Visiting Kauai, Hawaii

We visited Kauai and spent my husband's birthday. Kauai is a secluded island which is more relaxing and more laid back. We spent 4 days and 3 nights in the garden island of Kauai and the 3rd island we visited. Happy viewing!

Manic Monday #161

Do you enjoy brain teasers or do you find them frustrating?
::: I find them amusing! It stimulates my brain to function well :::

Do you have any unusual collections?
::: Nothing in particular but I want to collect snow globes someday! :::

What do people notice about you within the first hour of meeting you (other than appearance)?
::: Asking questions. I talk a lot to know more about the person :::

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More Hawaii Pictures

This was taken hours before our flight going back to Honolulu, Oahu. We are headed to another island, Kauai. Since we still have more time, we drove around Kailua-Kona to see more of the nice place it could offer. Happy viewing!

The Sunset Test

You Crave an Important Life

Your dream is to life a live a life that leaves a mark.

You'd like to have a mission or journey to complete, even if it takes years.

You want your life to be meaningful, and having a final goal brings you meaning.

You'd like to accomplish something big, if only to inspire others to believe it can be done.

The Sunset Test

Beach and Mountain in Hawaii

I did sun bathing in the beach at Kailua-Kona at the Big Island and I did snow bathing in the mountain too. I had fun at the big island. Have fun viewing!

What Condiment Are You?

You Are Mustard

Your personality is strong and distinctive.
You are beyond quirky.

You can stand alone in the world well.
You are a strong individual.

You sometimes work well with others,
as long as there aren't any other strong personalities involved.

Your taste in food tends to be simple yet high quality.

You can really get into a perfectly prepared sandwich or simple fresh salad.

You get along best with ketchup and barbecue sauce personalities.
Get you with a salsa personality, and things might become downright nasty!

What Condiment Are You?

Friday Fill-Ins #117

This week, I took the first sentence in 6 of my favorite books... you fill them in... with the right words or even better, ones of your own.

And... here we go!

1. "In a hole in the ground there lived some baby rabbits and golfers."

2. "My husband is older than I am but that ain't no matter."

3. "After dark the rain began to fall again, and the rainbow will follow."

4. "Antique gold coins from the hold of the Spanish galleon."

5. "There was a hand in the darkness, and a picture of light."

6. "Accidents ambush the unsuspecting, always be careful."

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to upload some pictures, tomorrow my plans include our Hawaiian Luau for my husband's birthday celebration and Sunday, I want to see more of the Oahu island!

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What Kind of Cereal Are You?

You Are Cheerios

Like other Cheerios eaters, you want to be a responsible adult.

But you can't help but still be a kid at heart!

You try to make good decisions. You're a clean cut, conscientious person.

You're the type of person who would never skip breakfast.

Part of you thinks that breakfast is too important to miss...

But a bigger part of you knows it's too fun to miss!

What Kind of Cereal Are You?

A Birthday Celebration

It is my sweetheart's birthday and we are going to celebrate it here in Hawaii! I booked a reservation for a Luau at Polynesian Cultural Center. Right now, we are still in Kauai - The Garden Island of Hawaii. This is the third island we visited in our Hawaiian adventures.

Happy Birthday my love!

What Tropical Fruit Are You?

You Are an Acai Berry

You are an intense,
fascinating person with a very strong personality.

You don't shy away from controversy,
and you're incredibly independent.

You are cultured, knowledgeable, and worldly.
You have a deep understanding of things.

You are lively and healthy.
You believe your body is a temple, and you treat it as such.

What Tropical Fruit Are You?

Manic Monday #160

Do you screen your phone calls?
::: I do sometimes :::

When was the last time you lost your temper?
::: I can't remember at all :::

When you're lost, do you ask for directions?
::: Nope! I look at my map. I always have it when we go travel :::

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No Free Wi-Fi

We are spending our 2-week vacation here in Hawaii and so far we visited 3 islands - Oahu, Big Island and Kauai. We wish to visit the island of Maui but it is not on our itinerary so maybe next time when we have a chance again. I have been wanting to sneak and peek some details here in my blog but I just couldn't get a free wi-fi. There's no free internet connection in some hotels where we stayed.

The only thing they can offer is a free wi-fi at the lobby but that was hard for me as I have to go down to the lobby just to use the internet. So I have to pay $10.95 per day for an internet connection and I will be able to use it for justover 3 hours. It is not fair at all. Everything is expensive in Hawaii!

Are You Truth or Dare?

You Are Dare

You are outrageous, adventurous, and wild.
You live to have fun.

You are all about taking risks and pushing limits.
You love the rush of doing something forbidden.

Like most daring people, you are highly intelligent and creative.
That's why you get bored so easily.

You need a lot of stimulation and novelty in your life.
You aren't satisfied with the mundane.

Are You Truth or Dare?

Friday Fill-Ins #116

And...here we go!

1. Why do we have to get fat and loose some weight?

2. Working out and loosing some fats are now habits.

3. I have so much plan for this coming summer time.

4. I had never heard the phrase "watch" and it will play.

5. I love and like the way I always do.

6. How was I to know that I am going to get blisters on my heels?

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to get a good night sleep, tomorrow my plans include a good hike at the Volcano National Park and Sunday, I want to to church first and then hit the beach!

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Time Difference

It is just our 3 days here in Hawaii and yet my body can feel and tell the time difference. Hawaii time is 5 hours behind in our time (Central time) in North Dakota. Imagine waking up around 5AM or 6AM (Hawaii time) here which is my usual wake up time in North Dakota (10AM or 11PM). I don't need to adjust but all I need is to enjoy it.

It is just funny to think. We are already in bed around 7PM or 8PM (Hawaii time) after a long tour and driving around Oahu. In North Dakota, our usual sleeping time is around 11PM or 12AM. I don't want to think that my body clock is messed up but that is what I am experiencing here in Hawaii.

Time difference of Hawaii time to US Mainland:

Eastern Time - 6 hours
Central Time - 5 hours
Mountain Time - 4 hours
Pacific Time - 3 hours

We Are in Hawaii!

Hello guys! I know that some of you are wondering and guessing where I am going. Thank you for the warm visit here in my blog. I will post pictures as soon as I can. Right now, I have to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii. We are absolutely enjoying our stay here on Hawaii. I will see you when I get back to the US mainland and do my blog hopping as soon as I can before I will go back to work. At least now, I am loving the warm weather compare to the cold weather in North Dakota.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

May your pockets be heavy
and your heart be light.

May good luck pursue you
each morning and night.

On Hiatus!

I know I have been neglecting updating my blogs. I even got tired and lazy blog hopping and EC dropping for a month now because of my new addiction. I just couldn't handle the heat anymore. My passion for blogging is slowing down and tomorrow, I will be out for our spring trip. I have been waiting and been wanting to make this happen and I am very excited about it.

I will be out for 2 weeks. Enough time to escape the cold weather here in North Dakota. I wish to share more when I get back to blogging but again, I may not be able to do it everyday as I will be back to work by April 15. I may have to take a peek with your blogs once in a while and it would be nice to know what's going on. I wish you all a happy spring!

Manic Monday #159

Are you a saver or spender?
::: I am very big on being a saver! I save a lot :::

Do you prefer to walk around barefoot in your home? Socks? Shoes?
::: Preferably socks and/or house slippers (flip-flops) :::

Do you talk to yourself?
::: Yes, sometimes I talk to myself to organize my thoughts. That's not being crazy, is it? :::

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The Sisterhood Award

I am not sure if I already posted this award. It has been a while and I don't want to go back to my older posts just to check on it. I told Dhemz - My Life's Perception and Inspiration that I am going to grab some of her tags and awards and like I said again and again, I was hooked and addicted to playing scrabble. Then, Cecile - Things That Matters Most tagged me and gave me this award.

Here are the rules:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.

2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!

3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

I am sharing this to all my sisters in the blogosphere! Thank you!

Right Now Tag

This tag has been waiting in my list to be published. I guess it's been 5 days now since Madz of The Pride of Hingotanan Bohol and Amy of Business Matters : Anything That Involves Around It. And here I am now doing the tag. Read on!

RULES: The answers to the questions below must be based on at this current moment.

1. Where is your cellphone? - I have no cellphone
   
2. Your hair - Long, Black and Silky
   
3. Your father - In God's hands
   
4. Your favorite thing - Playing Scrabble and watching Travel Channel
   
5. Your dream last night - I was in the beach!
   
6. Your favorite drink - Water and Nestea iced tea
   
7. Your dream goal - To travel together with my mom and sisters
   
8. The room you are in - Living room
   
9. Your fear - Loosing my eyesight, failure and rejection
   
10. Where do you want to be in 6 years - European tour or living a tropical life in Hawaii
    
11. Muffins - Peach and Apple
    
12. One of your wish list items - A new Dell or Sony Vaio laptop
    
13. Where you grew up - Zamboanga City, Philippines
    
14. The last thing you did - Watched Travel Channel (The Best of Hawaii)
    
15. What are you wearing - Jogging pants and shirt
    
16. Your TV - 42" Vizio HDTV
    
17. Your pets - None
    
18. Your computer- Toshiba Satellite A135-S4527
    
19. Your life - Exciting
    
20. Your mood - Happy and Excited
    
21. Missing someone - My mother and sisters
    
22. Your car - Nissan Versa 2007
    
23. Favorite store - Walmart and Macy's
    
24. Your summer - Will be working in a campground
    
25. Your favorite color - Blue and Pink
    
26. When was the last time you laughed - Few minutes ago
    
27. When was the last time you cried - It's been a while
    
28. Last person who emailed you - Fashion Stuff
    
29. Your favorite food - Adobo and Chopsuey
    
30. A place you would rather be right now - The Island of Hawaii

Friday Fill-Ins #115

And...here we go!

1. When I look to the left, I see a calendar and a laundry basket.

2. The kitchen is the room that has the best view in my home.

3. Let it work or I will be sorry.

4. Shoveling the snow done dirt cheap!

5. Paying taxes is a responsibility that all qualified citizens must share.

6. If you have any questions feel free to ask me.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to playing more scrabble, tomorrow my plans include check the things I forgot to pack and Sunday, I want to go to church and drive around town!

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What's Your Life's Mission?

You Are the Communicator

You are a collector and facilitator of knowledge.
You love storytelling and teaching.

You light up when you're around other people,
and you especially light up in front of a crowd.

You are a charismatic person who's genuinely a joy to be with.
You remind others to have fun.

You love life, and you're wake up grateful for every new day.
This attitude makes the people around you love life as well.

What's Your Life's Mission?

Random Questions

I always like answering random questions and so when I visited Cecile - Down Home With The Kenyons. I grabbed it and shared you my answers. Go ahead and grab it too... Have fun!

1. How old do you look?

• 16 years old (yikes!)
  

2. Where do you live?

• 94 miles west of Fargo and 98 miles east of Bismarck
  

3. Are you waiting for something?

• Yes! I am very excited for that day
  

4. What’s one pet peeve of yours that is not common?

• Someone who thinks he/she is superior than anybody
  

5. Do you want/have kids?

• I don't have any kids
  

6. Have you ever thought about converting your religion?

• I am happy with my religion now
  

7. Last shocking news you heard?

• That we will experience blizzards for the whole week
  

8. What was the last thing you drank?

• flavored water
  

9. Who do you most look like in your family?

• My father! They always say I looked like him in a female version
  

10. If you could have something right now, anything, what would it be?

• Lots of money to pay off debts
  

11. Where does most of your family live?

• Philippines!
  

12. Where did you grow up?

• Zamboanga City, Philippines
  

13. Where do you want to go on vacation?

• The islands of Hawaii and Europe!
  

14. Have you ever had a panic attack?

• Yes, when my husband's truck was stuck in the driveway because of snow
  

15. What can’t you wait for?

• Our pre-spring trip in a beautiful paradise
  

16. When is the last time you told someone you loved him or her and meant it?

• Few minutes ago to my husband
  

17. Have your parents ever smoked pot?

• Never! Not that I know of
  

18. Want someone back in your life?

• I wish my father saw me graduated in college and give his blessing for my marriage
  

19. What do you order at the bar?

• Mango mai tai or margarita
  

20. When was the last time you cried really, really hard?

• It was a long time ago
  

21. Ever licked someone’s cheek?

• Yes, when me and the husband are playing
  

22. What is your favorite thing to eat with peanut butter?

• toasted bread
  

23. Where were you on July 4th, 2008?

• Traveling going to Kentucky. We stayed in the hotel at Wisconsin
  

24. What are your nicknames?

• Haze, Hazie, Zel, Zheng and Zenggay
  

25. If you could go back in time, how far back would you go?

• About 9 years ago. I wanted to be a much better person while in college. I could have done any better back then, with good (I mean higher) grades and better relationships.
  

Kreativ Blogger Award

Since the weather is really bad today, I decided to just play scrabble all day with my friend. But before I will go and leave my blog for today, I grabbed an award from Dhemcy - My Life's Perception and Inspiration. The rules in this award is so simple. Name 7 things that you love then pass this onto 7 other bloggers. But since I am lazy to name 7 bloggers today, I will just pass this tag to all my friends here. Feel free to grab this tag and I really appreciate it. Thank you!

The 7 things I love the most:

• The husband!
• My mama and 2 sisters back home
• Traveling, road trips
  
• Shopping
• Computers and Internet
• Picture taking
• Watching TV and Movies

Manic Monday #158

What would you do with an extra hour each day?
::: Clean and organize everything in the house :::

Do you wear a watch? If so, tell us about it. If not, how do you keep track of time?
::: Nope! I stopped wearing a watch when I was in high school. I keep track of time on my cellphone, in my car and wall clock :::

If it was possible, would you want to know how many days you had left to live?
::: I don't want to know. I just want t0 seize every day, every hour and every minute I have. I want to enjoy my life with my loved ones :::

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I Was Out!

I woke up early today than my usual wake up time. The clock was set one hour ahead today. I was out the whole day. I wasn't able to blog hop. I will make it up to you guys. We attended a 3-year old birthday party with swimming. I didn't swim. After the party, we went to hear the mass at 6PM. I am saving it all for our coming pre-spring trip very soon.

I wasn't able to play scrabble the whole day until I got home. I won't spend my time longer here because I am going to watch movie with my husband. Tonight will be just us - a couch potato couple. I will resume my blog hopping and EC dropping tomorrow. See you!

What Do Your Initials Say About You?

You Are Strong and Independent

When You Are Comfortable or in a Social Setting:

You are a powerful, competitive person.
While you want to succeed, you are also able to find balance in your life.

People see you as self-sufficient.
They are impressed by how much you are able to do on your own.

When You Are At Your Best:

You are a hyper, restless person.
You need to keep busy, and you always are willing to take charge in life.

People see you as energetic and motivating.
You inspire people to be the best they can be.

What Do Your Initials Say About You?

Friday Fill-Ins #114

And...here we go!

1. Last Sunday was my last random act of kindness.

2. Another place to explore is the island of Hawaii.

3. I want to hear stories in matters of the heart.

4. Coffee, tea or water for me.

5. My sister and I have separate paths.

6. Our spring trip reminds me that there is something big to explore.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching a movie and playing scrabble, tomorrow my plans include working out and going to shop for a gift and Sunday, I want to go to the party and swim in the pool!

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Perpetual Smiling Blogger Award

I grabbed this tag from Dhemcy - My Life's Perception and Inspiration. I have been wanting to grab this tag from other bloggers but I always forget and been lazy to do some post. So, here I am now.

The Questions:

1. What is your name? Hazel
   
2. A four letter word: Heal
3. A boy’s name: Henry
4. A girl’s name: Heleina
5. An occupation: Heart Surgeon
   
6. A color: Harlequin
   
7. Something you wear: Halter Top
8. A type of food: Hamburger
   
9. Something found in the bathroom: Hamper
   
10. A place: Hungary
11. A reason for being late: Happy
    
12. Something you shout: Huh?!
13. A movie title: Hellboy
    
14. Something you drink: H2O
15. A musical group: H-Town
16. A street name: Harris Park
    
17. A type of car: Hybrid Car
    
18. A song title: Heaven
    
19. A verb: Hug

Bad Etiquette

For some men who are still single, you might want to check this out - The Worst and Most Common Etiquette Mistakes.

• Party Poopers - When you receive an invitation to a dinner or party--whether by Evite, voice mail, or casual email--RESPOND. Yeah, that’s what that little “RSVP” thing means. Everyone knows it, yet it’s amazing how many don’t respond. Even for weddings! Planning a party or event requires a lot of work, so do the host a simple favor and let them know if you're coming or not.

• Nickel & Dimin’ - How annoying is it when you go to dinner with four or more people, the check finally arrives, and one of your meal companions begins to divvy up the check down to the last penny? Sure, we get that Sally had a shrimp salad, and Janet had two iced teas, while Beth only had water, and you ordered a slice of peach pie (a la mode, which is extra). The point is, if you go out to dinner with a group, be prepared to split the bill more or less evenly. If there's an outstanding cost differential, fine, estimate it and be done with it. The person who spends twenty minutes dividing the bill to the dime comes off as a cheapskate –- and kills the festive mood.

• The Line-Up - Lines are a fact of life. At the post office, the supermarket, just about everywhere these days. For starters, moaners who huff and gripe about standing in a line of three people for all of five minutes are tops on our list. Get over yourself -- if you don’t have a few minutes to wait to buy that loaf of bread, then pick it up another time. Another thing: Don’t show your impatience by creeping up so close to the person in front of you that they can feel your breath. Crowding those around you will not get you to the front any faster, so give them some space. Finally, cutting in line or trying to ignore the fact that there IS a line –- stop it! Everyone’s time is valuable.

• The ME Show - It’s great to hear all the crazy, wacky, wonderful things happening in the lives of others. Jobs, engagements, breakups, boyfriends, puppies, pregnancies, vacations — very good stuff, all of it. But once you’ve listened to a friend, family member, or colleague spout about their own fabulous life for an hour (or two), it’s normal to expect them to ask, “So, what’s going on with you?” Those who blab on about themselves while you listen intently, then don’t ask a thing about you in return are just plain rude.

• Baby Biz - Changing a poopy baby diaper around others is nasty -- and we're moms. Changing the other kind of baby diaper in public is one thing, but still should only be done when absolutely necessary!

• Mobile Madness - As much as we love the modern age, there are days when we long to go to a coffee shop, movie theater, bookstore, or post office and not hear some teen queen dishing to her friend about last night's hot date with Todd or eavesdrop (unwillingly) on a screaming family feud. Mobile phones are essential, but please, people, pleeeeeeease, use a little restraint on the when's, what's, and where's. We're happy that Todd is "totally built" but we're going to have to start walking around town and slapping people with "TMI" tickets (yes, too much information).

• Smokes - Everyone has a right to smoke in public, but be conscious of whose face your smoke is blowing into. Are there kids nearby? And we just might kick the butt of the next person we see throwing their burning butt on the ground without putting it out. Really, find an ashtray or trashcan where you can extinguish and dispose of it properly -- that thing is garbage, not decoration for our streets and sidewalks.

• The Pee & Flee - Public bathrooms get used by everyone -- yup, they're public! So, making a mess of the toilet seat, and then prancing out without bothering to wipe it up -- not cool. Leaving a mess for the next visitor is completely unacceptable (and disgustingly unsanitary, of course). Take 10 seconds to rip off a piece of toilet paper, toilet seat cover, or a paper towel, and do your due diligence!

• Stealing ...a parking spot, that is. Yeah, you know who you are. If someone has their blinker on and is patiently waiting for a spot, it's theirs. And if you've already passed a spot up, it's gone. Treat others as you expect to be treated, and the parking goddesses will smile down upon you... eventually.

• Belly Baring - Men, women -- anyone who's passed puberty, everyone who isn't lounging poolside or Oceanside -- resist the urge to bare those bellies. They may be beautiful, Buddha-like, jolly, but sometimes they can be flabby, hairy, and not ripe for public consumption. If you're jogging, fellas, t-shirts or tanks won't hurt your workout, so throw one on. Gals, midriff fashions are never really on our "Do" list, and that goes double if your age doesn't contain the word "teen." There are plenty of ways for all of us to flaunt what we got without sharing our tum-tums with the world.

• Spitting - This gets especially yucky when it's one of those enormous globs that looks like it could be alive. Some people (males, in particular) think it's kind of a cool-guy thing to do. We're here to tell ya that no one wants to see you hock a big gooey one out of your car, onto the sidewalk, or anywhere else for that matter. Try a tissue.

• Honking Problem - People who honk too often, too unnecessarily, or just to express their emotions are on our list of Most Etiquette Challenged. If you're trying to warn someone about a collision or problem, fine, otherwise it's not that serious. Give it a rest!

Source: Yahoo News

Top Five Women

I am on the list! I got tag by Grace - Lily of the Valley. This tag is called Top 5 Women. On the other hand, Amiable Amy tagged me too. Thanks girls! I have few women that I admire most and now you will know who's on my top five list. Read on!

Women found their voice in the 20th Century. No longer silent and passive, no longer confined to kitchens and bedrooms, women today are educators and athletes, politicians and activists, doctors and adventurers. Women entrepreneurs boldly lead in business. Women scientists make breakthrough discoveries. Women journalists and writers suggest new ways of examining issues and events.

Top 5 Women:

1. Oprah Winfrey

• She is an influential book critic, an Academy Award nominated actress and a magazine publisher. Her internationally-syndicated talk show - The Oprah Winfrey Show, has earned her multiple Emmy Awards and is the highest-rated talk show in the history of television. She has been ranked the richest African-American of the 20th century, the most philanthropic African-American of all time and was once the world's only black billionaire. She's also one of the most influential woman in the world.

2. Jennifer Aniston

• She may not be your typical kind of woman but I like her poise just after the break-up with her ex-husband. She became famous from the mid 1990s to the early 2000s for playing the role of Rachel Green in the popular U.S. sitcom Friends, a role for which she won an Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
  

3. J. K. Rowling

• She's a British author - best known as the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards and sold more than 400 million copies. Aside from writing the Potter novels, she's perhaps equally famous for her rags to riches life story, in which she progressed from living on welfare to multi-millionaire status within five years.

4. Martha Stewart

• She's an American business magnate, television host, author and magazine publisher. She is also the founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, she has gained success through a variety of business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting and merchandising. I like her kitchenware collections, the recipes, home and decorating tips.
  

5. Diana, Princess of Wales

• An iconic presence on the world stage, she was noted for her sense of compassion, style, charisma, and high-profile charity work, as well as her difficult marriage to Prince Charles.

Manic Monday # 157

It's going to be super-easy this week!

If I was a car, I'd be: Blue Corvette!

If I was a drink, I'd be: Strawberry Margarita!

If I was emotion, I'd be: Happy and Excited!

You can join us here!

Here Comes March!

March is one of the months I have been waiting for. Ask me why later. I don't want to spoil the upcoming events and I am going to share it here for sure. We started the first day of March staying home the whole day because of the extreme cold weather. I played scrabble with my friends online at Facebook. I had a bad connection because I am using dial-up for the mean time but everything went well afterward.

At 5PM, I started getting ready for church. The mass is at 6PM so we have to be there 5 minutes before it will start. I bundled myself up because it is so cold. The temperature was below zero. Few more days and it will be spring time! I just can't wait to savor the fresh air while looking at the trees and grasses turning green once again.