Out of Sync

It's 3am .  I've been awake for over an hour.  Yesterday I was up at 4:30, and just stayed up.  By noon I was exhausted.  My sleep is all out of sync and I am most displeased.  Historically I am a good sleeper.  Throughout my life it is one thing that I am consistently good at.  I am still for about 2 minutes, and I am asleep for a good solid 8 to 10 hours.  I don't wake up, I don't toss and turn.  I just sleep.  Apparently not today, or yesterday.  I am hopefully for tomorrow.

I am awake and bored!  At this hour even my kids are home and asleep.  It is too early on the mainland for anyone to be awake.  It's not cool to call to chat at 7am on a Saturday.  Besides, I have to be quiet since everyone, including the dogs, are asleep at my house. The kitchen needs cleaning but I can't exactly go banging around the kitchen and wake everyone else up.  Only in the bathroom could I turn on the light and not bother anyone.  I'm bored, but I still don't feel like scrubbing toilets. I don't think it is possible for me to be THAT bored.  So, I sit here in the dark, at my desk, trying to type most quietly. 

 Lately I haven't felt like writing.  My blog posts with just a photo of a flower, and  a simple title are a good example.  My mind is not quiet, the deep thoughts are still there, just disorganized.  I start a sentence, and then I backspace and delete it all.  Words fail me.

My two constants, solid sleep and written expression are out of sync. 

Unusual Hibiscus

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This is one of the many beautiful flowers on display at Waimea Valley botanical gardens on Oahu.  This is a special place, with a sacred feeling about it.  The waterfall is awesome, and even better that you can get in and swim!  It's one of my favorite places on this island.

And the Answer is ..... 42!

I am the answer to  Life! the Universe! and Everything!   .  All of you Douglas Adams fans know that means I am now 42!  It feels good to be The Answer, if only I knew what the question was ....
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy


Man, oh man, was it a special birthday or what?  It all started with my brother sending me a WHOLE CASE of Twin Bing candy bars, straight from the Palmer Candy Company in Sioux City, IA.  One bite and I am 10 years old, and home......



Thursday I was kidnapped by my 3 friends and taken to the island of Kauai for 2 days of celebrating.  It was a total surprise.  All I was told was to pack an overnight bag.  It was an amazing trip!  Room with an ocean view, amazing food, shopping, late night swim, exploring, and the very best part - hours and hours at a rustic, outdoor spa with everything heavenly from a salt scrub to an hour of lomi lomi massage.  It was absolutely, pure pleasure!  I have the best friends in the universe!

The next day was my actual birthday.  It was Quincie's first Cross Country meet that morning.  It was really cool to watch her run, and so exciting when she came in in the top 20!  Way to go Q!  You are my hero!

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When we got home it was off to my next surprise.  I was told to wear a bathing suit and be prepared to get wet.  The car finally stopped at Xtreme Parasail!!  Dang was that fun!  It was so awesome to just be out in Pearl Harbor zipping around in a boat, but then to be flying along ABOVE and behind the boat - WOW!  The view was breathtaking, and absolutely wonderful!  I have the best family in the Universe!

A few hours later, Carl whipped up one of his world famous lasagna dinners.  It was delicious, and the company was great!

I couldn't have imagined a better birthday!  I feel truly loved!  I have the best family and friends in the Universe!

Lovely Song