So just doing this to do this

 I am sitting here reading the one and only blog that I sometimes read because it is the only on my list that is being updated every week or so. Do I have any other bloggers here that have a link to share with me?  So I must thank Kim for keeping her blog up to date so we are aware of what is going on with their family oh so far away and with all the happenings of Lillie as she goes off to college.  

Not sure what will come of this blog that I write a couple times a year; that is if I am lucky or should I say, if you are lucky.  I don't think anyone ever sees this either way, but I decided to share agian my business Tee VA Virtual Services. 

 I provide small business owners and/or caregivers with their administrative tasks to up their organizing so they can be more present with their customers, their family and their community.

If you are a business owner or a caregiver, I would love to chat with you.

I am a business owner I am a caregiver

Hope to talk to you soon.  

  

Just wanted to share

 Thanks Lillie.  You are such the social media IG star sharing all that you have with the world.  Lillie loves calligraphy and asked if there was something that she could write down for anyone.  My reply was this quote that was shared with me many years ago from my awesome friend, former roommate Nicky, and this quote has been something that I try to do, I guess.  Always trying to improve myself and be better in all that I do.   

How do you plan your year?

 Every year, I contemplate whether I should go digital when it comes to my planner.  Everyone out there is either doing bullet journals or digital, or they trust their google calendar.

But seriously, I've done both to a point.  Using my paper planner for thoughts of the days and to do lists, but all of you, the few that actually know that I have this blog know that I am not the best at keeping a journal, a blog, and yes, even a planner.  I do mean well, and I enjoy the artsy stuff with stickers and all that.  I enjoy the washi tape and that kind of stuff.  

So, this planner has pages to color, checklists, Daily gratitude forms, and I chose to customize it that way.

Well, it's 2/3 through 2022 and I think for the most part I did pretty well using this planner.  It has been the best thus far with all the planners I have had over the years.  

Well, I am finally going to publish this even though it's 7 months way too late.  

Hope all are well

Happy 2022

I am unsure who has been in the blogspot world as of late, but as I look at my list on the side, I see only one of my cousins that continues on.  The most recent after my cousin's post a week ago has been over 6 years ago.  

Unsure, if this will even reach anyone, I posted a link on my IG account, hoping that someone will visit and see more of what's been going on in our life here in Nanakuli.  

I seem to average 2 posts every other year, but the fact that I have become a bit more active with Social Media and just the online life in general.  I am hoping for the best.

There has been alot that has happened this past year that I may share about, but for the most part I will try to be as current as possible.  

I hope all of you had a great New Year and I am looking forward to all that is in store for 2022.  We wish you the best.  Let me know if you are here, reading this.  Thanks.

Three Years and I am back

 Aloha All,

I know, it's been over three years.  I think that anyone reading this might think, why is she trying to start this up again?  

Yes, on average I am probably wrtiting on here every couple years or so and I think most of my family and friend have not kept up on their blogs either.  Well I am going to try this out again.  I am hoping that with starting this up again, I will be able to improve with my writing and it will somehow benefit how I run my new business.

Wait a minute.  Did you hear that? Yep, so I started a business and I need your help.  Well I just need you to get the word out to your small business owner friends that may need some admin help with their business.  That's all.  It has  been a few months but I am still trying to get the word out to business owners.  I do all the work myself and I do it virtually.  

Tell your business owner friends to check out https://teevavirtualservices.com .  Well that is it for now, just letting you know I am here and I am doing something new.  Hope all of you are safe and well amidst all that has been going on these past two year.  Take Care and God Bless. 

YES I AM A SLACKER

So it is March 13, 2018.  Yes you heard correct 2018.  I have not posted anything in years and so muchhas happened since I last posted.  I would like to try and catch up, but all that has happened.... I don't think it should all go into one post.  There are certain things that deserve a post of their own, especially all that has happened in 2017.  So I will just leave it at that, and we will see if I actually get to blog about all that I would like.  This year I will make a goal to play catch up and at the same time try and post with what goes on this year.  Oh, and I was thinking of rather just sharing about my life, I should contemplate on a topic or subject matter to gear my blog towards.  Here goes nothing.....

2015, 2014, no let's make it 2013.

Here I go again.  Yes I once again did not keep up with the blog like I wanted, and then two and a half years later I am here to post ....something....anything.

Today is November 19, 2015 and I have seemed to forget that I started a blog to record the happenings of our life.  I have never been a great journal writer and so I am not surprised that I took a a break and even my last post I wrote about something that happened a year prior.  I guess I will have to keep to that  and share something of 2014.  I do hope that I will not wait till next year to share about this year.

Okay, scratch that...let's just go back to 2013.  December 26, 2013 marked my dad's 70th birthday.  Mom wanted to surprise him and so we tried our best and pulled it off.

I thought the turn out was pretty good for a get together the day after Christmas.  We were able to celebrate at the Lanakila LDS Chapel and dad had no idea.  The Mirandas insisted that they take my dad out to dinner and so they picked up mom and dad for a night out to celebrate....however they had to "deliver some salad to a single adult activity".  Dad was able to help out and brought in the salad to his own SURPRISE party.  Dad walked in and we just started singing and he turned around and walked out the door...and then came back in of course.  It was great.  The food was ono.  There was a slide show of  some photos from Dad's younger years, and it was nice to be gathered together as family and friends once again.  

The Lum and Mataele Family 

Chocolate Dobash Cake from Napoleons

Beautiful Centerpieces

Thank you all that was able to be there and also in spirit.  Thank you for all those that helped set up and decorated, clean up and cook and just everything that made it a memorable night for us and especially my dad.  

This concludes my post of  2015 for the year 2013.  Hopefully I will share real soon a memory of 2014 or who knows....I may surprise you.

3/12/2012 Grandma Serrao's 100th Birthday Family Reunion.

This was from awhile ago....  We got together in celebration of what would have been Grandmas' 100th Birthday.  So mom got her brothers' and sister's families together.  We had originally had it planned for Laie, with a temple session and a walk up to see Kaleohano's grave, but due to a big rainstorm, we made changes.  We met at the Aiea chapel which turned out great, we were able to stay dry and it was a more central location.  We will have to make it to Kaleohano's grave sometime though.



It was nice for us to see some of the family that we rarely see, especially since Micah and I had just returned home a few months prior.  Some family did not realize that we were home long term.  It's really nice to be close to family, but I do miss my cousins in Utah.

Also at this reunion Momi collected some photos and we had to guess who these photos were of.  Mom had us go around and recite who we are, meaning tracing our Genealogy back to Grandma, and for the over achievers, back to Kaleohano.  We Sang "Pili Pili Mai", and the other songs too.  Next reunion-Descendants of Kaleohano Nui, that will be nice.

Let's try again....

I know I haven't been the best in writing on this blog and it has been over a year since I posted anything.  I am still unaware of how many people know about this blog.  I notice a lot of my cousins and friends have not posted on their own blog in awhile, so maybe I don't feel too bad.  Maybe blogging is not as cool as it was before.  Needless to say, a lot like my journal writing I have been at a stand still with the blog.  Also like my journal writing I am going to try again.

I have made changes to the blog, updated some information and in the process of changing photos.  My photos that I have on here suddenly disappear and it's just not the same without photos, so I will try and work that out.

In February, just 3 months ago, I started a new job, which I enjoy, and is nearby so I don't have to travel far.  The job before that, I was driving everywhere it seems and no mileage reimbursement, plus I was falling asleep a lot and had to take pit stops on the way to town to take naps. Realizing that this job was not for me, especially with my sleeping, and after a lot of prayer and contemplation, I had decided to leave (even though there was no replacement job set).  My last day was on a Friday, I had an interview the following Thursday, and the week after they offered me the job and I started the Monday after.  It went so fast and it worked out so well, I knew Heavenly Father was answering my prayers.  This job was right in line with my experience and it was nearby and just what I wanted.  So I am now a Program Specialist working with individuals with developmental disabilities, Monday-Friday, ending my day at 4. If I leave right on time, the traffic isn't too bad too Nanakuli.  Anyway I'm loving it....I have a few stresses, but still, I am loving my new job.

Our Sealing-January 21, 2012

 I just recently received the photos that were taken on the day of our sealing at the Laie, Hawaii Temple and so here they are.  Thanks Nai and Bryce.

Micah and I at the fale with the temple in the background

This day I was joined not for just time, but for eternity with my husband, my love, my best friend, and now my eternal companion.  Thank you Micah for loving me with all of your heart despite all my many weaknesses that drive you nuts.

my parents with us

Micah's parents with us

Thank you to our parents that have made us what we are today, who have taught us to make choices that will ultimately help us to be more like our brother and Savior Jesus Christ.  "Life's a climb, but the view is great" (Hannah Montana Movie).  We now have started on forever and we now continue to endure this test called life.

carrot cake ordered from BYUH Catering....it was so good that Micah's mom has been asking to order it every time we go to Laie since.

my dad and Aubree having fun with the cake

Thank you to all of you that were able to join us on this special day, and also those that were there in spirit or even joined us for lunch after the ceremony.  We appreciate all your love, support and prayers.

can't get together with close family and friends without food

and entertainment

Lari, myself, and Gavon- my long time friends since our teenage years

Holidays at Home in the 808

So it has been just about a month since we have been here.  We are not settled in like I would have liked but, I think we have done pretty good considering the holidays and how quick we made the move.

 Christmas Eve was spent at Momi's home in Kaneohe.  As with tradition a spiritual thought was given to remind us of the reason for the season and then it was time for grab bag, that can get pretty competitive.  This year it was Ian and I fighting for the cheese balls and sparkling cider.  I got the cheese balls and Ian got the cider.

 and Christmas Day was spent in
Nanakuli at Micah's parents home.










The stack of Christmas gifts on the right side of the tree is for this little girl.  This is Micah's cousin's daughter Aurianna.  She is so adorable.

Another adorable girl is one of Momi's grand-daughters, Sanae.  Here she is with her Auntie Ame.

Don't forget the Ono Grinds.....on the Eve, we had beef stew, kalua pig, tripe stew, chicken long rice, pipikaula, poke, poi and other stuff.  The next day we visited the Gomes Family, and they had the same thing pretty much.  Christmas Day dinner was Turkey and Stuffing, Shrimp Macaroni Salad, well you get the picture.


Now that the holidays are done, now we can work on gaining a job and losing some weight.

HOMEWARD BOUND

No kidding,  everyone that knows that we are leaving are in shock, mostly because I have been here for 9 years and just never saw it coming.  Well  I can say again, that "with God, nothing is impossible".

Okay, so it' just my interpretation of what happened:

Micah and I have been working on our business and it has been great, we have done a lot and it has been a great start.  However, there has not been any profit and so we had decided to go back to work.  Our lease is about over and so we decided that this would also be a good time to consider returning home.  Micah and I prayed to see whether we should take this opportunity to go home or continue as planned and find other employment here and continue with our life here and continue to work with our contacts and team here with Kaleo Aloha Home Investments.  Well, we prayed, made a list of pros and cons and the answer surprised us.  I wanted to go home and Micah wanted to stay.  So we continued to pray thinking that we would continue on here in Utah, then I had a dream about my mom and it was a push in the direction of returning home.  If I had that dream any other time, it would have been just a dream, but it came during our intense questioning, pondering, and praying and it was the answer that it was time to come home.

With that push we acted and not much longer  than a month later we will be leaving for home.  I think it was within a week from receiving an answer from our Heavenly Father, we had found a great air fare from Los Angeles to Honolulu, had sold our truck, television and sectional and  had made plans to drive  to  Cali with a stop in Vegas to meet with some family and a chance to go to church in Riverside where I served my mission. We will also see if we can go to Disneyland as well (Micah has never been).  We have some more things to sell and if we don't, it will be given away or sent to DI.

So there you go, Micah and Teuila are Homeward Bound.  We arrive at home on December 5th at about 9:00 pm.  We are flying Hawaiian.  To those at home, we will see you soon.  For those in the 801, thank you for everything and making my 9 years so special and Micah's 2 great as well.  We will miss you all, especially our family.  Much Love and Aloha until we meet again.

WHAT'S GOING ON

yes, I know that I have not posted in forever....so I am going to just post a short update type of thing.  Well we finally started our Real Estate Investing Business and just barely started a website/blog for that.  I am hoping that I will be able to improve in my blogging on this site as I blog on the Kaleo Aloha Home Investments site. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

So, check out our blog for Kaleo Aloha Home Investments.  If you know anyone selling a house or in search of a house, guide them to our blog.  Until the next time.

Aloha, Teuila

Lake Powell

So the first weekend in June celebrated Josh's  graduation from High School, PJ's mission call, Noah's graduation from 6th grade, Paul and Chris' Anniversary and Micah's birthday.  So we went to to Lake Powell, a first time for many of us.  I didn't take pictures like I should have and it would have been nice if I had the camera when we went on the boat but I don't think it would have survived.  

Anyway the pictures I have does not give Lake Powell justice so it's best to check out lake powell images on google.

We had some comforts of home.  Micah and I did steal the view though by setting up our brand new orange tent between the trailer and the view of the lake.  

It was an extremely long drive but once we got there it was great and then the crazy long drive back.  It was awesome.

Our Visit Home

We went home for a week.  Micah's Grandpa, that he cared for has passed after a long wonderful life.  I know I barely knew him, but I did get a sense of his personality and what I would call "spunky"  attitude (reminds me of my grandma).   I sat down a couple times to just shoot the breeze on my visits there.  He was funny.  One of my memories that I will always remember, is when I went into his room to show him my engagement ring that Micah had given to me earlier on that trip home.  I asked him if he saw what I got from Micah....he asked what's  thats for?  I told him we ares getting married.  The next words out of his mouth, I did not expect.   What?  Micah, he one cheapskate, him.    I just laughed and said thats okay he's a good guy.  Grandpa said yeah.  You had to be there.

Grandpa we miss you.  You are very much loved and I just want to thank you for blessing Micah and giving him the opportunity to care for you.  Micah loves you very much.    Thank you for all your words of advice, even to choose me.

While I was home I also got to attend my Auntie Joyce Vierra's funeral.  The services were really nice and it was nice to see the extended family.  Visited with my cousin's, 2nd cousins 3rd cousins, you get the picture.  Singing our Family Song at that funeral was chicken skin.  The number of descendants of Kaleohano has definitely grown. 

On the day that we left, I also found out that one of my many nephew-cuz passed away.  James Reuben La`akea Serrao.  It made it a bit harder to leave, and I was not able to see him at the hospital.  La`akea was such a free spirit, just as I would describe his dad, Alika.  La'a kea's services will be this coming Friday 3-25-2011.  I don't have any photos to include at this time, but I hope to add some later.

So rather than posting the photos separately I decided just to add the photos I have here.  I still did not take photos like I wish I did.

Mom was not too happy that we were leaving

Dad, Waitea, Micah and Chucky

Dad, me, Lahela, and Chucky.....yes I know I'm white

lovely sunset in Nanakuli

Zippy's anyone

some of my family eating Hawaiian food after Auntie Joyce Vierra's funeral in Kailua

One of my favorite views

had some grinds 

had to make a stop at Helena's before leaving

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS!

 I know it's been awhile since I have posted anything, and I really don't have an excuse.  I have been really busy and Micah too.  I have been working like crazy and just trying to get comfortable with my job....I did not realize how much more I needed to learn to be part of this team, but I am slowly getting the hang of it.  Despite the stress I get and the time I put in,  I love my job and the people that I work with.  Micah has started with his real estate business and he is trying to get everything organized, plus still working in the evenings.

I am glad that the chaos of the holidays have come to an end.  The holidays were eventful although it seem that we did not get everywhere we planned, well maybe I planned.  With all the running around it was nice to relax.  Actually probably the highlight of my holidays was relaxing and taking the time to visit Temple Square to see the lights, feel the spirit, and of course freeze.  We lucked out with great parking right in front of the Conference Center, and it was really nice with all the lights.  We took some photos.  It always seems that when we should take pictures we don't have our camera.  Luckily we have pretty good cameras on our phones.  

I think Micah was freezing here and just could not handle it any longer.

The Reflection Pool...If you look at it upside down, you can barely tell which way is right

Micah still being silly for the camera and then my favorite individual photos of us.

STILL HERE

Hi, We are still here.  I know it's been really long time since I have posted anything.  I am not even sure who really knows that we have a blog.  Anyways things are good, yet hectic.  Most of my time is spent at work and Micah works and is also house husband.  I work in the mornings, leaving home around 7:30 am, sometimes earlier sometimes later.  Micah leaves home at 2:00 pm for work and usually get's home at about 11:00 pm.  I get home anytime between 6 and 10.  It's a crazy schedule and we spend time together only Saturday morning, Monday nights and Sundays.  

Our ward has been great, still trying to get to know everyone.  Our Bishop, my Visiting Teachers and some other members live really nearby, so it's good.....just walking distance.  Did I mention that we live a walk away from 7-11?  So convenient for Gulp refills and Red Box Rentals.  Oh and we can walk to church too, but we don't usually do that.....depends on the weather and how late we are.  

I know there is a lot to share, but it's almost 1 am, and I am falling asleep, so I will end here and continue on in another post. 

Aloha, Tee

MY CUZ MARK....MISS YOU

Mark Aheong Kailialoha Kauwe

April 11, 2010
Mark Aheong Kaili-aloha Kauwe, 49, of Kaneohe, a Shiatsu by Mark owner and shiatsu therapist, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leanne; sons Shane, Justin and Ian; brothers John and Steward; sisters Yolanda-Leimomi Miyahana and Kimberlyn Sakai. Services: noon Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kaneohe Stake Center, 46-117 Halaulani St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at the Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Published in Honolulu Star Bulletin on April 19, 2010



This is my first cousin Mark. Mark's mom and my mom are sisters. It was a shock when I heard of his passing and I still cry sometimes when I think about him and his family. Anyways, our families were close. The Serrao Sisters and their families spent most of our holidays, and of course graduation season together. Whether it be celebrating Christmas or selling leis, staying up late playing cards or completing a puzzle, eating ono food or playing music, it was tradition.

I was asked to record my self and share a memory of Mark to be played, but with technical difficulties I was not able to share mine(I think). Now here are my random thoughts that I will now share on my blog. Mark was sly, funny and even caring....he was rough around the edges, and he told it like it was. He seemed to enjoy seeing everyones reaction to a smell that he would cause. Mark had a smirk showing everyone that he was up to something. He genuinely cared for me as I came to Utah to go to school, but never continued in massage. Mark kept me in check when it came to my massage license (that I did not get). I loved listening to Mark sing, especially when he sang with Annie. Mark is very talented...and persistent. Mark is great...a great husband, father, son, nephew....and cousin. I will miss him. It's so good to have the gospel in our lives and that we know that Families are forever. I will miss you Mark. Love you tons and all my love to the family. I wish I could have been there.

Love, Tee

GETTING TOGETHER FOR NICKY'S BIRTHDAY

Tonight I was able to go to L and Ls for Nicky's surprise get together to celebrate her 32nd Birthday. So young she is. Maiki and Allyson came from Ogden and Lani, Kia and I from around Salt Lake. Of course Raul and Livy were there too. There were a few others that we were hoping would be there, but they had to work. It was a nice little gathering ....good food and good company. Nicky shared with us some great news (well actually Leilani did) in that she is expecting. Here is a photo of the ladies:



We enjoyed some ono food:


well at least I liked it. Kia did not care for the laulau, I thought was ono. I ordered the Laulau and Chicken Katsu.


So here is Lani and Maiki enjoying their food, Lani had the kal-bi and barbecue chicken and Maiki had the Laulau and Kalua Pig.


and just lots of smiles, laughing, and talking story.




Happy Birthday Nicky !!!