明けましておめでとうございます～！ Happy New Year!

Aloha all of you out there. Its been well over 2 weeks since I last updated this and I, myself, was getting frustrated with myself for being so lazy! I mean, how hard is it to be out doing stuff until 7/8/9 at night and still trying to keep up to date with my blog! My gosh, I feel lazy sometimes. ^-^

Anyway, after seeing Harry Potter 7 about 2 weeks ago, there really hasn't been much to talk about. I went to 北谷 (American Village) again and bought absolutely nothing since I really didn't need anything. I did get to see this really cool but sad looking dog over at Sunset Beach (No, I'm not back in the islands...there's actually a beach called Sunset Beach over here).

Last week, I was once again busy with all sorts of various things and, even though it was Christmas and all, had to be out in the field on the 23rd (a national holiday here) collecting samples and then the 24th was spent in a training session so that we could collect samples in a private area.

Then there was Christmas! Oh what a glorious holiday it is right? Unless you're stuck inside working on the presentation and reports that you have the following week. -_- Yes, you read that right, still school the week after Christmas with things that still needed to be turned in.

I'd say that one of the few good things that did come out of Christmas this year was getting to see that picture to the right. :p My brother pausing his webcam with a STUPID face! HAHAHA! On that note, it was awesome to be able to talk with my parents and brother again. Also got to see the dogs and especially liked watching Blackie getting confused when he heard my voice. He really is a smart dog...regardless of the crap I give him!! ♥ The dogs opened their presents in front of the webcam (I believe) but I didn't get to see it all since Mom's and Andrew's computers were being dumb.

Let see, this past Wednesday, I biked into 国際通り again and finally got to finish my Christmas present shopping. (YES...I know, almost a week late...but oh well, that's what happens when you're busy and didn't plan it well...) That night we had our 忘年会 which if you look at the Kanji, it says "Forget the year meeting" which is a very interesting name. I guess, the concept is to drink a lot to forget the past year? NAH, just kidding. There was a lot of drinking going on though. Its basically just an end of year party/event like thing. One of my office mates treated us to a few songs on the Sanshin. (He's really good)

The following day, at the international dorms, we had a nice get together where a few people shared their talents and sang/played music for us. But, before all of that, I went to the post office and sent out those *ahem* Christmas gifts. LOL, at least I got them out...eventually! ☆彡

Well, today is New Year's Eve and we're going to have a little...(4 people)...party where we'll try and watch the Red & White music festival and eat lots of food...and of course drink some. ;-)

Hope that you're all having a wonderful and safe holiday season. Have a good New Year and stay warm where ever you are in the world.

You know..I heard rumors that Okinawa is supposed to be a warm place...why is it currently 10C with strong winds bringing the windchill down to almost 5C...

Aloha all and until next time, PEACE OUT!~ ♡✬☃