My Big Day out

On Wednesday my great friend Bob took me out to Aloha Tower marketplace. We took the handy van from my apartment at about 3:30 PM.  It was a nice easy ride, we were the only passengers and it just a few minutes to get there.  We wandered around checking out the stores and the harbor.  We sat looking out at the harbor as one of the Matson freighters came into the harbor, made a U-turn right in front of us, and then back into the loading dock area.  Amazing that such a big ship can maneuver like that.

 We watched the Star of Honolulu load up its Japanese passengers, with hula dancers greeting them.  A couple of the dancers looked really bored.

 Then we had appetizers and beer at Hooters! I had a great day getting out from the apartment was wonderful for me.  Thanks to much to Bob, Mineko at the Handy Van for giving me the courage and opportunity  to venture out.

53 years and still going

On Sunday I had my 53rd birthday! I had a really great day thanks to my wonderful family and friends.  I got lots of cards and well wishes.  Some great Amazon.com gift certificates (thank you Bev, Bob, Peter and mom and dad).  Christopher was especially loving, as he is always.  Mineko was especially patient, as she is always!  I had a wonderful birthday and it gave me the courage and will to continue for many more.  Thank you everyone!!

Monday visitors!

A couple weeks ago on a Monday I had the pleasure of visitors and took some pictures.  Michael visits me every Monday and brings me delicious lunches.  He's a great guy and spend the entire afternoon with me.  Michael has been visiting me for over a year now, fantastic!  Michael was introduced to me by Jennifer who use to work for the MDA.  Now she works for "Mothers against Drunk Driving".  Thank you to both of them for visiting me!  And thank you to all my visitors who make my life enjoyable and help me keep my connection to the world.

I can still see the top of the mountains

15 Craigside construction is still going on.  The last I heard it's supposed to be completed in February.  It looks like they have finished all of the floors and I'm very happy to say they still left a little of the mountains and the Valley for me to see.  I was so bummed out that they would take away my complete view from my bedroom window.  But this is great!  My glasses still half full.  I can still see the tops of the mountain's and the clouds going by.

hello on Monday

Hello folks, I hope everyone is doing well.  I had a slight fever and cold again this weekend, that's two weeks in a row that I got somewhat sick.  I hope it's not a trend.  I think it may be due to the weather and not taking my vitamins as usual.  I hope everyone is having a good Monday, I know these days can be tough.  Enjoy as much as you can!

I started a new blog today.  I had been reviewing DVDs on my website, decided that it would be easier for me an easier for others to read if it just reviewed them on the blog.  If you're interested in my DVD reviews or you know any others who are interested, invite them to check it out: http://ricksdvdreviews.blogspot.com/2010/07/nine.html

25 years!

Mineko and I have been married 25 years today.  I feel so blessed to have found a partner to have spent all these years together, and to be with the rest of my life.  It is a calm and restful feeling that I have today knowing I am loved and that I have someone to share my love with.  Also the fact that 25 years ago we moved here to Hawaii is interesting.  We arrived in Hawaii on July 15, 1985.  25 years makes me a local, I reckon.  Aloha.

Christopher celebrates 20 years

For his 20th birthday Christopher went skydiving. I have to give him credit for his courage and risk-taking spirit. His mom of course, was not that thrilled. He had a wonderful time and I think it must be a memory he will never forget. We all have to remember to make these memories in our lives while we are young and able.