Thursday's truths.

Today's post will be similar to the "Tuesday's 10" that I've been reading on other blogs.  I don't want to put a constraint on what I share/don't share.  I think that my "truths" will give a glimpse of what my days consist of, what I'm thinking that day, some insight into my personality that doesn't come out often.  Enjoy the "truths."

1. I don't normally like coffee.  The smell of it makes me gag.  Literally.  It's horrible.  The smell of coffee beans roasting is even worse.  I'm not sure how I survived at Caribou Coffee Company for as long as I did.  (I loved that job, btw). That being said, we recently invested in a Keurig.  It's the best thing, EVAR. I love that I can quickly brew tea, make a cup of hot chocolate and even brew hot tea over ICE.  It has cut down the time I spend brewing tea.  My drink of choice has been half Caribou blend, half dark hot chocolate.  It still smells disgusting, but it tastes so good!

2. I've been slacking in the laundry department for a couple of weeks.  I don't know if it's because I've been sick that long or I'm just being lazy.  I do what needs to be done and leave the rest for the next laundry day.  It annoys me, but, I'm in a funk and can't snap out of it.

3. I pray for Lola to take long naps.  It maximizes my lazy time.  This is horrible.  Why do I torture myself this way? I should be spending as much time as possible playing with her.  I am hoping that this "depressive" funk passes soon.  I know that my family is hoping the same thing.  It's bound to get better, right?

4. I love spending time with my lovebugs; all of us together.  It's the highlight of my week.  It's the biggest bit of sunshine in my life.

So, today's "Thursday's truths" confronts my depression.  That's a self-diagnosis.  I haven't been formally diagnosed, but I think that this funk stems from grief.  And, until I can manage that grief, the depression will keep growing.  I pray that my family has the patience to walk through this with me.

A day in the life...

I've often wondered what the trick to stopping time is.  I haven't figured it out, yet.  That doesn't keep me from trying. My goal for the next 7-8 months that we have left? Make the most of it! Document everything.  Even the mundane, everyday stuff.

We've had to prepare the rooms for the kids.  Mikey arrived on island on January 17th and it prompted us to do a bit of Spring Cleaning.  Here are some pictures from the attempt to purge.

Catching some Sesame Street before starting the clean.

Lola discovers that the dog crate is a fun place to play.

Annika is ready for school.

Dinner with Mikey.

Mikey and Dad.

Spending the day in Waikiki

I've been enjoying my new camera.  Each opportunity that I have to pull it out and snap a picture, I do it.  I've been playing with the settings but I still have a lot to learn.  So, in lieu of a "wordy" post for today's entry, I'm going to do pictures and captions.  I'm hoping that you enjoy the pictures!

On 15 January, we had a spontaneous day of brunch and walking around Waikiki. Hale Koa. Ft. Derussy. International Market Place. Duke's.

Annika (Ya Ya) and Lola.  Waiting for brunch at the Hale Koa. Do you see the bougainvilleas behind them? I would love for mine to be this full!

Bird of paradise.

Travis and Annika. International Market Place. Koi pond.

Annika.

Cheesy grin!

Lola. International Market Place.

Koi.

Travis. International Market Place.

Annika. Smoothie. Duke's.

Diamond Head. While we were at Duke's.

Lola naps while we have drinks at Duke's.

The beach view from Duke's. That's beyond Diamond Head.  Over near Hawaii Kai.

Our nightly "reading" with Lola. I have "Moon Secrets" and "The Going to Bed Book" on my Nook Tablet.  We read and "play" together with Lola. She loves it! (please excuse the mess and frumpy look)