Alright. I'm so dern daft! There's a laundry room on this floor. One machine each . . . the cost is 75 cents for soap (per load); washer is $1.50; dryer is $1.25 for fifty minutes. I know what I'm doing in the next few hours . . . I hope no one gets in my way. I'm currently waiting for the washer to "open up" . . . all I can do is prepare and keep trying, but by God, tonight one particular load will be done (shorts and shirts!!!). We are sweating profusely through everything we own. The locals (we're too new to say we are locals as yet) are saying it's been unusually hot; "it's not usually this hot, you know, in the nineties." Yeah, only when I move here does it rear it's ugly head.
Took the kids to IHOP for breakfast. I never liked the place, but my kids wanted to try it. It fell flat and they're non-plused. Good. It wasn't bad, but it was slow service and an expensive breakfast. Not worth it, but . . . then we trekked a long way down the street to the Honolulu Zoo. With military ID it was only $13 for us to get in. My husband was busy at work and then getting an appointment to see a place in Honolulu to rent. Zoo pics will be uploaded some time later on my other blog ALOHA SPIRIT (link on sidebar) when I can get the software uploaded on this laptop. More story will follow there as well. Needless to say, it was nice, but it was about a three mile trek - and my fat arse isn't used to that or the heat. But, right now, I feel exhilarated. So, good stuff!
Chief and I went to look at a two bedroom, two bathroom fully furnished place on the 29th floor (of 40) . . . we're waiting to see if the owner will drop the rent nearer to our allowance for housing . . . we then would agree to stay at least two months, but sign a six month rental agreement with no fees or penalties if we back out after two months. There is a lovely outdoor pool on the sixth floor with a tennis court and spa . . . gym etc.. I am impressed and if anything, we got a spectacular view of Honolulu!
We will be checking out more places tomorrow.
Things are looking up!
Okay, I'm off to hopefully get a load of wash going.
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Be sure to stop in the church of St. Augsutine by the Sea at Waikiki. It's a great little church with wonderful windows. And it has an altar cross and candlesticks used by Father Damien.
JOT! Hola! Shake shake rustle rustle! (that would be my fake plastic hola skirt I put on when I checked in)
Fun to hear all that is going on.
Aloha!
or whatever. I do not know hardly any Hawaii lingo. I will stick with wonky though. I love anything wonky!
lovin' the new blog layout :-)
Any chance of meeting Esther over there in Hawaii?
Hope it cools off soon :-)
Sounds like ya'll are off to a good start. I'll check out your new blog while I'm poking around on blogs today.
Blessings!
Glad to hear so far, so good! Still praying for you!
That's an expensive load of laundry!! Soon, you'll have your own place and be settled down....I see the light at the end of your tunnel! Hang in there Sarah...you guys are doing great!!
sounds very exciting to this Minnesotan... I am looking forward to your exciting new adventure:)
Father - we will, absolutely. I'll report on it when we do. How neat to see things used by Fr. Damien!!
Christine - I hardly know many Hawaiian words myself, but I am quickly learning. Anyway, the folks here are among the friendliest I've ever met.
C.convert - yeah, I hope to meet her, but I am waiting to suggest meetings until we have an address.
Maurisa - I was adding to it last night so it's coming along. My girl uploaded her pics, so I'll upload mine tonight and see if there are any "worthy" pics. I am not the photographer in this family. I'm not bad, but she's really good.
Therese, Nancy, Tracey - thanks for cheering/praying us along!
Sarah,
Glad you made it there safe and sound. Are you waiting for govt housing, or are you going to rent a place of your own?
I don't envy you the heat...the summers here are just about unbearable to me. Humidity too high...ugh.
Take care of you.
Jennifer - find a place to rent month to month until housing is available. should be 1-3 months. I'm open to finding a place to rent for the tour, if we can get the kids into good schools. I think you wouldn't mind the heat too much here. Honestly, the tradewinds do cool you off every few minutes. It's not too bad, but 90 plus degrees is a bit warm to tromp around the place even with tradewinds, but we did it.
super cute new background! glad things are looking up. i hate how the catholic company thing has the white background, i made one so it wont have any background if you want it, just email me (doesnt bug some people, one of my great personality perks).
wishing i could join you on the beach.
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I'm glad you arrived safely and are getting adjusted to your new surroundings. I'm sure it's hard not having a home, yet. I'd love to see some photos. I will check out your other blog; perhaps you have some there ... Thinking of and praying for you!
woohoo. Could be nice. St. Joseph, please pray for Sarah and her family.
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