Your Time Has Come To Say Goodbye!

Hopefully Santa will be out of here by the end of the weekend.  I was so happy to miss all the below 20 degree weather while I was in Hawaii, but Christmas past is still present and really needs to go!!  I'm ready for spring now.

Please Remove Your Shoes!

I got this for my beach-themed bathroom in the downtown Hilo marketplace.  They will remind me of my stay on the Big Island!  Removing your shoes is a sign of respect.  I was Auntie Arlene, was greeted by hugs, picked tangerines from a tree, got to spend some time on the beach listening to the voice of the ocean, soaked in the sun and learned to play Hanafuda Hawaiian style.   

Raggedy Ann is feeling a little more raggedy after an evening with a 3 year old and her twin 18 month old brothers!!!

I kind of feel like an ol' Raggedy Ann in a Barbie doll world.  :)

New Year Goals

One of my goals is to read some books I have started but haven't finished!  One is Walking from East to West.  On my accounting team is a young woman originally from India.  She brought me back the pretty tunic and Chi Tea from one of her visits.  She read this book and really helped her bridge the gap between her traditions and culture and her new-found belief in one God.

Happy Birthday to Me

Busy Monday back to work, so my birthday went by really fast, but not without some cards, gift cards, a flower and my favorite, Cream Puff Dessert!!!

Back to the Cold Reality

I feel a little like this little bird.  I got use to wearing shorts, flip flops, NO COAT, GLOVES OR BOOTS!  I think I could adapt very quickly to a tropical climate.  :)

Another Visit to Nelson!

Short visit - couldn't find a parking place!  Had enough time to view my favorite French Impressionist paintings!  This is a photo I took on my way out.  Hope I can make it one more time before the exhibit closes!