I was reminded that this time last year, I was here:







What was I thinking??

Talking about ringtones with a friend today...

This was a few years ago when my dad got a new phone. He asked us to download a new ringtone for him.

Being a PASTOR and all, we went to the Christian section and played for him selections such as "Hallelujah chorus" and "Amazing Grace." He flat out rejected all of them.

As we were browsing, my brother got a phone call and my dad requested the same ringtone as my brother.

The result?

"I love it when you call me Big Poppa"

:)

Sadly, no pictures of me holding a gallon of olive oil this year.

Yesterday was the annual ping pong tournament among some churches in the Bay Area. Although my partner has moved to Hawaii and left me to defend the title alone, I had high hopes because my new partner was doing pretty well. We won 3 games in a row and lost in the semis. Sad, because we could have played better. There's always next year.

The loot from this year? Fly swatters. :)

I'm off to Seattle at the end of the month. Hopefully I'll have some new pictures up here soon.

Can I just say that I freaking hate the smell of microwave/movie theater popcorn??

Some of you may already know, but right around 2:30 - 3pm in the office, someone pops a bag of nasty popcorn and stinks up the entire floor. Gives me a headache.

UGH.

Back from Hawaii. Sadly, no noticeable tan but I'm happy to report that I didn't get burned.

Just a few pictures:

Hiking up to the lighthouse. The color of the water is amazing.


Hiking near Ashley's house. Those leaves created this curtain. Can't really tell, but it was cool to walk through it.


Same trail. That tree was doing some gnarly things.


Lookout at Kauai


Hiking along the Napali Coast in Kauai


Hiking in Waimea Canyon in Kauai


I know some of you guys might think I'm crazy for going on these hikes on my vacation. But I was able to see things that I wouldn't otherwise be able to see. (I know, I know, someone mentioned a helicopter ride... so I guess it is possible). What I'm trying to say is, totally worth it. :)

Been in Hawaii since Monday. The weather has been great. So far.. one of the favorite things I've done?

Ocean kayaking

(and then getting shaved ice after) :)

The color of the water is amazing. And there's nothing more exciting/exhilarating than reaching the island after MULTIPLE close calls with waves breaking. Seriously, I thought we were going to flip over more than once.

I'm off to Kauai this weekend. Yay!

I went to the Giants game yesterday. Sadly, I didn't stay til the 11th to watch them win. You don't understand. It was F-R-E-E-Z-I-N-G.

Anyway, I have a little theory that their wins are directly correlated to my financial support of the team. The day of their first win? I went to the dugout store and purchased a jacket. Yesterday's win? I purchased additional game tickets for next week. Coincidence? I think not.

The thing is, of course I want my team to win. But I don't have that kind of $$. Also, I don't know if my 'purchase = win' theory has a $ limit. I'm thinking I might just buy a pin when I go to next week's game. A part of me is a little scared I might end up with one of these by mid-season:



And you know what that means... a fanny pack, a rolling bag containing a seat cushion and game scorecard is not far behind.

Giants fans, start sending me $.