So much love for my new friend

I love making new friends. Instantly, he fell in love with me. I'm just that lovable. :)  Hahaha....

Actually, Wes was my daughter's best friend for a week. We were on a trip and Wes was my friend's dog. He followed my daughter everywhere. He wanted to cuddle and wanted to play all the time. Wes was one who yearned for attention. What an attention hog. :)  We loved it. One day, he even slept with his paw on my foot so he could tell if I was going to leave his side. Another day, he lied right in of the couch where I was sitting so he knew when I was about to get up. At dinner time, he sat next to the dining table with his puppy eyes staring straight up at me. It was sooooooo sweet. I know, no food the dog. It soo hard to say no to them sad puppy eye though. Needy as he is, we enjoyed every bit of his company during our trip.

Autumn's here

 

One of the most memorable part of my trip to Oregon were these trees. The colorful leaves fell upon us as we strolled through endless forests of Washington Park. The fall colors were breath-taking. The red, the orange, and green shined brightly every where I turned in Oregon. I loved it.  

In Hawaii, we only see the sun and the rain. I wouldn't mind getting some Autumn time down here. We could use some fall activities. I didn't have a chance to pick apples from the orchard during my trip but it would be a wonderful activity. I would have loved it. I'm sure biting into an apple that you picked would taste much more gratifying and tastier than buying an apple from the market. At least that's what I think and hope. Hahaha.....

Anyways, I was amazed at the beauty of fall. It was the most memorable sight. I love nature and what it brings each season. Now, I'll need to experience real snow. REAL snow fall and making snow angels in the snow and building snowmen and throwing snowballs. That's next on my travel checklist.

Glass!

 

When I walked through each room, each piece reached out for attention. This photo was of one of my favorite piece of the exhibition. All the fall colors brought the display to life. One day, I will have a room filled with glass art pieces just like this Chihuly Garden.

The Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington was a wonder in my opinion. Well, it's too small to be a wonder but the glass art there was purely heavenly. Just like Dale Chihuly, artist, once said, he would like his art to feel like it's a part of the surrounding.

Dale Chihuly is the artist for this brilliant masterpiece. Chihuly discovered the art of glass while he was studying interior design and he make it his passion. He also created masterpieces in Venice Italy. With Chihuly artwork in Venice, it gives me even more of a reason to go to Venice. 

Namaste

 

What made me try yoga? I'm not sure. I guess I just wanted to give it try to help me relieve stress and learn how to meditate. 

I attended my first class today at Open Space yoga. I was looking for a classes and I landed on this website. Of course, I needed to start with the basics since I'm newbie. For a first timer, I think I did pretty good. I was able to follow the moves and poses along with the others in class. It was a great session. I was sweating within the first half hour and I didn't know that I could balance so well. I always thought I was a fairly clumsy, off-balanced person, but after today, I'm pretty centered. I felt so rejuvenated and relaxed after this class that I decided to sign up for a new student pass and try this out for 30 days. Of course, I probably won't get to go all the time based on my schedule but at least I get to learn the moves and get myself familiar with yoga. Then I hope I could figure out my availabilities and fit yoga into my life.

All this time, I never thought that I would have the courage to try new adventures alone. Now that I've took my first yoga class all by myself, I guess I could find my next adventure all by myself. I've already started looking for a Zumba class.

*CLICK* Photo Perfect

 

Lately, I've been taking a lot of photos of clouds, trees, mountains, oceans, and the big blue sky. All of nature is an inspiration to me. Sometimes we don't get to notice the most simplest moments in life and everyday sights.

This photo was taken when I was waiting for my driver at the parking lot. The sun was bidding good-bye for today and saying hello to the other side of the world. It's the most beautiful sight when the rays of sunlight reach out to the clouds. It's no wonder people like to relax here in Hawaii or sit on the beach all day to watch the clear sky and ocean blue. Everyone should stop, take a breath, and inhale life. See the simple things around you, appreciate each treasure of life and nature.

Breakfast is the most important meal

 

It has never been something I woke up to do and was never on my daily routine. I would just start work with coffee. Towards the mid afternoon, I would have no energy and be a drama queen complaining about something silly at work. My stomach was roaring embarrassingly, disturbing the quiet workplace.

As of a year ago, breakfast has been a part of my morning. I wake up, get dressed for work, making my Starbucks run, and grab a quick bite to eat. Yes, I started off eating eggs, meat, and rice or my favorite musubi but now I'm gradually eating some whole grains with some fruits and my stomach has been welcoming the healthier choices. Yes, I said healthier, not ALL healthy. 

I've done some additional reading as well. Breakfast makes a difference on your health and increases your metabolism. After your body's well-rested wake up, we are craving for some energy and what's the easiest way to get the surge of power....it's by eating breakfast. When you eat breakfast, your body is less likely to crash mid afternoon aka drama queen doesn't make it's appearance until later. It also tells your body and mind that you have energy and prevent you from eating larger portions. Yes, you got it, eating breakfast could lead to healthier weight. Just remember, it's good to eat a well-balance breakfast after your 8-hours of beauty rest.

Hiking = Healthy Lifestyle

 

 What's popular right now? A healthy lifestyle. Yes, I know, I eat like a piggy and I'm not willing to give up good food. So what do I do, I exercise and I'm trying to exercise more and more. Yup, I can tell you folks, IT'S HARD. When motivation is slim and food is always around, it's extra difficult to get yourself into the exercise mode.

One of my constant motivation is the sun. For some reason, when the sun is out, I've been wanting to breathe, embrace, and enjoy the sun. I've never wanted to be in the sun before but now a days, the is just pure energy. So I try my best to get some activities in the sun during the week and what is one of the best activities in Hawaii with a lot of sun....hiking. 

Hiking is just something fun to do and it makes me feel so much better that day. Sweating off the fatty food and stretching out my muscles. When you have the beautiful ocean next to you as you reach the highest point of the trail, how could anyone not feel good.

So remember, take yourself out to enjoy the sun.