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9.01.2012

tee hee

H o n u g i r l

6.13.2012

a birthday wish ...

Happy 40th Birthday Sweet-T !!!

H o n u g i r l

5.21.2010

free therapy ...

and it wasn't even MY birthday!!

Thanks King G for a most excellent session ~

and the workout was great too!!

Enjoy your day! =D

Happy Birthday - King G !!!

8.21.2009

Barrettes, Band-Aids, batteries?

.... and he cutest birthday-girl ever !!

It was a birthday party for that (not-so-much-a-baby) Baby Girl. She’s such a little character at a fine young age of TWO; flitting from one place to the next (like a humming bird) so fast I can barely catch her on film.

Moving now at speeds much different from her initial arrival; which her mom will attest was a painfully slow and arduous process.

But I think I’ll start before THAT part!

This is a photo memory of her mom, with siblings #'s 4-6, at the hospital anxiously awaiting BabyGirl's arrival…

As promised ... skipping over the hours of labor; displaying the angelic nature of this wonderfully precious newborn (2007).

Here she is one year later ... spying her first birthday cake ... MMmmm!!

Now we are in the present … (well it was yesterday, the 20th so now it's the past... but you get what I mean)...

Hmm... not sure about cooperating in smiles for the camera.

Hello-Kitty Band-Aids... for a very active girl;

it's true... a girl can never too many hair thingies!

Wheee ! Now she has wheels...

The party isn't over until we eat cake!!!

okay if you're counting, yes, there are 3 candles... but the BIG one plays the happy b-day song (until you want to swallow the thing while lit or rudely smash it into the frosting) ... and sweet Baby Girl wants the BIG one on the cake!!

Yumm!! How many grandparents does it take to keep the frosting in the mouth of a 2-year old???

There was much more action to behold, with cousins and presents and all... but that is captured on the camera card of someone who remembered that "batteries" are essential at birthday celebrations !!!

HonuGirl

11.29.2008

Starting over...

I am really quite done with feeling sick now. Ugghhh.

It's gone full circle. Today I feel as bad as I did the first day it hit me.

I think that's a sign that it's over. That makes sense, eh?

Yet, I'm feeling

Let's see… how will I ever catch up on the days not able to blog.

Uh-huh. Right. I won't.

I will simply draw a line and start from here.

Jason's birthday was this week. We celebrated Wednesday as he was going to be with his Dad on Thursday. I had been really excited to give him his presents – one of which I bought on craigslist months ago (iPod Shuffle). I could only hope that he would be happy.

I say that because his wish list indicated he wanted items more than 2x the budget I had available. Isn't that always the case? hmmm.

However, I watched his authentic expression of surprise, gratitude and love upon opening his gift.

He then ran out the charge playing songs all day long (sharing the earphones with his brother – too kind).

There's more... he wrote me a thank you note.

No! I did not request one (maybe years of training to write them for family; yes I admit to that)… however, I was simply blessed and amazed by the written gift of gratitude. It makes it was worth the labor pains 11 years ago – wait, I can thank him for that too… he was so anxious to arrive the labor was only 2½ hours and a then some pushes!!! =)

Man I love that kid!

Alright what if I admit to being worried that I wouldn't meet his birthday "expectations" this week?

Fearing that he would be unhappy?

I already knew he was "lit up" over a gift he was allowed to select for himself (at the Lego store) purchased by another gift buyer … a budget higher than he was used to … I held back my anxiety in order to acknowledge his elation and joy that he would get the Lego set he wanted for his birthday.

Perhaps my gift would pale in comparison; but I rejoiced with him and allowed him to show it to me online; talking about how great it is and how long it will take to assemble and we even watched a video of how the landing gear and wings move!!

Oh my -- it is a fantabulous gift -- bet you can hardly wait for your birthday?

Later, when we sat together on the couch, he said something about being excited to get that present and to spend his birthday putting it together… "I wouldn't change my life here for anything. I love you, Mom." Along with a sweet, gentle hug.

All my fears were gone.

I didn't remember how tired and sick I felt. (Or panicked when I realized he would need songs downloaded... so I stayed up until 1am to download his favorite playlist from my iTunes.)

I didn't bemoan the fact that he would not be with me for Thanksgiving/his birthday.

There was no person to out-give or birthday present more precious than that single moment in time – words can heal the soul.

Now if only I could wake up feeling healthy in the morning.

HonuGirl

10.15.2008

Celebrations...

Maybe if you hum something...

This is my first slide show!

NaKysha helped me celebrate my birthday last month.

I bought her a present, since she's too young to buy one for me.

Jeffrey loves to lick the frosting so he stayed near the cake.

Jason... hmm; he was the much needed photographer -- you know how that goes.

Hope you enjoyed my first attempt at entertainment.

Right, I agree. Next time I will add music - I couldn't find the song I wanted in the right format.

My back-up was a bust - I think Miriam and KL have had just about enough of "If You're Happy and You Know It." *grins*

Yeah, next time ... a song would be nice.

HonuGirl

9.04.2008

Moonstruck Visions – Forward to 44…

"Ohh, I think I will have that cool pyramid one & a latte please” There I stood about three years ago next to my spirit Sista. She was buying chocolates for her wedding anniversary and sharing brief “girlfriend time” with me… she had only enough time to visit during the shopping, selection and purchase process; but something made her suggest we sit and indulge.

Mmmm. Moonstruck Chocolate Café

The occasion, dear to her heart The atmosphere, decorative The products, delectable The company, delightful The mood, disheartened . . . Mine anyway. Life was getting the best of me … wait, I can’t say that I knew the best of me then. But I think you know what I mean. I was somewhere between a rock and a hard place with no room to move or breathe. Each day was proof that God was the only thing bigger than my world – “control” was His and He chose “Life”. For me, a few moments with spirit Sista became my breath of life for that day. She is one of (very) few who know “EVERYTHING” about me. I believe we are parallels in life … my line is a bit longer than hers but many experiences in life have made this a true analogy. Since the day we met, almost 20 years ago, ‘we clicked’ – a perfect fit – kind of like when I put on my favorite pair of shoes. AHHH! Years feel like moments when we spend time together. Which was a realization I had while mis-counting reps during my workout with King G Wednesday morning (almost hit him with the machine, again; oops). Uhh. Hello? He looked me at me [apparently my eyes were vacant] as he asked “where were you?” I honestly didn’t realize that I had zoned from the present moment to three years prior and was there from about the 4th pectoral fly right up until King inquired of my whereabouts - guess he counted my next 7 or more reps – which I can’t remember how many was too many – but enough to make King wonder about me. =) I act as if that’s a surprise… it’s daily entertainment for him. It was during that missing moment, it all made sense. I was at Moonstruck. (I didn’t even try to explain it – just apologized to King – said I’m back now). The vision of 44 had come true. Okay. Skip back to Moonstruck before the vision and it will make more sense. Sitting together sharing chocolate delights, my dearest, darling, sweet friend and spirit Sista sensed my desperation. She understood when I shared death of a heart and shivered as I described an instant defibrillation – awakening to life, aware of self, and for the first time realizing that... feelings of being unheard, unnecessary and invisible in this life were swept aside for a few fleeting moments one truth at a time. When we were intensely engaged in the conversation my Sista chose her parting words carefully. She had an affirmation to share and hoped I wouldn’t feel awkward with a vision that she was able to express for my life. Her vision had extended out three years… to my future at age 44. It wasn’t a “formal” prophesy in any way… just something our loving Heavenly Father wanted her to share with her needy sister-friend. Tears formed in my eyes as she described a freedom to love fully, completely and truly; joy and happiness would replace my current pain and fear. I would feel comfortable and confident being my true self and love would be genuine! Wherever I lived I would be content to adapt, overcome, and proceed. There were more things – but deeply personal. It’s been three years since the breath of life my Sista shared with me that night. Happiness, great joy! Life is different now... I love being alive to feel pain (the extra reps) of the fight to move forward, the miracle of boys becoming young men, the blessing of insightful Sista's and so much more. Ohh, and among the many things for which I am very grateful . . . friends whom I love and hold very close to my heart! Life is a journey ~ traveling with friends makes it all worthwhile!! I must admit I struggled this week (after having a birthday); whirling thoughts and feelings were wild and unfocused. I thought I was getting old – but I was wrong… I just need chocolate! Note to self: Visit Moonstruck – celebrate the presence (presents) of love, hope and LIFE as the future is now!!

HonuGirl

8.24.2008

True or False...

On controlling technology ... people, I got nuthin!! True: I love my computer, monitor, keyboard all working peripherals --they're a team! False: I love my monitor. My computer team knows I'm in control! True: I love my monitor UNTIL . . . the 'dark side' takes over. It's a BAD sign when your screen looks like this:

Does anyone see a problem here? The top half of the screen is uhhh - asleep? Look closely -- can you see the horizontal white line... ? It's missing only the sound of a flatline BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP ... An optimist might say the screen is half ummm... awake??? Maybe it needs some of my espresso? Anyway, keep in mind I wrote this while it was only half-awake! =0} Oh MY... this is especially BAD... given that I am unable to control the urge to turn on the computer and type furiously for the 5 minutes the screen is completely available. Yikes! Suddenly I am reduced to using only the lower half the monitor screen to view what type -- wait I need to scroll down again -- updating blogs and communicating through email as well as all that "important" banking stuff I do ... is then S L O W E D to a turtle's pace. hummph! [wait - scrolling again] It's a psychotic moment when mid-sentence "BLIP" the dark side is present. Half of the screen I need is dark. I have about 4 inches of a window to view ... it's really quite IRRITATING. Worse yet, a sane person would stop typing, turn off their computer and accomplish something anything else . . . but I am still here typing (trying to read) [ then scrolling the screen back into view ] Just imagine my pain -- I am experiencing some serious brain strain as I literally force my brain to remember long forgotten key strokes - my mouse is a dear friend - so easy to point + click = action. These memorized key strokes {hidden deep in my memory} are currently my only option. They allow me to 'move' {click+drag} a window within my view and other such necessary Windows functions. Okay . . . you think I'm whining - well, duh!! Give computing a shot while covering the top half of your monitor. Click File or Format or any menu function and try from memory to the pick one of the top 5 options - because those will be what you need when the DARK side attacks your monitor! The one's which randomly appear ABOVE the bright white flat line! GRRRR! True: I got nuthin.

False: I'm gonna stop before my brain decides to be only half awake too.

HonuGirl

I wrote this blog a couple of days ago when my monitor had a Dark Side. Since then I started a search online for a new monitor. Beware technology... computers, mice, monitors are working as a team. Augghhh -- now they know WAY too much about my life. They talk, you see. The computer saw me researching the monitor's replacement -- then as if by magic (or a some kind of double agent divulging information)... my monitor - fearing replacement - began to work again -- no more Dark Side!! YEAAA... whahhh I wanted a new one! But, since I am so proud to have accomplished typing a blog with only half a screen ... I just HAD to share it with you! ps: shhh, don't tell my CPU, but i'm getting a new "M" for my b-day next week ~ tee hee {tanx 2 my friend V2T !!}