September 20, 2019
August 4, 2019
August 1, 2019
Blank Canvas: First Office
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| Started a new job (Parent Consultant for therapeutic foster homes as part of Nā ‘Ohana Pulāma in the Youth Enrichment Services division at Catholic Charities Hawaii) with my very first office all to myself. It came complete with a floor lamp, a yoga mat, and boxes of binders. The first time I have had free reign over how I want the space to be. First task: assemble the desk. |
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| I am already loving the work space! |
July 18, 2019
London and the Arts
| The beauty of London is often found indoors. The National Gallery was a one stop shop for some of the world's most famous artists as many of the greats' masterpieces were on display. The capstone of the day was a live performance as we took in the powerful voices of the cast of Wicked. The morning will be a very long day of travel, but all of the time spent on planes is well worth it when beauty takes hold of you in all its forms.  |
| Michelangelo |
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| Leonardo da Vinci |
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| Vincent van Gogh |
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| Georges Seurat |
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| Claude Monet |
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| Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio |
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| Peter Paul Rubens |
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| Rembrandt |
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| Wicked on the West End |
July 8, 2019
July 7, 2019
July 5, 2019
July 4, 2019
June 30, 2019
Oxford for the Day
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| Harry Potter inspiration |
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| Garden Stroll |
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| Meeting a friend from Hawaii - Sara. She moved to England to attend Oxford, and I moved into her old room. |
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Magdalen College Oxford |
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| Where greats like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien walked |
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| tea and scones |
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| Narnia inspirations: Mr. Tumnas (top left) and the lamppost (center) Can you see them? |
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| Our amazing guide Sara! |
June 28, 2019
Bathroom Makeover
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| Little by little the bathroom makeover is taking shape. Walls have been painted as well as a fresh coat of paint on the side of the bathtub, the radiator, and the trim. New shower curtains, plant, and art work as well. The final step is the new flooring. Wish I remembered to take a before picture... |
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| Paintings by Heather Westbrook (IKEA inspired for sure!) |
Oh How They Have Grown
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| March 2016: Eva 2.5 and Lois 8 |
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| June 2019: Eva almost 6 and Lois 12 |
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| September 2016: Casey 7, Eva 3, and Lois 9 |
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| June 2019: Eva almost 6, Casey 10, and Lois 12 |
June 26, 2019
LEGOLAND Adventure
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| And so it began with a early morning walk in the rain to the train station.... |
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| Portrait made completely of LEGO |
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| Treasure Hunt in the hotel room where the combination to the safe revealed 3-in-1 LEGO surprises |
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| a Lois creation |
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| Casey's Tower |
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| Lois' biscuit and mug design. The mug even has her name on it. One letter on each side. |
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| Driving School |
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| The favorite ride. Made it back 3 times. |
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| First LEGO trade |
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| Three Amigos were there too, of course |
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| Picked up a couple new friends along the way |
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| The last photo before our departure....Casey was tuckered out. |
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