Good Bye and Good Luck

My Urban Chic BFF in DC has the WHOLE WEEK PLANNED. Including but not limited to a homemade rhinestone "i heart obama" t-shirt that we'll be wearing everywhere this week (maybe even underneath our formals too . . . i'll have to think about that).

Anyhoooo, I'll be twittering (and not blogging) for this whole week. Details. Lots and lots of details are forthcoming.

See you when I return.

Barack Obama is our President!

I Just Had To

Long time since I've had the desire and patience to shop. And I'm not sure why! I forgot how completely FUN it can be. The hunt, the chase, THE FIND!

Aside from buying the BEST BRA EVER! (can I say "bra" here?), I got a couple of pairs of shoes. And I like 'em!

These are for standing outside in the cold for what's predicted to be a SIX HOUR wait in D.C. at the inaugural. I am a dansko fan, I have a pair of the cutest sandals ever made by them. These are a very conventional style. 50 yr. old women wear them. But I thought since they'd be hiding under my long jeans, that I'd go ahead and give them an audience with President Obama.

Ok, I have no idea why there is so much space between the shoe and that last paragraph.

Anyhoo, I got this second pair for wearing with dress pants and skirts at the various activities/parties I'll be attending. Some of you may not like 'em. BUT I DO!

In fact, seeing them again just now made me sigh with love.

So it's getting closer before I fly to DC. All of my communication (and I WILL BE COMMUNICATING) about my experience in our nation's capitol will be done via twitter. You can sign up on twitter and follow me here: http://twitter.com/LizLovesTi

The Christmas Trees, The CAC, and The Politically Incorrect

Tevita and I have been having so much fun over the holiday season. He was off of work for almost 3 weeks, which really doesn't account for him having much more time. But starting with Christmas Eve, he canceled most of his regular church related meetings and appointments so that the Bishopric could spend time with families.
New Year's day was completely fun. Just him and I. We woke up late, went to the Concert of the Stars, and then the Christmas tree display at the Temple Visitor's Center.
His week off has officially ended. He's at a service project right now, followed by a baptism he'll be conducting later this afternoon, so I thought I'd sit here at the computer, put off my long run for a bit more, and blog about this great New Year's Day. I have a feeling the next time we spend this much time together will be the next Christmas season! Enjoying these moments as I write.

My favorite ornaments at the Visitor's Center Christmas Tree display:



I have no idea where these ornaments were purchased or how they were made!! But I want all of them for next year's tree!! If anyone can give me guidance on how to get any one of these, I would greatly appreciate it!!

Ok, on to some lighter (and hopefully) funny stuff.

Every New Year's Day, the Laie Community Association has a "Concert of the Stars". This year, the Ka'ala Boys and Augie T performed. Here's some clips to enjoy. And be careful of the Augie T one. No community in Hawaii is off limits to this comedian. He uses his own family in the last clip. Totally politically incorrect so why could I not stop laughing??

Here's a short of Laie kids in a little dance contest:



Ka'ala Boys and Sister Miller. You gotta love the band's attempt to pay respect to Genoa Keawe. Almost, boys! Keep practicing! I'm sure Sister Keawe appreciated the effort!



And now Augie T. Local humor + Politically Incorrect = laughing so hard!! (and uncomfortable laugh for people who are not from Hawaii).