Hidden Jabs

Isn't it funny how your life remains stable for some while and all of a sudden things change, or at least seem that they will but don't give you the opportunity to experience the change! If I could share a little bit of something that I have noticed everytime I'm about to go back home for 2 weeks. Every time i'm about to fly back to Hawaii for my 2 week or so break, I notice a large influx of activity and invitations to do things during times that I won't be here. It's like activity in my life may be dormant for a 1-2 month interval and then bam* everyone wants to hang out with you... but the problem is.... I'll be in Hawaii! Sorry!! Takes me back to that song... "isn't it ironic"- Alanis Morrissette . Anyways just wanted to share what I call as lifes "Hidden Jabs." Small punches to the gut that you don't know where it came from but you wish you saw it coming so you could at least prepare for it in a better matter.

iPhone

So.... I have further proven to increase my impulse decision making traits and purchased an iPhone this weekend. This makes the 4th phone in 4 consecutive years that I have purchased on impulse right before I came home to Hawaii during Christmas break. Last year, I started a new phone plan just to get the blackberry before my old plan ended...this year was just as bad, I renewed my 2 year plan and paid double for the phone. Curse my bad impulse habits! Curse you!!

But... for now.... all hail the iPhone!

Kanye West Samples (A Look at Every Song Kanye has Sampled)

Here's a look at every piece of music that Kanye has sampled over the years. Some may say its highway robbery, but to me its musical genious. Take a look at the wide range of music that he uses. Oldies from even artists way before his time, which means that his knowledge and appreciation on music as a whole is truly amazing. Producers sample from older pieces all the time to make new hits, and Kanye is doing the same but just does it so well.

Kimochi's!

Ok So I'm sure for those of you who have been following my blogs you realize that it is rather random and that I talk about all sorts of different topics and interests. Well that's probably because of the wide range of randomness that flies left and right in my brain. Here's more random stuff for you! I saw this visiting one of my fav blogs: toysrevil blog and stumbled across this random post. If you have a little son or daughter or a niece, nephew, etc etc who have problems expressing their feelings maybe this can help! Perfect in time for Christmas shopping-

Introducing Cloud, Huggtopus and Bug = a trio of new plush characters dubbed KIMOCHIS [www] - who "helps kids communicate their feelings in a fun and comfortable way." (Pronounced "Key.Mo.Chee" - it means "Feeling" in Japanese).Each character comes with 3 small "Kimochis™" – or feelings inside a special pocket and a How-To Use Kimochis™ Feel Guide with fun easy lessons developed by nationally renowned child communication expert Ellen Pritchard Dodge M.ED.CCC-SLP. The Kimochis™ characters will be supported by books, animation and an online world with educational content and activities that will be launched in December.Designed by children's book illustrator by Hanako Wakiyama and award winning animation producer Nina Rappaport Rowan. Kimochis™ are "toys with feelings inside." - CLICK THRU for video of the toys "in action" :)

Korean Sushi

Ok so here I am the Monday after Thanksgiving break at work procrastinating. I have piles and piles of things to do for work and for school but I refuse to do them. So, I'm here eating my Kimbap (Korean sushi) that I picked up from the city last night for lunch. Problem is... its 10:30 AM! LoL! Anyways... just blogging away as another excuse to procrastinate til Dec. 20th when I go home. =D