Last night my 5 year old lost her first tooth while brushing her teeth (it has been loose for the past 2 weeks). She was so cute and so excited to put the tooth under her pillow. Her dad and I were back and forth as to how much money "the tooth fairy" should put under her pillow. We finally settled for $2. I don't even remember getting money for chores let alone lost teeth when I was a kid. What a lucky kid...now the hard part to teach her the value of the $.

Woke up super early this morning and noticed a change in the sunrise. Summer is almost over, which here in AZ is a welcome sight!! Just waiting for the trip digits to subside......


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Back from a great weekend in Long Beach attending the E Hula Mau hula competition! I was in hula heaven!! The performances were thrilling to watch and it was so exciting during the awards ceremony! The cheers and hugs and aloha filled the room!!


There was lots of good yummy food to eat too, but lots of activity also! I mean, we walked all over Long Beach and of course lots of hula (kanikapila style) in the evenings so even though we ate like crazy....we stayed active - hope that counts as a workout...hahaha!


This last afternoon was great tho! My friend took me to the cutest little cafe in the Belmont District. We dined al fresco on a great onion soup and a nice glass of wine - sun was shining, people were out walking, good conversation...it was a perfect way to end my trip. Hope to go back some day.

ALL I KEEP HEARING AND READING ABOUT ARE BED BUGS!!!!!
IS ANYONE ELSE TERRIFIED YET?

Just watched Super Size Me for the first tme and I will never ever eat fast food or put another soda to my mouth ever again.

Off to drop my Nursing school application off. I actually woke up at 5am and was working out by 530am! I feel great :) Just hope I don't fall asleep at 5pm!

I still have my run later on tonight. I am shooting for a high protein meal today to help my muscles repair. I think I will have some salmon and quinoa.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday!

Day 2 of the 5 day workout challange and I did work out...boy did i ever: 90 minutes of learning verse 3 of a a really kick butt kahiko hula. I was dripping with sweat and think I even may have pulled a groin muscle...ouch!! But it was a good workout and as always, hula rejuvinates me in so many ways..much more than just the workout part.


BUT...I have to admit to a "FAIL" when it comes to the food - I acutally had some leftover stirfry yesterday and as the last fork-full went in to my mouth it dawned on me that it was stir FRY (operative word being FRY).....DANG!! Oh well....I did not have any fried food today and tomorrow looks promising as well. So perhaps it's not so epic....more like a foul....a challange foul, but defintely not an OUT!

Peace and Aloha....

Monday Monday Monday - it's becoming my fave day because I am left to my very own devices!! An official day off.... Just me and my cat roming around the house doing nothing...or everything! Basically whatever we want. Life is good.

JUST WATCHED THE HOUR OF POWER.NOW TO SHOWER.THEN TACKLE WHAT SEEMS LIKE THE MOUNT EVEREST OF LAUNDRY.HOPE EVERYONE HAS WONDERFUL AND PRODUCTIVE SUNDAY!!!!!!

Wow. Today was busy! I went to Pilates this AM with a TOUGH instructor. It's really great to get a workout in and then I feel like I have the rest of the day free. :)

My hubby and I went to our friend's house where he played some volleyball and I played around with their horses. All in all, a great day. The traffic was terrible driving down, but hey, what should I expect as its Summer in California!

Tomorrow, I plan on running at least 6 miles before it gets too hot. I live by the beach, so really I think Im being a wuss saying that it gets "too hot". The high tomorrow is supposed to be 82. Not that hot, but still! :)

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

I feel so stressed out, not that this is anything new. It always seems that my to do list grows and even though I check off one or two things, three pop up! Ugh!

Well, all I can do is keep plugging onward. Sometimes I just wish that I could hit a pause button! Is that too much to ask??

On to today's tasks!!

Hello!!!!!!

I've been MIA for awhile, and I now am COMMITTED to getting back on track. Life issues, finances, tarvel, etc all converged at once.

I have put on about 5lbs and want to get back to my normal weight. I know 5 to 10lbs isn't a lot, BUT when you are 5'2" it shows!

Going to be training for a marathon starting in Sept. Yay!!!

On another note, I'd really like to wish Gabby a speedy recovery. Surgery is never fun, but know that you will be back in no time. :)

My hubby and I went stand up paddling this weekend! I AM HOOKED! Had such fun, now I need to save up for a board of my own!

Anyone watching the drama with Whoopi Goldberg and Michaele Salahi on the view? Just curious what the ladies here think. I think Michaele Salahi is one crazy woman!

Tonight going out for the first time in weeks, my husband and I are going to a grown up party without the kids. Our fabulous and generous friends are throwing it for no particular occasion. "Big Mike" as he's called, own's a gourmet market of sorts in the OC (Cali), and the party will be catered by his deli and sushi bar. Yes, there will be a sushi bar! How cool is that for all the sushi lovers! So night with hubby, good food, good friends, so looking forward to it! I love my children with all my heart, but it's important and necessary to have "date nights" here and there with hubby whenever you can. Now, what to wear?!? Happy weekend everyone!

HOPE EVERYBODY MADE IT IN ONE PIECE AND ABOVE GROUND FOR THE WEEK. THE OTHER OPTION NOT SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!LOL BRING ON THE WEEKEND!!!!!!!ALTHOUGH IF YOU`RE LIKE ME THAT MEANS HOME STRESS NOT WORK STRESS.IS THERE REALLY ANY DIFFERNCE?ONE STRESS FOR ANOTHER?

I woke up this morning and thought to myself how extremely grateful I am for everything good in my life, hubby, kids, family, dogs, friends, the honeyline, the ability to run, etc. Frequently, these thoughts escape me because I'm preoccupied thinking of all the things I have to get done throughout the day. In the end, no one can slow down life, it's your own attitude that you can turn positive regardless of the situation. I once read on the back of a chocolate wrapper (of all things), "Love many, trust few, and paddle your own canoe"...I really like this b/c it sums it all up, hold those who are dear to you closely, and be accountable for your actions. Have a wonderful day everyone!

WELL WE HAVE MADE IT TO DAY 3 OF THE WORK WEEK!!!!YAY!!!!!!AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!!!!!!!!BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH 2 TOES ON MY RIGHT FOOT.
BUT AM HEALING.IT`S JUST FRUSTRATING!!!!!! SO I ALOWED MYSELF A PIECE OF CHEESE CAKE TODAY.IT WAS A CO-WORKER`S BIRTHDAY.I AM NOT A HUGE SWEETS EATER.I PREFER SPICY AND SALTY!!!!!!!!
ALL THINGS IN MODERATION.I WILL EAT HEALTHY THE REST OF THE WEEK!!!!!!!!!!HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A DECENT WEEK!!!!!!!!AND IF THERE IS 1 THING I CAN SAY TO YOU IT`S "BE MORE FREIND THAN FRENEMY TO YOURSELVES"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WE ARE OUR OWN GREATEST SABOTEURS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey ladies! It has been a really hard time lately, life, love and all that stuff.

Getting back to basics has kinda been my theme...I have had to reevaluate my actions and how they are working (or not working) in my life. Thankfully, I have the most understanding and supportive husband ever who puts up with me.

Starting this Monday off right with a run and then a circuit workout.

Hope everyone has a great week!