It's Orientation Week at HPU and the summer is now a thing of the past. Students are beginning to hustle and bustle around campus from buying their textbooks, paying tuition, registering or changing class schedules, moving into the dorms and much much more. There are nervous parents stirring around campus wanting to do things for their kids, when the students just want to tell them to Shut Up. Yet the students know they will only be with their parents for a few more days, so they allow the annoying, helicopter parents to be. Its a funny sight and brings me back to my days as a college freshman. None the less I am ready well not ready for the craziness, but to get this semester started.
The craziness of non stop, late night, early morning workdays has begun. This week consists of all the orientation activities, BBK, and a wedding. Just gotta hang in there for the next week and a half and then I can attempt to get some rest.
This is my last semester at HPU, I am sad to be leaving all my wonderful co-workers, but it is my time and is worth it. I am moving to South Korea to be an English Language instructor.
With all the craziness, I will still try to write.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Allergies Suck
So the last few days have been jam packed with all kinds of things happening at work. Preparations for New Student Orientation and the Fall 2009 Semester have consumed my life on top of the other things I am doing outside of work. I love being busy, but am super duper exhausted, but finally today I am resting.
Last night I attended the PASS (Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery, www.traffickjamming.org) called Emancipation. I had been up since 5am and was not fully energized as a result of that, but managed to stick around for a little bit and check it out. The venue, Manifest, which is an awesome spot had 2 drink specials which supported PASS, one being a Pama-Granite Orange Martini and the other being a Mango-Pama Mohito. As most of you know I am VERY allergic to Mangos, so I obviously only tried the martini. My guess is that the shakers were not cleaned with soap and water in between making the drinks so there was some some mango residue passed onto my martini, which affected me. I noticed myself getting tired much faster than I thought and I could feel my eyes swelling and my throat itching. I decided to go home early and by the time i was home, my throat had started to swell. Immediately I had to choose, emergency room, or mix Benedryl with alcohol. I chose the latter, took a shower, and knocked out. I dont blame anyone, and actually really loved the martini, if only my allergy to mangos wasnt so severe it would have been awesome.
You should check out Manifest on Hotel st in downtown Honolulu. Its a cafe during the day and cafe/bar at night. The artwork, owners, bartenders, and crowd are all amazing.
Yesterday was a long, busy, and eventful day. I am alive, thanks to my friend Benedryl!
Last night I attended the PASS (Pacific Alliance to Stop Slavery, www.traffickjamming.org) called Emancipation. I had been up since 5am and was not fully energized as a result of that, but managed to stick around for a little bit and check it out. The venue, Manifest, which is an awesome spot had 2 drink specials which supported PASS, one being a Pama-Granite Orange Martini and the other being a Mango-Pama Mohito. As most of you know I am VERY allergic to Mangos, so I obviously only tried the martini. My guess is that the shakers were not cleaned with soap and water in between making the drinks so there was some some mango residue passed onto my martini, which affected me. I noticed myself getting tired much faster than I thought and I could feel my eyes swelling and my throat itching. I decided to go home early and by the time i was home, my throat had started to swell. Immediately I had to choose, emergency room, or mix Benedryl with alcohol. I chose the latter, took a shower, and knocked out. I dont blame anyone, and actually really loved the martini, if only my allergy to mangos wasnt so severe it would have been awesome.
You should check out Manifest on Hotel st in downtown Honolulu. Its a cafe during the day and cafe/bar at night. The artwork, owners, bartenders, and crowd are all amazing.
Yesterday was a long, busy, and eventful day. I am alive, thanks to my friend Benedryl!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Frustrated
Overwhelmed and frustrated!
You ever have a feeling that you just cant get rid of? Well I do and have had it for the last couple of weeks. Off and on throughout the day I feel so frustrated. Its like I have little time bombs ticking inside of me waiting to expolde and one by one throughout the day I feel the boom of intense emotion explosion. Sometimes they make me want to cry and scream and other times I just feel so frustrated and angry. The only thing that I want to do is relax,but how can I do that when I cant even figure out what my deal is.
Thanks to those of you who have been open to eating all the random foods I have been cooking and baking. If you know me, cooking and baking are two of my biggest passions and two of the few things that really help me to escape. If you want something special and dont have the time to cook it yourself, just buy the ingredients or give me some cash I will do it for you.
Once again very random, but hope you enjoyed reading this.
Overwhelmed and frustrated!
You ever have a feeling that you just cant get rid of? Well I do and have had it for the last couple of weeks. Off and on throughout the day I feel so frustrated. Its like I have little time bombs ticking inside of me waiting to expolde and one by one throughout the day I feel the boom of intense emotion explosion. Sometimes they make me want to cry and scream and other times I just feel so frustrated and angry. The only thing that I want to do is relax,but how can I do that when I cant even figure out what my deal is.
Thanks to those of you who have been open to eating all the random foods I have been cooking and baking. If you know me, cooking and baking are two of my biggest passions and two of the few things that really help me to escape. If you want something special and dont have the time to cook it yourself, just buy the ingredients or give me some cash I will do it for you.
Once again very random, but hope you enjoyed reading this.
Overwhelmed and frustrated!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Its a new season in life
So a lot has happened this year that not many people experience on a regular basis. Most of these things have been very trying and emotionally weighing on my mind, body, and soul, but I am staying strong, trusting God and pushing through. Just as I am finally feeling like I have a place and "Family" in Hawaii I threw in a curve ball by taking a job as an English Language Instructor in South Korea starting in February 2010. From the start of this year I knew things were gonna be very different. It was the start of a year as a young professional, no longer a college student, responsible for my own life and well being. Just as soon as I could blink my eyes the balls of fire, pain, anger, death, and whatever else began to hit me in the face.
Towards the end of January I began to realize that my Aunt Tomie wasn't getting any better. Her fight with cancer was taking the best of her and she was slowly slipping away from us. I tried so hard to build up the strength to handle it, but never could stay strong when I spoke to her or saw her in person. It was February 2009 that I had the chance to stop by Dallas on my way home from a conference for work in Nashville, where I made a point to sit and talk with Aunt Tomie every day that I was there. During those precious moments I knew that would be the last time I would see her alive. Though the thought of not having her around in the physical world ripped, clawed, and tore my heart to pieces, I managed to keep it together not only for her, but also for my grandma. Though they fought all the time I loved watching the dynamic between the two. I miss her funny jokes, crude remarks, and hysterical laughing in the midst of seriousness. She always told me that I was such a good person and was so thankful that I made it a point to come see her all the way from Hawaii. Aunt Tomie and I loved each other to the core and had some great times together learning to cook, sew, speak japanese, and especially playing pachinko. This Friday will be Aunt Tomie's birthday, its a hard one because this is the first one without her around. To celebrate I will listen to Elvis, her favorite, and eat some yummy Mochi. I know she hangs around me still, but I miss her presence.
All I have to say is Cancer is an ugly beast!
I have been to more funerals this year than most have been to in a lifetime. This better change, because its dragging me down. Thank goodness for the friends and family that I have surrounding me.
I know this blog was quite random, but I needed to get my thoughts on this stuff out. Dont worry they wont all be like this.
Towards the end of January I began to realize that my Aunt Tomie wasn't getting any better. Her fight with cancer was taking the best of her and she was slowly slipping away from us. I tried so hard to build up the strength to handle it, but never could stay strong when I spoke to her or saw her in person. It was February 2009 that I had the chance to stop by Dallas on my way home from a conference for work in Nashville, where I made a point to sit and talk with Aunt Tomie every day that I was there. During those precious moments I knew that would be the last time I would see her alive. Though the thought of not having her around in the physical world ripped, clawed, and tore my heart to pieces, I managed to keep it together not only for her, but also for my grandma. Though they fought all the time I loved watching the dynamic between the two. I miss her funny jokes, crude remarks, and hysterical laughing in the midst of seriousness. She always told me that I was such a good person and was so thankful that I made it a point to come see her all the way from Hawaii. Aunt Tomie and I loved each other to the core and had some great times together learning to cook, sew, speak japanese, and especially playing pachinko. This Friday will be Aunt Tomie's birthday, its a hard one because this is the first one without her around. To celebrate I will listen to Elvis, her favorite, and eat some yummy Mochi. I know she hangs around me still, but I miss her presence.
All I have to say is Cancer is an ugly beast!
I have been to more funerals this year than most have been to in a lifetime. This better change, because its dragging me down. Thank goodness for the friends and family that I have surrounding me.
I know this blog was quite random, but I needed to get my thoughts on this stuff out. Dont worry they wont all be like this.
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