I think this may be the best line of any song ever. What ever happened to John Spencer, anyway? Did he like, kick the bucket or something? I hope not. So the ensuing bliss of my life now is of no shock to any of you. I love Glenn and am so happy he is here. I saw my friend Molly get married last Sunday while a full bluegrass band played! It was one of the best times at Asterisk EVER. I must admit that life feels brighter again. Work is still difficult, and I have a poster coming up at the AMHD's "Best Practices" Convention that I am totally NOT ready to present, but we will see. Honolulu feels so right right now.
PS I saw John Locke on the North Shore. He looked good for a guy his age.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
My Life As A Single Girl....
...Is coming to an end. Tomorrow Glenn will be at my side. Who knows what the future will hold for us here? I think we are going to have to wait and see. Glenn is an endless reserve of patience, so I know that whenever the going gets rough he will be there for me. I expect I will attempt the same, though who knows if I can ever get my argumentative tendencies gone? In any case, I suspect it will be a wonderful adventure for both of us. I have never lived with someone in my entire life, and I feel this a big step that I am finally ready to take.
Here's hoping, universe.
Here's hoping, universe.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Superferry goes DOWN!
Hooray! I am happy that beauracracy did not triumph over the necessity for environmental laws. It is highly probable that the Ferry is more enviornmentally sound than flying, however until we know for sure we should never allow for an unstudied mode of transportation. Many humpack whales could be affected, certainly.
"GREG SMALL – 15 hours ago
HONOLULU (AP) — The operator of the first passenger-vehicle ferry between major Hawaiian islands will stop its service after a court ruled it unfairly was allowed to bypass an environmental review.
Hawaii Superferry said Monday night it has decided "to cease operations for the present" in the wake of the state Supreme Court ruling.
The Superferry, a car and passenger service that links Oahu and Maui and hopes to expand, has been under fire from critics who argue the use of 350-foot catamaran could harm whales and damage the area's fragile ecology.
"While the appeal is not yet final because a judgment on appeal has not been entered, we want to proceed prudently and have decided to cease operations for the present," the company said in a statement. "We will make one additional round trip to get vehicles back to their homes this Thursday."
In light of the high court's decision, the Superferry must stop operation until the study is completed, said Isaac Hall, an attorney representing three groups that challenged the Superferry in court.
The state had exempted the Superferry from environmental review in 2005. But the Supreme Court later ruled that an environmental study was needed before the vessel could operate.
That prompted the Legislature to convened in special session in 2007 and pass a law enabling the Superferry to run while an environmental assessment was drafted. But the court on Monday argued that the law was unconstitutional, and sent the case back to Circuit Court.
Attorney General Mark Bennett said the administration is not considering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court because there is no federal issue, but the court could be asked to reconsider its decision.
Before the company's announcement, Gov. Linda Lingle had said it would be "devastating for the Superferry to stop its operation."
The 350-foot Alakai, which can seat up to 800 passengers and carry about 200 vehicles, has operated since December 2007. The ferry was built by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala.
Lingle expressed no regret with her administration's original decision to grant the Superferry an exemption from state environmental review laws.
"We know from the beginning we were correct and accurate," she said. "We've been able to provide a great service the people of Maui and Oahu, one that they've come to appreciate and in some cases, to depend upon."
State Sen. Kalani English, D-East Maui-Lanai-Molokai, who voted against the exemption, said he warned at the time it was unconstitutional special legislation. English said the company could have avoided the problem if it had agreed to an environmental impact statement from the start.
"If they did that, none of this would have happened," he told The Honolulu Advertiser.
Earlier this month, the state House quashed a bill that would have allowed Superferry more time for completion of the environmental review. So the assessment must be completed by late June.
It's unclear if a new environmental review is needed or if the state and Superferry can use work that has already been done."
"GREG SMALL – 15 hours ago
HONOLULU (AP) — The operator of the first passenger-vehicle ferry between major Hawaiian islands will stop its service after a court ruled it unfairly was allowed to bypass an environmental review.
Hawaii Superferry said Monday night it has decided "to cease operations for the present" in the wake of the state Supreme Court ruling.
The Superferry, a car and passenger service that links Oahu and Maui and hopes to expand, has been under fire from critics who argue the use of 350-foot catamaran could harm whales and damage the area's fragile ecology.
"While the appeal is not yet final because a judgment on appeal has not been entered, we want to proceed prudently and have decided to cease operations for the present," the company said in a statement. "We will make one additional round trip to get vehicles back to their homes this Thursday."
In light of the high court's decision, the Superferry must stop operation until the study is completed, said Isaac Hall, an attorney representing three groups that challenged the Superferry in court.
The state had exempted the Superferry from environmental review in 2005. But the Supreme Court later ruled that an environmental study was needed before the vessel could operate.
That prompted the Legislature to convened in special session in 2007 and pass a law enabling the Superferry to run while an environmental assessment was drafted. But the court on Monday argued that the law was unconstitutional, and sent the case back to Circuit Court.
Attorney General Mark Bennett said the administration is not considering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court because there is no federal issue, but the court could be asked to reconsider its decision.
Before the company's announcement, Gov. Linda Lingle had said it would be "devastating for the Superferry to stop its operation."
The 350-foot Alakai, which can seat up to 800 passengers and carry about 200 vehicles, has operated since December 2007. The ferry was built by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala.
Lingle expressed no regret with her administration's original decision to grant the Superferry an exemption from state environmental review laws.
"We know from the beginning we were correct and accurate," she said. "We've been able to provide a great service the people of Maui and Oahu, one that they've come to appreciate and in some cases, to depend upon."
State Sen. Kalani English, D-East Maui-Lanai-Molokai, who voted against the exemption, said he warned at the time it was unconstitutional special legislation. English said the company could have avoided the problem if it had agreed to an environmental impact statement from the start.
"If they did that, none of this would have happened," he told The Honolulu Advertiser.
Earlier this month, the state House quashed a bill that would have allowed Superferry more time for completion of the environmental review. So the assessment must be completed by late June.
It's unclear if a new environmental review is needed or if the state and Superferry can use work that has already been done."
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Random Acts of Kindness....
...Mean more to me than anyone can ever know. Thank you, friends, for being there with me through a hard time of adjustment and illness this winter.... I really, really needed it.
Much Love.
Shoots.
Much Love.
Shoots.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
..And Success in Art as Well!
Last night I played solo at Anna Bannanas, which I haven't done in front of a real crowd since Edinburgh. Although many found my stuff cute and enjoyable, I often heard comments like "she can't hold a guitar," etc. Last night, though, I got a TON of positive feedback! Everyone seemed to love my voice, Davey wanted to jam with me, Chris wanted to jam with me, and a lady said I could even have a "career" in folk! I was so happy and fulfilled. I played "Game of Chess," "Video Blue" and "Not for all my little words." I wanted to play my new song, "Two Vipers," but I haven't quite worked it all out. I guess I just don't feel right unless i'm playing music in some way... but once I do, I really feel amazing and alive. To make everything better, Alec, Chris, and even Ali came out to see me, so I feel better about Asterisk too! Hooray!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sucess at Work !!
Holy frijoles,
My poster was accepted for the AMHD best practices conference!! If you want to see some of my data I would be happy to upload my presentation: "Persons on Conditional Release Living With Severe and Persistant Mental Illness in Hawaii: Characteristics and Quality of Life."
xxxrach
My poster was accepted for the AMHD best practices conference!! If you want to see some of my data I would be happy to upload my presentation: "Persons on Conditional Release Living With Severe and Persistant Mental Illness in Hawaii: Characteristics and Quality of Life."
xxxrach
Monday, March 2, 2009
Working For the Man Every Night and Day...
I must be becoming more and more Hawaiian, because I now work for the hospitality industry. Actually, that's putting it far too glamourously. I work at a stand in the Tapa Bar Hilton on the weekends. Why, you ask? I already get a stipend and free tuition. I work at the Lanakila Health Center and MHSRET under this stipend. The answer is simply: Asterisk rent. So why stay? Well, besides the fact that I am notoriously indecisive about such matters, my boyfriend is finally moving in with me in JUST THREE WEEKS!! We can find a cheaper place after that I assume. I'm looking towards Makiki, because I want windows and plants again, rather than the urban splendour that is Moilili.
As for teh stand, I made 40 bucks a week in tips, so at least I can justify it to myself that I'm ripping off tourists.
Shoots!
As for teh stand, I made 40 bucks a week in tips, so at least I can justify it to myself that I'm ripping off tourists.
Shoots!
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