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January: My cousins, Jasmine & Desirae, came from Montana on 12/31/07. We made sure to take them to all the good places like Pupukea, Pipeline, Byodo-In Temple, La’ie Point, Makaha Beach, Makua Cave, Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium. Jasmine was planning on staying to go to school but Desirae had to fly back home. David and I attended the first Silent Weekend that Kapi’olani Community College (KCC) put on. It’s a weekend that we all get together and learn about Deaf culture and communicate only in American Sign Language (ASL). I had my 31st birthday.
February: David and I house sat/dog sat for a friend out in Lanikai. David had his 43rd birthday.
March: Had the International Festival at KCC and had the opportunity to see artists of all kinds from South America, Ireland, Japan, Korea, and the various island nations. Took a free one day class about Hawaiian chants, put on by the Hawaiian Studies department, where we walked around Diamond Head and learned specific parts of the chant. I interpreted for a Deaf faculty member and friend, Linda. That sure was tough, but was great practice and very enjoyable! We were thrilled to see Margaret Cho, in her Beautiful tour, at the Hawai’i Theatre and had lots of great laughs. The Honolulu Festival gave us the opportunity to see Japanese, Korean, and other cultures dance, this was our 3rd time of experiencing the festival. Makana played at Rumsfire, and after listening we watched fireworks in Waikiki. We took Jas and our friend, Kim, for their first trip to Koko Botanical Garden in Koko Crater on the south side of O’ahu. Jasmine took us to Hawaiian Waters as part of her Jamba Juice Appreciation Day. While we were there we saw Jaime Lee Curtis with her family.
April: Since we had such a good time in March, we decided to Hawaiian Waters again. We spent some time with our favorite doggy…Poliahu. I attended my 3rd Pac-Rim Conference on Disabilities. David and I created our own team and did the Honolulu AIDS Walk. We took our first Superferry trip to Maui. I got seasick. My friend, Heidi from AZ, came to visit us with her mother, and we went out to dinner with them.
May: Went to Portlock and saw the Spitting Cave for the first time. We also ran across a bunch of Honu (the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle) and for the first time we came across a Hawaiian Monk Seal in the water out in the wild here. David and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary being married. My friend Tammi arrives from Tulsa to stay for a week. I took her to all the best places like Diamond Head Crater, Honolulu Zoo, ‘Iolani Palace, Foster Botanical Garden & Manoa Falls. We celebrated another group of our KCC students graduating and moving off to work as interpreters for the Deaf. Eric & Ashley from David’s work had their wedding shower. Flew to Portland for David’s cousin’s wedding, Sarah. Of course while there we made sure to stop by the Edgefield.
June: Came across a swarm of Honu’s (about 20 of them). Attended our first Polo game. Took Jasmine to Honolulu’s gay pride.
July: David’s pineapple plant finally fruited and we had the opportunity to taste the sweetness of his rewards!! Jasmine celebrated her 21st birthday with us and then moved back to Helena, MT. Our friend Jay moved in. My “Other Motherâ€, Irene, passed away this year the day before her birthday. Saw some Lego brick art at Pearlridge Mall. David & Jay took Sharon (our Deaf friend from Pohnpei) and I to the driving range to teach us how to hit a golf ball. David and I took Sharon to the Glow-in-the-Dark Miniature Golf course in Waikiki and played. Went to see my bosses daughter in the production of “Be the Rainbow†put on/written by/produced by/directed by the Movement Center.
August: We had a going away party for our friend Sharon as she prepared to leave for Washington, DC to attend Gallaudet University. Went on the Superferry again to go to Maui. While there we saw Dragon’s Teeth, watched the sunrise at Haleakala, saw Kula Botanical Garden, the Sugar Museum, had a Polynesian Temporary Tattoo event at the Maui Ocean Center and did a kick-ass snorkel cruise out to Coral Gardens.
September: Brother Noland gave an inspiring presentation at KCC. The Junk Raft came to Hawai’i. Went to Maui again to meet David’s school friend, Roger, and his wife Joann. We all went to the Bailey House Museum, ‘Iao Valley and eat LOTS of Sushi. The Smithsonian was having a “Museum Day†so we went to the Hawai’i Maritime Center and Queen Emma’s Summer Palace.
October: Attended a Native American Pow Wow at Thomas Square. Brother Noland had a concert at KCC that David & I both attended and had a great time. Our roommate Jay moved out. David’s ex and friend, Brian, came from Hood River, OR for a week long visit.
November: Our new roommate, Scott, moved in. We toured around with Scott and showed him St. Louis Heights, the Manoa Chinese Cemetery, and other places. Went to the International Week performances at KCC and saw some more cultural dances and music. Our buddy, Sara and her wonderful kids came from Gilbert, AZ to visit us. Celebrated Thanksgiving with David’s boss and friends.
December: Went to Maui again for an event at the Maui Ocean Center. Attended the Honolulu City Lights event in the downtown area. Had fun at the Holiday Party for Rubber Stamp Plantation (RSP) and at the 18th Annual Deaf Santa. Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers invade Honolulu Hale (City Hall). Went shopping at Hilo Hattie for the first time. Celebrated Christmas on the North Shore!!
