Category Archives: ramblings

My First Cortisone

While waiting for the Dr., I snapped a picture of the x-rays of my thumb Last Tuesday, I had an appointment with Dr. Blum for the pain that started really flaring up on the first day of school in my … Continue reading

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Day 1 Down

My first day back to school was pretty great for a few reasons. For one, I made the right decision with the chemistry professor. He is in charge of STEM, and a great resource– very helpful so far, and an … Continue reading

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2013: Hooray! It’s the Obligatory New Year Post!!!

It’s January! My birth month, and the beginning of what will hopefully be a wonderful new year. At the very least, it will be another year of discovery as time unfolds and questions become extended questions, new questions, or new … Continue reading

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Quest for Gingerbread in Hawaii: 2012 Edition

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

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?

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.

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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The Honolulu Marathon is 6 Days Away!

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.

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!

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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