Favorite Restaurants...

 

 

I live in the Houston area.

We have tons of restaurants with a vast variety of food.

A favorite?
Yep, Mexican.

But recently, I've become hooked on a special place,

Tommy Bahama's Restaurant and Bar.

 

 

 

 

Not only is the food delicious, but the atmosphere is dreamy as well.

Try the shrimp salad...

mmm.

 

You can check out their website here.

 

What is your favorite restaurant these days?

 

 

 

Late bloomer...

I'm a retired educator.

My school experience began when I was 4 years old

and continued until my 51st birthday.

 

There were a variety of ages and academic levels over the years, but one of my favorite type of learners were the ones that required a different approach and a bit more time.

They were willing, in fact eager to learn,  just needed a different twist of presentation.

I viewed it as a puzzle...just needed to find another direction.

 

And the true joy?

Yep, I'll bet you already know.

When the light bulb went off and you heard those sweet little words,

"I get it!"

Then there were smiles, and sometimes even hugs.

Aw...the true rewards of being a teacher.

 

I can relate to these learners because I too am a later bloomer...

sometimes I need a bit more time to figure things out.

Just look at these "later bloomers" from my  yard!

After all the others had reached their full potential,

this little guy is just now showing all its glory!

 

 

So to all the "later bloomers" out there,

this one's for you!

 

Do you know anyone who needs just a bit more time to accomplish a goal?

 

 

 

One thing leads to another...

 

You know how one thing leads to another?

 

So, if you're following along on my "Hawaiian Adventure"...

and yesterday I posted the recipe for Blue Hawaii...

and the recipe calls for Jell-O...

{are you still with me?}

 

Well, I googled this particular recipe to see if they already had an image I could use.

They didn't..{so what you saw is the real deal!}.

BUT

Google did have a lot of COOL things you can make with Jell-O...mainly BLUE Jell-O.

 

I most likely would have found this if my kids were still young...but since they're all grown and on their own {sob, sob}, I haven't really searched "cool kid treats" in a while.

 

Well...

IF you have little ones...Google "Blue Hawaii Dessert" and see all the neat things you can make!

Here's a few examples!

 

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or this

 

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Now, I'm not so far of the loop with this one:

too cute!

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Do you have a favorite "fun" recipe you use with Jell-O?

 

 

 

Blue Hawaii...a tasty dessert.

I don't really like to cook.

In fact, I'm really not known at all for my main courses.

However, I do enjoy making desserts.

Give me a bit of sugar and cream cheese and I'm a happy girl!

 

So, when I ran across this recipe,

I thought it would be a great share for my seemingly

"Hawaiian hangup"!

 

Blue Hawaii

 

6 oz raspberry Jello-O

1 c. boiling water

21 oz blueberry pie filling

8 oz crushed pineapple

8 oz cream cheese

1 c sour cream

1 c chopped pecans

1/2 c sugar

 

Dissolve Jell-O in 2 qt dish. Add pie filling and pineapple - refrigerate. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, nuts and sugar. Spread over top of 1st mixture and refrigerate.

 

 



 

This recipe is tried and true...no worries.

It's a favorite!

 

Chadwick...

 

I should be moving on, but I've had the Hawaii Five-O theme song playing in my head all day.

And, that brought to mind other shows that I've been drawn to as well.

Now, I'm not really an Elvis fan, but I do like to watch

Blue Hawaii.

Angela Lansbury just cracks me up in this scene.

She's talking to her son {Elvis} and her tone of voice in speaking his name is too funny!

"Chadwick...is that you?"

 

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Now critics say this is her worst movie, but I think all these movies are just fun.
Just take a look.

Do you have a favorite Elvis movie?
 

 

Just a little trip...

 

I've always wanted to visit Hawaii.

I think it started when I was younger and

Hawaii Five-0 was on TV {the original.}

 

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When the music came on,

I just wanted to get up and dance in my little lime green bikini!

{Oh, you know you had one too.}

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Is your head just a boppin?

 Yep...mine too.

 

Now, I have family and friends who've visited, even lived there and I could always feel just a tinge of jealously as they were describing all their glorious adventures.

I've heard about the:

beaches

flowers

volcanos

sand

food - oh yeah the pineapple too!

and the prices.

 

But I figure, If I ever get the chance to go, I'm not going to worry about the price,

I'm just going to enjoy every second!

 

How about you?

Have you ever traveled to the islands?

If so, I'd love to hear all about your adventures!

I won't be jealous...well, maybe a bit.

 

Aloha!

 

 

 

New Direction...

Hi all!

I've been "stuck" as to how to move this blog forward...

 and I didn't want to abandon it.

However, I must admit, I got caught up with, "...keeping up with the Jones'..." type thinking.

With new and amazing blogs/websites hitting the web practically every second,

I decided to just keep it true to me...

So... 

I was on Pinterest the other day and ran across this Pin:

http://www.thecollegeprepster.com/2014/10/50-ideas-for-blog-posts.html

 

She's cute and oh so smart. So I decided to just tag along for the ride!

You're welcome to follow too!