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Quest for Gingerbread in Hawaii: 2012 Edition

by honeybee Posted on December 16, 2012

While not shaped like gingerbread boys and gals, this was still pretty awesome! As I mentioned before, I’m a pretty die-hard fan of gingerbread. It’s one of those things about Christmas that floats my boat, and makes me feel like … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to an Important Chapter in my Life

by honeybee Posted on December 13, 2012

The cake, was red velvet, and… I did not eat a piece, but appreciated the gesture! Tomorrow, will be the last day that I work for my current company, and my exit from the field of IT. I will never … Continue reading →

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Flowers for Me?

by honeybee Posted on December 10, 2012

Today, I was very humbled and thrilled because some of the federal workers bought me a floral vase arrangement since it’s my last week working in IT. These people are not from my company, and they are not my co-workers. … Continue reading →

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2012 Honolulu Marathon Complete: Lessons Learned, Kneepocalypse Now! A Chapter Ends.

by honeybee Posted on December 9, 2012

A picture of the runners at the massive Start Line Yes! It’s over. Thank goodness, life can return to semi-normal. Meaning, no more long runs every weekend, and a much more casual running experience overall. Actually, I’m injured now, so … Continue reading →

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Carbs Carbs Carbs! Listening to My Body… #HNLMarathon Coming in 3 Days!

by honeybee Posted on December 6, 2012

Today, I picked up my race packet at the Marathon Expo The Honolulu Marathon countdown continues! We are now 3 days away from the big day, and it’s time to carbo load. I was only gonna do it for two … Continue reading →

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#bluesteel

by honeybee Posted on December 4, 2012
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The Honolulu Marathon is 6 Days Away!

by honeybee Posted on December 3, 2012

Sunday, December 9th, is the 40th Annual Honolulu Marathon. That means there’s a little over 5 days left til the big event. I’m a total germaphobe throughout the year, but especially right now… so close to marathon, I know if … Continue reading →

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And as usual, I’m finally, really able to express how I feel about people, just as I’m about to walk out the door.

by honeybee Posted on November 27, 2012

So, I resigned, and am now working through my final weeks as a system administrator / server technician in a local software development company. I sent an email out to let people know I was leaving, and the words that … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Universe!

by honeybee Posted on November 25, 2012

Thanksgiving was pretty good. I had turkey with cranberry sauce (my fave)! and ham with rum raisin sauce from Zippy’s. I also had all kinds of other foods… chocolate cake (dobash), haupia, cookie, some kind of peanutbutter and chocolate dessert … Continue reading →

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I Quit My Career Today

by honeybee Posted on November 19, 2012

I quit today. I handed in my letter of resignation this afternoon to the owner of the company, who was supportive of my decision. I’m leaving the field of IT. I’m headed back to school to become something else. Currently, … Continue reading →

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