What an amazing and historic day! I couldn't help but watch hours of the coverage of all of the inauguration festivities today on tv. I even woke up early (shocking, I know) to watch. I don't want to talk about politics today, but WOW. So awesome. Our country does throw one hell of an inauguration!
Not politically related thoughts... I did like Michelle's dress/sweater/coat combination - however that color was scary! I don't think anyone else could have pulled it off; I thought that the girls looked absolutely adorable; I thought Michelle and Jill looked absolutely stunning in their gowns; I loved that the President and First Lady danced with service members at the Armed Forces Ball (and I almost cried); I wish that I could have attended the Youth Ball; I'm kind of sad that the President didn't wear the bow tie and cumberbund that a dressmaker from Kailua made for him (it was made of one of his grandmother's dresses); I spied one of the MOST hideous dresses OF ALL TIME on an ABC News reporter - but I will save the hideousness for tomorrow - it's a must-see - and then a must-laugh at. :)
(Pic above by Matthew Cavanaugh/EPA)
I have been to two new beaches since my last post, bringing my total to 6.
On Saturday my current roomie, Melissa, and I went to Kailua beach - and met up with another JO's wife and her dog.
Here is a shot! It is on the beautiful windward (east) side of the island.
Then on Sunday Melissa and I met up with a family from her husband's sub and we went to the lagoons at Ko'Olina resort - on the west side of the island (where they are apparently building some sort of Disney resort). It was so relaxing, and I got to play house while wading in the ocean with Grace, the youngest of the 4 kids (she is 4 years old). :)
Here are 2 shots of the lagoons...
There are wave breaking barriers - rock walls built to absorb the huge waves that hit this side of the shore. There are 4 lagoons at Ko'Olina - we were hanging out at lagoon #2. The shot on the right is one that I took as we were walking back - but I thought it was a cool view.
And finally, I wanted to write a little about
my roommates of the last week. Melissa has been so kind to open up her home and let me crash here while I continue the house hunt.
<-- Meet Melissa. She is a veterinarian who is about to have her first baby (a boy), next month! We met in NH, and her husband, as I mentioned earlier, is also on a sub.
<-- Meet Kodi and Sarah. Kodi, the yellow lab, was a service dog. He retired at the age of 4, and Melissa adopted him. Every time I put on my tennis shoes, he starts whining and begging to go out for a walk. He is super smart. Sarah, the boxer, is currently smelling my suitcases and coming in my room to check on me every 5 minutes. She loves to cuddle, and totally thinks that she is a lap dog. They have been walking with me every day and keeping me company during the day when Melissa was working and I wasn't running errands. I think that they like having me here, because that means they don't have to stay in their kennels while Melissa is gone. They are so sweet, and make me miss Aidan soooooo much, but I am thankful to have other dogs around me.
In other news, the realtor called me today! She said that there is only one other applicant for the home I am waiting on, and that we should hear tomorrow or Thurs. if we were selected. Please say a few prayers if you think about it! I will keep you posted. I am really nervous about this!!
I hope you all had a wonderful Inauguration Day 2009!
Aloha,
RAWE
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