Hawai'i--Not A Place For Wimps!

So, the last few days have been exciting, to say the least!

1. Hurricane Flossie, which was set to hit Hawai'i as a Category 4 dissipated right before it reached us.
2. Earthquake with 5.4 magnitude.
3. And we are now on Tsunami watch!

Whew!

Monkey Monkey

I decided to be an early bird this year and order

Kawena's and Calista's costumes already, since they always sell out of the one's I want. Now, of course, she'll live in it, and it'll be useless by Halloween. ;P Anyhow, enjoy these preview pics!

Job Title, Job Schmitle

The other day at work, we had a really interesting conversation about people who hold high positions in their careers. We talked about the ones that are "semi" high on the totem pole and how they love to throw their title around and act like it means something. Then we talked about the ones that are "really" high on the totem pole and the way they are. At least within my company, they are the coolest people! They never boast about their title. You might catch a glimpse of their lifestyle when they talk about different things, like flying first class, their penthouse in New York, and their kids on vacation in France while they're on business, but still, the overall attitude is humble. I love that.

Because honestly, people, it means nothing. God won't care if we are the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or the janitor at a public school. All he cares about is the service we provide to him during our very short time here on earth, the love we show towards his ministers by providing open homes and caring for them, the way we nurture our spouses and children, and the way we conduct ourselves as good "neighbors".