life takes curious turns...and like a slalom racer speeding down a hillside - you need the skill and ability to go with them passing through each gate successfully moving closer to the goal.

Let's Talk story?

Anyone who knows me - knows I can talk story - lately though my most captivated audience fo talk with has been my son - and well he's beginning to understand language and words he's learning and how to craft some surprisingly witty -isms of his own...the conversation isn't shall we say rocket science. So i have found that I'm doing a hella lot more "self talk". That chattering to oneself - conversations about the moment, about thoughts, feelings, the future - where I've been - where I'm going. And well your mind is kinda a crazy thing to talk story with - cause once you open that up -- it's really hard to turn of the "portagee."

just some random thoughts to freshen up the musky smell of this blog...soc network count is up to 50 sites now I believe...also exploring web-apps and some new faves include - Highrise and the tadalist.com - where i'm trying to manage making order out of the chaos...enjoying some online reunions with old classmates...yes we are getting older...trying to stay young and spritely though and will be "borrowing" a jogger...lots to do tomorrow.

shoots
mtv new inferno is on and old timers are battling it out on the hang...goodbye cowboy...other reality tidbits that have tickled my noodle include - the mysterious early drop out of Mario V. from this season's AI competition...meanwhile - I'm doing my part to support 2nd runnerup Jasmine by getting her $1.99 debut Hawaii only CD single - it's on ebay already as very rare - signed copies are starting at $6.50 - there were already 6 bids on the item...maybe I should pick up a few more copies and list them....Hmmm? after that Starbuck's hula card that has earned one girl $3,000 in sales of even empty gift cards - it is indeed worth considering...also worth some thought my own dose of reality as we head to diamond head winery this weekend to put a cork in it - two batches of wine that is...still seeking out addresses for my guest list....37 cents postage is worth it considering driving around to deliver invitations will be at the Hawaii average high of $2.44/gallon for reg. unleaded...earlier this week I was out of gas -- a strange flu like virus that knocked me on my ass for two days along with headache, congestion, body aches, and sore throat...I can already tell I'm getting better - the insomnia is back...

good skin...you drink plenty water....that's what she told me - i guess she could tell you know from the the view she had...good size - no problems....good. a thick accent the ever so slight lpn assured me a clean bill of health...you walk three times a week - she directed for better health...take vitamin, but take in your diet...better...much better.

if you've got a spooky story to share or two - then you need to join my chicken skin kine hui at globalpauhana.org. the group there is getting into a good exchange- i'm looking forward to new members and more stories - perhaps for the hawaii folk on the hui - we can have a few ghosthunting excursions together.

Me & Paoakalani

Me & Paoakalani






I love this photo of my beautiful neice - after her graceful performance for the solo competition at the 2004 Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition. She dances with Halau Hula 'o Kamuela under the direction of Kumu Hula Kau'i Kamana'o. Her performance of Mele O Ke Ke'ena Kalaunu won over the audience and the judges top scores earning her the title of Miss Keiki Hula 2004. Paoa - all of your hard work and dedication and your love for our native art has only shown Hawaii Nei the beautiful soul that we already know. with love and aloha - aunty yvette

noteworthy Hawaiian sites
For those doing Hawaiian language or historical research - checkout the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Ulukau - considered the first Hawaiian e-library in the world has logged more than 1.8 million hits in it's first six months. the site enables keyword searches of more than 100 separate Hawaiian periodicals which were published between 1834 and 1948. Other Hawaiiana texts and literature are slated for addition to the sites vast body of knowledge. Mahalo nui!

Another valuable site for Hawaiian Cultural exploration is the KSBE site - Ka'iwakiloumoku - Hawaiian Cultural Center. The site named in honor of Hawaii's great king, Kamehameha I, offers a wide variety of cultural experiences through rich media, historical photos and documents, an interactive event calendar, recipes, health tips and an online journal.

Brando
one of the greats is gone - a very fine actor - who has inspired and entertained generations passed away at the age of 80. this versatile craftsperson - best known for his role in the Godfather saga - created many memorable characters for the silverscreen. his charmed life now the focus of millions of fans...

new feature
i've added the functionality of Flickr.com to this blog - so soon there will be fun photos to share here.. whoopee.

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

ue ue ‘ekolu niu
nuinui niu
only to be seen in memory
silhouetted in the night sky
the moon lighting your leaves....
oh your true value
so foolishly cut down
in your prime your twilight
ue ue ‘ekolu niu
nuinui niu

black & blue berry brew
okay a new favorite sobe has been discovered...yummy blend of blackberry and blueberry with hint of juniperberry and guarana...

just a few more days of planning before I need to put my DIY/ While "He" was Out project plan into action. A little nervous about it all as I didn't get to do all of the researching I needed to.

Still on the punchlist to figure out are the following projects:
1. Storage Boxes for upper shelf in closet - plastic or archival deco boxes
2. Build or install shelves in closet - wood or wire?
3. How to frame and mount the mirror on the wall
4. Window Treatments - blinds or just sheers
5. Carpet/Rug or Sisal mat?
6. Pick up and mount some display shelves on wall
7. Update the Cork Memo board
8. Dress up the office chair with a slip cover.

Sounds like a lot and it is....getting a little bit nervous - have to make headway tomorrow and finalize my wavering decisions on some of this stuff - still seeking helpers for the Saturday buildout. Let me know if you're interested.

Got to spend tomorrow and Wednesday purchasing supplies & storage bins- then the evenings starting to clear the room and the closet.

Want to get items cleared from the room by Friday night..but not sure I'll have the extra muscle to move the dresser, desk and armoire on that night...

I just joined a new network on Ryze and just love the content - I'm in the organizing mood lately and this will be good motivation - sort of a team approach... here's the list of goals that the network members have been working on - I noted my updates on each one.. I've got some catching up to do - but love the direction... checkout the Get Organized-network.

Friday Club Goals By Finish Date:
3/06/04 Create a travel toiletries kit. DONE
2/27/04 You choose! DONE - I organized my paper clutter
2/20/04 Do one thing toward 2003 tax preparation. DONE - gathered deduction receipts
2/13/04 Gather 25 household items and toss or donate. IN PROGRESS
2/05/04 Set up a system to manage your email. IN PROGRESS - i've got a folder system to flush things from the inbox - but need to add a few more folders and get rid of old posts...i'm nearing my 25MB limit
1/09/04 Write down & post in a visible spot, your specific goals for 2004. IN PROGRESS - with my girlfriend group - we got together and came up with our resolutions - I need to get a copy of it and post it
12/19/03 Create a gift wrapping station in your home. IN PROGRESS - already have a gift wrap storage - but need to downsize and find a permanent home for the wrap box
12/12/03 Begin tax preparation for yourself or your CPA. DONE
11/28/03 & 12/5/03 Create a finding system for the relevant business cards remaining after Search & Destroy. NOT EVEN STARTED
11/21/03 Search & Destory irrelevant business cards. NOT EVEN STARTED
11/14/03 Sort and purge one stack of paper. DONE - problem is I do this every week - got to stop the paper in-flow...
11/07/03 Purge dresser drawers of extra clothing. IN PROGRESS - this one's been on my list for a long while...
10/31/03 Identify procrastination items and tackle one. DONE - I took care of something far in advance that I usually put off
10/24/03 Clean out & organize one junk drawer. DONE - thank goodness - we only have one.
10/17/03 Clean out & organize one kitchen cabinet. DONE - when the kitchen is organized - i love it

totally still awake - more than networking help - I think I need a solution for the insomnia - way too much going on in my head with work and life and work and life.

I had a great conversation today with an old friend. She's on maui now and living upcountry...I hope to get over there to see her and another old friend...not sure If that will happen before I the spring is over though...today was an early day and I'm feeling better but still not 100% - the worst thing is I feel like I'm kinda falling apart - my eyeball just kept on twitching today - for now reason at all - all day!

a business associate today noticed the shiny thing on my finger for the first time. He commented that "he's a lucky man" in describing my fiance.

a friend brought it to my attention that I haven't been on my toes with keeping up with this thing. so here is a entry - for whoever you are that visits this thing --- according to my sitemeter reports there's at least one person a day who visits each of my blogs - quite interesting - this has been going on for months now and there really hasn't been anything new to read. bizzarre. well I appreciate your faithful reading and will in the future try to have something new here for your reading pleasure on a regular basis.

today - I'm sick - that's been happening a lot lately...not liking it - not at all. it just throws a wrench in all the things I;m supposed to be doing... anyways - if you've got tips for how to stay healthy - then email me.

Love is...

A group of 4 to 8 year-olds were recently asked: "What does love
mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have
imagined...


When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint
her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even
when his hands got arthritis too. That's love. -- Rebecca - age 8

When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You
know that your name is safe in their mouth. -- Billy, age 4


Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne
and they go out and smell each other. -- Karl, age 5


Love is when my Mommy makes coffee for my Daddy and she takes a sip
before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK. -- Danny, age 7


Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen. -- Bobby, age 7


If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend
who you hate. -- Nikka, age 6


Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it
everyday. -- Noelle, age 7


My Mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing
me to sleep at night. -- Clare, age 6


Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken. -- Elaine,
age 6


Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford. -- Chris, age 7


Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone
all day. -- Mary Ann, age 4


I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old
clothes and has to go out and buy new ones. -- Lauren, age 4


When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars
come out of you. -- Karen, age 7


You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you
mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget. -- Jessica, age 8

trying to make myself tired..so i've got VHI blasting - cleaning out the email box and checking my accounts...

i was so dead tired at 1am and then i was awaken - and can't go to sleep now...too much on my mind...

have to be up within 3 hours to start the day again...and unfortunately it's looking like i'm not even going to go down...

just great...