2013 - ChristmasTime - Ice Skating and Bowling

During the holidays, one of my favorite traditions is to ice skate!

This morning, we went sightseeing... I'll post some pictures tomorrow sometime.

Some people are surprised that ice skating is a tradition... it sure is - even in Hawaii (we have an ice skating rink!).  Today in Florida, it was quite HOT (28C!) so what did we do... guess?!

Ice Skating!

Hot in Tampa Bay, FL

Here in the Tampa Bay area there is only one place worth going ice skating is in Clearwater, and that is +Clearwater Ice Arena.  For $12.75, you get everything you need to ice skate for the day!

The staff is super friendly, it wasn't crowded and everyone was really friendly.  

This was Sheryll's first time ice skating! 

After ice skating (and Mexican food - yummy tamales) ... we also went bowling!  I even got a Turkey today! 

WOOT WOOT!

STRIKE!

Hope you had an awesome Saturday!

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2013 - ChristmasTime - Gingerbread House!

For many families in the United States, the gingerbread house is an annual tradition during the holidays.  In fact, you can either make your own gingerbread house from scratch or just purchase one pre-packaged.

Earlier today, +Poli P and I built and decorated a gingerbread house together...

Here are a few pics...

To read about other Christmas traditions...
Ugly Christmas Sweater - CLICK HERE
Christmas Tree - CLICK HERE

What do you after your Gingerbread House is completed?  Some people take pictures and let it be on display for Christmas fun!  However, I'm not most people.

Here is a video on what +Poli P and I did with our gingerbread house!

Enjoy!

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http://www.youtube.com/user/hawaiiinsomniac/videos 

 Mahalo for reading. Until next time.

SpainTalk - ESLTalk - NA2 - WEEK11 - Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone!

This week's were primarily based on Christmas topics.

For Advanced 2 students - sorry for the surprise test this week, but I think its great practice in strategizing and learning to understand the instructions and format of the test.

Some of you have asked for some things to read, so I'll be posting some of my previous papers with various topics ranging from Public Health to Environmental Issues.

CLICK HERE for this week's lesson.

CLICK HERE for a paper on Kyoto Protocol.

CLICK HERE for a paper on Polio Vaccination. 

CLICK HERE for a paper on Medicare and Aging Population.

CLICK HERE for a paper on NGO networking in Guatemala.

UPDATE: Including a paper I wrote over the holidays - thanks to my school semester actually ending on 12/30!  Received a 98%  =]

CLICK HERE for a paper on HIV infected individuals on ADAP waiting list.

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

My First Christmas Present - 2012

Aloha everyone!

This will be 1st of many post - I've finally gotten some much needed rest and I'm ready to blog!

It's official - the holidays have started - this past Ferrol English Dinner Club (post upcoming) I received my first Christmas present!  WHOOO HOOO!!

Doesn't that just look delicious?!

Mele Kalikimaka everyone!  =]

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

Christmas 2012 - First Christmas Giftwrap

Wow. Considering that it's 03:00, I am really surprised, I was able to wrap (not really), if I had more presents to wrap I could pull an all mightier wrapping presents. This is one of the very few presents that was not purchased online =]

Anywho, Christmas is near and days are just getting busier and busier. Just finished my draft proposal for my term paper earlier (around 02:30ish).

Well, I have to be up at 08:30 for a day of teaching, caroling and dinner-ing (not a real word)

Zzzzzzz

Mahalo for reading.

Until next time.

A little bit about Christmas...

Now living in Spain, a lot of people have been asking about Christmas in Hawaii. 

The scenery is a little different, but everything else is about the same.  

Friends - check.

Family - check.

Food - check.

Food (again) - double check.

Christmas tree - check.

Laughs, jokes and love - priceless.

This year, I will not be in Hawaii nor Spain, I'll be visiting my dad in California.

I truly do love Christmas - I've been blessed to have people who love me for me.  Sometimes, I get caught up with life and forget these very people I cherish very much.  Hawaii is quite far!  =P

Speaking of Christmas - let me share some of my favorite Christmas things...

Here are some blogs about my favorite holiday from last year.

Christmas Tree 2011 - CLICK HERE

Christmas Bash 2011 - CLICK HERE

Christmas Day 2011 - CLICK HERE

Christmas shopping is actually one of my favorite things to do.  While people completely hate the idea of being around people, traffic, etc., for me its one of my favorite events.  No, I don't spend a lot of money, but  its just looking around, finding the right present for the right person.  While I'll be forgoing a lot of shopping this year, sending out Christmas cards is something that I have not forgotten (and probably will never forget!)

Favorite Christmas Songs - EVER!
While my Christmas CD collection has grown the past years (Katherine McPhee, I have a couple of songs that I have to listen to every year.

Mariah Carey - All I want for Christmas is you!

Britney Spears - My only wish

Katherine McPhee - What are you doing New Years eve?



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Until next time.

Christmas Bash 2011

My Christmas Bash was a huge success - thanks to everyone for taking the time and effort to spend some time with me! 

So... I was thinking about it this morning... yes around 5ish in the AM... what are the signs to a successful party?!

Meeting new people...

Great spread of food! YUM! (Hooray for potluck!)

Lip Gloss - new inside jokes!

Wines - bottles and bottles of wines 

Uncontrollable laughter

People passed out - during the party

Someone spends the night!

Everyone pitches in to clean up! <3 you guys!

Unforgettable memories! 

Great company!

A special thank you again to my friends... 

Hopefully next time, I'll be able to have all my friends under 1 roof!

Almost everyone - group photo!

Place witty caption in comments. o_O

The Lucky Winner!

Hope your Christmas parties are a successful event as well!

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

Christmas Tree

Wow... I am beyond in the spirit of Christmas that I am so happy and beyond excited for the holidays.

Today, I had a final 0730 this morning - though I was in awake and studying by 0430, then I decorated my tree with the help of Summer (of course whilst listening to Christmas music), had Greek for for lunch, after we went snorkeling and swimming, watched a Christmas movie - Arthur's Christmas (3/5 stars)...

Sooo... back to the Christmas tree.  This is my first ever real christmas tree so I was quite nervous - as you can see from the before picture but nonetheless...

Here is the final product.  I can't believe how awesome it looks!

Looks way better in person! =D

Before

Decorating the Christmas Tree!

After

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Until next time.

First Christmas Present - 2011

Just received my first christmas present!

Thank you Maria - my sister!  =D

It looks so yummy!  

Also thanks for all the Christmas cards!  Got my first International christmas card - Thanks Amber!

Speaking of Christmas presents...

Are you coming to my Christmas party on the 23rd?  

If you are, chances are you have a present from me! 

Mahalo for reading. 

Until next time.

Very Blessed

VERY BLESSED

Mele Kalikimaka everyone.

I got to LAX airport today at 4:50 for a 6:13am flight. If I'd been 10 minutes later, I would have missed my flight.

I'm just very happy this Christmas day to have my health, my siblings and my friends. The many gifts are just a bonus and I wish I could express how special I feel today.

This is my Christmas clan.

Off to NYC tomorrow.

Have a wonderful Christmas.



Mahalo for reading.

Until next time.