Huuuuuuuuurgh........ (Stretch) I'm at the campus center computer lab, just got done with studying. Been doing this since 10:30am and I still have so much to go. It's week three and I have just figured out my preferred study style for my one class (Anthropology 215). I'm listening to these people (who are working the computer desk) try to battle out their viewpoints, while trying to justify why they want to exercise their dominance. How annoying!!! Geeeeeeeeeeeez.
On a more interesting thought, I will be leaving this campus soon... To what? Not sure, but I know that I wanna take these dang glasses off, cause it's hurting my brain. My computer crashed. Glad that Dar was able to take the important stuff from it before it did so. Okay, still not interesting-- okay more arguing from the peanut gallery! Ahhhhhhhhhh I can't take it anymore. I gotta get outta here. Sorry, see you next time.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Green Blogging @ Ikaika's House
Wow, what a wonderful day it's been.
I woke up after a slightly symobolic dream. I was showing a song to a group of people. The radio was on top of a piece of board that was suspended from the ceiling, with thick chain. A man told me that they couldn't hear my voice on the song, so I easily climbed up. I was trying to turn up the volume on the vocals, but I couldn't hear it. The dream ended... Oh, earlier in the dream, I was in a filthy bathroom. I woke up and I had to pee really really bad, but my REAL bathroom is clean, actually. Anyhow, on with the day...
Darling and I got ready, and we decided to go to the Contemporary Museum in Makiki, and eat at the cafe up there. I was good... We started with an Illy latte, an Iced Black Tea and some Deviled Eggs. Then it was Soba Noodle Salad time. Oh, and we also had a cup of Roasted Garlic & Tomato Soup. Mmm... The waitress was a super rookie and had to go and get her notes to tell me about the specials. She forgot my iced water and later accidentally left us a bottle of 409. It was okay, I didn't want her to lose her job, so I put it on the floor. Then, I thought, "hey, maybe I DO want her job..." so I put it back on the table, but I decided that I didn't wanna be mean, so I hung it on the side of the table instead. ;) Still, the food took too long and people up on any hill can act posh. We went in to see what was going on inside the museum shop and came out with 2 mini journals, cute ones- and a cute flower card for Tita Lolita. Then we checked out the exhibit... It was aiiiiiiiiiight. The 2-D place was closed- again. Sh*t. It's my fave.
So, up there was the exciting part. Now this is the oooother exciting part. Bye... I'm gonna eat Ike's cookies now and use the massage thing while he & Seph play Street Fighter? :P Happy Day!
I woke up after a slightly symobolic dream. I was showing a song to a group of people. The radio was on top of a piece of board that was suspended from the ceiling, with thick chain. A man told me that they couldn't hear my voice on the song, so I easily climbed up. I was trying to turn up the volume on the vocals, but I couldn't hear it. The dream ended... Oh, earlier in the dream, I was in a filthy bathroom. I woke up and I had to pee really really bad, but my REAL bathroom is clean, actually. Anyhow, on with the day...
Darling and I got ready, and we decided to go to the Contemporary Museum in Makiki, and eat at the cafe up there. I was good... We started with an Illy latte, an Iced Black Tea and some Deviled Eggs. Then it was Soba Noodle Salad time. Oh, and we also had a cup of Roasted Garlic & Tomato Soup. Mmm... The waitress was a super rookie and had to go and get her notes to tell me about the specials. She forgot my iced water and later accidentally left us a bottle of 409. It was okay, I didn't want her to lose her job, so I put it on the floor. Then, I thought, "hey, maybe I DO want her job..." so I put it back on the table, but I decided that I didn't wanna be mean, so I hung it on the side of the table instead. ;) Still, the food took too long and people up on any hill can act posh. We went in to see what was going on inside the museum shop and came out with 2 mini journals, cute ones- and a cute flower card for Tita Lolita. Then we checked out the exhibit... It was aiiiiiiiiiight. The 2-D place was closed- again. Sh*t. It's my fave.
So, up there was the exciting part. Now this is the oooother exciting part. Bye... I'm gonna eat Ike's cookies now and use the massage thing while he & Seph play Street Fighter? :P Happy Day!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Inspiration from Sri Mata Amritanadamayi aka "AMMA"
Every so often, we will be touched by certain people that have a special light about them; people that carry a glow that makes us want to find out how we too can attain this special light. My own path has been blessed by teachers and friends that have helped fill me with what I feel is valuable knowledge. Reading books by Paulo Coehlo, Don Miguel Ruiz, Thich Naht Hahn, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, watching talks by the Dalai Lama and Mother Theresa and being fortunate enough to hear live lectures from some of them have given me the fuel to keep my own flame going, as well as the inner knowing that there is a divine presence. Through the teachings of these living examples, I also have the knowing that when I experience things that I cannot explain, that there are energies present; and that I can choose to tap into the energy that expands my heart and fill it to a level that will maintain its fullness. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, also known as Amma, is an amazing woman who was born with a smile that can heal.
For the past 35 years, Amma has dedicated her life to the uplifting of suffering humanity through the simplest of gestures– an embrace. In this intimate manner, Amma had blessed and consoled more than 25 million people throughout the world. She has time and again emphasised that the duty of every human being is to realize his true Self, or in other words, "know who we really are." Amma does not favor any particular religion. When asked to which religion she belongs, she says, "my religion is love and service."
Amma believes that "Love is the foundation of a happy life. Knowingly or unknowingly we are forgetting this truth" she says. Amma, on several occasions, has said that it is important not only to feel love but also to express it. After all, love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock. She says, "It is of no use to anyone. This mutual sharing and expressing of love should begin at home between married couples and between parents and children. Only then will there be peace and harmony at home and in society."
"Everyone in the world should be able to sleep without fear, at least for one night. Everyone should be able to eat to his fill, at least for one day. There should be at least one day when hospitals see no one admitted due to violence. By doing selfless service for at least one day, everyone should help the poor and needy. It is Ammas prayer that at least this small dream be realised."
I hope that those of you reading this blog will find out more about Amma, see her as a living example of love and service, and gain inspiration from her humanitarian works, just as I have. You may find her on www.amma.org, www.amritapuri.org and www.myspace.com/ammachi.
Enjoy!
xoxo
P.
For the past 35 years, Amma has dedicated her life to the uplifting of suffering humanity through the simplest of gestures– an embrace. In this intimate manner, Amma had blessed and consoled more than 25 million people throughout the world. She has time and again emphasised that the duty of every human being is to realize his true Self, or in other words, "know who we really are." Amma does not favor any particular religion. When asked to which religion she belongs, she says, "my religion is love and service."
Amma believes that "Love is the foundation of a happy life. Knowingly or unknowingly we are forgetting this truth" she says. Amma, on several occasions, has said that it is important not only to feel love but also to express it. After all, love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock. She says, "It is of no use to anyone. This mutual sharing and expressing of love should begin at home between married couples and between parents and children. Only then will there be peace and harmony at home and in society."
"Everyone in the world should be able to sleep without fear, at least for one night. Everyone should be able to eat to his fill, at least for one day. There should be at least one day when hospitals see no one admitted due to violence. By doing selfless service for at least one day, everyone should help the poor and needy. It is Ammas prayer that at least this small dream be realised."
I hope that those of you reading this blog will find out more about Amma, see her as a living example of love and service, and gain inspiration from her humanitarian works, just as I have. You may find her on www.amma.org, www.amritapuri.org and www.myspace.com/ammachi.
Enjoy!
xoxo
P.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas Blogging
Hello space monsters. Tis almost 3am on the 25th and I am wide awake from the Kahlua & coffee I had hours ago. I have been quite busy in the kitchen this week. I have upgraded to five, six rounds at the table. Wow! ...soft drizzle outside, cool breeze and peaceful quiet, (and a little snoring in the room...) LOL! This is my kind of night.
2010 is around the corner, and I'm wishing for a fabulous year. I guess my way of motivating myself to have a good year is to wish... so I can remember what it is I want. I'll be returning to school this January, which I'm super excited about! Yay! That will most definitely start the year off right.
Oh, and speaking of learning- I reunited with my most favorite voice teacher- on FB! Everyone is on it, I swear! Man, music really makes me feel like my whole life makes sense... because of it, I feel like I can do just about anything. I have some ideas already. :o
So peeps, if you ever feel discouraged, if you ever feel discouraged--- (especially during holidays), think about the things that you love to do, and the people in your life that mean the most to you, and know that whatever it is you are feeling, it will get better.
Just focus on all the things you can be thankful for. Everyone has at least one thing they can be thankful for. That'll lift your spirits instantly. Learn to fall in love with life and see where that takes you!
P.S. Sending our special elves lots of warm and fuzzy love (& their mothers), even if we don't get to see one another. :)
xoxo
Lady Paisley signing off and wishing everyone a fantastic Hawaiian winter!!! Good night y'all & aloha~
2010 is around the corner, and I'm wishing for a fabulous year. I guess my way of motivating myself to have a good year is to wish... so I can remember what it is I want. I'll be returning to school this January, which I'm super excited about! Yay! That will most definitely start the year off right.
Oh, and speaking of learning- I reunited with my most favorite voice teacher- on FB! Everyone is on it, I swear! Man, music really makes me feel like my whole life makes sense... because of it, I feel like I can do just about anything. I have some ideas already. :o
So peeps, if you ever feel discouraged, if you ever feel discouraged--- (especially during holidays), think about the things that you love to do, and the people in your life that mean the most to you, and know that whatever it is you are feeling, it will get better.
Just focus on all the things you can be thankful for. Everyone has at least one thing they can be thankful for. That'll lift your spirits instantly. Learn to fall in love with life and see where that takes you!
P.S. Sending our special elves lots of warm and fuzzy love (& their mothers), even if we don't get to see one another. :)
xoxo
Lady Paisley signing off and wishing everyone a fantastic Hawaiian winter!!! Good night y'all & aloha~
Makeup tutorials anyone?
Have I ever mentioned how much I enjoy watching Michelle Phan makeup tutorials? I really enjoy the helpful tips she gives from basic foundation and concealer application, to holiday and themed looks. Visit her on youtube and check out her blogsite on michellephan.com. Enjoy!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Old Woman
Hello space~ Just wanted to share some thoughts. I was listening to the Polyphonic Spree, making "champorado," and hanging with some loved ones and I just wanted to capture the moment through these words... so enjoy.
In this
Kitchen
I'm an
Old woman
Sifting through
Ingredients as
They awaken in
The hypnotic dance of
Cooking
A freestlye because
It is life
Life
Is a
Freestyle
Moments coming alive
Unfolding into
Time
What is
Time but
What we remember from
Before
Timelessness the
Letting go of
Life
Knowing that
Our hope is
But a seed that
Grows into
Written verb
A window
Sparking
New creations
New verbs in
Our book of
Spices
Take this
Food
Our life-blood
As we walk through
This journey
We can
Ride it with
A full belly
In this
Kitchen
I'm an
Old woman
Sifting through
Ingredients as
They awaken in
The hypnotic dance of
Cooking
A freestlye because
It is life
Life
Is a
Freestyle
Moments coming alive
Unfolding into
Time
What is
Time but
What we remember from
Before
Timelessness the
Letting go of
Life
Knowing that
Our hope is
But a seed that
Grows into
Written verb
A window
Sparking
New creations
New verbs in
Our book of
Spices
Take this
Food
Our life-blood
As we walk through
This journey
We can
Ride it with
A full belly
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