Aloha Monday

What makes me smile today…

My children, always!!! Even when they drive me nuts! My daughter is one perceptive girl, she never misses out on a thing which means you can’t hide anything from her, but it is also amazing to see what she’ll come up with next. My son, who is supportive of me and affectionate.

My friends, who will listen to me for hours upon end and day after day complaining about the same problems. I swear they’ve probably considered making a recording to play back during our conversation with key phrases like “he’s not going to change”…

Rainbows and Rain!

My kids’ dad’s genuine, happy, full of love smile that he has when he sees them.

Laughing with coworkers and having a good time at work. Today I was cracking up over a teensy yet hilarious mistake my coworker made when I had to answer the telephone. I composed myself long enough to answer politely and identify myself. My customer’s first words were “I’m trying really hard not to cry”. Well, I’m not being insensitive, but she didn’t have to CRY over her small, easily resolved problem.. Anyway…. I knew I better not even let a snicker or a giggle out or she’d think I was laughing at her!

My cat, she’s such a pumpkin! When she’s not climbing the curtains.

My clean car - thanks to the guys at McKinley Carwash!

Melona Bars

Babies!

Warm Pandesal Bread and Coffee for breakfast on a cool and cloudy morning…

Inside Jokes between friends, like Jamba Juice, Ghetto Princess…

Sharing my high school yearbooks with my kids.

And happy to alive and healthy!

2 Responses to “Aloha Monday”

  1. Lynn Vasquez Says:

    Loren, Your entry brought a big smile to my face. That is the true essence of YOU. That is who you are. Build upon this. The happiness and joys radiates through the screen. I got chicken skin. Each one of us is blessed to tell our own stories to share so others can learn. Yes, Loren, you just wrote it tonight…build upon it my friend!

    Friends forever!

    Lynn

  2. anastasia Says:

    Emotions are our essence-and rainbows. I remember the rainbow just after the “girl ” was born–it was day-glo/neon/vibrant–a good omen for the child it was shining on.