Sep 30 2005
Several of my co-workers purchased the 5-megapixel SD400 shortly after it debuted. With its sleek form factor, it instantly smote me with an acute case of camera envy. I managed to stave it off for a while, convincing myself that my trusty S400 was more than sufficient for my needs. However, once I discovered that the health of my S400 was declining, I decided it was time to start looking for a replacement. Continue Reading »
Sep 28 2005
Although I’m tired and really shouldn’t be writing anything in this condition, I will anyway. Just a quick update to let you know that I’m still alive.
So, what’s been going on lately? Well, I have an appointment with my gastroenterologist tomorrow afternoon. This is my first appointment in 7 (correction) 5 years. I’ve been wondering whether my previously believed bout with the stomach flu might have been something else entirely. I suppose it’s time to find out instead of just waiting for my symptoms to get worse. I am guessing that it’s just the gastritis acting up again, but I don’t want to assume and regret it later.
I also have my annual HealthPass appointment on Friday. I’m somewhat apprehensive about going since I’m sure I was in much better health last year. I was exercising regularly and was about 5 pounds lighter. I am hoping that my then-borderline cholesterol levels did not inch up into dangerous territory. Well, we’ll see. If nothing else, it serves as a reminder to me that I must be more conscious of my eating and exercise choices in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Yadda-yadda.
Speaking of a healthy lifestyle, I’m going to get some sleep now. Sleep is pretty important too, you know. 
Sep 25 2005
Tonight we celebrated the birthdays of two of Hubby’s nephews: Ryan and Linkin. It’s hard to believe that Ryan is already 19 — and Linkin is now 3 years old! You can certainly see the passage of time when you stop to notice how quickly the kids have grown, right before your eyes.
Ryan was only 5 years old when Hubby and I started dating. Now he’s a young man!
I guess we better start thinking about trying to have kids soon — at least before Linkin turns 19! Egads.
As a side note, I love this photo of Linkin. Clad in his Spidey suit, muscles included, his face became serious as if telling us that he would not take his superhero duties lightly. At 3, he understands “with great power comes great responsibility.”
When did Halloween costumes get to be so elaborate? Complete with muscles and sound effect-emitting gloves, he makes a very convincing Spider-man. Heck, when I was a kid I had a plastic mask that made me feel like I was suffocating and an ill-fitting, glorified garbage bag to wear for Trick-or-Treating. (The only costume that I actually remember was “Woody Woodpecker.”) My, how times have changed.
Sep 24 2005
Teruya Rinken and Uehara Tomoko of the famed Uchina Pop group the Rinken Band, are vacationing in Hawaii. Eric and Norman are friends of theirs and so whenever they are in town, we get the opportunity to take them out to dinner — usually at 3660 on the Rise, where we get a private room so that we can bust out the music and dancing.
Although I’m still on hiatus from my pursuit of Okinawan dance, I’m glad that Norman always remembers to invite me to these get-togethers. Whenever this group gets together, whether it’s for a stage performance, bon dance gig, shinnen enkai (New Year’s party), or to entertain friends visiting from Okinawa, we always have the best time together. Continue Reading »
Sep 22 2005
Mitchell has been keeping busy with a ton of web projects. In addition to maintaining his Chalkdust blog, recording his own Literate Loser podcast, and participating in a group podcast with the Village Idiots, he has started a wonderful Christian discussion forum called HawaiiBeliever.com.
To be honest, my “fellowship” time with other Christians is fairly limited. Currently, I don’t attend a midweek Bible study and I usually don’t stay very long after the service to chit-chat with members. Although I don’t expect my online interaction with other believers to completely fill my need for fellowship, it is definitely a healthy thing for me.
Although it’s a small group thus far (he just launched a couple of days ago), I can tell that it will be a great environment to hang out, fellowship and talk story. If you’re a Christian, I would encourage you to check it out, sign up, and join us in the discussions.
Kudos to you, Mitchell, for your hard work!
Sep 19 2005
I slept 13-1/2 hours last night and I still woke up feeling exhausted. Nothing seems to agree with my stomach and I’ve seen the inside of my matcha bathroom more times than I wish to recall.
Having called my Manager tonight, I found out that my co-worker is also suffering from a similar ailment. I was hoping that this was just a passing bug and not a “condition.” The hypochondriac in me always wonders if my symptoms are a result of something serious, so the news of my co-worker being infected came as somewhat of a relief. (Okay, that sounded bad.) But, you get the point. If he has the same thing, it probably means that it’s not an ulcer or some other miserable, non-contagious stomach condition like that.
I’m going to telecommute tomorrow and possibly Wednesday, just so that I won’t spread my germies to the remaining healthy officemates. (Sorry, Ted.)
Sep 18 2005
Kamu’s “Off the Air Geek Nation” internet radio talkshow is going on the air tomorrow night. KUMU 1500 AM will be featuring their show every Monday night, 7:00-8:00 pm HST. You can be a part of the show by calling in at (808) 947-1500 during those hours. If you do, be sure to ask them to tell you a bad joke.
From their website, Internet Radio Now:
Off the Air’s Geek Nation - “Talking about the REAL important stuff that needs to be discussed!”
Join Kento and Kamu for “Off the Air’s Geek Nation”, your weekly 3 hour show covering comics, Star Wars, video games, anime, and everything pop culture.
Kento is a professional comedian that has been featured internationally and on television specials.
Kamu is a professional writer, filmmaker, and has worked in the film industry.
So, if you’re in Hawaii, be sure to tune in. 
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
