tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292601238076715052024-03-13T06:28:17.058-07:00Julie's AdventuresJulie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-77276795579408955092010-06-01T01:19:00.000-07:002010-06-01T01:37:16.910-07:00Memorial Day WeekendWow two posts in month....that new for me. We had a great Memorial Day Weekend! We actually had fun, hung out with friends, got a home project done, went diving and I learned how to sew. That extra day now and then, sure helps to still get stuff done and have fun. <div><br /></div><div>Saturday started off with a beach party in honor of Greg & Erin and soon to be baby boy. Thanks Sarah for a fun day at the beach. We still have a bit of leftovers in the fridge. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sunday was project day! Chad went to Lowe's and bought lumbar and a new saw to line our attic. Totally Chad's project, thank goodness for a handy husband! We now have a place for our luggage, Christmas stuff and other stuff we don't pull out very often. Some how the extra bedroom doesn't have as much extra space as I had anticipated, but I will figure out something this week. We will have to put some stuff in the attic while we work on the rest of the ceiling. </div><div><br /></div><div>Chad also taught me how to sew Sunday night. I practiced on an old pillowcase that had a hole. I mostly just jammed the machine, but I got in a few straight lines. I also searched my new favorite craft blogs for project ideas. I found a really cute dress that was above my level for now but lead me to a shirt dress made out a of tank top and old tee shirt (totally my skill level). Tonight after diving a I pulled and old tank and tee shirt, then made my first dress. Not perfect, but not bad. I think I will be practicing on a few more projects like this for awhile. </div><div><br /></div><div>This morning we went diving on Sea Dreams. We heard the visibility has been unreal, but for today it was only 15 feet. : ( First dive at the mahi was just plain trouble. My mask kept flooding and my weight belt kept turning, so one side of my body was weighted done. By the time I got settled it was time to go back up! Chad had much more trouble. Chad's bc was free flowing, being the boy scout dive master that he is, he totally took care of it. MG-35 was awesome....I cruised with Mash looking for shells and found a few purple pretty ones. I did learn what happens to delicate shells with you inflate your bc. One shell did survive. After diving I made my dress and actually uploaded and emailed some photos.</div><div><br /></div><div>All in and all a great and productive weekend! </div>Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-82646627314558154672010-05-01T02:38:00.000-07:002010-05-01T03:00:31.823-07:00Condo Adventure<div><br /></div><div>I only seem to write in the middle of the night when I cannot sleep, so if its fill in the blank blog you understand.</div><div><br /></div><div>As of the end of March we are officially home owners. There were many moments when I thought this day would never happen, but it finally did. We purchased a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 parking condo at Crosspoint. For a reference point Crosspoint is near the Ice Palace, around the corner from Aloha Stadium or just past Pearl Harbor. I must say having not to search for your car in the morning and pray that its not towed (our old neighborhood had areas where you could not park during peak drive times) is nice. The second bathroom is truly a blessing with two people trying to get out the door at the same time in the morning. The extra space is just wonderful. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our first month we have scrapped the popcorn ceiling in the dining room, kitchen and downstairs bedroom. We have new kitchen lights on dimmer since some smart person decided to put popcorn inside the fluorescent light box. The kitchen also has a fan that flips down from a cabinet, as we quickly learned that it is unbearably hot to cook on the stovetop in that space. The downstairs bedroom has a new ceiling fan as the we had the granny fan with white and gold accents, including flowers on each blade. The really, really old stackable washer/dryer bit the dust so we have a nice new full size stackable set. We also have a nice bbq thank you Jasen! The bathrooms have quiet vents so you can actually here yourself think in the morning. We have an temporary inexpensive bookcase in the dining room, its the only thing in the whole dining room at the moment. Its nice from going to an apt that was just too small to a place with tons of extra space. </div><div><br /></div><div>We have quickly learned that will be busy every weekend for awhile to turn our condo into our home. We have a clock ticking as we have visitors now coming over the summer and we don't want to look like a construction zone. May's project is finishing the ceilings. We need to simultaneously scrap the living room and upstairs bedroom ceiling, add lighting and a new fan (the old lady no longer turns), add insulation to help cool our until and add a solar fan to vent the hot air. A few hot and humid nights have pushed us to get this done before summer. Plus we need the extra space from not having an furniture to temporarily move the living room into the dining room. </div>Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-66978147978724217692010-02-01T00:10:00.000-08:002010-02-01T00:15:47.100-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); line-height: 20px; "><div>This year no resolutions!</div><div>Here is what I said last year and what happened.</div>1) Exercise by walking home and taking pilates on Sunday. So far I made one day of walking and one day of pilates.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); line-height: 20px; ">Walking home stopped when it just got too darn hot! Plus now I will be driving again, as we are moving. I did however start Pilates again. Its a great way to start a new week! Last year's teacher changed the date and everyone dropped because it didn't work with their schedules.<br /><br />2) Not stress about stupid things that don't matter or things I cannot control.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(204, 204, 204); line-height: 20px; ">Definitely working on this one. I think we are improving, but could more use.<br /><br />3) Enjoy living in Hawaii more, by taking time to go to the beach, swimming, hiking and eating the great food.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Well, the whole home buying thing has taken almost all over our time the last 5 months. We did go scuba diving last Sunday, which reminded me why I love diving in Hawaii over California. Last night we also saw the Lost premier on Waikiki beach. We are still working on this goal over all, by doing simple things like walking on the beach at Sunset. </span></span></div>Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-58130894181271012532009-08-20T21:27:00.000-07:002009-08-20T21:33:18.840-07:00Champagne ThursdayChampagne Thursday is in honor of the work to be almost to an end. This Champagne Thursday as Chad works on his boat, I am being me cleaning up the apt a bit, laundry, and waiting for girly tv to come on. This week has truly been up and down. The weather is super humid!!!! As we have another storm pass above the islands, thank goodness its not hitting us but boy is it hot! We actually gave in and plugged in the AC!!!! We also bought a new fan and I think the heat go to our brains when reading the measurements, its bit too short to reach over the bed. In honor of getting out of the house and not being the dull married couple ran around in the heat, which was hot we ended up trying a new frozen yogurt place, Menchies. It was very good and refreshing on a hot day. Chad & I give the whole frozen yogurt place thing a year before it busts.Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-59099931073987362452009-08-15T18:07:00.001-07:002009-08-15T18:33:56.241-07:00Settling into Domestic LifeI still have to finish writing about Peru, but that blog update is sooo long. So after Chad graduated I thought we would have more time, but it seems like we have been sprinting the last two months. Chad was offered a job to assist teaching a class that was traveling to Peru, right after graduation, so he jumped on the chance. I went the best week for Macchu Picchu and Cusco! It was truly amazing and life changing trip. Once Chad came home he started with DBS Hawaii. Now and then he still also helps out the boat. We have been in super cleaning mode, the LeMars came to visit, started looking for a home and Chad has a "The Ankle Biter" his boat to work on. The best thing his class that he is teaching is almost done, he just has to do is help grade the projects! So hopefully when Chad is down to 1.5 jobs we will actually get to spending with him before we get too super busy again. This past July was our 4th wedding anniversary, I cannot believe how the time has flown by.Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-53450563791543996942009-05-09T15:32:00.000-07:002009-05-09T15:35:34.852-07:00Getting Ready for the Big DayOne week to go until the big graduation day. Five years ago this day seem so far away and now its next week. We have a total of 11 family members coming in to support and cheer on Chad. The stress now that we have got the announcements out, for the most part is over. I have cleaned the house top to bought and just have a few errands left. The cheering crowd starts to arrive on Monday and then we get to celebrate for 2 weeks!Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-83179559476242320642009-05-07T00:56:00.000-07:002009-05-07T01:00:58.081-07:00Won't take on too muchAs Chad and I are both growing crazy and his graduation is in just a few days, I am realizing we both work really hard and do not need to above and beyond everytime. We both have been coming exhausted with more projects to do at home. I haven't cook dinner lately, I did step it up to quesdillas from pb&j. We both need to learn how to say I cannot. I have been practicing this week and said no twice, and do not feel guilty a bit. I think we still have a good amount of work to do, but we cannot keeping at the rate we are going.Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-65925621449352186032009-04-25T20:00:00.000-07:002009-04-25T20:37:07.125-07:00April Update<div><div>So I am <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> a monthly blogger. Let's see for April, Chad fixed my computer (ironically I am on his since I am too lazy to put his away and pull mine out) so I may blog more, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">definitely</span> more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">facebooking</span>. Chad joined <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">facebook</span>, even though he swore he would never join. He realized with graduation fast approaching May 16 I might be a great way to keep in touch with friends from school. Two days after Chad joined his mom joined!</div><br /><div> </div><div>I have been walking at lunch and after work for the most part. I have taken a few breaks to have a leisurely lunch with friends and/or due to rain. I am currently on break from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Marica's</span> kick your booty <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Pilate's</span>, but signed up for May the girl does deserve a vacation after all her but kicking. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Definitely</span> trying to be a more go with the flow type person or at least not get upset if things do not go perfectly. The last most important thing of enjoying living in HAWAII <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">definitely</span> making strides!</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>I have been going on the boat more on Sunday afternoons after kick your booty <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Pilate's</span>! In fact cousin Sara has been join me with her friend Erin, so it may be girls Sunday afternoon snorkel cruise weekends for as long as Chad is boat captain. We did talk if Chad does get an architecture gig he may still maintain working on the boat at least one day a week. It feels like a mini-vacation <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">every time</span> we are on the water. The first Sunday of the month Chris & Brandi joined us on the cruise so it was an awesome girls' afternoon cruise.</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SfPQdk9GJiI/AAAAAAAAAAk/hSZhSxoO-a0/s1600-h/P4060588.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328831990664144418" style="WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 147px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SfPQdk9GJiI/AAAAAAAAAAk/hSZhSxoO-a0/s320/P4060588.JPG" border="0" /></a>The Captain Chad & I</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SfPQye_sjxI/AAAAAAAAAAs/lTqVbUo66gg/s1600-h/P4060587.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328832349841690386" style="WIDTH: 293px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SfPQye_sjxI/AAAAAAAAAAs/lTqVbUo66gg/s320/P4060587.JPG" border="0" /></a> The Girls: Brandi, Chris, Erin, Sara, Me and Martina</div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Chad finally passed his final/pass fail defense!!!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">WOOHOO</span>! As I am writing this I realized we haven't really celebrated. The poor guy has been working his butt off on Sea Dreams to get it back in the water. Right before his final defense he also found out his is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Valedictorian</span> of his class. I always knew I married a smarty pants, but know it just shows the world!</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>Chad did take one morning off to take me to breakfast (my favorite meal of the day). We walked to Antony's Sandwich shop in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Manoa</span> that serves great <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">omelets</span> and sweet bread french toast. It was the place to be Sunday morning, it was a nice cozy place and yummy food. The only <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">weird</span> thing is watching the long line watch you eat while they are starving. I was hoping for a great little breakfast spot within walking distance, we will just have keep trying other places. We do love the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Original</span> Pancake House, but its a bit far to walk. </div><div> </div><br /><div>That same day Doug at the last possible second decided to give Chad the WHOLE DAY OFF!!! I thought at first it might be a joke, but loved spending the whole day with my hubby! We took off to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Kailua</span> (one of our favorite spots on the island) for paddle boarding! It was a warm day and it was totally awesome to paddle board. Totally fun and a great workout too! Chad thinks I totally crazy that I want to buy a set for us, we will see if I can find a used set and if his schedule frees us more. </div><div> </div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SfPT7k249UI/AAAAAAAAAA8/vxMFumA2_30/s1600-h/P4200614.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328835804569072962" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SfPT7k249UI/AAAAAAAAAA8/vxMFumA2_30/s320/P4200614.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SfPTcIM1EhI/AAAAAAAAAA0/jBEl-UHvvsE/s1600-h/P4200595.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328835264300519954" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SfPTcIM1EhI/AAAAAAAAAA0/jBEl-UHvvsE/s320/P4200595.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I also have been going to the even for 1 hour to enjoy the warmth and sunshine, because some darn cold months. Shopping updates I finally made it Whole Foods, which was awesome. I don't think I will be buying everything there, but it was a fun outing. I also learned that there reusable bags have a lifetime <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">guarantee</span>. I got a free lunch tote, and next time I do need bags I am buying <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">from them.</span> Victoria Secrets is suppose to open in October!!!!</div><div> </div><div>That's all for now, at the rate I am going I should post something after everyone has left for graduation.</div></div>Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-22839192308574149812009-03-21T10:40:00.000-07:002009-03-21T10:47:43.486-07:00March UpdatesSo I definately think I am once a month blogger! This month has been another blur. The best thing about March is that the school of architecture has stated Chad should graduate in May, so that has been our focus. With Chad's goal to finish we have not gone out much, soon this will all change. Plus the weather has been horrible (I am so tired of the cold rain) and my allergies have been bugging me, so I have pretty much been dead tired. I did make it out to enjoy the beach and the boat once since but that's about it. I have been much more productive at cleaning out the dresser and file drawer. Ironically though those areas are clean some how our apt looks like a tornado dropped shoes, clothes, mail and the newspaper everywhere.Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-90805224142418041672009-02-28T19:24:00.001-08:002009-02-28T19:40:19.996-08:00Updates for FebruaryWow! Okay so I haven't been the best with the whole blog thing in February. I got sick, have a new boss and have just been tired, so I feel like this month has breezed by. Since Chad & I are sooo busy we are trying to take time for each other even just for a little bit. For Valentine's Day Chad made a wonderful spinach quiche and buttermilk pancakes with yummy mimosas. It was so nice to stay in my jammies and enjoy a yummy breakfast with my hubby. In honor of the Academy Awards we had pupus and champange! It was fun to watch the red carpet but not being in the LA metro area we recieve limited show coverage. Date now is back with the start of a yummy Italian dinner at Buca. The next date night is at Target! Only four more days till they open!Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-21330122388645327962009-02-07T21:49:00.000-08:002009-02-07T22:21:10.575-08:00Maui fun!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SY536Mszv6I/AAAAAAAAAAc/1rp2h3hgqcY/s1600-h/P1310448.JPG"></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div>So we truely had an adventure last weekend! We hoped over to Maui since they were having a fabulous air sale, extra day off (love the birthday holiday), good deal on the hotel, Holly was going to be on Maui, and we really, really wanted too! The last reason kinda overruled the rest and any true reason! So we headed out Thursday night so we could wake-up super early. We had a nice surprise of banana bread from the sales team and champagne & strawberries from my great bosses. So Chad keeps asking what am I am going to do if I don't work for a hotel, like that is even a valid statement. I need to work for a hotel for the perks, plus I love my work.<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>S<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SY53GdoSohI/AAAAAAAAAAM/LDvC5Vj1Ob4/s1600-h/P1300257.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300304764378194450" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SY53GdoSohI/AAAAAAAAAAM/LDvC5Vj1Ob4/s320/P1300257.JPG" border="0" /></a>o back to Maui....Chaddy convienced me to wake-up super early on birthday to go diving but it was totally worth it. We went the cathederals off Lanai and swam through the lava tubes which was amazing. The dive master was good at pointing out little creatures. We took a little afternoon break then headed to turtle town and mala. It between dives Wwe saw the whales play in the ocean, which amazing everytime. Mala ended up better than I remembered lots more fish, a good size shark and a few turtles. I actually took my camera to Mala since we didn't go that deep and got a few okay shots. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300305201515483842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TpmPOC4RzDE/SY53f6F8UsI/AAAAAAAAAAU/DniTxwtBdbg/s320/P1300358.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div>Saturday we hung out with Holly. We saw the condo she is renovating which I am hoping is done by now. We went to the gazebo for breakfast which was amazing! Then we were off to Lavendar farm which is beautiful (don't let the store person push the scone not that great). Then off to Makaowa and Paia to visit the local shops. Our souveniors are angel holiday ornament out of sugar bush and bamboo rolling pin. We were so tired by the end of the island exploring day we crashed on our lanai with a bottle of wine and the rest of the day's snacks.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Sunday began with a walk around Lahaina and a successful hat shopping excursion for Chad. We snorkeled around black rock which was cool, we saw cuttlefish for the first time! After a long snorkel excursion we chilled by the pool enjoyed my favorite snack mix, drinks and the sun! Once we started to turn pink we finally freshened up for an absolutely delicious dinner at Mama's fish house. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>It was the most wonderful birthday weekend! </div></div></div>Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-55011640231381581762009-01-25T09:32:00.000-08:002009-01-25T09:36:22.921-08:00New week new clothes for free!So Thursday, I particpated in the greatest thing ever! A clothes swap!!!! You bring a bag of your old clothes that doesn't fit or you just don't wear anymore, and bring it to the party to trade. Don't worry about spreading it out around the room you will get attacked when you enter. Come early so you can see the goodes as they arrive! I cleaned out my clothes and found stuff to keep to wear again and also came how with a bag of new stuff. I got great stuff, even Chad thought I came home with better stuff than I took! I was sooo excited I barely ate any of the tacos made, I just ate a small one since I thought I would feel the pain later if I didn't eat.Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-82687533674495274172009-01-18T17:29:00.000-08:002009-01-18T17:40:54.240-08:00Lazy Sunday AfternoonSo this weekend has been less than fun, but sometimes you just got to get to work and run the errands. Saturday was filled with a major Costco stock-up! My only major issue was I went much, much later than normal so I had to deal with the crowds. I did sleep-in and enjoy a nice breakfast with Chad before he headed out for the boat. My healthy creation from my Costco stock-up is my new tuna salad. A good amount of spinach, the little tomatoes, artichoke hearts, some tuna, parm-regiano cheese and Italian dressing.<br /><br />Today, I am lucky my pilates instructor wasn't as prepared due to her moving her household this weekend. My hour of pilates only midly killed me, but I will know the true amount of work I did tommorrow based on my soreness. After pilates there was the farmer's market, Safeway, and Walmart. I truely wanted to enjoy the beach this afternoon, but due all the events Waikiki parking was packed! So this afternoon has been filled with catching-up on tv, reading the paper, and checking stuff out online.Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-24530908762452916302009-01-11T15:17:00.001-08:002009-01-11T15:26:09.980-08:00Second Blog for the yearOkay, so I guess I am adding #4 to actually update my blog. Since I am writing my second blog, I am doing okay on this one so far, we will just have to wait and see.<br /><br />Updates on goals:<br />#1 I added walking at lunch and walked after work 3 days one day it looked like it was going to pour and the other day Chad picked me up so we could go to the mall. On the first day I didn't walk I played with our new Wii fit for 32 piggy bank minutes. The day at mall was 2 hours of walking too.<br /><br />#2 I guess I am doing okay on.<br /><br />#3 was accomplished by going to Boots & Kimo, walking around Kailua (which is where I would love to live!) and sunning in Kailua Beach until it rained! I must say after all the fuss about Boots & Kimo we had a bad experience. The crowd was crazy! When they took our order while we were still waiting for a table. I figured we would eating pretty quickly. I think I was unlucky since she yelled my name FIVES TIMES at the cooks and still others go their food before us. I also was not a huge fan of the mac sauce since it was like frosting on my banana pancakes. : ( If I had a super sweet tooth that morning the pancakes would have hit the spot, but I was feeling very guilty eating them since we are trying to eat healthy. I do think the 2 hours of walking around Kailua helped burn those sweet pancakes million callories.<br /><br />The only bad thing about goal #3 is sometimes you have to suck it up and clean even though its pretty & sunny. Back to more laundry!Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-529260123807671505.post-68034470973373366572009-01-05T19:55:00.000-08:002009-01-05T19:59:29.270-08:00Jan 5January 5, 2009<br /><br />WooHoo! I actually walked today and feel good! One of my goals for 2009!<br /><br />My goals for 2009:<br /><br />1) Exercise by walking home and taking pilates on Sunday. So far I made one day of walking and one day of pilates.<br /><br />2) Not stress about stupid things that don't matter or things I cannot control.<br /><br />3) Enjoy living in Hawaii more, by taking time to go to the beach, swimming, hiking and eating the great food.<br /><br />I think 3 things are enough to work on for the year.Julie Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830310537656468327noreply@blogger.com2