Nothing to complain about.

Shhh, History is Made

2008-11-06T08:39:00.000-08:00

It made me sad yesterday that nobody in my family was celebrating Obama's win.
I sat and watched with tears flowing down, holding my half black baby with my niece in Kenya, such an important day and THANK GOD for the outcome. I'm left to assume that they wanted the other guy to win.
It makes me so perplexed to see people use the word Christian to justify voting for McCain. John McCain has cheated on all of his wives and slept with Anna Nicole Smith. He was born in 1936....a hundred years ago. Talk about unhip and uncool. In my family we shouldn't relate to that AT ALL. His wife Cindy inherited $100,000,000 when she was 18 and in my family we shouldn't relate to that either.
My true problem here is that I feel McCain supporters truly believe themselves to be morally superior to the rest of us who happen to include YOU in our hopes and dreams.
It's o.k. that you voted for McCain but it hurt me deep to have not one mention of this historic election mentioned to me at all by those that I love the most. And to think that my mom might have voted to keep old whitey in charge is insulting to everyone. She didn't say a word about it yesterday.
I cried tears of joy ALL DAY!!! Wish she could feel my pride.

Also, sources other than Fox news will quickly and scarily show you exactly what we would have gotten from another republican leader... what has George done that you are proud of? Did he keep any of his promises? Hasn't the past 8 years been the hardest ever?
There is no christianity in bombing those that you cant control with words.
There is no christianity in melting ice caps and drowning polar bears.
There is no christianity in the red states, only racists and weapons and fear that the past has left us in a huge pile of crap.

Hopefully you can be happy that the person I voted for ACTUALLY WON FOR THE FIRST TIME. I haven't rubbed in the fact that George stole a few elections just like I don't condemn republicans for wishing things were still holy and safe and predictable. My Jesus is not an elitist bastard and I'm pretty sure he wasn't white either.
Sometimes it's not enough to talk about the weather and sports.
I havent felt good about our country in 8 years. SUnny was born on GWBush's FIRST day in office. Holding Elijah and watching Obama make his speech was THE BEST DAY FOR MY FAMILY and I wish that meant something to everyone else.

I love all of you but need some help understanding what it is about White old guys that makes you feel safe? If you cant PROUDLY say you voted for whomever you voted for than maybe you're not proud of your choice.

Caribou Barbie didn't help. I have nothing in common with HER either.
And neither does ANYONE else I know.
I voted so that my kids can marry the person who loves them the most.
I voted because the planet has no voice and polar bears cant vote.A
I voted because we need to end the stupid wars already.
I voted for Obama because he has read all 7 Harry Potter novels to his kids and likes to go to the beach.
Because he admitted to doing drugs instead of just denying it like GW and friends.
Why did you vote for the guy you voted for?

I won!

2008-10-30T10:04:00.000-07:00

Last night there was a Karaoke contest at a local bar called Shaka's.
Our friend Jose came into the skate shop to tell us and make sure I entered.
So, Tony MADE me go and guess what? I WON! I WON $30
It was so hilarious.
I sang Carole King and the Carpenters and Aretha Franklin and Bonnie Raitt....
Seriously I felt SO good afterward.....I usually have to work 3 hours to make $30.
Did you know I could sing? Nobody in town did and it was awesome!

Getting old, getting weird.

2008-10-16T09:32:00.000-07:00

My friends are getting married, making 6 figures or traveling the world.
It's so hard to feel good about myself when I cant even take care of myself properly.
Nothing's really worked out for us here, or anywhere. I've pissed away my talents and my future is here and rather dull. My biggest project now is rounding up enough funds to get home for A holiday.
This isn't a post about being poor, really.
It's more about not following your dreams and actually using the talents that someone with an actual plan might have given you. This can't be all that I am here for? Costing my parents money still and not only, not making ends meet but joining others in a hole. Making 12 bucks an hour including tips and wearing the same bra and shoes everyday while doing it.

Do I like where I live? Yes. Oxygen ocean open spaces.
We need our OWN house....I need our own house with a room with a door that I can put SOMEONE in and shut it when I need to. I need to fix my credit and fix the past. Our shop is SO CLOSE to doing great but we never have enough stuff.
.
What started this was learning that my friend Kirk is getting married, to a stick figure certainly, and he's always done everything he wanted to do, sometimes VERY WELL.
Wish I could say the same thing.
This isn't my fate I'm living is it?
I'm a MOM.
And an employee.
Thats it.

Pity Party at my house.

Foliage

2008-10-02T10:05:00.001-07:00

This is our backyard as photographed by Sunny!

2008-10-02T09:23:00.001-07:00

It's getting easier and easier to be a good parent. All of a sudden these two beautiful kids are so much more important than me and my problems. At the end of the day I am SO grateful and thankful and I know that we are doing what were supposed to do even though it seems so silly sometimes.

I always thought that we'd have a few more visitors and couch surfers but there is always time for that.

However, my parents better not die while I'm out here on an island.
I cant handle the thoughts of their deaths yet and forbid them from dieing for at least 15 years.
Got it?
15 years. I'll be 47!!!!!!!!
Holy CRAP!

Last Letter From Nana

2008-09-24T09:24:00.000-07:00

My Dearest Sarah,
Where did you get this beautiful baby? Ah! He is the most sure of himself. By this I mean he smiles a lot. Beautiful photos which I would not part with for anything, they are mine.And to see him walking now is something else, he is a little star. Does he say words like Mama, Papa or Sunny? I bet he says Mama.

He is my Great Grandchild.

To stay here is so much walking around by visitors, it seems like they all come to visit at the same time.

You know Sarah, I understand everything that goes on in one day, soon it will all be the 'Other day' OK? Don't worry about coming here soon, everything will come as it is supposed to, so take it easy. Don't worry anymore. It is not worth it, it doesnt make sense believe me, the more you worry the more its getting worse.Don't be like me to worry about everything. Just pray and all will be fine.

Well Sarah, how are you? I know you like Hawaii so much, you are so lucky to live there so do not worry anymore. How is Tony? How is his little business? I hope it goes around well and it keeps you on your toes.

Before I sign off, take Elijah in your arms and kiss him for me. I love you Sarah. Take care of yourself and your children. Sunny likes it there, she came here wih DOnas. She talks more than ever.

Well, next letter will be more interesting, not so boring.
Love you Sarah, love to everybody.
Love and prayers,
Nana
XOXOXOOXOXOX

Weekend Wading!

2008-09-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

Miss all you mainlanders!!

2008-09-09T09:49:00.000-07:00

Some new cute pix!

Sunny and Cat

2008-09-03T11:41:00.001-07:00

We babysat Sunny's friend Cat this weekend.
They are so cute together!

Mint Mocha's and Memories

2008-09-02T09:24:00.000-07:00

It's been a while, yes I know. Wish my absence was the result of my schedule being so full that I haven't sat down in 6 months but it's not! AT the moment it's 6:25 am and I am drinking a mint mocha with Soy milk and wishing all of you were going to stop in for coffee on your way to work.

The reason for this post is to get a few new pictures up, I hope, of my little Fromaster Junior! I know you havent seen him lately and that makes us all sad!
What a cutie. What a cute little sweet little funny little man!

Our computers, YES plural, do not work very well and I cant get online when it's convenient!
SO here are some pix and I promise to be a better blogger, after all I really look forward to reading yours, maybe it's the same for you!

Growing Boy!

2008-02-11T14:37:00.001-08:00

This doesn't even do him justice!

Insightful, but makes ya wonder!

2008-01-08T13:53:00.000-08:00

Last night Sunny and Tony were joking around. talking about their birthdays, which are ten days apart.
Sunny was rubbing it in that her day on the calendar is more decorated than his.
He said " Haha, my birthday is first."
She said: "But, I'm actually having a real birthday party"
Tony "Well I'm gonna be older than you."
And Sunny summed it up by saying " So what, the older you get the sadder you get."

2007-12-25T17:06:00.000-08:00

Mele Kalikemaka

I promise

2007-12-20T20:02:00.000-08:00

...to be home for Christmas from next year on.
It is so sad to be away from all of you, while the baby is growing so fast and is so cute right now.
Life is weird. It's fun and scary and sad. So much to grateful for and yet there's so much to be desired.

Warm Ponds

2007-11-06T20:42:00.000-08:00

Here is a set of pix from the warm ponds.
Elijah was exactly 6 months that day!

Gypsy, Fortune Teller....is there a difference?

2007-10-10T16:24:00.000-07:00

Traditionally I like to make Sunny's costumes for Halloween. Like her Pippi last year.

This year she wants to be a fortune teller....which lead us to gypsies....are they the same thing?

Should I make her look like this?

Or this?

Or this?

More Cute Kids

2007-10-01T20:24:00.000-07:00

Party@TheSk8Shop

2007-09-25T14:40:00.000-07:00

Our good friends Blake, Amber and Tosh are here on the island, as well as my old roomate Rob. To celebrate their visits and the Belated Grand Opening of our sweet Skate Shop, we had a rockin' party on Saturday. D.J. Cedar (a father of one of the kids in Sunny's Class) let Tony use his turntables for a while. He hasn't played in a year, since he sold his turntables when we moved here........Anyways, we raffled off a few boards and shirts and served 60 hot dogs and a hundred sodas! It was SO fun!

3 word answers!

2007-09-15T18:26:00.000-07:00

1. Where is your cell phone?
dead as usual.
2. Where is your boyfriend/girlfriend or Husband/Wife ?
at the skatepark
3. Where is your father?
probably at work
4. Cheesecake?
my true undoing

5. Your favorite thing to do?
stay up late
6. Your dream last night?
elijah was big
7. Your favorite drink?
coffee with cream
8. The room you're in?
rasta skate shop
9. George Bush?
Alfred E. Newman

10. What you're good at?
Just about everything
11. One of your wish list items?
my own house
12. Where did you grow up?
South Orange County
13. The last thing you did?
helped a customer
14. What are you wearing?
my new skirt
16. Ketchup?
with french fries
17. Your computer?
comes in handy
18. Your life?
not too bad
19. Your mood?
i'm pretty tired
20. What are you thinking about right now?
gotta make money
21. Your car is?
mobile roach coach

22. Your summer?
endless summer here
23. Your relationship status?
i'm in love
24. Your favorite color?
i like purples
25. When is the last time you laughed?
i always laugh!

recent kid pix!

2007-09-14T22:37:00.000-07:00

Sunny said she was a "crystal ball person".

Elijah gets all the chicks!

Honu

2007-09-07T21:36:00.001-07:00

Sea Turtles are like the oceans goodwill ambassadors, liasons between humans and sea creatures!
They are really this friendly and wise! And not hard to find around here either!

2007-09-07T20:03:00.000-07:00

These are just a FEW reasons I love where we live!!

Seriously!

Green Sand Beach...Olivine Crystal

Hippies and Coconuts!

My Baby Got Back

2007-09-02T04:15:00.000-07:00

Sunny is home from hanging out with her Dad for the last 10 days. She slept here a few times but spent all waking hours with him! We've missed her....however we started moving today and will be in our new house by monday, so we were really busy in the meantime!

Boy, Do I love her!

Coconut King

2007-08-30T13:17:00.000-07:00

Here in Hawaii, the Coconut is King!
This one is as big as Elijah.
When we popped it open it had 4 CUPS of milk inside, and it was VERY VERY sweet!

Pahoa From the Sky

2007-08-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

I found these rad aerial views of the part of the island we live in!
What a great perspective, eh?

Lunar Eclipse from Hawaii

2007-08-28T13:12:00.001-07:00

I stayed awake alone to watch the Eclipse last night.
Though I'd love to say I took this picture with my uber-telescopic-zoom, I didn't...but this is what it looked like from my front yard!

So awesome!

Full Moons and Babies

2007-08-28T12:46:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Stephanie had a big baby boy last night naturally, on his due date!
8 pounds 10 ounces.....
Jack Thurman Ragland joins, Cassi, Jaren and Mary-Jane to make 4.
And he is the 30th Grandchild for her parents!

Check out our decks!

2007-08-28T02:25:00.000-07:00

This is what the walls are looking like now folks, we're rolling!

And YES, I'm a blogging machine, somebody stop me!

iMagine

2007-08-28T02:11:00.000-07:00

The lady next door to the shop (her name is Sri,as in Lanka) brings her kids after school on Mondays and Tuesdays. Today they walked in and gasped at our iMac computer. Once I showed them the built in fun cam they went crazy. They were practically beating eachother up and shrieking with laughter!
Fatima and Ibraham, or Baby and Boy and Sri calls them.
To understand Sri, think of a hippie-fied Fely! She sells sarongs and other various made-in-china sold in Hawaii trinkets!

Sunny Side

2007-08-27T21:24:00.001-07:00

This is Sunny's Sale Side.....
She makes bank!

The Kids in town

2007-08-27T17:38:00.000-07:00

There is something to be said for our customers....
Most of them are under 16 years old, mostly boys, and because of that the exchanges we have about money and prices is sometimes, well, Adorable! Little boy with 3 birthday checks and 7 crumpled bills totaling 52 bucks....wants to know if he has enough to get a new board, (and expects us to take the checks as is...) The picture up there is of Keahe, age 15. Since we opened three weeks ago, officially, he has been in here at LEAST once a day. He knew exactly which board he wanted and asked us to hold it. He worked 6 three hour shifts as a dishwasher and saved every dollar to buy that board! Isn't he adorable? He has one Element shirt and he wears it every day! The other picture is of me and Eli chillin' in the shop!

And since we get free pirated internet here at the shop, this is where I will finally be able to blog better!
Aloha Fam!

Pahoa's Skate Shop

2007-08-25T17:03:00.000-07:00

Our new little skate shop has been open for three weeks already!
It's evolution has amazed us. At this rate we should look like we know what were doing by Christmas!
Check out the shop before and after shots....as you will see we've come a long way!

Finally! Fun with Friends & Family!

2007-07-26T14:23:00.000-07:00

Aloha people!

For months now I've been secretly reading and laughing along with you all without joining in the fun. Don't get me wrong, I've signed up a few times, and forgot my passwords a few times, and then I get on here and design my homepage over and over again, then the baby wakes up or Sunny spills acrylic paint on the carpet, and my blog time is over....

SO, to get started I'm choosing to list my
10 THINGS YOU'LL NEVER HEAR ME SAY......

1. Let's go to Vegas for the weekend. (Alchoholics, Strippers and Tourists??? Kill me now, oh and it's 115 degrees....JOY!)
2. I have to get to bed early tonight.
3. Isn't that new Fergie song awesome?
4. I just got the cutest shoes.
5. Arnold Schwartzenegger should be the President someday.
6. I want to go sky-diving. (WHY?)
7. We're trying, but I can't get pregnant.
8. I want to have twin girls.
9. I'm glad I never went to college....ha.
10. I'm moving to Wisconsin.

That was easier than I thought!