Chasing rabbits

Give me a break

Winter Break has definitely gone off with a bang.  Sarah and I got to shop till our bodies gave out and most importantly catch up on life. Julie came home and we had our traditional dinner, filling each other in on the happenings of our lives apart.  Jacob and I also got our hotel party that we planned (almost 8 years later).  We got an amazing room at the Aston Sunset, hit the town and relaxed with a bunch of good friends.  Going out with Jake, Dambee, Matt, Sarah, Kelly, and Alyssa, I know I’m always going to have a good time.   Definitely a stay to remember.  I also finally got together with Aleena for a much needed reunion.  We took a snorkeling trip together, jumping on a boat that took us out to a reef about 30 feet deep to see turtles and fish.  The turtles were MASSIVE.  Seriously, some were bigger than her 9 year old cousin.  There were about 8 turtles just chilling along with a giant schools of fish.  We basically swam in the schools of fish with the turtles inches away from us.  It was amazing.

It was a rough week with family tension but we got through it and the holiday weekend turned out to be really nice.  Christmas Eve with my dad, feasting at Tsukiji’s with a buffet lunch and Christmas Day with my mom, relaxing at home and then off to dinner with my aunts, uncles, and cousins.   I’ll be reuniting with Sam tomorrow, which I’m extremely excited for.  A little shopping and eating and a whole lot of talking.  We have lots to tell and lots to catch up on too.  Later in the break Mia and I will be going scuba diving together again, hoping to see some humpback whales who have come to Hawaii to give birth.  We’re praying for amazing conditions and some whales!!!

The New Year is just around the corner and I’m really anxious.  I feel like this year I figured out the path I need to be on to steer myself in the right direction.  I vow to get myself a little more organized because there is no way I can accomplish anything without organization.  I can’t wait to get going and do something with my life.  I’m ready for you 2012.  

 

View of Honolulu and Waikiki from the boat

 

Diamond Head at 8 am from the boat

 

Round 1 of lunch buffet at Tsukiji's 

Steve on Parade

 

Merry Christmas to me?

Loved You Tonight

I never tell you how much I care and I really should change that.  You've been there through everything; I can't remember a time you weren't around.  You surprise me when I feel like no one is listening, when I feel like no one is there to watch me fall.  I try not to, but when I do fall apart I can count on you to help me put everything back together and tape it all up.  You're the only one I get legitimately jealous over.  It's something that I try really really hard to hide because let's face it, no one likes a clingy girl.  I feel like there's this connection we have.  I know when something hurts you, I know when you feel a down.  But even after all of these years, I wish I knew more of what made you happy because I'd do anything to make you happy, to show you that I care.  I want you to know that I love you and as cliche as it may be, I will always be here to care.  I'm the lucky one because I have the amazing honor of calling you my friend.