Kia Ora Kitty

Hello Kitty is now attempting to take over literally ALL cultures as can be seen in this Hello Kitty Maori creation. I adore it and want one!

From Wikipedia:

Kia ora is a Māori language greeting which has entered New Zealand English. It means literally "be well/healthy" and may also be regarded in a more formal sense as a traditional greeting of "Good health." It is used for both "Hello" and "goodbye" and as a general exhortation or acknowledgement when listening and responding to a public speaker. It is a popular phrase, and has also given its name to a number of businesses, from hotels to a well known concentrated orange soft drink which is available internationally.

If you're really bored today, take a look at the pictures of my brother and SIL's shower: [link]

If you only want to see a few pictures, follow these links to my favorites:

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And, since I killed the board, one more picture. This is a picture of me that I actually like, taken at the top of Cadillac Mountain: [link]

Beautiful pictures, vw! It looks like the shower was a great success.

I can't see pictures or anything since I'm using a mere blackberry. Phooey.

I am at the airport. The Evil Airport. American Airlines is experimenting with an odd check-in machine/name-calling baggage check system. I do not like it, Sam I Am. Took me much longer than usual. Anyway, now I'm in Chili's by my gate. I am very happy that they got me a little corner table where I can see everyone and be bothered by no one. My flight doesn't leave until 1:25, so I've got some time to kill. YAY book! (Sidenote: my blackberry is defaulting to ASSCAPS when I write YAY, which amuses me.)

Kristin, give me a call when you're up and about tomorrow, and we can make plans.

Great pictures, vw! I love the captions, too. Ashley has a great smile--almost of Laura Holt quality--and smiles don't get any better than that.

Great pictures, vw!

Thanks, guys!

Ashley has a great smile--almost of Laura Holt quality--and smiles don't get any better than that.

She really does. Actually, she just has such vivid facial expressions in general. It's fun to capture them.

Good lord--I just had to call this recruiter that I'd applied for a job through, and who hadn't called me back when she said. Not that big a deal, and I'd already spoken with her...but I put it off and put it off, and when I finally called, my heart was thudding like I'd just run a mile. RIDIC! Must get over that if I'm to have phone interviews!

(Edit: the conversation was brief and v. normal, and she basically just said "you're OK with a background check and a drug test, and you'd have references if they need them, right? OK, I'll send it on and be in touch" No reason to panic!)

vw, will do.

meara, good luck!