Day 050 / 365 - Pupukahi I Holomua *

#050

It was really really hard for me to get up again today!  I woke up so late.  I had to rush to get this website done before I had to get ready to help out at the luau.  I didn't even go and pick up my paycheck.  I got all the updates done though just in time.  It took me about 3 hours or so to get everything done.  The coding on that website is just so messy... it was frustrating.

Anyhow, today was UNC's annual luau event.  Layne asked me a couple of days prior if I wanted to help out and serve food just so that we could watch the show.  The girl upstairs never fails to park behind my car, so I just decided to walk to the UC.  It was so fricken cold and windy!  All I was wearing underneath my jacket was a t-shirt since the "uniform" was a white t-shirt & dark jeans.  Here's a picture of some of us before the festivities (Chad, Jared, Me, Cyndi).

I ended up serving the vegetarian stew.  How ironic... I would never eat that thing.  Lol!  My back was killing me.  My abs (muscles in general!) are so weak that it can't support my back.  Long periods of standing KILL my back.  At least we got free food and saw the show.  It made me miss home so bad :(  I feel like something was missing though.. the atmosphere wasn't like previous years.. the show was also short (though, that was a welcomed change!).  Perhaps I'm just seeing things from a different perspective this time around?  Been there, done that sort of thing?  Nah... something was definitely missing!  

A new addition this year though was the performing of the Haka, pictured above.  I'm not sure if the Haka was ever done in previous years, but it was the first time I saw it in the last 4/5 years.   The boys gave it their all and resonated their energy throughout the room.  I certainly got a kick out of it.  Sad to say, this will probably be the last UNC luau I'll ever see.  It's been a good run.

After the luau, we pre-gamed at Jared's house and hung out for a bit before heading to the after party at the Penalty Box.  Jody drove up from Denver and most of us were feeling good by the time she arrived.  The Box was packed with Hawaii kids.  I got in a good amount of dancing.  Peter finally got there around 12ish.  He got me another vodka cranberry, but I just didn't want to drink anything anymore.  All in all, it was a good night!

Day 038-40 / 365 - A Productive Day

Day #040   Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Last night, I had to get up for a little bit because my coughing was a little out of control.  I was falling asleep while on the computer though and ended up falling asleep in the living room till 5:30AM.  YAY for 8 hours of sleep!!  

& So began my productive day.  When I woke up, I started folding ALLLLL the laundry that's been collecting for WEEKS now and put it all away.  The only thing left is socks, but that's a quick fix.  I swept the kitchen/bathroom up.  Put the rest of the dishes into the dishwasher and will wash them once it's full later today.  Then I vacuumed!  I had to empty the canister about 4 times 'cause there's so much dog hair.  There's just sooo much hair.... it drives me crazy!  I totally needed this.  It feels much much cleaner now.

After all of that, I sat down and had myself a cup of cocoa.  This was the most work I've done in weeks.  I'm FINALLY starting to really feel like I'm getting over this cough.  Hopefully that didn't jinx it!  Now I just have some website work to do and I'm thinking of baking cupcakes later.  

I just got this e-mail from my Direct Marketing professor.  I guess we're in the DMEF newsletter.  I'm like... the shortest one in the whole group!  At least I'm standing next to Jay Leno.  Too bad the pic wasn't bigger.  Oh, I also got a surprise win in the mail today.  It's my biggest win this month (it's been a super slow month sweepstakes wise!) so I'll take it!  Not really my kind of movie, so I'm giving it to Peter :)

Win(s):  Role Models DVD from DVDlounge.com

Day #039   Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Peter & I were supposed to go to Denver today and have dinner with his family.  I was getting ready and when Peter got here he said "they forgot."  Shoot, I was already 95% ready and now... nowhere to go.  I was pretty delirious at this point since I was running on 2 hours of sleep (not continuous either!).  Yes, damn the coughing!  Damn it to hell.

Anyway, instead of making the long drive down we headed out for a few before I fell asleep (it was bound to happen!) so the day wouldn't be a total waste.  We did some shopping and I bought the little pieces above.  A pair of sweatpants, a dress (bubble dress, i think?), & a nice top.  I needed something nice to wear on the days we go down to Denver and I'm quite satisfied with my purchases.  It's been a while since I've bought something for myself :)  Best part, everything was only $20.00!

After shopping we went to Buffalo Wild Wings for a late lunch/early dinner.  After we got in, sure enough the crowd followed us and BBW was packed within 15 minutes of being there.  It's always empty when we enter a restaurant, but once we're there a whole crowd of people come.  I made sure to get in my orders for .40 cent wings before everyone!

Shortly after we got home, I knocked the f&ck out!  Hallelujah!  ANNND I was actually able to sleep for 5/6 hours straight for the first time in a week.  

Day #038   Monday, March 23, 2009

At Patrick's Irish Pub/Bar.  The home of $3.00 Irish Car Bombs, all day, everyday.  No drinks for me though, I was stuck coughing myself silly.  No surprise there!  Monday was Owen's 6th year serving as a U.S. Marine and hence officially marking the end of his contract with the government.  This should be a cause for celebration no doubt!  He served his time on U.S. soil and in Iraq.  Owen-- a well deserved JOB WELL DONE!