seriously--i think the biggest pain in the butt for me about this pregnancy is the insane amount of times i have to pee throughout the day and during the night! i'm only in my 14th week...i can't imagine when the uterus is full with a baby, constantly pushing on my bladder. i can't handle it now!! i LOVE elastic waistband sweats.....allows me to get the job done quicker. it seems like i need to go everytime i get up from laying down or sitting...
i made a mental tally today and i peed 15 times. 15! it's quite annoying.
--oh, and to piggyback on my last post, i hate that i can't eat poached/sunny side up/fried eggs unless it's completely cooked. who eats their eggs completely well done?!?? blah. i miss my fried egg (over medium) & toast. and man! i miss eggs benedict.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
"no can..."
So this pregnancy thing comes with a lot of "can'ts". I can't do so many things!! Especially when it comes to food--all I want is what I CAN'T eat. Seriously, even stuff that I usually don't want to eat, it's all I want when I see it on the menu. Case in point: Jerome and I were at Chili's and for the dear life of me, all I wanted is a Presidente Margarita. It looked so good!! Alas, I had to settle for a lemonade.
I want sushi like there's no other. I just want a whole platter of sashimi to myself. Oh, and when I order a salad for my dinner, the only one that I really want is the one with blue cheese or feta on it, but I can't eat soft cheeses. With a margarita. And don't get me started with the junk food--I've actually been really good and have limited myself. But that didn't stop me from eating the entire box of almond biscotti that I brought from home (Trader Joe's)...too bad that box was supposed to be a gift for my office staff. (btw, I didn't eat it all in one sitting...it took me a few days--and even after making Jerome hide them from me)
Don't get me wrong. I think I've been very good with my diet--eating small, healthy meals frequently. I drink plenty of water and take all my vitamins. But MAN, it's hard when all I want to eat is that club sandwich from Subway. (did you know you're not supposed to eat deli meats while pregnant??)
There's a saying here in Hawaii. It's "no can" and it basically means "you can't". I hate it when I want something and it's "no can." :(
I want sushi like there's no other. I just want a whole platter of sashimi to myself. Oh, and when I order a salad for my dinner, the only one that I really want is the one with blue cheese or feta on it, but I can't eat soft cheeses. With a margarita. And don't get me started with the junk food--I've actually been really good and have limited myself. But that didn't stop me from eating the entire box of almond biscotti that I brought from home (Trader Joe's)...too bad that box was supposed to be a gift for my office staff. (btw, I didn't eat it all in one sitting...it took me a few days--and even after making Jerome hide them from me)
Don't get me wrong. I think I've been very good with my diet--eating small, healthy meals frequently. I drink plenty of water and take all my vitamins. But MAN, it's hard when all I want to eat is that club sandwich from Subway. (did you know you're not supposed to eat deli meats while pregnant??)
There's a saying here in Hawaii. It's "no can" and it basically means "you can't". I hate it when I want something and it's "no can." :(
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Is it really almost July?
Isn't it amazing how quickly time goes by? I cannot believe it's almost July--half of 2008 is over, people! Where has the time gone??
I'm currently on my 6 week summer break and it hasn't come at a better time. If you don't already know, I'm 14 weeks pregnant and man, has it taken a toll on me! I'm not complaining, though. Honestly, I've had it pretty easy compared to other women. My first trimester consisted of nausea, but only when I was hungry (which was often), so I felt like I was constantly eating! I even had to keep saltines in my bedside table so that when I woke up, I could eat a few so keep from being nauseous while getting ready for work. My first trimester also consisted of EXTREME fatigue...I still don't know how I got through my day at work. All I wanted to do everyday was put my head down and nap. When I came home from work, I'd immediately change my clothes and take a nap with Bella on my couch...sometimes for 2 hours! I'd even go to bed as early as 8:30pm or 9pm...sleep for a full 9 hours, and still want to nap.
Now that I'm in my second trimester, the nausea is practically all gone and my energy is back. However, I swear I have to pee about 10+ times a day. I'm not really showing yet, and because the symptoms are gone, it doesn't really feel real. Makes me want to pee on the stick again just to make sure. But the pants are slowly getting tighter and the mood swings are in full force. (poor Jerome) So for now, I'm enjoying sleeping on my back and stomach, still fitting in (most) of my clothes, and eating most of everything...no aversions, yet!
Life is good for us. Jerome is working crazy hours (I swear he's at work more than he's at home!) but he's enjoying it. I am on summer beak, but go into my classroom for a few hours a few times a week to get ready for the new year. I will be teaching 6th grade next year, so I totally need to get ready!
Oh, yesterday, Jerome and I were at the Verizon store and we both got new phones. I *almost* got the Blackberry Curve, but ultimately decided that I'm really not that important enough to need a Blackberry. We had to add another line to our Family Plan so that we have a local number...my work was complaining to me that everytime they had to call me, it's long distance for them. So instead of getting a basic landline that costs $40/month, (I don't know why it's so much here) we added a new line to our account for $9.99/month. So Jerome got the Motorola Razr2 and I got the new LG Decoy. It's a slide phone, so we'll see how much I like it. It comes with an attached bluetooth!! Two for one, baby!
Alright, the baby is hungry, so I have to find something to eat. I'm craving salads, so I'm easy peasy. Until my nexy bloggy blog...
I'm currently on my 6 week summer break and it hasn't come at a better time. If you don't already know, I'm 14 weeks pregnant and man, has it taken a toll on me! I'm not complaining, though. Honestly, I've had it pretty easy compared to other women. My first trimester consisted of nausea, but only when I was hungry (which was often), so I felt like I was constantly eating! I even had to keep saltines in my bedside table so that when I woke up, I could eat a few so keep from being nauseous while getting ready for work. My first trimester also consisted of EXTREME fatigue...I still don't know how I got through my day at work. All I wanted to do everyday was put my head down and nap. When I came home from work, I'd immediately change my clothes and take a nap with Bella on my couch...sometimes for 2 hours! I'd even go to bed as early as 8:30pm or 9pm...sleep for a full 9 hours, and still want to nap.
Now that I'm in my second trimester, the nausea is practically all gone and my energy is back. However, I swear I have to pee about 10+ times a day. I'm not really showing yet, and because the symptoms are gone, it doesn't really feel real. Makes me want to pee on the stick again just to make sure. But the pants are slowly getting tighter and the mood swings are in full force. (poor Jerome) So for now, I'm enjoying sleeping on my back and stomach, still fitting in (most) of my clothes, and eating most of everything...no aversions, yet!
Life is good for us. Jerome is working crazy hours (I swear he's at work more than he's at home!) but he's enjoying it. I am on summer beak, but go into my classroom for a few hours a few times a week to get ready for the new year. I will be teaching 6th grade next year, so I totally need to get ready!
Oh, yesterday, Jerome and I were at the Verizon store and we both got new phones. I *almost* got the Blackberry Curve, but ultimately decided that I'm really not that important enough to need a Blackberry. We had to add another line to our Family Plan so that we have a local number...my work was complaining to me that everytime they had to call me, it's long distance for them. So instead of getting a basic landline that costs $40/month, (I don't know why it's so much here) we added a new line to our account for $9.99/month. So Jerome got the Motorola Razr2 and I got the new LG Decoy. It's a slide phone, so we'll see how much I like it. It comes with an attached bluetooth!! Two for one, baby!
Alright, the baby is hungry, so I have to find something to eat. I'm craving salads, so I'm easy peasy. Until my nexy bloggy blog...
Friday, January 25, 2008
All Settled In
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!!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
just 2 more days....
There's a mantra between teachers...we always count down to vacation. Doesn't matter what kind of vacation--it can even be a measley 3 day weekend...we always count down to it. We even have countdowns on the board so we can count down with the kids. Now, if you're not a teacher, I can hear you saying, "teachers are always on vacation! You get 3 months off + all gov't holidays, etc, etc." Yes, we get many days off in the year, but every "non teacher" that has entered my classroom understands why we need the days off.
just to preface: I have no reason to be stressed out right now. I actually love my job and because I'm not in a traditional self contained classroom (read: I don't teach all the subjects to one class) I don't have the stressors a regular classroom teacher has right now. I am simply counting the days to fit in with the other teachers. haha. Also, I wasn't working for so long (in SC, I finished the school year in June and didn't get a job in Hawaii until November!) so I'm pretty refreshed and like going to work.
So this is my blog to defend all the teachers out there, counting down the days to vacation. (or in Carrie and Amanda's case: off track!!)
Teachers need vacation because:
... They are responsible for 18+ students. Everyday. Think about your last encounter with a child over 5 years old. Now add about 18 more of them. Yeah.
... Now think about those 18+ kids and add to that the grading of their papers. You think your paperwork sucks? Try reading 18+ papers on the same topic. With spelling mistakes.
... So you're excited for Christmas? Multiply that energy by 100 and you get a kid's excitement for Christmas. Now think of a classroom full of that! I only have about 7 students at a time now and they drive me crazy!
... Winter time calls for rain/inclement weather. That means the kids don't go out to play. They're in the classroom all day...pent up with energy + holiday excitement.
... Endless singing of Christmas carols. Now, I know those who work in retail have to hear it all day, everyday too. But this singing is from students who can't sing on key for the life of them.
...Winter break usually marks the middle of the school year. That means quarterly testing...try making your own child sit and take a test during the holiday season. Not. Fun.
I'm sure there are tons more and my teacher friends can attest to it all. But nonetheless, teaching is quite rewarding and it all is worth it. Sure, our closets are full of random Christmas gifts and we're all pretty sick of making those reindeer candy canes for the students (c'mon, you know you've made them!) But nothing is more rewarding than to get that one Christmas card from a student/parent that expresses their gratitude that you're their teacher. :)
Just two more days, teachers!
just to preface: I have no reason to be stressed out right now. I actually love my job and because I'm not in a traditional self contained classroom (read: I don't teach all the subjects to one class) I don't have the stressors a regular classroom teacher has right now. I am simply counting the days to fit in with the other teachers. haha. Also, I wasn't working for so long (in SC, I finished the school year in June and didn't get a job in Hawaii until November!) so I'm pretty refreshed and like going to work.
So this is my blog to defend all the teachers out there, counting down the days to vacation. (or in Carrie and Amanda's case: off track!!)
Teachers need vacation because:
... They are responsible for 18+ students. Everyday. Think about your last encounter with a child over 5 years old. Now add about 18 more of them. Yeah.
... Now think about those 18+ kids and add to that the grading of their papers. You think your paperwork sucks? Try reading 18+ papers on the same topic. With spelling mistakes.
... So you're excited for Christmas? Multiply that energy by 100 and you get a kid's excitement for Christmas. Now think of a classroom full of that! I only have about 7 students at a time now and they drive me crazy!
... Winter time calls for rain/inclement weather. That means the kids don't go out to play. They're in the classroom all day...pent up with energy + holiday excitement.
... Endless singing of Christmas carols. Now, I know those who work in retail have to hear it all day, everyday too. But this singing is from students who can't sing on key for the life of them.
...Winter break usually marks the middle of the school year. That means quarterly testing...try making your own child sit and take a test during the holiday season. Not. Fun.
I'm sure there are tons more and my teacher friends can attest to it all. But nonetheless, teaching is quite rewarding and it all is worth it. Sure, our closets are full of random Christmas gifts and we're all pretty sick of making those reindeer candy canes for the students (c'mon, you know you've made them!) But nothing is more rewarding than to get that one Christmas card from a student/parent that expresses their gratitude that you're their teacher. :)
Just two more days, teachers!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Ohana
For the most part, I have accepted the fact that I am a military wife now and I just have to go along with everything that entails. Sure, I'm not one of those overly-involved wives and I'm pretty sure I will never be. But I fully support my husband and am really proud of what he does. And because of the life we've chosen, we've been able to live in places I probably would otherwise never choose to live.
The one and only thing I can't get over, is being apart from my family and friends. It's especially hard this time of year--with holidays and birthdays going on. It's going to be my first Christmas away from home. It was my second year not at home for my birthday. It's all still new to me and it's hard for me to get over.
So this year, on my birthday, I thought it was for sure going to be a bummer--not only am I away from home, but I just moved here and don't have any friends close enough to go and celebrate with. Jerome had to work (at least he wasn't on 24 hour duty!) and I thought I'd be completely alone. I didn't even tell anyone at my work (although Crystal told me I should've have worn a "It's my birthday!" shirt...) so it was no big deal. I continued to tell myself, "it's fine." But it wasn't so bad. In fact, it was a great day. My email box was bombarded with birthday wishes. I received text messages all day long. My phone was ringing nonstop and eventually ran out of battery life. I talked on the phone practically all day from the time I got off work. I receieved comments on my Facebook & Myspace pages from friends and some family members I've never even met! I received cards and presents in the mail. It was all overwhelming, but I was so happy. Jerome ended up having to stay at work late due to a stupid incident, so we just got some takeout that night and called it a day. We had a good time on the weekend, though, exploring more shops and enjoying the (finally) good weather. It was a great birthday--because althought I was techinically by myself, I was really surrounded by love.
Here are some pictures from various days. The first one is from Thanksgiving--we had turkey, chicken and ham sandwiches on the beach. This is Bellows Beach, a military owned beach opened to the public only on weekends.
The one and only thing I can't get over, is being apart from my family and friends. It's especially hard this time of year--with holidays and birthdays going on. It's going to be my first Christmas away from home. It was my second year not at home for my birthday. It's all still new to me and it's hard for me to get over.
So this year, on my birthday, I thought it was for sure going to be a bummer--not only am I away from home, but I just moved here and don't have any friends close enough to go and celebrate with. Jerome had to work (at least he wasn't on 24 hour duty!) and I thought I'd be completely alone. I didn't even tell anyone at my work (although Crystal told me I should've have worn a "It's my birthday!" shirt...) so it was no big deal. I continued to tell myself, "it's fine." But it wasn't so bad. In fact, it was a great day. My email box was bombarded with birthday wishes. I received text messages all day long. My phone was ringing nonstop and eventually ran out of battery life. I talked on the phone practically all day from the time I got off work. I receieved comments on my Facebook & Myspace pages from friends and some family members I've never even met! I received cards and presents in the mail. It was all overwhelming, but I was so happy. Jerome ended up having to stay at work late due to a stupid incident, so we just got some takeout that night and called it a day. We had a good time on the weekend, though, exploring more shops and enjoying the (finally) good weather. It was a great birthday--because althought I was techinically by myself, I was really surrounded by love.
Here are some pictures from various days. The first one is from Thanksgiving--we had turkey, chicken and ham sandwiches on the beach. This is Bellows Beach, a military owned beach opened to the public only on weekends.
Julie gave us steaks for my birthday and Christmas. Jerome was more excited about the dry ice it came in. This is him with the spray hose from the sink! On the right is a picture of what our freezer looks like after all those steaks are jammed in! Thanks, Julie!
Here's Bella in front of our tree! Doesn't she look like she's in the Christmas spirit? hahah..
My In-Laws are coming in on Monday. I can't wait! It's going to be so nice to see family again.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Hau'oli La Hanau
"The weather outside it frightful..."
So this Christmas song is ringing in my head today. Although the rest of the song has nothing to do with the holidays in Hawaii, the weather last night was frightful. We were under severe weather alert--the winds were so strong and the rain was extremely heavy at times. (the heavy rain, however, did not stay long due to the strong winds) The rain and random debris was hitting my window last night, making it hard to stay asleep. This morning was dreary and dark, and when I turned on the radio as I got ready for work, there was a list of schools being announced that were closed today--due to power outages or floods or fallen trees, etc. I listened intently for my school--but I didn't hear anything. They said something about some Leeward schools being closed (I'm on the Leeward side) but it was the Western most schools, and that doesn't include my area. It's ok--I like going to work. :) The school is quiet today, though. Seems like a lot of students decided to stay home today. Looks like some teachers decided to stay home too. But all was normal for me--my commute was not affected at all and most of my kids are here today.
So it's Hau'oli La Hanau to me tomorrow. Another year has gone by--one more year older, one more year wiser?? It was indeed an interesting year for me--Living in SC, driving across the country, moving to the islands. Finding a job I really liked, leaving the job, finding a new job I really like. Surviving my first year of marriage, seeing some good friends get married, preparing for others to get married. It's all so different from even 3 years ago. It's amazing how life changes to drastically in just a few years! Pretty soon weddings will become baby showers and we'll be sharing tales of parenting. I know I'm "grown up" (according to my students, at least) but I really don't feel like it. Do you ever feel "grown up"? I mean, I have all the responsibilities of a grown-up. I guess maybe when you have children you'll be forced to feel it. hahaha...maybe I'm just in denial? I'm rapidly approaching 30 and that scares the heck out of me! Maybe I'll feel grown-up by then. MAYBE. help?
Jerome and I getting more adjusted to our schedules. I'm getting used to sleeping by myself (with Bella) every 3 days. Gets really lonely, but then I think about Jerome having to sleep in that tiny bunk of his and I don't pity myself anymore. haha. Despite the bad weather, we're enjoying our time here so far. Jerome's parents and sister are coming in for Christmas, so we're looking forward to that! We plan on doing touristy things and have drafted a list of things we have to do when they're here. Hopefully the weather will be cooperative so we can make the most of it!
I don't know who reads this, but just in case: Happy belated or early birthdays to: Victor, Josh, John, Alice, Charlene, JR, and Crystal! My parents both celebrated a birthday too! Happy Anniversary to Lisa's parents! (same day as my bday!) So many celebrations...can't handle it! :)
Still waiting for those girls to update. boo.
So this Christmas song is ringing in my head today. Although the rest of the song has nothing to do with the holidays in Hawaii, the weather last night was frightful. We were under severe weather alert--the winds were so strong and the rain was extremely heavy at times. (the heavy rain, however, did not stay long due to the strong winds) The rain and random debris was hitting my window last night, making it hard to stay asleep. This morning was dreary and dark, and when I turned on the radio as I got ready for work, there was a list of schools being announced that were closed today--due to power outages or floods or fallen trees, etc. I listened intently for my school--but I didn't hear anything. They said something about some Leeward schools being closed (I'm on the Leeward side) but it was the Western most schools, and that doesn't include my area. It's ok--I like going to work. :) The school is quiet today, though. Seems like a lot of students decided to stay home today. Looks like some teachers decided to stay home too. But all was normal for me--my commute was not affected at all and most of my kids are here today.
So it's Hau'oli La Hanau to me tomorrow. Another year has gone by--one more year older, one more year wiser?? It was indeed an interesting year for me--Living in SC, driving across the country, moving to the islands. Finding a job I really liked, leaving the job, finding a new job I really like. Surviving my first year of marriage, seeing some good friends get married, preparing for others to get married. It's all so different from even 3 years ago. It's amazing how life changes to drastically in just a few years! Pretty soon weddings will become baby showers and we'll be sharing tales of parenting. I know I'm "grown up" (according to my students, at least) but I really don't feel like it. Do you ever feel "grown up"? I mean, I have all the responsibilities of a grown-up. I guess maybe when you have children you'll be forced to feel it. hahaha...maybe I'm just in denial? I'm rapidly approaching 30 and that scares the heck out of me! Maybe I'll feel grown-up by then. MAYBE. help?
Jerome and I getting more adjusted to our schedules. I'm getting used to sleeping by myself (with Bella) every 3 days. Gets really lonely, but then I think about Jerome having to sleep in that tiny bunk of his and I don't pity myself anymore. haha. Despite the bad weather, we're enjoying our time here so far. Jerome's parents and sister are coming in for Christmas, so we're looking forward to that! We plan on doing touristy things and have drafted a list of things we have to do when they're here. Hopefully the weather will be cooperative so we can make the most of it!
I don't know who reads this, but just in case: Happy belated or early birthdays to: Victor, Josh, John, Alice, Charlene, JR, and Crystal! My parents both celebrated a birthday too! Happy Anniversary to Lisa's parents! (same day as my bday!) So many celebrations...can't handle it! :)
Still waiting for those girls to update. boo.
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