Where are all the bloggers??? Long time no bloggy blog. Can't believe we're already at the end of January. It's been so long since my last entry...so much has happened. Where to start??
My in laws arrived a week before Christmas and it was great to see them. We were able to do some fun things--but there were some days where the weather was not cooperative and so we had to stay in. We were super sad to see them go. Bella was especially sad and was mopey for at least a week!!
Bella was all happy again when my friend and her hubby came to visit right after the new year. We had such a great time with them!! I was on vacation right with them and we did all sorts of touristy things. I wish they would move over here and be my neighbor....but they just found a new fab apartment, so I guess it's a pipedream now. :(
My in laws arrived a week before Christmas and it was great to see them. We were able to do some fun things--but there were some days where the weather was not cooperative and so we had to stay in. We were super sad to see them go. Bella was especially sad and was mopey for at least a week!!
Bella was all happy again when my friend and her hubby came to visit right after the new year. We had such a great time with them!! I was on vacation right with them and we did all sorts of touristy things. I wish they would move over here and be my neighbor....but they just found a new fab apartment, so I guess it's a pipedream now. :(
And now the house is all quiet again and the work schedules are back. We're pretty settled in now and life has become quite routine. I'm really beginning to love it here--we've been here for 3 months and it's been nothing but pleasure so far. Sure, I miss home---and there are times when I am extremely homesick. (like when I get to "talk" to my 8 month old nephew!) But I'm doing much better than I was in SC. By my third month in SC, I had gone home 3 times!! Man, I don't miss that place at all.
We still have visitors scheduled to come--in February, April, July...and some other friends that are visiting Honolulu but not staying with us! I love seeing loved ones. :)
Overall, life is pretty boring, but I'm happy nonetheless. My job is great--the staff treats me like ohana and the keikis are so great. Jerome's job has settled a bit and he isn't working his crazy hours anymore. (at least for now) Also, I've found an organization that I want to start volunteering for. It's about time I start volunteering again!! Makes my life complete. Oh, and then there are the military spouses on the same boat as Jerome's--they are starting to contact me to meet up and such. Hopefully, I'll get along with them. I didn't have very good luck with the spouses in Charleston, so I have more in common with these wives.
Life is quiet, but good. You know, I've always thought about the grass being greener on the other side--how maybe I want what I don't have. I think about my past and no responsibilities. I think about the late nights and trips with my girls. But now all my girls are married, getting married, having kids. My how life has changed!! Quite honestly, I'm so much happier on my side. I don't want what I don't have. Sure, the bills, mortgage, saving for the future, retirement account, etc. isn't pleasant. But, I love it over here on my side.
Overall, life is pretty boring, but I'm happy nonetheless. My job is great--the staff treats me like ohana and the keikis are so great. Jerome's job has settled a bit and he isn't working his crazy hours anymore. (at least for now) Also, I've found an organization that I want to start volunteering for. It's about time I start volunteering again!! Makes my life complete. Oh, and then there are the military spouses on the same boat as Jerome's--they are starting to contact me to meet up and such. Hopefully, I'll get along with them. I didn't have very good luck with the spouses in Charleston, so I have more in common with these wives.
Life is quiet, but good. You know, I've always thought about the grass being greener on the other side--how maybe I want what I don't have. I think about my past and no responsibilities. I think about the late nights and trips with my girls. But now all my girls are married, getting married, having kids. My how life has changed!! Quite honestly, I'm so much happier on my side. I don't want what I don't have. Sure, the bills, mortgage, saving for the future, retirement account, etc. isn't pleasant. But, I love it over here on my side.
Jerome and me at Germaine's Luau
Jerome and his family at China Man's Hat
my beautiful friends - come back!!
