Mirrors

Song of the week:

Mirrors - Justin Timberlake

"You were right here all along. It's like you're my mirror."

Here's a lyric video:

 



Cotton Candy Frappuccino

I finally tried the Cotton Candy Frap from Starbucks. It was a tall Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with a pump of raspberry. Yeah. It totally tasted just like cotton candy. So funny! It wasn't my favorite drink ever, but I had to give it a try. It kept seeing it on Instagram and YouTube. So yeah, I gave in.

Here's a picture of what it looks like.

I got the picture from Google.

It's so pink!

 



Broken Car

Our car broke down. My mom was on her way to the dentist when it started acting up. Thankfully she was able to make it safely to the dentist. But she called me to pick her up when she was done. But the next thing I know, she's back at work! What?! Yeah, my mom prayed the car would work. And it did. It's going to get towed on Thursday and get fixed.

It's crazy how God works, you know. It was totally God that it hadn't broken down on me since my phone has been acting up. That would have been terrible! Yeah, my phone works and doesn't work. Eventually I'll do something about it. Maybe. I just keep praying for it to work and it eventually does. It's a nuisance, but hey, that's how it is sometimes.

More Pot Roast Say the People

I had made my delicious Pot Roast yesterday for the outdoor Church service potluck, but my family didn't get their fill. So I made another batch today. They were quite happy. I was too. I came home from doing my hot yoga and scarfed it down! Probably not the best idea, but hey, it was so tasty!

Beach Service & Shave Ice

We had a beach service for church today! Out at Magic Island. I was so sad because my phone was still out of commission, so I was unable to take any pictures with it. Super bummed. It was beautiful. But you know, sometimes you just have to enjoy the beauty while you are in the situation. Even though with today's technology, it seems like everyone everywhere is looking to snap it, post it, share it. Which I love, obviously. But it is healthy to take a step back, breathe, and enjoy life. So maybe my glitchy phone is a hidden blessing. Take control and focus away from my phone and onto better things. Such as my Heavenly Father! :)

After church we got shave ice from Waiola Shave Ice! My favorite!!! Waiola's is the absolute best!

Couple of pics from last Thanksgiving.

My favorite - Strawberry Cream with Ice Cream. Yum!

Me and Kulia :)

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

HAPPY BiRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BiRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BiRTHDAY DEAR BEST MOMMY IN THE WORRLLLLDDDD! HAPPY BiRTHDAY TO YOU! :)

Mommy slept in this morning. So I went to go help out and cook breakfast for a volunteer group thing. This afternoon, I sang to my mommy the song that I wrote for her birthday present. She cried. Success! Haha. I'm hoping to put it up on YouTube. Well, eventually. I've been so busy it's ridiculous. I don't even remember the last time I even put up a video. Redic! We went to dinner at Dave n Buster's to celebrate her birthday. Nom nom.

I love my mommy :)

Man of Steel

My phone has been acting up the past couple of days. Super bummer! And by "acting up," I mean that it won't turn on. It's doing its whole buzzy buzzy thing again. This happened like 6 months ago, and it fixed itself. So I'm kind of just praying that it fixes itself again. I don't want to spend money on a new phone. I like this one. I just want it to work...

After work, I watched Man of Steel with some of my friends. And oh my goodness! That movie was awesome!

Lil' Superman!

Glasses! Love!

My favorite...

Sunrise & A House

I ran home quickly as it started raining on me this morning. Crazy weather, I tell ya! But yesterday I took some cool pictures on my morning walk/run. The sunrise. And a crazy awesome house that's fun to look at. I forgot to post them, so here they are. :)

Fish in the Sea

I ran for a while this morning. It was awesome! Refreshing and all that jazz. We went to the Aquarium today. I like fish. There are so many different kinds. Big ones. Little ones. Beautiful colored ones. I wonder if the plainer fish are jealous of their beauty, or if they don't even notice. Do fish fall in love? The saying that says that there are plenty other fish in the sea has always made me laugh. Like, um, hello, I don't want a fish! This picture is funny though.

Stand Firm

After work I had another Bible Study with one of the teen girls. It was about motives. Her motives for wanting to study the Bible. Her motives on pursuing and building a relationship with God. This got me thinking back to when I was studying the Bible. Before I was baptized and decided to fully dedicate my life to God. At first I wanted to study the Bible because I was impacted by seeing people live out their faith. My motives were part awe, part curiosity. I knew I loved God, but I was unsure of what that meant for my life exactly. During my studies, I was connecting intellectually, but I knew something was missing. I knew God loved me and that he sent his Son to die on the cross for me. But it took me a while before I truly felt it deep in my heart. And once I realized that, there was no turning back. I knew that a life with God was the best way. The ONLY way. Each day I strive to do better, be better, live better. For God. Do what pleases Him and brings Him joy. To make Him smile. Because ultimately it is His opinion that matters. Who cares if the world doesn't agree? Who cares if people think I'm crazy? Who cares if I get teased and persecuted for my faith in Jesus Christ? Not me! I pray that for the rest of my life, I continue to stand firm in the faith I profess. That I may cling to God with all my might and never ever ever let go.

Proverbs 10:25 NIV
"When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever."

Isaiah 7:9 NIV
"...If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all."

Matthew 10:22 NIV
"You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved."

Luke 21:19 NIV
"Stand firm, and you will win life"

1 Corinthians 10:12 NIV
"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!"

1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."

Hide Your Love Away

Song of the week:

Hide Your Love Away - Anthem Lights

"Wherever you are right now, you're already the love of my life."

Here's a lyric video of the song.

I don't know your name yet
I've never even seen your face 
I'm looking with my eyes wide open 
Til I find you in the right time and place

Hide your love away
Wait for me, wait for me
I will do the same
Wait for me, wait for me
There will come a day
When i will finally say
Staring in your eyes...

I've waited my whole life for this night

Every day you're prayed for...
I'm dreaming of you every night
Where ever you are right now
You're already the love of my life 

Hide your love away
Wait for me, wait for me
I will do the same
Wait for me, wait for me
There will come a day 
When I will finally say
Staring in your eyes...

I've waited my whole life for this night

I'm holding on for you 
My heart belongs to you
You're everything that I adore [2x]

Darling your love is spoken for

Hide your love away
Wait for me, wait for me
I will do the same
Wait for me, wait for me 
With every breath you take
Wait for me, wait for me
I will do the same
Wait for me, wait for me
There will come a day
When finally I say
Staring in your eyes
I've waited my whole life
Staring in your eyes...

I've waited my whole life
For this night

I don't know your name yet...

Anthem Lights talking about the meaning of the song

Good Company

After church, my belly and back were very sore. We had a little "Baby Shower-ish Celebration" for someone at Taco Bell/Pizz Hut at the mall. But due to my soreness, I ate a Panda Bowl of Mixed Veggies and Mushroom Chicken. Yum. And I got a sweet fortune. My sister and I went straight home afterwards since I wasn't feeling too hot. I fell asleep. When I woke up, Tokyo Drift was starting on TV. So we watched it. Man, I forgot so much of that movie! Now I remember.

"Good company" always reminds me of that song Good Company from the movie Oliver and Company. I LOVE that song! It would always make me cry for some reason. Gosh! It's so stinkin' cute! That little girl!

You and me

Together we'll be

Forever you'll see

We two can be good company

You and me

Yes, together we two

Together, that's you

Forever with me

We'll always be good company

You and me

Together we'll be

Forever you'll see

We'll always be good company

You and me

Just wait and see

Goodnight Oliver

Sometimes You Don't Know What You Think You Know

It took me hours! But I finally learned a way to change the cut size quicker than having to do it letter by letter. Thank goodness, but it makes me feel like a kinda wasted my time to only have cut out two pages. And the first page came out wrong, so I had to chuck it. So here is all I got done in two and a half hours. Basically nothing. Shame shame.

Anthem Lights

Yup! My legs are killer! I could hardly walk. But I woke up. I went out. And I did it. Kaleo came with me this morning. So that was nice. Sister bonding time.

Okay. I love Anthem Lights. New favorite band. I am so happy that I found them. Anthem Lights is a Christian band, and I love them. Their original songs are so good. I love singing them and worshipping God. They also do covers of popular songs. They do them once a month. So people who don't normally listen to Christian music will stumble across their covers, and perhaps listen to some of their original songs. And da da da yeah. Great idea. All for the glory of God. Here are some of my favorite covers. Watch them and you shall see what I am talking about! Watch them all! Better yet, visit their YouTube page and watch every single one of their videos!

This is the first song I ever heard them sing. It came on my Phillip Phillips Pandora Station while my sister and I were cleaning the classroom. We immediately stopped what we were doing and just listened. In love, we fell! So this song will always have a special place in my heart because it's how I FINALLY listened to, and fell in love with Anthem Lights.

"Call me maybe at a payphone wide awake and standing on a starship waiting while we're young tonight." :)

"Heaven's got a plan for you."

"You are loved. No mistake. You are perfectly made."

JT & MJ

Exercise
Walk (35 min)

My June 2013 Self Portrait

I didn't walk for as long as usual this morning. One, because my legs were still a little bit sore from yesterday. And two, because I couldn't stop stopping to watch the sunrise on the ocean, and the reflection on the mountain. Just look at the next three pictures. Beautiful!

Every month I have all of my students draw their self portrait. So my lead teacher and I decided to draw ours as well. Here is my June 2013 Self Portrait. :) And yes, that's what I was wearing when I drew this picture. If you were wondering.

Exercise

Walk/Run (25 min)

Can't Get Over You

Song of the week:

Can't Get Over You - Anthem Lights

"I can't get over the way Your love stays the same, oh Lord."

Here's a video of their acoustic performance of this song.

I love the way You love like no other
It's got nothing to do with anything that I do
Time and time again You forgive me
So this time I choose to stay here with You

Hold me
Pull me just a little bit closer
I don't wanna lose this moment
Your love has covered me
And now I can't get over You
I can't get over You
I can't get over You
I just can't get over You

Here in the arms of my Father
Only grace can be found
So I lay my fears down
Nothing is the same anymore
You've changed me from the inside out
Now my heart is beating and it's singing won't You...

Hold me
Pull me just a little bit closer
I don't wanna lose this moment
Your love has covered me
And now I can't get over You
I can't get over You
I can't get over You
I just can't get over You

I can't get over You

I can't get over the way
Your love stays the same, oh Lord
I can't get over the way
Your love stays the same

Even through the good and the bad times
You stay the same
So my song will remain
Lord...

Hold me
Pull me just a little bit closer
I don't wanna lose this moment
Your love has covered me
And now I can't get over You
I can't get over You
I can't get over You
I just can't get over You

I can't get over You
I can't get over You
There's nothing I can do
I just can't get over You

I can't get over You

Anthem Lights talking about the meaning of the song

"Campfires"

What a gorgeous sunrise this morning. You know, I'm really loving this whole "waking up early" thing. I mean, look at what I get to look at. So cool! During my break at work, I was showing my sister the leg workout I like to do from Pinterest. And now my legs are kind of killing me. Haha.

Here's a picture of the "campfire" my kids and I made today during outdoor playtime. Our "camping" consists of lovely little "campfires" where we grab a bunch of plants and such, and sit around it in a circle. We pretend to roast marshmallows and tell spooky stories. It is so cute to hear what they come up with. They love to tell spooky stories. Their expressions are priceless. I love them!

Exercise

Walk/Run (30 min)

Leg Workout (5 min)

Phone Tag

Phylicia and I have been playing phone tag for the past two months, it feels like. Not fun! Whenever I would call, she didn't answer. Whenever she would call, I didn't answer. It just kept going on and on. But today, we finally got a hold of each other! Hooray!!!!! I literally screamed when I answered the phone. Ask my mom and Kaleo. They were there. I held my phone away from my mouth as I screamed, of course. But I screamed nonetheless. "PHYLICIAAAA!!!!" Then I ran out of the room so I could talk to her. We had so much to catch up on! Obviously! We hadn't talked in two months! Texting is NOT THE SAME! It was great. I miss her. She's one of my best friends. It's crazy to go from seeing someone every single day for two and a half years, to never seeing them, ever, and hardly even getting the chance to talk to them on the phone. I am excited for May 2014 when I will see her again. At her wedding! Where I'll be a bridesmaid!!! Eeeep! But that's basically another year away. So looong. But time flies. So I guess it'll be here before I know it.

This morning I woke up at 5:30 again and went for my morning prayer walk/run. It was very cloudy, so I didn't take any pictures of the sunrise. I could barely see it. But it was a nice time anyways.

Oh, and by the way, I Want Crazy by Hunter Hayes, is still on constant replay. Just sayin'.

Exercise
Walk/Run (35 min)

Sunrise

Last night at the Bible study, we discussed 2 Timothy 1:7, which is one of my favorite scriptures. It talks about how God didn't give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and self-discipline. Which got me to thinking about how I want to be more disciplined with my life. So I decided that I would wake up early and go for a run. Since my schedule was getting fuller, and I wouldn't have nights to work out anymore, I realized my only chance was the morning time. So this morning I woke up at 5:30. I am so glad that it's the Summer because it's light out and not pitch black like in the Winter. So it's a little bit easier to wake up and get myself out of bed. I went on a prayer walk/run. I stopped for 5 minutes along my morning run, to smile at the rising sun. And take some pictures. Obviously. So this week, I'm making it a goal to be disciplined and wake up early and go running everyday. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. :)

After work, I ate dinner at a friend's house before heading off to another Bible study. This time with a different teen girl. This was my first time joining in on her studies. So exciting! I feel so blessed to be able to study the Bible with these two girls. God is so good!

Exercise

Walk/Run (35 min)

Office Depot Photo Booth

Church was great. Then I went to babysit for a few hours. After babbysitting, I caught up with my mom, Kaleo, and Gayle, who'd just watched a movie. The Purge. I told them to see it without me, as I had no intent on watching that. Never! So Kaleo and I took some pictures in Office Depot. Well, we tried to. But our mommy kept photo bombing like a creep (I mean that in the loving-est of ways.) Haha. We love you, mommy! Even though you is crazy!

They headed off to do school shopping. I headed off to a Bible study. With the same girl as last Sunday. Hooray! And once again, it went great! It's so exciting!

Crazy MOM! Hahaha.

Always photo bombing...

Finally! Smisters!!! :)

Lo'i

I went to the lo'i today, with the teens. It was awesome! So much fun. I was mostly weeding. I got cuts and scrapes, but it was worth it. I wish I could do it more often. And funnily, it makes me feel like a Hawaiian. You know, doing Hawaiian things. My hands are sooooo dirty! After I got home, I walked to the beach. I walked straight into the water with all of my clothes on and then scrubbed myself with the sand. Natures' scrub! I got most of it off my body, but my hands are grubby. Under my nails are practically black. And all the cuts made it hard to scrub because it hurt a bit.

Then we went to a family party. It was great to see family that I haven't seen in years! Some of whom I haven't seen since I was a baby! That's crazy! But I had to leave early, before dinner, to go and babysit. Bummer. But I had an awesome time babysitting! I always do. So cute :)

Italian Magic

It's Friday! Friday! Gotta get down on Friday!  hahahahaha...

After work, I went to dinner and a movie with some cool folks. We ate at an Italian restaurant. I ordered the Eggplant Parmigiana. It was delicious. I love Eggplant Parmesan. That's what I always get from anywhere that has it. Haha. But my all time favorite is from Maggiano's Little Italy. I miss that place. Tonight I tried escargot. Yes. That's all I'm going to say about that. After dinner, we went to the movies and watched Now You See Me. It was even better the second time! Because I already knew everything that happened, so I was able to watch their faces to see if you can read anything. And you totally can! It was awesome. As we left the theater talking about it, one of them said, "That movie was awesome. What'd you guys think? I want to go watch it again so I can see if their faces give anything away, or if it was just something that happened at the end." I said, "That was my second time watching it, and yes, you can totally tell! It's awesome." They were like, "What? You already saw it?! That's the biggest trick of the night!"Haha. But I knew if I told them I'd already seen it that they'd suggest to see something else. But I really wanted to watch it again. SO I kept silent. And I'm glad I did. I want to watch it again and again. It was that good! Baby Franco. He's still so cute. Like a baby. Teehee.

Now I know what it was! I've been thinking, I know him from somewhere. I used to watch a show that he was on. But I couldn't remember what it was. Now I do. Privileged! He was Zach! I looooooved him on that show! Gah! Lucy Hale was Rose. Zach and Rose were dating! And they were too cute! I miss that show! I'm so sad that they only had it for one season. Only 18 episodes. I was so so sad when it ended. My goodness, why do TV shows have to end? Why? And now baby Franco is all grown up and doing magic! :)

This is the only clip I could find on YouTube of him on Privileged. But watch it and you'll see what I mean. He's so cute! Sweety boy. Mahhh guudness!

:)