Sand Bath

I'm in Hawaii!!

Well, my Japanese Adventure is over, but I have new adventures beginning in Hawaii.
I started vacationing in California in August for three weeks. I had a great time celebrating my birthday with Beth and Shelley in LA, seeing friends in San Diego, and family up north. I even ran into a friend from Wakayama in Santa Cruz! It’s such a small world.
My mom and Aunty Trish, Christina, and Uncle Rich all shared in the responsibility of taking care of Sumi and Sakura until they were ready to join me in Hawaii. The kitties came on October 4th, and are doing great! No quarantine, so all the hard work was worth it.
So I arrived in Hawaii on August 25th, stayed with dad and Georgie, and got to meet my new brother! David is such an amazing boy. He turned three in May, but looks about 2 years old. Because of his cleft palate, he cannot speak very well, but he is always chatting away and singing in his own way. We have taught him some signs in order to communicate, and he picks up fast and loves to use them. There are so many things I love about him, I can’t possibly write them all here.
Here are some pictures of David and me. He loves helping us with everything from cooking, to cleaning, building things, and making sure I have enough sand in my hair. I have such a great time with him. He also loves the kitties. Sumi is pretty patient and puts up with the hugs, kisses, and tail pulls (I’ve trained him well). Sakura, however, isn’t quite as patient and swiped him in his face. But to her defense, it was after he pushed her all over the living room in her cage, then stuck his face in to say hello. I think she just felt cornered. Anyways, he still loves them and all animals. And he has turned out to be a pretty good roach smasher.
I also got a job working at Pearl Ridge Elementary in 5th grade. I am only there until December. Too bad, because it is such an amazing school with great teachers and wonderful students. I will certainly enjoy my time there.
I am not sure how much I will be traveling now, but if I see some interesting things, I will add them to this blog. Next will be my new living space, and of course the kitties.