My life in Hawaii". I sometimes blamed it on my computer, other times on my laziness, and another reason is because it has been extremely hard to LET GO! I am working on it! Trust me, it is not easy. I had the most wonderful relationship with Hawaii..... it was probably the best and most fulfilling relationship in my entire life. Letting Go will take more than a few days :-)

What I have decided to do is take some more time with my blog to share my good times from Hawaii that I haven't yet put out on the table. I want to be able to look back at this blog and read, smile, and remember the wonderful life that I lived there. I can't just sqeeze it into one blog and I don't have the time to set here and do it all now. I think I will feel better to just share a little at a time in no particular order.....

Yeah, that is what I will do! This picture was taken of the locals cooking Huli Huli Chicken to sale on the side of the road in their hometown of Laie. Nothing better than the smell of this..... while you are on your bike and unable to stop for a meal :-) Dad and I out on the golf course when he came to watch me at Hawaii 70.3. In the background is my favorite surf spot on the ENTIRE island. I often dream of this place STILL, it is the place I miss the most. Isn't is beautiful.... even on rainy windy days..... just so wonderful! Surfing is the love of my life!! I feel that our relationship has been on the rocks for a few weeks, but you don't give up on something so wonderful during hard times... You work on it right?? That is why I will continue to get in the water and get my ass kicked and freeze to death here in California to make our relationship work. It is worth it!! I am not closing this "LIFE IN HAWAII" until I am ready...... I will continue to share my good Hawaii times with you and to keep a log if it for my memory in the future :-) I don't want to rush... I will need a new name for my blog though???

I am so thankful to have wonderful people here that brighten my days! Thanks for being there yesterday Beth!!!!! This life is wonderful and I am so thankful to have you all in my life!

I HEART New Adventures!!

What a view... little hazy from the VOG last week, but still nice! Traveling up Tantalus with Maggs last week, she noticed a "Rabbit" in the woods. I was thinking.... bunny rabbits don't live in Hawaii do they? We turned around to check it out and it was a stuffed purple bunny on a stump in an area where there were panties and bras hanging in the trees! (look in the branches) I think some teenagers were REALLY REALLY bored.
This view is from Saturday morning in Kailua.... water was like glass!

I wanted to remember sitting here and having breakfast :-)

HIC & 808 Skate in the background, paddle boards strapped and ready to get in the water!!

Almost there....

Time for a little balance training :-)

Lucky I live Hawaii, even if it is only for a few more days!

I got to see a few turtles while cruzing around (little late on the photo)

I really enjoyed trying something new

With new company :-)

This hottie was the highlight of my day.... to bad he only ran into the store long enough for me to get a quick picture... I think he was German?

I always wonder who rents the Limos.... I think maybe the Japanese Tourist?

Ahhh...... I love my friends!! I am in the yellow :-) Post ride goodies to end a perfect chill ride. I loved the Passion Fruit butter!!

I got to sqeeze in a surf in the evening before getting ready for the week. I am so thankful for my amazing weekend.... To bad they are so short!!

December 2009

Aloha, I have not blogged since I returned back to Hawaii from Tennessee so I thought the best way to catch up would be do a December in a snapshot. I started the month off by going to check out the freshly shipped in Christmas Trees at Ala Moana Mall.

This stand is in the parking area and it smelled heavenly.... That was the best part!!

I didn't have a tree this year, but my heart was filled with Cheer!

Cheering for Friends that were competing in Ironman Western Austrailia

Habitiat for Humanity in Waiamanalo with some shipmates from work

I got to witness the "EDDIE"!! The last time this event was held was in 2004. An unbelievealbe event! To learn more about it: http://live.quiksilver.com/2009/eddie/history.php?btn_history=_over

XTERRA Trail Run Worlds.... Kualoa Ranch 13.1 miles of fun

Christmas Lights Ride part 1 :-) Fun Fun!!

I got horrible news that my Nanny died. I flew home to be with my family and say good-bye. She is in my dreams alot lately so I think that means that she is watching over me.

This is My Pappa, I love him so much. He loves his lawnmower!

I got to meet my 3rd cousins for the first time

Me & my beautiful Mom.... horseing around at Opryland Hotel

Me & My handsome Dad

After returning back to the island.... I got back on my bike and headed to the beach! Winter Is Here!!

Christmas Eve kicked off with a nice ride to North Shore with Maggs, it was such a beautiful day. After the ride we enjoyed omlets and got ready for Christmas Eve at Jody's house. Wonderful Food & Entertainment provided by Wii Fit/Maggs & John.

Weekend before Christmas was Bikefactory Lights Ride part 2.

WHAT FUN!!!

You better watch out, you better not cry..........

Rolling in my 5 point O

New Years Eve was spent at the beach with my friends. This guy was taking a nap in the sun.

I am in my happy place!

I love spending time with these gals, what a great day to close out a spectacular year!

2009 has been the YEAR OF MY LIFE! I can't imagine life getting any better...... but I sure do hope for more suprises in 2010.