Happy Valentine's Day

Hobbies, Habits, Happy

If you've seen previous posts, you know I have a new hobby. I think I'm still in the learning stage, but having a lot of fun. 

This is my fourth attempt at a scarf, not bad but the edges still aren't so straight. This one was pretty simple, two rows of double crochet alternating with two rows of single crochet.

I got bored with the single, double and triple crochet stitches so I went on Youtube to find other designs. I really like this one, the pavement stitch and  the yarn is my favorite color.

On to a another one, this one was fun and easy, using an alternating pattern. It's called the waffle stitch. The question is.... when does a hobby become a habit? And is that necessarily a bad thing? This is a happy hobby and a productive one too. I need to give away these scarves or I can't justify buying more yarn.



Emergency Situation

A few weeks ago we had an emergency situation in the house, NO RICE! Can you believe it? I need to have a talk with the person responsible...... oh wait, that would be me. This dire situation called for drastic measures. I spent way too much on the this small bag of rice. I'm not proud, but there it is.

 Thankfully, I'm now resupplied. Todd headed to the cities this past weekend and when he asked if I needed anything, I saw my chance. We are back in business!

TGIF

Happy Friday. Yes...... it's still cold here, but it's Friday, the sun is out and it'll warm up into the teens. It ain't so bad; love wearing my sweaters. Besides, shivering burns more calories.



For the Love of Family & Friends

I feel so lucky because I got to see friends and family that I hadn't seen in eons. Here I am with cousin Sandie and Aunty Yoshie. Such fond memories of spending time at Aunty's house in Pearl City when I was little.

 Sandie and her hubby; can't wait to plan a trip to visit them in WA.

 I arrived a day after my sister's birthday and her two best friends took us out for a birthday celebration. Good food and fabulous company - that's all I need.

Friends

 It had been too many years since I saw these lovely people, two of my BEST friends from college. Dean and Jo with their adorable son.

So many good college memories.

Broke 'da Mout (Tasty Food)

The food fest continues. Thank goodness for Gwen (one my sister's best friends). My Grandma was my Chinese food partner, now that she's gone, I thought nobody would partake in Chinese dim sum with me. I was wrong; Gwen to the rescue. My tummy and taste buds are so thankful.

Got the munchies? Cure it with the one and only......

 It helps when your lovely sister drives you there, so you can jump out, get in line and get your hands on ...........

..... some of these. Of course I couldn't decide which to get so I got a variety, plain, haupia filled and cream filled. Yes, I made sure to eat them in even numbers (one for each thigh, I'm not stupid).

Conquring Koko Head

Cousin time..... couldn't say "no" to this guy. When Rod invited me to head up 1000+ steps, I was in (you know, work off a bit of the calories I was inhaling). He's an inspiration.... he's climbed up in 14 mins..... wow!

Treated to awesome views. We lucked out, it was overcast on the way up - so we didn't over heat. 

 At the top, feeling like a champ.

 Kat, Rod and I.

A short video of the surrounding views from the top. My goal is to do it again on my next visit and get up there faster!!! It's not far (less than a half mile or so, but it's up, up, up!)

Breakfast of Champions

Pocho plate (Portuguese sausage, eggs and rice) - best breakfast (because it was prepared with lots of TLC by mom).

Cool Down

Every day is a good day for shaved ice. 

Goofing around.

 I did not eat two of them, one is for mom.