Kevin & Spring

2011-12-11T22:56:00.005-07:00

Life is amazing!

This is how I feel after my recent crash down Makakilo Hill....I am so fortunate, life is really good!

This is my bike after the crash, totalled. I am so lucky!

Last Wed I was riding down Makakilo Hill headed to work and some lady pulled out in front of me, it happened so fast that all I could do was brace for impact and I hit the back of her truck and flipped and landed on my back. I think I closed my eyes because I just remember landing and looking at my legs, they hit the truck so hard I thought they were broken. I couldn't move them. I was so angry and scared, the lady stopped and I said how could you not see me, I had the brightest light. The ambulance came and scooped me up and when the doctor told me I got off good, only a fractured wrist, a few stiches and bruised swollen legs. I was so happy! Given another chance. This has been an eye opening experience....oh and I rode today. Almost back to 100%

2011-12-11T22:37:00.011-07:00

Haleakala Maui (10,000 ft)

IPOX Studios

Ipox Studios

Dorks

2011-12-11T00:38:00.005-07:00

Billabong finals today on the North Shore Pipeline
South East side of Maui (Haleakala 10,000 ft pics tomorrow)

2011-12-11T00:29:00.004-07:00

East side of MAUI

iPOX Studios

2011-12-10T23:34:00.006-07:00

Road to Hana - Maui
My brother took this long exposer shot of me, he taught me alot. Iwas using Manual instead of automatic by the end of our trip. Ipox studio

2011-11-17T22:29:00.005-07:00

15 Years Baby!

We did it! We made it to 15 years and to the tallest peak on Oahu. The four days Kevin was home was just way to fast and I am already looking forward to my trip back to Tucson in Dec.

Dan and Kevin eating lunch on the top of Mount Ka'ala

We drove up Tantulus the next evening to see the city lights.

2011-11-10T13:31:00.002-07:00

2 months 2 long

This was the turtle I chased 2 months ago when Kevin was here when we were all out at the sandbar. I can't believe how long it has been since I have seen him. I am so excited, one more midshift tonight and then I am off for a week and he comes in Monday. Even if it is only for four days we are celebrating our 15 year anniversary. I am so thankful to have him in my life and am looking forward to the next 90 years with him:)

Happy anniversary! I love you Kevy!!!!!

2011-11-10T12:56:00.005-07:00

More food ideas

Red Dragon fruit

Pork, apple, and onions...throw into crock put and go. I got the recipe off Pioneer Women

I have been eating alot of avocados and salad from the garden.

Chicken fajitas

No-Potato salad. Use califlower in the place of potatoes, I threw cooked chicken and boiled eggs, pickle, onions, dill, a little mayo and mustard. Yum

2011-10-16T20:57:00.008-07:00

Saturday ride, Triathlon, New Pali trail

I can't believe I live on an island 100 miles across and I find trails like this for the first time, with seeing only one other couple during a weekend. Primo...and the tri confirmed, I am back and ready to rage.

There were strawberry guava everywhere...I love this new trail.

Coco loved it also, she could swim in water almost the whole time.

Then we get out to this open field, where there is a fresh water resevoir, with fish. I couldn't believe it.

2011-10-10T22:42:00.004-07:00

Pumpkin pecan pan cakes

I made these the same as the other almond flour pancakes, but just used 1/2 cup of pure pumpkin, some maple syrup instead of the honey and put 1 tsp of cloves, cinnamon in it, and 1/4 cup pecans. My new fav, I'm glad I am riding because I ate the whole stack.

Pineapple, Mango, bacon...sweet and salty fix

I rode my mountain bike out to Ka'ena Point again, it is my new favorite ride from the house.

2011-10-09T18:40:00.003-07:00

Run from the Pali lookout and swim in Kailua

2011-10-09T18:28:00.005-07:00

More good food ideas

BST - Bacon sprout tomato snack

I have some rainbow chard and spinach down in the garden, that I add to my eggs in the morning.

Filet on the grill, with purple sweet potato/greek yogurt, and porabello, onion, garlic topper

Want to play all day and have a fast dinner. Put a pork roast in the crock put. When you get home, shred, put butter, cumin, lime in a pan and fry for a minute or two, put on taro chips, or shell for an awesome dinner.

2011-10-09T18:14:00.005-07:00

75 mile bike ride around the west side of the island to the North Shore

This is Ka'ena Point, the furthest west northwest you can go on the island. Not very many people go out to this point because you can only get there by bike or hike.

End of the road, time to hike

Amazing views looking at the west part of the island to the south west

We had an awesome group do the 75 mile ride, with half on cross bikes, or commuter bikes, it was a blast.

I finally saw my doctor this week, and he said that I was ready for some physical therapy. Hehe...I didn't tell him that I road 275 miles this week, incase he told me I was not ready. I feel awesome. I by-passed feeling normal, to my crazy ways again. I signed up for a triathlon next weekend at Ko'olina lagoons, there are 4 lagoons, and you swim and run to the next one, it sounds like alot of fun.

2011-09-30T14:22:00.003-07:00

Breakfast

Try Almond flour or coconut flour pancakes...they are yummy!

2 whole eggs, one egg white, 1 tbls butter or oil, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1/2 tsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla, dash of salt, 1/2 cup of almond or coconut flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4-1/2 water, add whatever you like blueberries, nuts, etc.

I had them with uncured bacon and a papaya from our tree, the best combo.

2011-09-30T10:40:00.008-07:00

Riding my bike around the south east side of the island

I have been commuting more to work and I got a ride in around the South East part of the island. All the pics are with my iphone, so they are not very clear but thought I would share the beauty I have to deal with in this place. I am almost 100% healed. I did 10 pushups today:)

On a clear day you can see the other islands, Molokai

This is round the turn from Hanauma Bay to Makapuu

View from Makapuu look out

Looking back at Makapuu you can see the other islands

Rabbit island

2011-09-29T13:05:00.002-07:00

The city and diamond head from the hill by our house.
Our neighbors David and Debra also have aussies, coco loves playing with them. She also loves all the treats.

2011-09-29T12:36:00.005-07:00

Ground Buffalo Chili, put all in a crock put, instead of beans I used carrots, sprinkle with cheese.
I have alot of kale from the garden, try these kale chips in the oven. Mix olive oil and salt pepper, lime juice and paprika. Bake until crispy like a chip

Spagetti squash, topped with tomato sauce with zucchini, mushrooms, onions, garlic and peperoni

One of our favs off Pioneer women, pulled pork and cilantro/jalapeno slaw Egg Scramble with peppers, mushrooms, and purple sweet potatoes (don't forget the siracha)

2011-09-17T21:18:00.002-07:00

I'm back on the bike!

OK so it was no race, but I did a mini triathlon today. I ran with coco in the morning, surfed, and road my mt bike up and down hills. It was awesome. No stopping me now, I hope the doctor is ok with it.

I have tons of eggplant in the garden. I fried up some zucchini and eggplant with almond flour. With some tomato sauce for a good lunch.

2011-09-17T13:24:00.004-07:00

What an awesome two weeks with the C-leggs

My brother took this out at the sand bar, check him out at IPOX studios, he is awesome!

Hiking through the tall cook pines.

duhhhh

albino lizards that come out at night and sit by the night lights

2011-09-17T13:08:00.006-07:00

Stairway to heaven

Camp timberline

Trudster catching big waves with the surfers

Fam dam out at the sand bar

2011-09-17T12:59:00.005-07:00

Kevin and I trying to paddle board together.

My first time back on a board since surgery

Dusti-poo and his girlfriend coco

2011-09-02T22:47:00.002-07:00

So this is what you have been doing:)

My garden is now a sancuary

Try a healthy banana split
Since I have to make anything sweet that I eat, I grabbed some coconut milk, frozen strawberries, cocoa nibs, half of banana, and sweeten with honey or agave nectar, and you have a banana split.

2011-08-30T23:21:00.002-07:00

Chicken, Lime, tortilla soup

Saute onion, garlic, jalepeno and throw into slow cooker with chicken, red pepper, celery, chicken broth, lime juice, cumin. Shred chicken and add onion, cilantro, avocado, sour cream or non fat yogurt. Instead of tortilla chips I used taro chips they are my fav. Yum, try this one you can't screw it up.

My friend Megan is 20 hours into labor...ppppuuuuusssshhhhhh! So excited for them, I guess that means I am ALMOST ready to have kids:)

2011-08-28T23:27:00.006-07:00

I got in the ocean today:)

Sunset behind the pineapple fields.

My brother and I ate prawns for the first time on the North Shore at Romy's with our good friends Megan and Zach. They are due with their first baby tomorrow, but you would never know unless you saw her from the side. They are so awesome and so easy to hang out with.

Waimea Bay, beautiful day. I got in the water for the first time, even though my doctor said to wait a month, I almost made it:) I saw a huge school of fish, and Zach dove down into the middle of them for me to take a picture and my camera died. It was still amazing.

This is my brother with perfect form.

I love Hawaii, today was one of those days that I can't wait to go to bed, so I can wake up early and know it will be just as beautiful as today was.

Coco learned how to steal figs from my tree today. I guess I can share:) Kevin's mom and brother get here a week from tomorrow and then Kevin is right behind them. I will get to see him exactly one month after my surgery when he left me drooling with one arm:) It is crazy how one month will make you appreciate the little things. I can't wait!

2011-08-27T23:17:00.003-07:00

Getting stronger everyday!

Today was a good day, I got to do a good walk up and down hills through a Botanical garden with good friends (gimp) Amy Eck and Mike Abbott. Amy has talked me through this whole surgery because she also broke her collar bone not too long ago. She is awesome on a bike and just did Leadville 100 with a broken arm. She is crazier then me.

One of my new favs, pineapple banana coconut upside down cake.

Cook pineapple in 1tbs butter until golden brown put in bottom of pan, then mix:

1tbs butter, 3 eggs, 2 bananas, 4 tbs coconut milk, 1tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup coconut flour, 1tsp baking powder. Mix and put on pineapple, bake for 30-40 min at 350.

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BLTP Bacon, lettuce, tomato, papaya
Stuffed portabello's

One of my fav's, berries, almond milk, cinnamon, nuts and seeds

2011-08-24T23:17:00.005-07:00

Coconut Day

Today was a good day, I woke up from some pain yesterday with more feeling in my shoulder like the nerves were growing back. I got to hang with my dog Coco Nut today and my friends Jesse and Susie. My brother also came home early so I could fix him some Paleo pumpkin pie. He said it tastes earthy and wholesome, he had me laughing when he said he needed some carb sprinkles and put brown sugar on top, ok maybe that means I shouldn't of skimped on the honey, it called for 1/2 cup and I put 1/4 of a cup:) I thought it was yummy.

1 1/2 cup pecans, hazlenuts, or any nuts you have around the house (unsalted)

4 tbls good butter, mix nuts to flour consistency and then add in butter and pinch of salt. Bake at 350 for 10 min. Then mix a can of organic pumpkin, 2 eggs, 1/2 honey (don't skimp:), 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp fresh ginger, and 1/2 coconut milk. Put in crust and bake together 45 min.

Curry night with steak, purple potatoes and carrots from the garden, left over zuccini, and red pepper, onions, garlic. Add coconut milk, curry, and siracha

sunset behind the house, cheers.

Aloe plant

2011-08-23T22:49:00.002-07:00

Grill Night

Asparagus and zucchini grilled in foil topped with a fillet, and a portabello mushroom made like a pizza, jalapenos, tomato sauce and cheese. I love pizza so this satisfies my craving when my brother makes a pizza for lunch. Pumpkin pie tomorrow with whole made nut crust, sweetened with honey. I will try to put the recipes for my friends that are interested.

My first doctors appt was today and even though he gave me good news that it looks good and I am healing perfectly, I was hoping that he would say I was ready to surf or ride, but he said give him another 4 weeks of RELAXING and then maybe. The hardest thing for an athlete to hear, but I think I will manage:)

2011-08-21T22:00:00.003-07:00

Fresh from the garden

Roasted ginger beet salad...way to much time on my hands.

I have been spending more time in the yard and garden, I can rake with one hand:) I am in the process of trying to eat most of it so I can start fresh. Right now we are producing tons of herbs, eggplant, sweet potatoes, onions, kale, avocados, papayas, ruby red grapefruits, and all of the above. I feel rich today and loving all the time in the yard!

2011-08-20T22:27:00.003-07:00

Tropical MacaroonsIf you know me, you know I never measure:) But here is a rough estimate, 2 cups coconut, 2 egg whites, 1 cup pineapple, 1/4 cup nuts - macadamias, 2 tbls coconut milk, 1 tbls butter or coconut oil, and a couple tbls of cocoa powder unsweetened. The pineapple sweetens it, but if you need it sweeter at a couple tbls agave nectar or honey. Food process everthing, fold in frothy egg whites and Bake at 325 until they dry out slightly. You can also crumble them up and put them in milk...yummy. My days are getting brighter and sweeter.

2011-08-19T00:20:00.004-07:00

Cooking with one arm:)

Things have gottem alot better since my crash. I am already dreaming of retirement with way more time to...relax. It was hard the first week, but I am settling in and really starting to enjoy this down time. Although with all this cooking and eating, I really hope I can work out soon.:)

Blueberry pie Paleo style

Chia seeds are the greatest for thickening most anything. I use them for pudding, pies, etc. They are like tapioca balls, but high in fiber.

Home made crust, dates, nuts, lime, and a little butter.

2011-08-19T00:10:00.003-07:00

Meatza, yes this is pizza with meat for the crust, pretty funny coming from vegetarianism. I put a filet, can of tomatoes, and a bunch of veggies in the crock pot. Slow cook all day. Then mix the filet with an egg and flattened it into a pan. Cook for 10 min at 450. Then blend your sauce, you can keep some of the veggies to mix back in, and spread on the meat. Put good peperoni and cheese to top and broil. I love broil, I always burn things:) Soooo good!

2011-08-19T00:07:00.002-07:00

Breakfast includes fresh fruit with nuts, cinnamon, and almond milk

Or eggs in the morning with spinach, kale, and onions from the garden.

2011-08-13T23:48:00.002-07:00

Stopping to smell the roses

2011-08-08T14:43:00.003-07:00

24 Hours of hell in Paradise = broken bones

I was way too excited to be on my bike after a long week of mids at work and finalizing my first Masters class with a six page paper and final exam. I was ready to let loose. I did not preride the course, but had ridden out there before. So I started my first lap as hard as I could go. I hit this narly down hill and new I should of walked it but I already committed. I braced my self with my left arm when I flew over the handle bars and crunch. I had to walk out and drive to the hospital, when I was having so much fun. Coco had 20 friendly dogs to play with and they all ran around together without leashes. She did not want to leave. Next year I will be back, but maybe more cautious.

Pre-Op tomorrow and surgery on Wed.

2011-08-08T14:26:00.010-07:00

IDAHO - Schweitzer Mountain

Here are some of my favorite landscape pics that Kevin didn't post to facebook from our Id trip. Looking forward to retirement there and Hawaii.

Deer were everywhere

A small lake up on Schweitzer mtn.

2011-08-08T14:13:00.004-07:00

Coco is getting so fast on the trails, I can hardly keep up. She always looks back at me like "Come on!"
Tav and Kevin body surfing while Kevin was visiting last.

West Side...dakine bruder...no need

Beautiful West side where I am trying to get a job up at the Solar Observatory to finish out my 20 years in the AF.

2011-06-26T00:15:00.005-07:00

I love SUP with Coco

After an awesome group ride this morning my brother and I headed to the North Shore for some calm waters and some stand up paddling. This is one of my new favorite things to do with Coco. I got a board for Kevin for his birthday, really for me, but don't tell him. Coco always starts out between my legs and then by the end she ventures out to the tip of the board. So fun!

Let's see if tomorrow tops today with a Mt bike ride at Peacock Flats and a surf session in the afternoon. Kevin might slip in a four day visit next week for the holiday, I am crossing my fingers. Thanks for taking the pictures Tav.

2011-06-25T00:00:00.004-07:00

Never felt so good.

Kevin and I have been eating awesome lean meats/fruits and veggies, and we both rave about how good we feel. Here's a new favorite zuccini lazagna. I stuck a steak filet and spicy chicken sausage in a food processer because I did not have ground hamburger. Added onions, garlic, portabella's, olives and diced tomatoes. Simmered with oregeno, basil, from the garden. Sliced the zuccini into noodles and layered. You can add cheese but I just added some to the top, and bake. Yummy!

This is our view from the trail by our house that I take Coco every night, its awesome no leash so she can run and pick up sticks along the way.

I love weekends, Sat group ride, stand up paddle board with Coco, surf, mountain bike, trail run, triathlon race, trail run, not sure how I will fit it all in. I see Kevin and my family in two weeks in Idaho, I can't wait.

2011-05-30T23:28:00.005-07:00

Island life is amazing

I love long weekends. It included 2 long rides with friends, a swim with a turtle, surfing 3-5 ft, a hike above my house camp timberline, and awesome chilling at the house with my brother, coco, and the chicks.

Looking out West from trail above house.

Looking at our house and towards Diamond Head. I can't believe we have a whole trail system above the house that I have not used.

My poor hawaiian dog has it so ruff ruff.

A purple plant I got for my mom.

2011-05-23T18:31:00.002-07:00

Short Grand Canyon & Flagstaff getaway with Kevin

Even though we both can't walk as I leave Kevin and arrive back in Oahu we had a blast together. We hiked horseshoe mesa in the Grand Canyon 14 miles total to our luxory camp spot with no one in site. We also rode one day in the snow our first day in Flagstaff, and our last day in Flagstaff we got 3 hourse of primo single track riding. Arizona is awesome! We already have three more trips planned with Idaho in July and Kevin out to Hawaii in Sep & Nov. Life is pretty sweet even though we have to live apart, I fall in love again every time I see him.

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So we finally got chickens...

And they think Coco is the mom, they burrow in her fur, and she let's them.

We got two that are 1/2 crested polish and 1/2 concran, and two that are silkie chics

Now with a garden, fruit trees, chickens and coco...too bad I have to work.

I got the Chicken coop and chickens all local.

She is the best dog ever, hopefully she doesn't eat one.

2011-04-29T01:54:00.002-07:00

Never too many Apple banana's

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A little start to my weekend with today off. I went running up Tantulus with Coco while my brother Tav took pictures, then to diamond head beach, watched the sun set, and then finished up with awesome Tai food. I hope this weekend is as sweet. Tav taught me how to use Manual for my camera and it finally clicked, I realized I didn't even know the basics. I hope my pictures get a little better in the future. He is the most awesome photographer if you ever need pictures taken, he has taught me so much. Tavis Glover, Ipox Studios

Hanging out on the banana trees in the yard

My running partner

My new favorite, ground bison with taro chips

2011-04-09T22:33:00.008-07:00

Kevin's short visit home!

He met Coco for the first time.

Traditional BBQ at the house

Heather took this of Coco, Avery and I.

My support crew during the Tantulus hill climb and Austin who is taking the picture, they helped me out big time with a big day of cycling and paddling racing.

Going up Tantulus, one of my favorite hills to climb

Finishing the boat race right after the hill climb

Turtle on the North shore

2011-04-09T21:42:00.006-07:00

This day is when I fell in love with Kevin and Coco Nut all over again

2011-03-29T01:25:00.006-07:00

Hanging with the Moore's

Even more fun tomorrow when Kevin arrives on island. I can't wait, it has been two months since I have seen him. North shore tomorrow, we rented a pontoon boat for Wed, and Thur Stairway to heaven.

2011-03-18T02:54:00.007-07:00

Hawaii (I can't believe I live here)

Makapu'u light house. I am trying to adjust to nights for this weekend, I have to work 12 hour nights starting tomorrow and I barely can keep my eyes open past midnight. I hiked up to the light house to view it under a full moon, the picture does not do it wonders, it was spectacular.

Windward side at night.

At Sunset

I got my boat license today to drive a pontoon boat out to the sandbar while Kevin, Heather and Austin are here. I can't wait.

This is the view as you are riding your bike down Tantalus of Diamond Head, it is my favorite part of the ride, it feels like your flying.

Cool flowers up Tantalus

2011-03-10T22:56:00.002-07:00

Paddling, Cycling, and running

Other then being busy with work, I have been trying to work out as much as possible. I paddled with a group of girls, 6-man canoe, last night for the first time in 5 years. Since I crossed the channel from Molakai to Oahu. It was so amazing, I might be hooked again.

After a year of trying to eat vegetarian, and only eating seafood, I realized I just didn't have the energy I needed to maintain hard efforts on a bike. I read that you have to eat 5 times as much beans and rice to get the same nutrition as a lean piece of meat. Anyway, I have been incorporating lean meat into my diet again and I feel amazing. I don't know how I went a year.

2011-03-10T22:41:00.003-07:00

Here is some random pics that my brother took when he was doing a photo shoot of me. These are my normal facial expressions, it was hard to be serios, or sexy, we still laugh about me flipping my hair to be sexy. Anyway it was fun.

2011-02-20T00:23:00.003-07:00

Barbers Point at sunset

Coco fetching a stick and bringing it back, she just learned to do this...it is so much fun.

2011-02-20T00:19:00.001-07:00

Since Switzerland, I have been craving fondue. I made this spread for my brother and his girlfriend...he calls it fawndue:)

2011-02-05T01:54:00.001-07:00

Trail running Hawaii

2011-02-03T22:29:00.004-07:00

My new beach buddy. Almost 9 weeks and we have been to the beach 3 times and she digs it.
Blue eyes on the bottom left eye and top right eye, brown opposite.

Our first Papaya trees in less then a year.

Our Coconut tree is raging.

2011-02-03T18:31:00.000-07:00

Here's some pics of our trip to Idaho.

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2011-01-09T23:26:00.002-07:00

Baby Clegg

Before I hit 35 next month and the risk goes up to have babies, I thought I should atleast get a puppy:) I have been looking at Australian Shepherds for almost a year. And I finally found one on the island. Her name is Coco Nut Clegg. Aussies are active and smart, perfect for us.

2011-01-09T23:22:00.001-07:00

Garden Update

2010-12-27T15:34:00.002-07:00

Back in AZ

90 miles, 5 hours, I love being back in Tucson riding.

2010-12-18T19:55:00.002-07:00

Paddle Hawaii

I finally got up enough guts to paddle the wall by myself. I love it rough like a washer machine. This is a mellow day.

I have less then a week then back to see Kevin in Tucson and ride a hundred miles a day in a cycling camp. My idea of the Holidays.

2010-11-30T22:14:00.004-07:00

Everyday I am thankful....even after Thanksgiving!

Flower in the yard at sunset.....
Koko head hike today with work for our PT session.

2010-11-29T00:29:00.002-07:00

Pinch me.....

Hard to top this place...seals just hang out on the beach while we surf

2010-11-24T00:35:00.002-07:00

The Garden is Raging

After a month in a half I can't believe what I have. It is amazing to fix a fresh salad everyday and not worry about the rotten lettuce in the fridge. I think I have already saved $100 on rotten lettuce. Fresh mint in my shakes in the morning and spinach, basil and onions in my eggs.

2010-11-24T00:30:00.002-07:00

After buying hummus from the store, I realized how much better homemade hummus is:
Garbonzo beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame seads, or tahini, and fresh herbs from the garden:)

2010-11-23T01:29:00.007-07:00

Stairway to Heaven Hike

While Kevin was in Hawaii, we stayed busy with surfing and hiking. This trail never gets old, after my third time, it is different conditions every time. All of our legs were sore for days afterwards. Today was the fifth day since the hike and I could finally run and surf again. I am so excited to workout again after the Korean crud that I signed up for the XTERRA world championships trail race, half marathon on trail. The only running I have been doing is for my PT test a mile in a half, before the 5th of Dec I got some work to do:) Hopefully the next trip to see Kevin will be back to Tucson for a Cycling camp Christmas through New Years.

2010-11-13T00:07:00.000-07:00

All the flowers are blooming before Kevin gets here in two days................

2010-11-07T22:44:00.002-07:00

Chapter 9: The Next Level

So after returning from Korea, everyone said that you get the Korean crud...what not me. I eat healthy and work out. All weekend I have been locked up coughing with no energy, it hurt to move. Finally watching a documentary on Food and medicine, and reopened "You are what you eat" and read the dreaded last chapter, The Next Level. I don't know why they call it that I avoided it like the plague. But all it is about is "Superfoods." Seriously after I took some multi-vitamins and drank a shake I was already digging in my garden with flip flops again. I am a believer.
Down the hatch, one of these a day, until I am a superhero:) Kevin, Jessee, and Steve get here in seven days, can't wait.

2010-11-07T22:19:00.002-07:00

Aloe Vera Flower

2010-10-26T15:00:00.002-07:00

Seoul, Korea

I am in Korea for a week for work, Seoul is huge, massive, dirty, smelly, polluted, but beautiful in its own way. I ran up to the Seoul tower this morning in zero degree C temperatures. It felt good to be in the cold....for a week.

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Organic garden, 20+ fruit trees, next chickens for eggs

Today I layed the ground work for my organic garden.

Untreated red wood and local organic mulch & soil

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Upper Manoa Falls

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Koko Head with Arizona Friends

My two friend flew in from Tucson and Sedona and I tried to beet them up as much as possible on the two days I was off. Koko head then Stair way to heaven although the adventure was just getting to the trail head of stair way to heaven. Now things are quiet since they left and my brother moved out today to his own place. I miss them....Looking forward to Kevin flying out mid Oct.

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Here's a few Switzerland pics for those of you not of Facebook, MOM!

2010-09-02T23:12:00.002-07:00

Did you say Switzerland?

One more day of work, 112 mile road race around the island and then jump on a plane to Switzerland with Kevin. Life is really good!

Manoa Falls

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The North Shore is Amazing!

I pretty much spend all my days off on the North Shore. After the mountain man Xterra race I drove up for a surprise birthday party that Steve threw for Cristina, which included awesome Thai food, a cake with a edible picture of her mountain biking on it and a bon fire on the beach.

Today started with yoga under an open pavillion in Waimea Valley with peacocks flying around, then paddle with Cristina and run on the beach. Hard to top this day! Back to reality tomorrow with five 12 hour shifts...at least this weekend will keep me smiling.

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Steve and Cristina

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I got 1st in my age group and quilified for Worlds on Maui with zero time to train. The race was short and brutal and the non training is catching up, I won't be able to fake it on Maui.

Those black things on the hill side are some happy cows.

Race parking

random lizard in the yard

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Kailua Beach today, beautiful!

I made my first Thai dish, yellow curry with okinawan potatoes. Turned out good and easy, just coconut milk, curry powder (coriander, turmeric, red pepper, fenugreek) and veggies.

Flowers in the yard.

2010-08-06T08:03:00.002-07:00

No easing into things...........

My second ride on my boat was the Sunset to Haleiwa race. Christina talked me into it because it was right out her back door. It was so much fun. Her boyfriend Steve filmed the whole thing on his jet ski. I must of flipped about 10 times not used to my boat yet, but it was so much fun. Good waves to ride and I needed a six hour nap afterwards.

I am counting down with only 5 more night shifts until I go to days. For two months I have lived in zombie land and excited to be on a regular schedule. Kevin and I bought tickets to Zurich Switzerland for Sep, we are so excited we can't wait.