"Gnarly"

Alright, well... as it turns out it wasn't my crazy lil husband that was injured!! It brought great relief when he called and confirmed that he was still alive and in one piece! So! Here is his email to me, just so ya'll know why I was freaking!!! (He is talking about the waterfalls they hiked to in Costa Rica)...

"we went to some heated natural pools and it had a water slide and super hot pools up to 150 F. i didn't venture into the boiling water...ouch!!!! the water slide was so gnarly and there is an exciting story of injury and rescue which i will tell later when i have some time. it was me who was hurt and everybody is okay, but it was a little scary for a few minutes."

Yeah! So, here I am having a full on heart attack and nearly throwing up! Come to find out, it was "Big K" (pic above) who was injured. He is ok though, which is a blessing! I guess they were going down this "gnarly" slide, as Josh called it. Kaulana somehow hit his head while racing on the water slide, which knocked him unconscious. He then came flying out and dropped like a cannon bomb into the water... right! Well, everybody is waiting for him to pop up outta the water, but.... nothing! They wait a sec longer, and still... no Kaulana! That is when one of the guys (Cody?) decided to jump in after him! Kaulana is a tall Hawaiian dude too! But, they managed to pull him out of the water. He was still unconscious, but after a minute (which I'm sure felt like...forever) he came to. Josh said he had a big gash above his eye. Bad enough to need some stitches, but nowhere to go?! He also feels as though he may have broken a rib or two. Oh, I'm just thankful that Kaulana is ok and it wasn't like an air flight to the hospital or something! And!... I'm relieved that Josh is in one piece too! It's time to tell these guys that they're no longer 13 yrs old!.... they're 30!!!!!! No more head first diving and screwin' around boys!!! ;) :) :) ha ha!

Thought of the day:

"I am willing to put myself through anything; temporary pain or discomfort means nothing to me as long as I can see that the experience will take me to a new level. I am interested in the unknown, and the only path to the unknown is through breaking barriers, an often-painful process." ~DN

LOST!!!

So, has anybody seen the show LOST??! LOL! Well, about a month ago... Josh's first reaction to a glimpse of the most recent season was, "that show is just lame!" Yeah, his point is true if you haven't watched from the very beginning! And! Although there are many impressive actors that supply the show, the first season is slow! Get this! Within a month we have purchased seasons 3 & 4 to add to 1 & 2 that he got for his bday!!! Yep!... that completes the 4 that are out! And!... we have watched all 4 of them!!! Not kidding! Josh would somehow sneak in like 3 episodes and leave me behind!! Nice, eh?!... lil stinker! ;) Now, I should ask!... Is the show just really lame or is that called addiction?! LOL! :) :) :)

Alright!... well, I know I'm not the only one with crazy thoughts or feelings! But I started having nightmares that Josh would get "lost" while on his trip to Costa Rica/Nicaragua! And, now.... he is there! I'm sure he'll be just fine!.... Geez! Stupid, addicting shows! ;) hee hee!!

Give it up to Dominic Monaghan who plays "Charlie" on the show! Oh, I just love him!!!

In addition to my theme, I just wanted to say that... it's times like these, where separation takes place and you feel a lil "LOST" without your Babe?!.... Well, my heart grows fond and grateful for having a husband who takes care of my every need! One who loves me unconditionally! A companion who strives to become a better person, and really... I think he's the most amazing person I've ever known!

Babe~I am extremely proud of your exceptionally brilliant mind that attends to the LOVE you have for learning, wanting to help others and loving all those around you! You have worked Your lil tushie off! You deserve to get away and enjoy some excitement as well as exploration and drillin' with friends in the land of Costa Rica!!! The people will love and thank you!!! Just!..... PLEASE come home!

Yeah!... just got an email from him! There was an injury and rescue! AND!... It was HIM!!! See! I should be worried and concerned about my prior feelings!!!

Thought of the day:

"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." ~F.O.

EASTER Sequence!

There's something about Easter that brings back vivid childhood memories just as Christmas does. It must've been waiting for a brand new pastel dress! Or waking up in the morning ecstatic to search the entire house for YOUR basket filled with goodies! Coloring eggs and the "hunt" was always a blast too! :)

Well, I can honestly say though, that I've learned more about Easter, the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Love He has for each of us just by teaching my kids at church! Yep!... I fit in pretty well with the 6-7 yr old children! ;) :) Oh well!... at least I can be honest with myself, right?!

How nice it is to have friends that are family too!!! Let me tell you!... it's so so WONDERFUL!!! Because, even the most simple holidays seem to be hard when you're not "home". I suppose it's just... because you know where and what your families are planning or doing at the moment. But!... along with meeting and establishing amazing friendships, it has been such a great experience to start new traditions with friends.
We've had a few good b-day bashes, Thanksgiving (but Josh and I missed that), BBQ's, Pool Parties, Beach Bonfires, and now.... Easter Sequence!

Thank You Nate and Katie for the DE-LIC-IOUS dinner!!! We nearly got our hands slapped by Katie in "Sequence" but... you two still got the best of us!!! Ha ha! We'll get ya next time!!! ;) You guys are the BEST!!!!! ;) :) :)

Happy Birthday, Sweet Sidney!!!! We LOVE you!! and!...

Happy 8th Anniversary Lance & Alisha!!! :) :)

Thought of the day:

"A friend knows the song of my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails." ~UA

Bonnie Hunt Show

Thanks to my darlin' friend Katie(who has connections!)... we're FAMOUS!!!!! Yep!... Katie, Jenika, Brittany, and myself are all being approached for our autographs now! ;) Oh, and thank you to my fave pharmacist, Chang, for letting me leave work to go to this momentous occasion....."The Bonnie Hunt Show". It was so interesting to watch the set-up of a live show! But!... more importantly, it was enjoyable being with friends and sharing the laughter with them!!!!... and becoming "famous!" Hee, hee!! Bonnie is hilarious! She has such a facetious and sarcastic personality! I just love it! :) :) :)

So!... the show was on Tuesday, but aired on Thursday. Her guests were Regina King, with a surprise visitor..... Cuba Gooding Jr.!!! OH MY....WoWzers!!! I nearly jumped outta my seat!!! He's a HOTTIE!!!! ;) In fact in the show you can hear me "WOWING" him!!!! I was just so excited, I think I may have even been blushing a lil! ;) And! She also had Steve Tyrell who also complimented the show very well!! The greatest is when she has her mom ..."Ask Alice" on! I see where Bonnie gets some of her personality and humor! Thanks Katie and gals!!!.... Can't wait to catch another one with ya!!! ;) :) :)

Thought of the day:
"Give expression to the noble desires that lie in your heart." ~GBH