Thirteen years ago I made the leap of faith, or madness as it may be to relocate to Little Rock, Ark from sunny Honolulu, HI. Growing up I often dreamed of the day I would venture off da rock (think volcanic rock)...who knew what adventures one could encounter in the bipolar regions of the Bible Belt.
Over time I've accumulated a wealth of stories, overheard amazingly stupid comments, and been at the giving & receiving end of much joy and personal growth. These slivers & screen shots of life demand to be heard and so this blog is born to encourage you to create, grow, and learn from what is transpiring here in Central Arkansas.
If you need a primer of Pidgin English as spoken in the Islands, may I suggest "Pidgin to da Max" on Amazon or YouTube. That will warm you up. If you're from Hawai'i, for the record I went to Kaimuki High. Don't bother asking what year. The keikis still think I am 27 & we're not blowing that illusion here.
I am a mother of 5 Japanese-Mexican kids so if you need a Spanish primer, download the app. I am sure there is one out there to translate Arkie too so ya might as well get 'er while you're there.
If you've got thin skin and don't appreciate bitingly sarcastic humor- leave now & don't look back. If you're not sure what that means- Google "Frank DeLima" and see that people can be really funny, make racial jokes, get along while having mixed marriages & multi-racial children, and still be known as the Aloha State.
Love, peace, & sushi for all!
Over time I've accumulated a wealth of stories, overheard amazingly stupid comments, and been at the giving & receiving end of much joy and personal growth. These slivers & screen shots of life demand to be heard and so this blog is born to encourage you to create, grow, and learn from what is transpiring here in Central Arkansas.
If you need a primer of Pidgin English as spoken in the Islands, may I suggest "Pidgin to da Max" on Amazon or YouTube. That will warm you up. If you're from Hawai'i, for the record I went to Kaimuki High. Don't bother asking what year. The keikis still think I am 27 & we're not blowing that illusion here.
I am a mother of 5 Japanese-Mexican kids so if you need a Spanish primer, download the app. I am sure there is one out there to translate Arkie too so ya might as well get 'er while you're there.
If you've got thin skin and don't appreciate bitingly sarcastic humor- leave now & don't look back. If you're not sure what that means- Google "Frank DeLima" and see that people can be really funny, make racial jokes, get along while having mixed marriages & multi-racial children, and still be known as the Aloha State.
Love, peace, & sushi for all!
