Hawaii Life

I have officially been in Hawaii for three weeks. It was an intense start with getting used to a fast paced work environment and finding an apartment. Fortunately, I have been able to enjoy old friends and multiple trips to the beach. Mom will be here next week and will help me shop for furniture and a car. Pretty excited with the way things have turned out!   

El Morro National Monument, NM

Took the day off work and decided to make my way to El Morro. This was my first visit and while exploring all I could think was "why haven't I done this sooner?!" Such a great place and it was a beautiful day. A New Mexico MUST!

El Malpais National Monument and Wildlife Preserve

Last Monday I decided to get out and see some of the gems of New Mexico. I did not realize till then that I live very close to three places found in my "Passport to our National Parks." El Malpais is about 20 min or less away from my home and pictured are views from the Sand Stone Bluffs. The dark patches on the plains are old lava flows. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas from Denver!

Waiting for Grandpa and Grandma!

Christmas in Denver with four Monkeys!

And a good time was had by all...

Thanks mom and dad for letting me tag along on your retirement/anniversary trip. I really needed it and now I need to move back STAT. Love Oahu and all my peeps there!!!

The Shorebird

Our last weekend on Oahu was spent in Waikiki at the military hotel. That Saturday a couple of my friends and I went to dinner at The Shorebird. I did not realize until we got there that this place required you to cook your own food. I tried to catch a picture of Jill throwing our fish on the grill but she said it was so freaking hot and I could not catch her. I later tried my hand at it and she wasn't kidding. I still don't have any hair on my right arm! But the company of Jill, Bernice, her two super cute kids, and the sunset made it all worth it!

L&L's BBQ

I lived in Hawaii for 1.5 years and never tried the Saimin noodles from L&L's until now (Nov 8). I really missed out! So freaking good!!!

Last Day at Bellows: Nov 9

I really love this place!