In 2010...

I literally cannot believe that another year has passed!  I am truly blessed with so many wonderful friends, and a loving family who have been a huge presence in the past year.  As always, some people have come, others have gone, but the true ones have remained the same.  I have purposed in my heart several new years resolutions (as I'm sure you have too), and am determined to see them through this time! 

I also want to thank YOU for checking out this blog (which I am determined to spend more time with this year). 

And so I leave you with an irish blessing (or two):

"In the new year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship,

never in want. 

May the road rise to meet you,


May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields and,

Until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand."

J'adore: Hawaii

I haven't posted in FOREVER! But I absolutely had to write about my travel lust at the moment. I am dying to go somewhere and just get out of town. I've been to Honolulu twice and absolutely adore both the island of Oahu and the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort (where I stayed both times). The tropical sunshine, soft breeze, and glittering blue waters are to die for. Not to mention the delicious food and drinks! I will remember their macadamia coconut pancakes until I die, they are AMAZING. And I swear I staked out the coffee shop in the resort for the entire week I was there last time for a Passionfruit Muffin - I've seriously considered calling and asking them to ship them to me. It's so sad, I know. Trust me, if you had one you'd also suffer from the same withdrawal. In the meantime, all I have are some photos to remind me of the beautiful island and I thought I'd share them with you - if you ever get the opportunity, GO. The (for me) 12 hours in a plane is totally worth it once you get there.