These are pictures of the children I watch at the
PUA CARNATIONS KEIKI DAY CARE CENTER.
I love my job! I love working with children at a young age!

As a family, we entered a Thanksgiving Table-Decoration Competition within our ward. We came in 2nd place. I love our table-decor, it was a lot different from the rest of them. We had two themes, a Safari Theme and a Fun Theme. The Elegant and Fun side of what Thanksgiving could be. I've posted a few pics, but in a few days when I have more time I'll post more pics.

There was so many times in the planning stage of Dad's "SURPRISE" 50th Birthday, I felt I totally blew it. Thank goodness I didn't! It's so tough keeping things a secret. I'm sorry I'm still new to the blogging, and haven't figured out some way to do a picture slide-show, but instead I've posted some pics from the party. Enjoy looking at them.

I've been busy working at a day-care center, and I've been thinking a whole lot about getting my license in babysitting. It seems like a thought for the future, but we'll see. Its only a thought. I haven't even said it too mom. Well may be if the opportunities are open for me in a few months, perhaps pursuing a career in child-care services and one day opening a day-care center, would be an awesome idea. Well at the moment, I can't think too far ahead, got too many things to work on, and so many to focus on, and so much things to look forward too. I haven't even cleaned my room, thats important. lol. Anyways, must prioritize and CLEAN my ACT!

Hmmm....updates...gosh so much has happened since March. In a nut-shell of it all, I can say it all in three words: (1) FUN (2) CHAOTIC (3) ROLLERCOASTER. Yep yep. lol. So, I've got another blogspot, featuring the story I'm writing. "TIME WILL BRING US TOGETHER." That's not the chosen title, I want something more catchy. lol. I don't know how to link that blog to this blog. JACKIE I NEED YOUR HELP! lol. Anyways, here's the link http://timewillbringustogether.blogspot.com Lets hope that link works. lol

At the European Cafe Activity on Friday night my friend Cindy made a Danish Dessert, so delicious, you MUST TRY IT!!!

DANISH RICE CREAM
Boil 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of rice, 2 TBSP of butter, and 1/4 tsp of salt, just until the water is absorbed. Add 3 cups of milk and simmer for 2 hrs. Take a 1/2 packet of knox gelatin and about 2 tsps of water and mix until it thickens and add to hot rice. Add 2/3 cup of sugar and put in fridge til it sets. Stir in 1 cup of cream whipped and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp of almond extract.

Serve with Raspberry or Strawberry jam on top, and slivered almonds if like. Its delicious with the almonds, trust me!!!

I've been working on getting recipes for upcoming YSA activities, and once I find and try some of them, I'll have them posted. YEP YEP!

A side-view picture of the pillar decorated with a purple tool, assort purple, white, and yellow floowers, also pictures and postcards and letters written during WWI and WWII in Europe. We had the food table surrounding it.

Ratatouille...Well the last of it! IT WAS A HIT AT THE CAFE!

Sis. Meyers pointing our what areas she served, and Sis. Jensen's children putting a puzzle together of Europe.

TEN YEARS AGO:

Mmmmm….TEN YEARS AGO a week from now I would be turning 13. WOW! Becoming a teen, a time of my life! FUNNY! Well I enjoyed my 7th grade year because of the new friends I made. I was tired of being the baby of the school, so that year when I went from being a 7th grader to an 8th grader, I was thrilled!

FIVE PLACES I HAVE LIVED:

1. Waipahu, Oahu
2. Keaukaha (Hilo), Island of Hawai’i. Lived with Grandpa Robert and Grams Abbie
3. Temporarily lived at Walder Rd., while our home was being built.
4. Temporarily lived at Lihikai St.
5. Moved back and still living at 213 Todd Ave.

FIVE THINGS ON MY TO-DO LIST:

1. Finish this TAG-list
2. Update my blogs to post this TAG-list, among other things!
3. Get some recipes, among other things needed for upcoming activities planned for our YSA.
4. Claen up the house a bit.
5. Study my scriptures before heading to bed.

I ENJOY:

I love MUSIC!!! I’ve been sitting at the piano playing a few chords, and playing around some melodies. Found a few chords, sounding pretty decent for a melody I’m looking forward to working on. YAY for me!

I love MY FAMILY! Spend a lot of time talking and enjoying the love and company of my family. Even if they’re near too me or living so far way, they still bring so much joy to my life. I love them all.

I love MY FRIENDS and ALL OUR YOUNG SINGLE ADULTS here! I’m happy to say that 98% of my closest friends are members. Whom, I spend almost every day with at our YSA activities or institute classes or firesides or meetings. I love being with them. We all have obstacles needed to be face and being together gives us a chance to work things through, but be there in our hour of need by the support of each other. I love my calling as the YSA President, it’s a burden to take but I see it as a challenge. Something I’m learning to get pass, and something I LOVE AND ENJOY!


TWO BAD HABITS:

Forgetting to take the laundry out of the dryer or getting the clothes folded. Everything deals with the laundry. Darn! I totally forgot about the towels hanging on the clothes line! See, I forget things like that! NOT ALWAYS THOUGH, the moment comes and goes.


FIVE JOBS I'VE HAD:

1. Baby sitter
2. Clerical/Secretary
3. Piano Teacher
4. A counselor, a consultant, a teacher, a leader, a daughter, a sister, etc.
5. Home-helper!!!!

Here are two pics of Mauna Kea. Tomorrow I'll try to post a few video clips of our YSA choir. Our performance Saturday night, went really well. Well lets see how it goes with downloading the clips. Love yahs!

In a week or so, it'll mark 3 months since I've written a blog on here. LOL! Nothing new happening in my life. Mom and I laugh everyday. We talk to Jackie or Aaron when we get a chance too on the phone. Dad's been on vacation, and in a few days he'll be back at work. He's driving mom crazy, nothing new with that. I'm kidding! Its funny having dad around so much. I wonder how it'll be when he's retired...hmmm...*thinking*...Oh anyways!

Taking on a calling as the YSA President takes a lot of patience and understanding. I've thought through many situations, push my pride away and continued to serve others with my whole heart. I'm currently working on my next project, "MISSION: UNDER THE SEA VALENTINE's DANCE!" Yep! I'll be working on the decorations and the set-up this week. The dance is on February 1st, a week from now, and so far things are coming a long. Tomorrow I'll have to confirm a few things with my presidency, who all are so awesome.

There are ups and downs happening in my calling, but I do my best, being led by the spirit, to make righteous decisions and do righteous actions.

Other then that...I'm still teaching piano. Hopefully by the end of the month I'll apply for some jobs, and hopefully within the next month or so I'll get a part-time job. WISH ME LUCK!