Fake Plastic Trees

2012-02-01T10:03:00.001-08:00

We've decided to make the most of our weekends, since its pretty much the only time we have together, as of late. I'm always busy with school, work or trying to balance out my "social" life. So basically what I'm saying is I am currently living for Saturday & Sunday! Last Saturday Brandon took me whale watching on the Star of Honolulu. It was probably the craziest weekend date so far, we keep wondering how were going to top it?! I think this weekend were going to this pottery place, Brandon wants to redeem him self for his terrible purple pumpkin he made last time. I'm thinking of making a bowl or some kind of dish, we'll see, very excited as always. Thank god its already Wednesday. I'm almost there!

Any way you probably want to know if we saw any whales since there aren't any photos here of them, the answer is YES!! We saw 5 or 6 of them! One even came up underneath our boat, it was so loud & my boyfriend & I were right on top of it, scared me to say the least!!

We've also been looking for a place to visit, a mini vacation. Brandon keeps pushing for out of country but I don't know if thats plausible with the amount of time I'm investing in this "vacation," mini vacation haha. We'll see.

Hope everyone has been enjoying their week!

2012-01-16T16:50:00.000-08:00

We had a Zoo adventure the other day, which we haven't done in quite some time. We ate lunch at our favorite burger place on University & headed over to the Honolulu Zoo. We used to go there at least once a month, when we both had the time. Ever since school has started the both of us have been so busy with work and everything else. We've decided to take every other Friday off to hang out with each-other, a date day. This was our first date of the year.

Hopefully I can post more frequently but I'm not making any promises.

Anyyy wayyy hope everyone had a nice New Years : )

xx

2011-11-20T15:48:00.000-08:00

First off let me explain why I've been SUCH a slacker... So... schools been killing me along with tons of work & not to mention the lack of inspiration I've been feeling as of late. I just have to get back to my self, I take photos because I love remembering moments, I don't do it for anyone else but me. Lately I've been so down, I have no motivation to go out & take photos. I feel like every where I go, everyone else will too!! Places I grew up are being totally invaded by people, bums me out to say the least.

Any way enough negative sad post, blah blah blah... I'm back :) & I'm ready to use my 35mm again :) I recently took a trip to LA, which was much needed, to say the least. I think I'm ready again!! I'll post more photos as much as I can!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend, its almost Thanksgiving!!

2011-10-14T10:25:00.000-07:00

I don't have much time but I'm so sorry I've been so busy : (

These are from Vegas! TGIF!

2011-09-20T11:15:00.001-07:00

Hi! Sorry I've been so MIA. I've been trying to adjust to school & two, soon to be three jobs. I've also been working my self to death to save for our trip to Vegas!! We leave tonight, very last minute, but my boyfriend decided he doesn't want to wake up early tomorrow so were leaving tonight! Although I recently came back from vacation I'm definitely due for another one, I'm so excited. I don't really enjoy Vegas all too much but I'm excited for everyone to have fun.

Any way I'm sure I'll have photos to post afterwards : ) Wish me luck!!

2011-08-28T12:20:00.000-07:00

Photos above are from my most recent trip to LA for my sisters birthday!! I finally got around to developing them after a whole month!! We went to Lake Gregory, which is where my sister & her husband got engaged a few years ago. It was so nice, despite my whopping fear of boats, haha. I really miss LA, I can't stand leaving. I hope I can go back in September after we get back from Vegas, only for a weekend if anything.

Any way I haven't been up to much lately, lots of work, lots of school, lots of routine. I guess if I have to talk about school I'd have to say my Astronomy class is out of control. I don't think I've learned this much in such a long time. I'm so interested in everything that reading the book isn't even a real task.

On another note, Fall is slowly creeping in. In two months time it will already be Halloween?! How crazy is that?! I'm completely baffled at how fast time is going by.

Well I hope everyone is having a good weekend!!

2011-08-24T03:21:00.000-07:00

-- update --

School is going to be MUCH crazier than previously expected!! I won't have much time for anything : ( So furthermore I'd like to extend my sincere apologies to my beloved blog because I'm about to go into hiding. : ( I'm going to try & post as much as I can!! Thanks to everyone who stops by and reads it periodically!!

2011-08-22T01:35:00.000-07:00

Found lots of shells at the beach, relaxed, partied on Saturday...

I'm tired!

Have a nice week.

2011-08-18T01:08:00.000-07:00

The pictures from above are from this past Sunday. Saturday night was Chases birthday, happy belated!! Had a lot of fun last weekend, hopefully this weekend will be the same, seeing how it is the last weekend of the summer (insert huge sigh). However I am looking forward to being productive & getting things done this semester, we'll see how it goes.

Also, Vegas is on!! We booked our flights & hotel!! I had a "change of heart." Even though my feelings toward Vegas have not changed, I still would like to get away for a bit, I also don't wanna miss the craziness that goes on up there.

Any way time for me to sleep long day tomorrow!!

2011-08-13T12:14:00.000-07:00

You ever have one of those nights where you say to yourself "it could always be worse," and immediately following that statement comes a giant wave of regret? That would probably be last night. It was a Murphy's Law kinda night. Sorry to anyone I completely blew off or ignored. It was better that I stayed up in the room away from people. Ugh. I'm really teetering on going to Vegas now. I thought I wanted to go but after re-evaluating, I don't know.

Any way enough of me complaining about my crappy Friday night. Its Saturday & hopefully tonight won't be a repeat of yesterday. I got my Netflix in for this movie called "Daydream Nation." I love Kat Dennings for some, straaaaaaaange reason. So I decided to put it in my queue. Hopefully we'll get around to watching it today, I work 1-8 & I have errands to run for school, work & some personal things (film).

Hope everyone has a good Saturday, please send positive vibes my way, with my current attitude I'm going to need it : (

2011-08-08T01:43:00.000-07:00

The pictures above are from today!! I don't have to wake up until 11 am tomorrow so I decided to stay up extra late to upload photos so everyone could see. I doubt anyone will be awake to check though, haha. We stayed at the beach pretty long today, it was nice. I found a few weird shells & caught a few little fish in a tide pool, hilarious. I now have 2 35mm rolls waiting to be devleoped!! I'm excited to see whats on them!!

We ate at Pizza Bobs today, delicious but the service could definitely use some improvement!! Kerrin & I went to the ice cream place next to Pizza Bobs (I can't remember what its called) & we both got Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream. So much for eating healthy!!

While waiting for the photos to upload I was looking at various things that I want, that I should save up for:

Filagree Jewelry Box by Neldas Nook

Navajo Print Coin Purse from I can't remember where : ( I have too many bookmarks

1 2 3 from Mod Cloth (I couldn't decide)

Delphine Lace Top by Elizabeth & James

Any way hope everyone had a good weekend!! Can't believe its already Monday : \

2011-08-07T01:38:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted much photos from LA because the 35mm roll that contains all of that magic is, as we speak, sitting at the bottom of my makeup bag waiting to be developed. I've been working on saving money & to some people developing film might seem cheap but I refuse to spend $10 a roll!! So I wait & I wait & I wait. The anticipation kills me but I've been saving for various vacations, school, books & other things I actually NEED.

Any way these are a few photos from my last day in LA. It was spent eating the best chinese food with my favorite 2 humans on Earth, I have a few other favorites I didn't forget : ). It was nice though, I miss LA every time I leave. Its definitely my second home. I've been applying for jobs out of state as well as internships & I even applied for one in La Brea for next Spring. I never knew how difficult it was to get a job outside of this country. Its really beginning to bum me out!! I just wanna get away for awhile (don't worry I'm definitely taking Brandon with me, he definitely wants outta here too). But thats what's been going on with me as of late. Lots of claustrophobia, lots of wanderlust.

I recently went to pay a few bills at the mall & saw that Borders is closing, it broke my heart : ( It was definitely a hang out for me during multiple times of my life. I remember hanging out with Sara there, we had some good times. I remember my sister & I discovering some strange book on the different breeds of chickens. Brandon & I would look at cookbooks & art books for hours. Its like when Tower Records went down. Depressing, very depressing. Its sad seeing all of these places slowly shut down, places I've made memories at. I guess change & moving on is inevitable.

Enough sad stuff, tomorrows Sunday, my only day off & Brandons already passed out : ( wahhhh. I suppose I should join him, we'll probably be at the beach tomorrow any way. Hope everyone had a good week!! I'm in the final stretch of my Summer, schools right around the corner. Happy Saturday Night : )

2011-08-06T01:37:00.000-07:00

Holy Guacamole!! My mom & I hung out on Thursday, which is slowly becoming a routine, until school starts that is. Then again Thursdays will be my long days due to lab, boring sorry. Back to cooking, my mom & I are going to try & bake or cook every Thursday. I wanted to try making things we don't normally make, something different. I was thinking next week we could make stuffed peppers, which my sister has an awesome recipe for, so I'll be bugging her for it soon. Hopefully I'll actually get a photo of the finish product, sorry we ate all of the dip : (

Work a has been monotonous, then again life has been pretty monotonous. I'm looking forward to Vegas in September, sort of... I've never really taken a big liking to Nevada, not too sure why. I'm not big on gambling or the whole club thing much either. I am excited to document the trip however, I'm sure its going to be a crazy one. Its my boyfriends cousins 21st birthday, he's the last one to turn 21 & we've been anticipating it for a very long time. I'm sure hes 10x more excited than me. Hopefully I can get a new camera so we can remember most of the shenanigans.

The weekend is finally here!! Hooray!! It seems like the week went by extra slow, which has been excruciating for me because I've been trying to work as much as possible so I can go shopping in Vegas. Sundays are my only days off so hopefully the weather turns around & the sun comes out : )

I hope everyone has a great weekend :D 2 more weeks before school starts???

2011-07-31T13:12:00.000-07:00

I've been spending all of my Sundays at the beach, its my only day off & I refuse to spend it doing anything else!! I feel like Sundays are the only days I can actually relax, wake up late. Sometimes I even forget that I don't have to wake up early & right before I go to sleep I go to set my alarm & remember tomorrows SUNDAY!!!! It happened last night.

Hopefully we can manage to do something today, I really feel like this might be one of those Sundays where everyone stays at home, which would depress me because I've had such a crazy week. Although I got to hang out on Monday when I came back from LA & Friday in town, I feel like I haven't gotten a chance to actually relax.

I've recently been dreaming of shopping : ( I'm working so hard to save for Vegas, since I just blew my money on this semesters tuition. I want so many things. Here are a few of the things I've seriously been considering purchasing:

Titanium Coated Quartz Pendant Necklace in Gold from DivasUnlimited

Lily Lattice Dress (Ivory) from nstygrl

Steve Madden 'Westii' Sandal from Nordstrom

Kodak Super 8 Camera & Case from Tipple & Snack

I've been wanting to buy a Super 8 camera for summer but it looks as though I'm running out of time!! So I've decided I wanna buy it for Vegas. I mean I guess it would be weird, me walking around holding the super 8 but whatever. Its for the memories any way. I don't even know how to use it, I guess I should start researching!

I hope everyones been having a good weekend!!

2011-07-31T01:25:00.000-07:00

Some photos from the airplane on my recent trip to LA. I seriously wish I was still on vacation. I always enjoying waking up & asking my self where I want to shop, or eat, not what I have to do at work or what time I'm gonna start getting ready at. I definitely take full advantage of my vacations & go into lazy mode. I'm pretty bummed with the photos I got because theres so much dust on them, ugh, why?! I don't really know what happened!!

Any way!! I'm off tomorrow, Sundays are my only days off, argh my fault! I hope I can post more pictures soon!! I'm slowly becoming a crazy person that constantly works.

Enjoy your weekend!

2011-07-22T22:55:00.000-07:00

Today we hung out in Malibu, it was my sisters birthday!! We went to the beach, which unlike Hawaii, was abnormally cold for a summers day. None the less it was such a nice day & Malibu is a part of California I haven't been to since I was a kid. It was nice to go on an adventure!!

Were planning on heading to the mountain tomorrow, hopefully the weather will stay consistently sunny because I have big plans for my camera!! I'm so excited!!

Happy Birthday Leila!!

2011-07-21T10:50:00.000-07:00

I'm in LA!! After a few months of having only Sundays off I'm on vacation!! I'm not complaining about my work schedule because essentially I made it up, I'm just saying how happy I am to finally have a few days off : ). Thank you to my aunty who shuttled me through the airport making sure I didn't forget that giant box!! I've decided to try & document as much as I can this trip. Hopefully toting my 7D around won't destroy my arm like Europe.

Any way its a vacation, why am I posting a blog, why am I even on the computer?! Hope everyone has a nice week : )

2011-07-11T17:57:00.000-07:00

Tried to get my mind off all of the stress yesterday by hanging out at the beach with everyone. I had such a nice day yesterday. Today however was a completely different story. Lots of chaos, lots of strange happenings.

Hopefully by the end of the week all of this bad, negative air will be gone.

Have a great week everyone!

2011-07-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

The Weekend : Trust Issues ft. Drake (Grizzle Mash Up)

This week has been crazy. Extreme highs & extreme lows. I can't express how stressed I am in words. Work has me completely swamped before I leave to LA for the weekend. My other job is just filled with a lot of drama, trash talk & fake people. My mom went to the ER yesterday so I left work & went to the hospital to be with her. I've never realized my hate for hospitals, the sounds, smells, man. I'm glad to say my moms doing a little better. Hopefully by the middle of next week she'll be on her way to recovery.

Other than work overload, drama & hospitals, my week was alright. Just getting ready to go on vacation, I seriously can't wait!! I can't wait to see my sister!! It'll be her birthday 2 days after I arrive & were planning a little party!! I'm dreaming of stepping off of the plane & rushing through LAX like I normally do to be greeted by the scion & my two favorite people in LA : ). Pasadena is slowly becoming my second home. Its weird, when I come back to Hawaii, it feels like my second home, while in Pasadena I feel like I'm at home. Sometimes, randomly I'll be driving & feel like I'm vacationing or I'm missing something & I think its Pasadena.

Were going to the beach today, HOORAAYY!!!! I think I really just need to relax. The photos are from the 4th of July. Its my favorite beach to go to!! I think we'll be heading there today : )

Any way please have a nice week everyone : ) & thanks for always reading my drab, boring blog : ) Hopefully I'll post some nice stuff soon!

2011-07-05T11:15:00.000-07:00

The Killers : Bones

Happy 4th of July!! Hope everyone had a great 3 day weekend!! I can't believe its already Monday.

Here are some photos from today.

Sorry I'm so tired!!

2011-06-30T11:23:00.001-07:00

jj: Celebris

My summer has been one of the best so far!! I finally have the weekends off, sorta...kinda!! During the work week all I can think about is the weekend & sometimes I look forward to Tuesdays & Thursdays because my favorite shows are on. I'm particularly looking forward to this weekend because, duh, its 4th of July weekend!! I had no idea until someone asked me what I was doing. I'm also at a loss because my Canon AE-1 has a MAJOR light leak which you'll probably see in the pictures above. Time to buy a new camera : ).

I've been spending a lot of time hanging out with my parents, it's actually been rather nice, I miss them. I'm going over today & hopefully my mom & I can bake something. I was thinking a casserole or muffins. Any way...

This has been my summer as of lately, I hope you all enjoy the photos. : )

Fridays 1 day away!!!

2011-06-24T21:11:00.000-07:00

Fridays here & I have 1 more day of work until my weekend!! I can't stop thinking about my workload... how depressing. I do however love my job, absolutely, positively.

Were heading to the driving range tonight, hopefully I'll be able to shoot a roll, if I have any left? I really like the light here!!

Any way have a good weekend everyone : )

2011-06-24T01:25:00.000-07:00

After work, one Friday, I think last Friday, Brandon picked me up & we went to D&B's. We got stuck in traffic by the piers so I decided to take some pictures, try to finish the roll. It was a nice Friday!! Drank a little at D&B's & won tickets so one day we can buy some kind of crazy prize!!

Any way... 1 more day till the weekend!! Yay!! I have a meeting tomorrow & technically I have work on Saturday but working at Prototype is more like a... hangout, well that sounds bad... I just enjoy seeing all my customers since I rarely see them, also co-workers!! Sunday, hopefully, the weather clears up because we were suppose to go hiking. The weather has been so terrible here its really beginning to make me depressed.

I finally went shopping today too!! Is it wrong that I get completely ecstatic from spending loads of money of clothes?? I enjoy seeing new things in my closet. I get to this point where I'm throwing all of my clothes onto the floor crying & pulling at my hair yelling "I have nothing to wear!!" I think I drive my boyfriend crazy.

Happy Birthday to my little cousin Katherine who is 15!! I can't even believe she's 15. I remember saying "wait till you can drive me around", now she's driving. Our new thing is wait till you go to prom, then graduation, the college, then her first boyfriend, oh god. Alright, enough, Happy Birthday "little one" I hope it was a good one :)

Have a great Friday everyone!!

2011-06-22T23:52:00.000-07:00

The Temper Trap : Sweet Disposition

I've been spending every second I'm not working at the beach. An understatement of the year would be to say I look dark. I'm beyond dark, I'm red, crimson, cherry, feel free to contribute, I think you know where this is going!! Any way... I've been offered a one year position at the museum I've been working at, hooray!! I accepted today, which means more hours & less free time. Also choosing between vacations. I will not be going to Europe until next year, wahh. However I will be in LA for a weekend in July & Vegas in September for a birthday.

I can't believe the 4th of July is coming up!! We normally don't do much, but this year we were thinking of maybe actually getting out or maybe even having a party. Maybe I was confused or dreaming when we all were talking about it, but it does sound nice : ). I've been savoring my weekends & trying to use my time as wisely as possible. I know that once next semester starts my life will be a living hell.

This Sunday were going hiking with my boyfriends best friends family & friends. I've been looking forward to it since I received the invite!! Then I found out Brandon has to work. Then with my talents, aka my jedi mind tricks ( I contemplated capitalizing the J in jedi, I still want to), I persuaded Brandon to come. Plus he works so hard & I gave him this whole "you're gonna die one day & look back," blah, blah, blah. You know.

Any way I hope everyones been having a great summer : ) The weather in Hawaii has been such a roller coaster ride : (

Happy Hump Day everyone!!

2011-06-16T10:02:00.000-07:00

I wish there was some how I could wiggle my nose, nod my head or wave my wand so these black skies would go away!! I'm tired of it being gloomy. I look out of my window every morning & inevitably I know that where ever I decide to go it will rain. Argh. I was looking at our calendar (at home) yesterday & saw that it said the first day of summer is coming up. I'm really hoping summer isn't going to be anything like spring.

My mom & sisters birthdays are both coming up!! They're in July, two days apart from each other. I wish my mom would travel with me, I'm probably going to stop by & see my sister for the weekend, at the least. I can't wait!! I miss her tons!! Last time I went up we went to a fair & we both decided to just wear shorts, we've learned our lesson (we froze to death). I can't wait to see her though, being apart from your sister or sibling is such a distant feeling, for me at least. I wish there was more time in a day so I could video chat with her more often. Makes me feel a lot better being able to see her while I'm talking.

I should be getting ready. I hope everyone has a nice day, tomorrows FRIDAY!! GUESS WHOS OFF!!! : ) This girl!!

2011-06-13T23:12:00.000-07:00

I've been swamped with copious amounts of work, AGAIN. Just got an email from school saying I have to pay for summer session 2 for summer school. Thats when it hit me... I'm going on vacation in August, I can't take summer school!! So I saved my self $950 & I saved my self from insanity. It looks like this summer will actually be relaxing, sorta...

My weekends, however, are filled with fun!! The only real day I have to look forward to is Sunday. Working this much has saved me a lot of money though, enough for the vacation. I do however frequently dream about emptying my bank account at Nordstrom & then going to eat at Benihana momentarily after the spree. I could go on & on about my wants & dreams but I'll save that for later, expect a few lists.

Other than my boring life I have nothing else to really talk about. Work, vacation, money, weekends & dreams. I'm starting to sound like a broken record. I'm not sure what I'll be doing this weekend, but hopefully I'll have my 35mm somewhere close. Pictures later.

Have a good week!!

2011-06-07T14:33:00.000-07:00

Joseph Arthur : Automatic Situation

Went to Temple Valley on Sunday. I miss going to Kaneohe!! Brandon & I use to hang out there at least 4 or 5 times every month. We actually went to look for fish because Brandon still can't decide what kind of fish he wants. Hes driving me insane, we've gone to at least 5 different pet shops. The fish tank has been sitting in our room for 2 months.

I'm waiting for the weather to clear up, I can't stand this weather. Its constantly gloomy, it's beginning to depress me. Hopefully this weekend clears up because I have big plans.

Hope everyone has a good work week!!

xx

2011-06-06T01:58:00.000-07:00

The Shins : Caring Is Creepy

We managed to go to the fair before I headed out to the party last night!! I got off at 3 & we went down at around 5. The weather was holding up, however... most of the rides were shut down because of the lightning strikes. So we ended up playing carnival games & eating tons of un-healthy foods. It was fun to relax. We watched an ostrich race, which was definitely interesting. Before we left we rode a few things rides, I'm so happy they decided to run the rides!!

Its been such a hectic week. I can't keep up with everything thats been going on. I wish I had more time & I wish I had more patience. Hopefully I'll learn it some time soon!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!! I'll be posting more pictures soon!!

xxx

2011-06-03T00:27:00.000-07:00

Surfjan Stevens : Concerning the UFO sighting near Highlands, Illinois

Today I was able to thankfully spend some time with my parents. I never, ever catch my dad because he & I never have a schedule that matches up, except for today. He's been sick all week so I decided to hang out there after work. We watched Godzilla re-runs & talked about nothing. I had thee nicest day. Work has made me remember why I love my co-workers so much. They're literally the best people I know!! Today was so good!

The pictures were taken at my Grandmas house. I decided to sit in the yard, hoping my cat would make a guest appearance & he did!! I was so happy, he's so old. He can barely walk around the house so I sorta just carry him anywhere he wants to go, its actually kind of sad. Aging is a little sad I suppose. Every time I think of getting older I think of that saying "nothing gold can stay." Its so relevant to everything. Any way enough depressing stuff!!

Its summer & guess whats here this weekend : ) you know, the CARNIVAL!! My favorite place : ) we'll hopefully be heading out tomorrow night & if not I'm forcing Brandon to go with me on Saturday : ) he's in major trouble!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm so over-worked, sick & tired. Happy Aloha Friday, technically its Friday somewhere on Earth!!

2011-05-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

Pictures from hanging out in Kahuku. Hopefully I'll have around 20 rolls to develop next week because this weekends going to be a crazy one!!

Any way just wanted to post some pictures before I forgot. Doing a photoshoot with my good friend Geremy on Tuesday!! Very excited!!

Hope everyone has a good week!! 2 more days till the weekend!!!!!!!!!

2011-05-25T11:15:00.000-07:00

I specifically remember this weekend. We went to look at houses in Manoa, just for fun. We ended up taking a wrong turn into this private street & stumbled upon that dog peeking out from the bushes. We thought it was hilarious.

This weekend should be nice : ) looking forward to human interaction & parties!! I'm thinking about changing my work schedule around

hopefully this works out better for me. I'll have more time to do things instead of always rushing around.

Any way time for work. I hope everyone has a nice hump day, the week is so close to being done!! I'm wishing it was!

2011-05-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

Grouper : Alien Observer

These were some from the last roll. These were taken at Tantlus. I've been planning a big vacation for August & really theres no other time we could possibly escape this place. I have school & tons of work, but this vacation is much needed. I'm trying to save up enough so we don't have to be stingy, but someone tell me why saving is so hard. Mo' Money Mo' Problems. Can't believe I just used that in a sentence.

Any way!! I have 4 more rolls I need to develop & hopefully I can develop one today. My life has been: eat, sleep, work, work, sleep & when time permits Brandon time. I look forward to sunny Sundays, which have been rare as of late. Its summer, I thought the sun was suppose to be out & the skies are suppose to be blue?! What happened to that?!?! So I've been spending my "free time" watching Netflix & reading.

Today I should clean the room up, with whatever time I have. Expect more posts since I've been waking up early (for nothing).

Have a good week : )

2011-05-20T01:48:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to stay in touch with the world outside of work, but its so hard!! I'll be busy for the next few weeks so I'm not sure if I'll be posting much. I developed this roll today while I was at work. Brandon took a few of these, I really love them. I remember being off every weekend & doing something fun. Vacation time soon!!

I hope you all have been having a nice week, can't wait tomorrows my last day of work :D!! I'm going to enjoy my weekend off!!

2011-05-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

I've been working so much lately I don't have time to hang out with very many people, not even Brandon. So, every chance I have to go out I take the opportunity. I'm never left disappointed when I do manage to find free time!! Last night we went to the driving range, which was hilarious. It was nice to see the night sky.

I wish I could write a longer post to update everyone with whats going on with me... But:

A. All I can talk about is work, because thats all I do.

B. When I'm not working I'm trying to hang out with Brandon & my parents

C. I have to get ready for work.

I hope everyone has a nice day & Congratulations to: Asia, Kerrin, Chaz, Gavin, Josh (My co-worker) & Rusty for graduating!!

2011-05-08T23:03:00.000-07:00

Phoenix : Love Like A Sunset

Happy Mothers Day to all of the moms out there & of course to my favorite mom in the world. I wish I could have taken her to dinner tonight but 2 things got in my way. I recently, like the klutz I am, lost my bank card & I've also come down with a cold. Today was probably the worst day of this cold, I hope. Tuesday we'll be heading to BLT Steak for a late dinner. Any way here are a few pictures from today!! My mom & I played with sparklers, watched a movie, listened to some old records & just hung out, it was nice. I wish I wasn't so sick, I would have been a better guest haha.

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. As for my self I've been trying to recover for the up coming work week. Hopefully I'll develop some 35mm rolls soon. I have 4 waiting on my shelf!! Have a good night : )

2011-05-06T11:21:00.000-07:00

(PICTURE OF ME ABOVE IS TAKEN BY MY SISTER)

California pictures are finally getting posted. Sorry I've been slacking so hard. I've been working so much & I'm now sick!! I also deleted my facebook so this is probably the only means of communication I'll have with everyone for as long as I can stay strong (as in not re-activating my fb) haha. LA was beautiful as always. The weather was good, the places I loved were all just as I remembered them. I have major withdrawals for LA. If most of you didn't know I went up to shoot a wedding with my sister, which was a lot of fun. The wedding was so nice too!! Nice is such a lame adjective for a wedding, maybe enthralling is the right word haha. I learned a lot.

Any way I've been steadily working 2 jobs so I can afford to live in this country. It seems like the price of everything is slowly going up, it's sad. Hopefully I can move away next semester just for a little bit. We'll see how things go. The internship I have is going great, I absolutely love it!! I hope they can eventually offer me a position there, but I won't hold my breath. Prototype is the same as always, I will forever love my retail job hah.

Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo & I didn't even celebrate. I've sorta been sick, so instead Brandon & I stayed up all night talking about things. I was rambling asking him how I could become an assassin. I think I was delirious.

Enough rambling!! Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Happy Aloha Friday!! No work till Monday!! Sorta-

2011-04-29T13:33:00.000-07:00

The Decemberists : California One ( Youth & Beauty Brigade)

--Coming Soon--

2011-04-29T00:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Josh PR. I had so much fun!! I'll post more later, until then enjoy-

(The 4 frame picture is Matt & Josh singing "thunder & lightning, hurricane oooh")

Easter Pt.2

2011-04-25T23:32:00.000-07:00

The Strokes : You Only Live Once

My Easter was wonderful. It was spent with people I love, just missing my sister, but I'll see her this weekend. My day consisted of dying eggs with my little cousin, baking cupcakes & watching the Smithsonian channel with my mom & dad. After I left Aiea I went back to Mililani & hung out with Brandons family whom I also love : ). It was just a good feeling all around. It was thee most beautiful day!!

Today was my first day at my internship, which I might add I am in LOVE with. Its so me. I love everything I'm doing. I even get to work with a Mamiya camera. Any way today was also a good day. I'm beginning to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel I've been stuck in. Expect more cheerful & positive posts. I think everything in my life is finally coming together.

I hope everyone had a decent Monday, I know that Mondays aren't anyones favorite day of the week. Tomorrows a new day. : )

Easter Eggs & Friendship Bracelets-

2011-04-24T11:24:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I worked at 12, thank you Josh for switching shifts (sorta) with me so I could pick up my lens that Brandon ordered for me about 2 weeks ago! Went to work then headed home to get ready. Went to a show at the Blaisedell Arena in town & we all got little opal charms. We decided after eating we should make friendship bracelets out of them when we got back, since all of our boyfriends *with the exception of John* were partying. Then we decided why not dye eggs!! This all may have been prior to eating, I can't remember the events in chronological order. Any way, these are the pictures from last night. I'm still learning how to use the lens so bare with me. I'm a little peeved that my photos are so grainy but I'll get the hang of it.

Any way Happy Easter everyone : )

2011-04-19T02:43:00.000-07:00

I was off for 3 days & for the most part I did absolutely nothing.

Any way Brandons sleeping so heres some b&w's from the 7D.

2011-04-11T21:02:00.000-07:00

I've been working a lot because we finally opened our new store!! Hooray, congratulations Prototype!!! Its so nice to finally be back home! The new store looks great.

In other news I received that call I was waiting for from the Bishop Museum!! I'm just waiting on some paper work to go through & I have the internship!! I'm so excited. The people who interviewed me were so nice, I'm excited to work around & with them. Hoping to learn a lot. Speaking of, I had to register for my classes & oh my lawddddd is school gonna bankrupt me this semester. For the grater good I suppose? I gotta knock some classes out this next semester so we can head out to Bali for my birthday.

I work the whole coming week, my next day off is Saturday so I probably won't update this again for a while, going into work overload mode $$$. I hope everyone has a great week, Mondays almost over, woo hoo!! Celebration time!

xxx

2011-04-05T18:48:00.000-07:00

Air : Alone In Kyoto

Hung out at Moanalua Gardens today before our dinner tonight. Its Brandons Mom & Aunties birthday today so there's a dinner at the Waikele Golf Course restaurant Sushi-Ten! Haven't been on an outing with them all for a while.

Good thing I didn't work today because I feel absolutely horrible. I feel like I'm coming down with something, the flu possibly. Hopefully I'm just feeling tired & not sick. Were hopefully going to open up our Pearlridge store on Saturday, also I wanted to stop by Steph & JJ's house for JJ's birthday this weekend! We'll see, lots of OJ & lots of rest.

I got an email back from the Bishop Museum, they asked to check references, I know I shouldn't get my hopes up, but... It's just so hard. Sorry your fingers, toes, legs & eyes have been crossed for me so long, I just need a little more : )

Hope everyone has a great week : ) Tomorrows Wednesday already!!

2011-04-04T01:22:00.000-07:00

Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto : The Girl From Ipanema

I've currently been infatuated with my 7D & trying to perfect it before the 30th. I'll get better I swear!! These are from yesterday, cruised down the North side of the island & ate lunch. Met a bougie couple from Australia & asked them about Bali. So many people tell us different things. They were telling us to stay in these insane villas in the most expensive part, which sounded nice but really it was just unrealistic for us. Plus Brandon & I aren't the biggest party animals so we'd probably enjoy the country side a little more.

Today was a semi bad day seeing as how I woke up at 7 & drove into work for nothing. Oh well at least I got to hang out today!! It was a nice day other than me wasting a quarter tank driving in both directions. I can't wait for the new shop to open. I miss my co-workers!

My next day off is Wednesday & I think were going to try & go to the swap meet. My boyfriends dad always asks us to buy him razors from there. I've been looking for another film camera too, hopefully I hit the jackpot on Wednesday.

Any way not much to update. Hope everyone had a great weekend tomorrows Monday, sigh.

2011-04-03T12:40:00.000-07:00

Deadmau5 & Kaskade : I Remember

We've been feeling a little lazier at the moment. Haven't been doing much other than watching movies & working. We finally had a chance to get out to Kahuku so I could go & marvel at the wind farm, which I'm so in love with. We got pretty close & then the 7D died, wahh. It was the nicest day yesterday! We attempted to go to the beach but it was a Saturday so there was no parking & it was crowded so we ate lunch at Teds & then hung out.

Still waiting on a call back about the internship for Bishop Museum. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but its so hard when you want something so much! I just have to think positive no matter what I suppose. The ladies who interviewed me were so great too, I can only hope.

Hope everyones been having a good weekend!! I can't believe it's already April!! I'll be visiting my sister at the end of this month which I'm soooo excited about! I haven't seen her since January! It'll be nice to hang out with her & work with her again :)

Have a good Sunday & Monday everyone, sorry for the lack of posts I'll be back soon : )

xx

2011-03-26T12:27:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty sure these are from my birthday weekend? I was surprised to find these on the roll I developed, I completely forgot I even took these, which I guess is the beauty of film right?

Today were throwing a house party for my boyfriends brother, most of you are invited to come down seeing as most of you who read this are friends : ) (my apologies go out to my friends in Brazil, Indonesia *happy birthday astrid* & where ever else you may be). The point of all this is to declare a photo project tonight!! Hopefully going to dust off my instax & take document the night. I was thinking of making a little scrap book for Matt, but guys don't really dig that so I'll just throw it up on my blog when I'm done : ).

In other news I've been dreaming about this internship since I applied for it & I received an email the other day from them. I'm so excited, I don't want to get to ahead of my self but I think this is exactly what I want & I know I can do this. So please keep your fingers crossed that I kick major butt on Wednesday : )

I hope everyone has a great weekend. I also wanted to thank everyone who reads this blog, I wouldn't be keeping up with it if it wasn't for you : )

2011-03-23T01:17:00.000-07:00

Still here! I'm still trying to decide on keeping this thing or not. I'll probably end up keeping it because I'm a sentimentalist haha.

Today was rather eventful. Lately I've been driving around Manoa after work with my boss & all I do is stare at the giant, beautiful houses surrounded by mountains & trees. I had to show my boyfriend how beautiful & interesting the area was. We drove around, got lost looking at houses on hillsides, houses with porch swings, houses with high ceilings & over sized windows, we loved it. We ended up at Tantlus which is way higher up than I remembered from High School. I enjoyed the houses there too. It was such a nice day!! Ended up at Liliha Bakery (which is a bakery that makes thee most delicious coco puffs *including chantilly topping* on the island) & bought a dozen to take home for everyone. Believe it or not I finished 3.5 rolls today which brings me to a grand total of 5.5 rolls. I'll be spending a lot of money on developing this week. The good things is I can finally start my photo wall!! Probably Sunday.

Any way sorry for being so boring. How was everyone elses week, weekend what-not. Hope everyones been well!! Since I'm not too religious sending positive thoughts to Libya & Japan. There will always be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Have a great hump day everyone!! Happy Birthday Matt (boyfriends little brother) he'll be 21 tomorrow!! See everyone at Yard House!!

2011-03-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

(pictures are from my birthday weekend : north shore/mokuleia)

I've been on this music binge lately. All I do is look for music & study. Pandora has not done me wrong yet, I always screenshot the good stuff to remember & to show Bran. Sometimes I get 3 good songs in a row, I love it. I'll make a playlist later tonight.

It's Friday!! Only a few hours of work & I'm off for the weekend, woop woop! Tonight we'll be at my parents house, were "dog-sitting," sorta. We'll probably order take-out & rent a movie, possibly throw some alcohol into the mix. Its Friday!! I'm so happy haha. I look forward to the weekend so much. I hope we get to the beach on Sunday. Sorry my blog has been so boring as of late. I haven't taken any trips, haven't gone anywhere new. It'll change soon : ) Expect tons of pictures & digital pictures also, finally getting a lens for the 7D!!

Hope everyone had fun on St.Patricks Day!! I fell asleep early with a headache & I was major-ly hungry (I try not to eat after 6pm). I realized its been lent!!! I forgot to say what I'm giving up!! Even though I'm not religious I decided maybe I should try & see if I can stick to something. I decided to give up my "attitude." I thought I should try being nice for a change. I mean I guess I am nice, however... I think there's this side of me... any way thats what I gave up.

Have a great weekend everyone, its FRIDAYYYYYYYY AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! I'm so happy!!

2011-03-16T23:04:00.000-07:00

Passion Pit : Sleepy Head

When I don't hear that song for long periods of time, my heart always skips a beat on the intro. Its one of my favorites.

I've been hanging in there, making the journey to work. I'm ready to go back to the Leeward side. I've never actually noticed how much I took for granted our side of the island. I feel so relaxed here, I can stop & enjoy the sun & the breeze. *Sigh* I miss my work buddies too. So much to catch up on!!

Thank you to everyone who helped me celebrate my birthday it was almost as good as 21 haha. Hopefully next year will be even better. :)

Today was my day off I went to : eat breakfast with my mom & dad & dog haha, went to service the car with brandon & bought a cigar box, went home & laid around for the rest of the day. Pretty boring, pretty relaxing : )

Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow!!! Tomorrow means 1 more day of work until the weekend!!

2011-03-15T02:35:00.000-07:00

Stateless: Bloodstream

It was my 23rd birthday this weekend. I know I can't believe it my self. I literally remember my 16th birthday like it was yesterday. I remember most birthdays. This one in particular was top 5. Blue skies all weekend long. It was the best.

Currently looking forward to vacation time, which also means:

-Brandon+Nicole time

-Lots of walking

-Maps

-Mixed tapes

-Adventures.

If I could I'd hit fast forward.

Hope everyones having a good week, even though its only Monday haha.

2011-03-14T21:46:00.000-07:00

For as long as I can remember Fake Plastic Trees has been my go to blog. I was a teen when I started this blog & now I'm 23 & ready for some change. So coming soon in April of 2011 my new blog, which I will link everyone too when its ready. I'm not sure yet if I'll still run this blog, but I will definitely keep posting until the new blog is ready. Thanks so much to everyone whos kept up with this blog since the beginning, I appreciate you following my drab & routine life. Even those of you who don't comment I know you're still addicted to reading my personal journeys & quests for greatness!! Haha.

: ) get excited.

2011-03-09T17:50:00.000-08:00

Band of Horses : No Ones Gonna Love You

I've been so sleep deprived lately. I'm trying to avoid all caffeine & any pick me up that I could possibly find. I've been doing good so far but I'm not sure how much longer I can keep this up. I know one of these days I'm gonna give in & buy a Red Bull or 3 expresso shots. Hopefully I can just adjust my sleeping schedule & everything will be back to normal!!

The weekend is almost here, hooray...? Its a busy weekend for me. Tomorrow is my last day of work, yay, I work 12-9, boo. I guess working a lot is good since I could use every penny for our trip. We've been in talks about visiting the British Virgin Islands possibly for the summer or 2012, even though I should be buying a new car. British Virgin Islands just sounds so much better than a car, well to me at least. We'll see. One last trip before we both decide to grow up, wahhhhh!!

Any way going to savor my few hours I have to actually spend with Brandon before he knocks out for the night & wakes me up at 4am. Hope everyone has a good night : )

2011-03-08T11:57:00.000-08:00

High Highs : Open Season

(Please check out the High Highs)

Went to Lanis again the other day, which was as always beautiful. We hang out in the North Shore as often as possible. Its a good way to forget about how small the island is. No one really goes out to that side of the island, well no one I really know. Its nice to get away & relax. The skies have been so blue lately, I'm so in love with the weather. I wish I could afford to spend my days in the backyard watching the clouds or at the beach. I do love that I now have weekends off!! I've never enjoyed it so much!!

I've been feeling so strange lately. I guess this is my blog & I should write how I feel so that I can look back & remember, maybe even laugh : ). Yesterday I thought about taking a break from my blog & focusing on my self & what I want. I think I've been

letting a lot of things get to me. For a while I kept feeling like I was on the wrong path, life path I guess. I asked my self "what are you doing," a lot. I kept trying to force my self to be something I'm not, trying to accomplish goals before others to prove a point. However... I've already accomplished so much in such a short amount of time. I had to step out of the box & look at the big picture. I've traveled to so many places, I've saw so many things, I'm in love & I have the best of friends, better than I deserve most of the time. I've not wasted a single moment of my life for the last 4.5 years. I can look back & say I've loved everything I've done. I'm not a slave to mathematics or text. I am a slave to reading maps & exploration. I'm so happy to be in the place that I am. My sister shared something funny with me yesterday, which changed my whole mood. I'm now beginning

to realize that the people I loathed the most, loath me even more & I guess in some sick way it gives me pleasure. Just knowing that you keep on wishing & regretting: ) Being happy is the best revenge I suppose.

Any way. I hope everyone enjoys their up-coming weekend!! Its my birthday weekend so send plenty of happy wishes my way ; )

xxx

2011-03-07T07:32:00.000-08:00

A few mornings ago Brandon & I spent a while looking for a 4 leaf clover, just hanging out talking. Something we rarely get

to do since we both work strange hours. This week will be particularly trying on us because we probably won't see much of

each other till the weekend. Its also my birthday weekend which means i'll be devoting my time to 3 sets of friends. I'm

not complaining I just need to document this & count the days until we have a whole week off together. Vacations are always

the best. 1 month & 1 week. Georgia Aquarium, Cocoa Beach & Kennedy Space Center, we'll see you soon.

xxx

2011-03-06T21:00:00.000-08:00

We decided instead of going whale watching yesterday we'd take a last minute detour to the Bishop Museum : ). It was such

a last minute idea of Brandons we didn't know what to expect! Aside from the long lines & crowds of children, we had so

much fun!! It just so happened that it was the grand opening of the Dinosaur exhibit. Like a bunch of kids we both loved it.

Although I was impressed with the dino exhibit... I will forever be in love with the planetarium. One day : )

Any way had a nice day today, can't believe its 7pm already. I don't have school tomorrow, technically tomorrow is the first

day of summer for me. I probably won't have much of a summer this year because of summer school but it'll be worth it.

Hope everyone had a good week : )

xxx

2011-03-02T00:40:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is my giant exam. I've been stressing all night about it & have finally came to the conclusion that I will never be

ready so I should just get over it & do the best I can. I have major test anxiety. I always have & I always will no matter what

I'm doing. Send me some positive energy please!

I'm also off tomorrow which is nice!! I have a dinner & a date with my mom. Hope everyone has a good Wednesday!!

2011-02-28T10:38:00.000-08:00

Moths : Heart

I'm starting to get that antsy feeling again, the one I got before we decided to go to Europe. I've been definitely researching

South America, South Pacific & the Midwestern United States. I don't know, we'll see. I have so many things to do who knows

when I'll have time to actually sit down, plan something & execute.

In other news we obviously went to the Waikiki Aquarium. We had so much fun!! I think I deserved it for all of the stress &

all of the work I've been doing. Brandon took a few pictures too, which I enjoyed because I know he feels the same way I do

when we get the pictures back. Excited. I ended up coercing Bran into eating at Shokudo & we had the best time. We haven't

done that in a long time because I either have work or school & he's always busy working. Hopefully we'll be able to make

time for more days like that in March.

Speaking of March my birthday is coming up, which I didn't celebrate last year because... well just because. This year though

I'm making it a point to go out & celebrate. I'll probably be celebrating with 3 sets of friends, work, high school & brandons

friends, which I suppose I can say are my friends now too : ). Very excited. We'll see what I decide to do. Gyukaku is always

the spot for my birthday since I turned 19.

Any way I hope everyone has a good Monday, I know using good & Monday in the same sentence is an oxymoron but try to

have a good one. Also thanks to everyone whos been reading my blog : )

2011-02-27T11:35:00.000-08:00

Silver Swans : Secret

Still posting pictures from the last roll, as always. Hopefully I'll develop a new one today. Today is our last day at our store,

until we open up on the other side of the mall. I've been there for 5 years, from a little tiny store, to a little bigger space, then

another location & finally were moving from the space we've been in since I've started. I'm a little sad to watch us leave but

I'm so happy that were getting out of there. It'll be inevitably better for us & we'll continue to grow. New beginnings are

always the best. I just wanted to thank all of my bosses for always being so understanding of me & helping me with anything

& everything. Also to my co-workers for being thee most awesome people to work with, well... most of them : )

Any way enough of that. Hope everyone has a good Sunday!! I have tests to take & homework to finish before I head into

work tonight.

2011-02-25T09:23:00.000-08:00

Galapagos : No Where Else

I couldn't wait to eat my sandwich, sorry! Brandon did a good deed & took me out since I was feeling a little down. It was

such a nice day. Any way I work all weekend because were closing the shop down, wahhh!!! A part of me is so sad to see

us move because I've been there for so long & we've grown so much, but it'll be a good move for us. So since we'll be

closed for a period of time, hopefully less than 2 weeks, I'll be working at our other location. Which will inevitably make me:

A. Fatter

B. Shop more

C. More irritated with traffic.

This can only mean I should force my self to eat healthy (minus that meatball sub yesterday... that was bad of me). I should

save money & for traffic I should download some new music.

Hope everyone has a great weekend, I'll be jealous of everyone going to the baseball game & to the beach : ( no party time

for me this weekend. $$$$

2011-02-24T01:35:00.000-08:00

Hello from home!! It turns out there was no way we could have make it out of Chicago on time, blah. I've been depressed

for most of the day but I'm feeling a little better. Brandon & I have been watching the lightning, while multi-tasking &

watching Conan, of course. We're postponing the trip till April. It'll give me a little more time to plan things better & maybe

even a little more time to save for a mini road-trip : ) we'll see. I'm definitely not missing the next one!! Mark my words.

The botanical gardens pictures came out really good!! Well...most of them did. Hope everyones been having a good week!!

2011-02-22T09:34:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe we leave tomorrow. I'm nervous, scared, excited, feeling a little crazy for actually even doing this!! Man

oh man. What did I get us into AGAIN! I remember sitting on our bed a few hours before leaving to Paris, looking at one

another asking ourselves "what the heck did we get ourselves into?!" I also remember loving Paris, Holland & London. So

I think we'll have fun. Just a little strange to be driving in a place we've never been to, people do it all the time right? It

can't be so bad. Another adventure awaits us : ). I'm so happy that I can share it with someone I love, it's never fun if you

can't make incredible memories and reminisce about them later. Thank you to my boyfriend who puts up with my crazy

shenanigans & sporadic demands, love you till forever & ever.

Any way enough about that, went bowling last night with my co-workers & bosses. So much fun, for the most part! Hung

out with Sami prior to bowling, I bowled not so bad last night, I ate way too much (told my self I wouldn't over indulge & i did)

& that was that. I'm up bright and early to go to work. Hope everyone enjoyed their weekends, time for work & school

boo.

Have a great day : ) Oh yeah!! The picture is of a mountain apple, I found a few on the table at the Mililani house, funny thing

is I've never actually tried one!! Are they any good??

xxx

2011-02-21T20:06:00.000-08:00

Ivy : I Think of You

It's been a while since we go out & finally we managed to get to Wahiawa Botanical Gardens. It was fun & relaxing. Brandon

has been using my ae-1 testing it out. Maybe in the near future he'll have his on 35mm, just to play around with. I noticed

in the last picture my socks are two different socks & i think my shoes & two different shoes too, I'm not sure who I mixed

them up with haha?! The garden was really nice, it was a little smaller than we though but definitely beautiful & relaxing.

We sorta went off the trail & hung out for a bit. Date days are always nice after a long weekend.

Bowling with my co-workers & bosses tonight, it should be lots of fun. I only have 200 speed film left, let's see if theres

enough light, probably not. Hope everyone had a nice 4 day weekend. 2 days & counting till Florida, please cross your fingers

for us that everything goes smoothly.

2011-02-20T22:34:00.000-08:00

Bent : Moonbeams

Life has been pretty tedious for me as of late. Lots of work, school, projects, lots of boring drab things. I haven't gotten out

of the house for quite a while. I'm trying to make an effort to develop more 35mm rolls & get out of our cave, but it's

definitely been quite a struggle. Tomorrow is my day off & I'm hoping to finish at least 2 rolls & develop by the end of the

day. We'll see.

We leave to Florida on Wednesday afternoon, stopping in Chicago & Atlanta before actually reaching our destination, not to

mention a mini road trip. Very excited. Hopefully we'll end up staying another day & checking out Universal Studios & maybe

even an Orlando Magic basketball game. Were pretty pressed for time.

Hope everyones been doing well : ). Hope schools hasn't been killing everyone! The pictures I posted are a few from our

backyard, Coco (the dog) & our neighbors rose garden, which is amazing. I can't wait to develop more. Cross your fingers

that I can actually make it out of the house & to a lab.

Have a nice Presidents Day everyone!!

xxx

2011-02-09T21:51:00.000-08:00

I've been doing some research on the up & coming shuttle launch I'm most likely attending in Florida. I've been looking at alternate views for the launch because my decision to leave was sort of last minute. Tickets are sold out for the actual viewing area so now I have to research a place close enough with an unobstructed view to watch it. Big thank you to John, who wrote to me & explained where I should be, what to expect & the equipment I should tote along with me. Hopefully I'll be able to find a nice enough spot & hopefully the launch goes off without a hitch. I'm so nervous, I'm missing school, which today I found out is one of the more important classes, ugh. If I fly to Florida with Brandon for nothing, I don't know what I'll do!! I suppose I could visit the museum. We'll please cross your fingers for me that nothing goes wrong & we both make it there safely. Florida here we come!!

2011-02-09T02:10:00.000-08:00

(Photo by Courtney)

I figured I shouldn't let my dreams take the backseat. : )

2011-01-28T10:37:00.000-08:00

Its been one tiring day after another, I haven't had time to study for school, well I haven't had time for much lately. The last

outing was the zoo, hence the overload of zoo pictures. I have one day off next week, which isn't a problem seeing how

Brandon & I have been planning our next adventure. We've been looking into the South Pacific & Bermuda. Who really knows

though? Work has been hectic & yesterday was not at all how I expected it to be.

Any way enough about work! I wish I cooked more often. I love cooking so much!! I use to cook at least twice a week when

we lived in Aiea. Maybe I should make an effort to cook, I don't know. I'd like to make a pizza!! Hopefully next month we'll

be able to cook or bake. It'll be my goal for the month of February cook at least 5 meals. Hopefully I'll have time : )

Brandon & I are working on a little project together. We thought maybe it would get us out of the house more & we'd get to

document everything. We were talking about how a picture is something you look at to remember that particular moment in

time. We decided to both carry cameras with us when ever we go out & to take pictures of things we see. I don't know how

long this will last or how interesting both of our views will be, but... It will be interesting to see everything from different

points of view.

I hope everyones been having a good week, I feel like I was writing "can't believe its Wednesday already," just yesterday, now

its Friday. Where has all the time been running of to?? Have a good weekend : ) Happy Aloha Friday!

2011-01-26T12:28:00.000-08:00

Valentines day came early this year : )

The little box is a french trinket box. I saw a few in LA on my most recent trip, they ranged from $40-$100, which I was

unwilling to pay. The ring is something I've been wanting for quite sometime. To my surprise they showed up at my house.

I know that everyone reading this blog wouldn't have waited & would have ripped the packages into pieces just like me.

This week has been so busy!! Sunday was our company party at my bosses house, which I must say was beautiful. I'll up-

load pictures from the party when I have time. The next day, Monday, I had an exam & then attended an art show one of

my photos were in. Tuesday I worked & I had to stop by my parents. Today I have 2 "pop" quizzes & were about to leave

to watch a movie, I've been wanting to see in its entirety.

Hope everyone is having a good week : ) Its already Wednesday!!!

2011-01-21T19:47:00.000-08:00

Gold Panda : You

Brandon took me to lunch & to the Zoo yesterday! It was the most fun I've had on a day off in a while, since LA actually.

I've been so caught up in catching up with school & my work schedule I forgot how nice it is to feel the sun. I'll post more

pictures later. For now I have to get back to homework & studying. We have a work party this Sunday so the only time I'll

really be able to study is today & tomorrow for a bit.

Hope everyones having a good weekend : )!!

2011-01-19T00:18:00.000-08:00

Before I start my "bad day" spiel let me introduce my miracle pictures from disneyland that were shot in pitch black. Enjoy.

Now to be precise I've been looking for a particular type of ring for, very very long. I recently discovered it on Etsy last week.

Not to my surprise the day I was going to purchase it, it sold, awesome. Then I start to realize how much Coachella is going

to cost me. A whopping $944, which wouldn't be much if I didn't have other things to pay for. My birthday is also coming up,

which also irritates me. School is irritating. I feel like everything is beginning to get on my nerves. Brandon works so much

that all he does is sleep & he's sadly dating a work-a-holic. When will I just have some quality time with Brandon?! I'm

beginning to think NEVER.

Ok, sorry for that. I hope everyones been enjoying school. I don't know if those two can even stand being in a sentence

together, but if you are, good for you! Completely switched my major again, I'm beginning to think I don't know what I want

out of life haha. I am however sure of these things:

1. I have a list of 50 movies I want to watch & will complete before I turn 23, barf.

2. I will make time for Brandon & I to spend a day together, a real date!

3. I will make time to bake a pizza.

4. I must use my various gift cards & buy new clothes or shoes :)

5. I will buy Coachella tickets. I will, I don't care.

All I see is everyone talking about Coachella, about how drunk they wanna get, blah blah blah. I want to go purely because

I love the music, I've always loved music. I really hope that by some miracle Brandon & I can head out to Indio for the weekend.

I'm going to try my hardest.

AAAAAAAANNNNNYYYYYYYYY WAYYYYYYY. Tomorrows Wednesday, argh. I hope everyones week is going smoothly. Please

send positive vibes my way, I'm in dire need of a smile on my face.

xxx

2011-01-15T22:09:00.000-08:00

Best Coast : When I'm With You

I'm home!! Not sure if it's a good thing, very glad to see Brandon. Thats about it. School is stressing me out, work is stressing

me out, everything is stressing me out. I couldn't sleep last night & I probably won't be able to sleep tonight. Ok any way

enough complaining. I developed my 35mm roll!! I'm so proud of my self for waking up extra early to go & drop the film off!!

They all came out really good, I'll post more tomorrow if I have time! I hope you're all in the mood for colorful pictures, they're

on the way!

I had so much fun on vacation, I always have fun when I go to LA. I miss my sister already, we cooked, shopped, drank, sang,

made music videos. It was like we were 12 again, because were 13 now, remember, haha. I can't wait to go back! Not too sure

when exactly that is. Brandon & I are trying to head to North California in April, hopefully that won't be the next time we go to

California!!

I hope everyones having a weekend, can't believe tomorrow is Sunday, time is seriously flying by.

xxx

2011-01-06T21:47:00.000-08:00

Bonjourno!! I'm in LA by some miracle I'm here! I've missed it so much!! Well not as much as I've missed my sister, I'm so

glad to be here. I know this semester is going to whoop me so I had to take one last trip before I'm on permanent lock down.

I do however miss Brandon as always, can't wait to see him. He'll probably be the only person able to socially interact with me

for the months of January-May.

Any way enough babble, I'm in LA!! Went to Old Town today, which is one of our favorite hangout spots every time I arrive.

Ate at a cute Italian restaurant & drank sparkling wine to get us ready for shopping. It was such a nice day!! Hopefully we'll

be taking pictures tomorrow,, maybe some more shopping, we shall see.

Brandon if you're reading this I miss you : ) see you soon buster!

Hope everyone has a nice last week of social freedom before school starts!!

2011-01-04T18:29:00.000-08:00

Here are a few of my New Year: wishes, resolutions & goals:

* blog more

* cape canaveral feb 11'

* yosemite

* visit my sister more

* straight A's this semester

* use 35mm more often

* learn to use the TLR aka buy a light meter

* cook at least 2 meals a month

* keep the room clean

* get a new phone

* organize my negatives

* try shooting slide film

* save up for eurotrip 2012

* find a way to coerce my boyfriend into coming with me to Japan : )

Any way, sorry for being boring, I didn't make it on the afternoon flight. Please cross your fingers I get out on the Red Eye.

Thanxx.

: )

2011-01-03T21:37:00.000-08:00

2011-01-03T21:24:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!! Finally some pictures!! Sorry so grainy, I think I forgot to change my settings. I do love them though : )

I'm still pretty sick & I leave to LA tomorrow, which I am ultra excited about. Expect plenty of 35mm pictures when I come

back!!

On another note just got my syllabus' from school. Turns out I might have a tougher semester than I thought. Any way,

enjoy the pics I'll post more in a bit.

xxx

2011-01-02T01:35:00.000-08:00

MIA again, sorry. I've been so busy with the holidays & various other things that have been consuming my blog time.

I promise to blog more in 2011, which should also be followed with I will take more pictures haha. Sorry!! Developing

2 35mm rolls tomorrow before work! I keep thinking tomorrow is Monday!! I leave to LA on Sunday, hooray! I will miss

Brandon terribly as usual, but I can't wait to see my sister!!! I'm probably only bringing my AE-1 with me to LA, I'm so

over carrying all of my cameras.

Brandon already passed out from the past 2 days. I keep trying to go to sleep too but I think my old sleeping pattern

is back. Hopefully I can kick the bad sleeping habits they really are bothersome!!! Any way I hope everyones been doing

good : ) The new year is finally here!! 2011!!

Happy New Year Everyone : )

2010-12-21T13:54:00.000-08:00

HI! Pardon the lack of posts, not that they're ever interesting any way, but I've been working everyday. The days I don't work

I'm working haha. Sorry for those of you I haven't had time for! I get off at 11pm & normally fall asleep in the shower haha,

kidding, sorta. Hope everyones having a nice week!! I also hope the holidays have been treating everyone good : )

I was gonna post a picture of the eclipse last night, horrible pictures but I'm glad I got to see it!!

I'm also leaving on the 4th to visit my sister for a week before I start school!! Looking forward to being with my twin for the

beginning of the new year! I miss her so much!! Expect lots of 35mm pictures & videos. I can't believe its almost 2011, it's

insane how fast time is flying by. I'm already 22, I feel like I'm still 16! Brandon & I have been together for 4+ years & my

sister has been gone for almost 3?? I think?!

Well sorry for such a boring post! Hope everyone is having a nice holiday season & being safe!! Can't wait for this year to

be over!!

Merry Christmas because I most def. won't have time to make another post before then : )

2010-12-15T16:06:00.000-08:00

More posts from Europe, sorry. Haven't had much time to take any pictures of what I've been up to lately, hopefully on

Saturday I'll be able to post some pictures. Were heading to our friends graduation : ) Congratulations : ). I'm so excited

to not work haha. Any way I hope I'll be able to develop some pictures this weekend & post something new. In the mean

time I hope you've been enjoying my mass amounts of Euro pics.

Still haven't had time to go & buy Brandons presents. Hopefully I'll be able to squeeze it on on Friday morning or Saturday

evening!! So much to do, so little time!!

Hope everyones been enjoying their last few weeks until Christmas : )

xxx

2010-12-12T23:22:00.000-08:00

London was amazing. I have a soft spot in my heart for Paris, however London would be much easier to live in. The fact

that everyone spoke english was such a relief. We got really lucky that the weather favored us the whole time we were in

Europe. I wouldn't mind living in Canterbury for a little bit. Canterbury was so nice, the picture with the little red & white

flags is Canterbury. Canterbury is surrounded by a stone wall & it's such a little town. It's so beautiful there, I think I love

the country side a lot more then I like the city. I can't wait to go back.

2010-12-12T23:19:00.000-08:00

En Route to the English Channel. Traveling through Belgium, France & Holland. I enjoyed most of the trains we rode, except

for the inter-city trains. Felt like I was on that airplane with Indiana Jones with all of the chickens.

2010-12-12T23:17:00.000-08:00

We walked & walked & talked & shopped & ate & rode boats & loved it all.

Paris.

2010-12-12T22:38:00.000-08:00

I keep thinking about spring & how much I love it. I always thought my favorite season was winter, but I'm beginning to think

that I love spring & summer so much more. I'm so excited for the new year. I just can't wait!!

2010-12-08T12:19:00.000-08:00

More pictures from the party last weekend, or was it last, last weekend? Well any way Brandon & Gavin & Asias birthdays

are all this coming Saturday. I'm pretty sure were going to Tony Romas on Friday to celebrate & then to Gavins on Saturday.

Very excited to see & hang out with everyone because I requested off the next morning so I might actually be able to party!

Work has been slowly trying to murder me, I know it. I'm so happy I got hours though, thanks Kev!! I'm actually pretty happy

that I work at night too because I get to sleep in!

Any way, I'll post more pictures later. Hope everyone has a nice day, can't believe its Wednesday!! Ooh! The Office is on

tomorrow : )

xxx

2010-12-08T12:15:00.000-08:00

A few weekends ago we had a party I decided to cook. Asia came over too & she baked this crazy amazing garlic bread,

which is the picture above. Everything turned out really good & I was totally satisfied with my baked spaghetti. If you'd

like the recipe let me know, also be prepared to purchase a pound of cheese : ).

2010-12-06T02:03:00.000-08:00

Geographer : Kites

Work was long today. Particularly irritating & it was most definitely dragging its self a long. I need to take a break, just one

day!! I need to have a drink at 12pm & relax. I'm hoping I can possibly relax this Tuesday. I bought a scrapbook today from

Borders just to organize all of our Europe memorabilia. That was the extent of my happiness today, also decorating with Tyler.

That was nice.

I'm so tired its 12:09 am & I know I should be sleeping. Instead I'm waiting up because Brandon went to buy me a McFlurry.

I also shouldn't be eating that.

Too late I just ate it.

Tomorrows Monday, blah. Hope everyone has a nice Monday!!

xxx

2010-12-04T23:03:00.000-08:00

I've been working a lot, which is nice because Christmas is around the corner & I'd like to get everyone something nice this

year since last years I was a little stingy. Work has ultimately been a mad house because of the season, I work retail for

those of you who didn't know. I've been trying to work on relaxing so I can be energized for work, but I can't seem to stop,

breathe & rest my head. I'm constantly busy, constantly moving.

My boyfriend has been flooding my brain with thoughts of him joining the Air Force. Of course I flinch at the thought of it

because I couldn't stand the separation, however... he keeps talking about how he wants to get stationed overseas & I keep

thinking how wonderful it would be to leave this place. I know, I know I'm being selfish & un-realistic but I'm just thinking

about how much we loved our recent vacation, but at the end of the day my answer is still a strong "no." I just can't maybe

I'm crazy, maybe I just don't really like how the government owns you. Putting it in the back of my mind. Done.

His birthday is also next week, which is also something I've been thinking about for quite sometime. I keep thinking about

a present, or something cool to buy him & to be honest I suck at buying gifts for people, I really do. I'm sorry if you ever

got a gift from me, it might have been a total fiasco.

I have a roll of 35 to develop that I just thought about while looking at this picture. I also think of haircuts when I see this

picture because it reminds me of how much I desperately need one!! Any suggestions on where to go?

Any way hope everyones doing good on their Christmas shopping : ) the weekend is almost over.

xxx

2010-11-30T01:01:00.000-08:00

Sigur Ros : Svefn-g-englar

Although this project is called "Wish You Were Here" it doesn't mean that I cant use a different song. I feel like this song

reminds me of my sister the most. I think if my life was to flash before my eyes, this song would probably be playing &

I'd be flashing back to the best times I had with my sister, because I don't think I've ever had better! So I guess these were

a few pictures I took last weekend.

Every time I go to the beach I think of that time my sister & I almost died from our internal organs being cooked from the sun.

I think about that time on mothers day where we sat in the sun complaining to eachother for an hour straight about how much

of a bad idea it was, but we were happy that mom was having fun. I think about us going to Sand Island a lot when we were

small. I wish you were here!!!

Love you tons.

2010-11-30T00:56:00.000-08:00

2010-11-25T19:13:00.000-08:00

Miike Snow : Burial

Thanksgiving has so far been a nice day. Definitely thankful for everyone in my life!! We have one more stop tonight before

I start getting my brain ready for tomorrows fiascos & adventures. I start work at 5am tomorrow & work till 2pm, I'm sure it'll

seem like no time!! Going to breakfast a little earlier with the morning crew just to relax & hang out. The boys are playing

Call of Duty while I'm looking through pictures & downloading music, waiting for my grandma to call & ask where we are. I'm

so lazy after going to Kailua, todays been a long one.

I keep thinking to my self that Christmas is around the corner but the real truth of it is my boyfriends 23rd birthday is in a few

weeks. I'm trying to figure out what I can do for him or what I can get for him. I should have started this earlier, it takes me so

long to actually start getting creative. If it was up to me we'd go to Paris for the weekend, well I suppose if I had the money

right now. Hopefully for my birthday we'll be able to go on a mini vacation. I know I'm going to need it. Well wish me luck, I

know I'm going to need help figuring out a birthday present. Sigh.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! Well... almost everyone : )

xxx

2010-11-25T11:42:00.000-08:00

Yep. Party!

2010-11-21T04:15:00.000-08:00

Best Coast : Boyfriend (Ghostwave remix)

Throw backs from the best summer ever!! We were all talking tonight about how much we missed that summer we hung

out everyday. Hopefully I get to see more of everyone this winter break : )! We'll see!! Heading to the beach tomorrow &

I'm gonna start my little project my sister & I are doing, maybe it'll make me feel a little better. Thanks everyone for coming

over last night : ) had so much fun!!

Hopefully I'll wake up earlier enough to cook breakfast : )

xxx

2010-11-19T01:45:00.000-08:00

I got to hang out with Sara for a bit today, which was nice. I'll be seeing her tomorrow too, which is double nice!! Today

could have been better, but it has not been the worst. Hopefully the holidays send lots of love my way, I'm gonna need it.

Its also completely pouring outside, maybe I'll wear my rain boots tomorrow, maybe even take a picture : )

Hope everyone had a good Thursday, tomorrows Aloha Friday, oh drats & I missed the Office tonight. Argh!

2010-11-18T11:46:00.000-08:00

Ever since I've got back from Europe things have been oddly routine. I thought that going there would change me as a person

& perhaps give me some kind of insight on the future. I thought wrong. Things are exactly the way they were when I left,

which is unfortunate. I don't think I'll be able to stick around, I'm much better than this, I deserve more. We'll see what the

future holds.

In other news, well there is no other news... actually. Sorry for such a depressing, drab post. I wish I could say something

interesting like "hey we got a dog," or "we went out to lunch," or I don't know, anything. It's been so boring. The weather

has been sucking the happiness from me. I can't even go outside to take pictures because its so gloomy, blah.

Well hopefully something changes because if not I'll go crazy. Cross your fingers for me & maybe even your toes... : )

Thanks!

xxx

2010-11-15T18:43:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!! I'm slowly recovering from that wretched cold I had, thank the lawd. I'm back in Aiea for the night because

my best friend Sara finally finished her 2nd CPA test that shes been studying for!! I don't know how she does it, I can barely

concentrate on typing this blog, let alone study for a month straight. I know she'll pass : )!! My mom always asks me to

watch a movie with her when I come home & then she falls asleep, so right now shes sleeping. Sorry for talking about such

boring things, I'm currently dying of boredom.

I can't believe next week is Thanksgiving?!?! Did I say that already?? We won't be spending Thanksgiving with Brandons family

this year because they're all going to Vegas on the 19th, lucky, sorta. I don't really enjoy Vegas all that much. I guess it's

more for older people & people who like to get wasted & party. I'd like to go to LA asap!! I'd take LA over Vegas any day!!

I'm most definitely going to LA before school starts because I can't take another semester off to travel, drats. I really wanted

to go to Japan or South America but thats not looking possible with my school schedule, which is totally a mess as of right

now. I wanted to go to Japan for my birthday just for the weekend or something. I don't know seems ridiculous to me.

I'm gonna try & use my 35mm since is actually sunny outside so pray that I actually get some good pictures!! Pictures above

are from Holland & London, I think?

Hope everyone having a good week I'm off tomorrow ( raise the roof ) looks like I'll be able to see the sun!!

2010-11-13T19:58:00.000-08:00

We walked past this street every morning on our way to Notre Dame. I remember getting a pizza from the cafe on the left,

I remember the really nice French guy that gave me my pizza. I could go on & on & on about all of the things I remember.

If I turned around the candy shop I loved would be directly behind me & the theater with the long lines for the film festival.

Sorry I haven't really been updating. I've been so busy with work!! I also recently caught the flu, however I'm in remission,

so I feel a lot better. I'm trying to use my 35mm more often but I don't know if going to have any time to develop & shoot.

I hope so, its my favorite camera. I had a minor freak out at the light leaks I saw on the film from France & London. I think

my little camera should be fine though.

I can't believe Christmas is so soon, where did October go?! I honestly dislike Christmas, I've never had a Christmas where I

didn't stress out about gifts, is that normal? Well I hope everyone is having a good week, mines is finally starting to look up.

Have a good weekend.

2010-11-07T09:11:00.000-08:00

Instax mini #1: view from a top the Notre Dame bell towers (which nearly claimed my life) Instax #2: Hyde Park, I miss you.

Sorry I keep posting pictures of Europe thats all I have right now, haha. Today I'm shooting a babies first birthday that my

best friend Sara hooked me up with. So I'll post pictures of that haha, something a little different. Hopefully I'll be able to

find some time next weekend to get out & use my 35mm.

Any way the only reason I'm up at... 7am is because I'm waiting for Brandon to get home from his meeting. Also looking

for music : )

xxx

2010-11-06T11:37:00.000-07:00

Pictureplane : Goth Star

This was from the train we rode to Amsterdam. I remember feeling so relieved stepping onto the platform & looking at Bran

saying "thank god." We actually go stuck in Paris for an extra day because of a 1 day train strike in Belgium, of course. It

was however a wonderful trip! Sorry I keep posting pictures from it, hah.

I normally don't like to share my drama on here, but this time, particularly, I've become extra frustrated. You know that situation

where your friend is completely in the wrong then they try turning it on you just so they don't have to apologize or you feel

bad for them. Well I don't feel bad & the worst part about this whole thing is I've lost a friend. I've lost a few friends before,

but I never thought at the age of 22 I'd being going through this again. I just need to remember the only people I really need

are the ones that have stood beside me through everything. I'm sure after all this I'll look like the bad guy, which is totally fine,

I have no regrets.

Blah, sorry for that whole thing. Just had to get it off of my chest. Today is a new day!! Hopefully I'll be able to finish up all

of my little things before work. Thank you Sami for switching shifts with me : ) you're thee best!

Any way I hope everyone has a good weekend!!