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Supporting Hawaii Businesses: And Getting Out of a Funk!

After Torrential Rains, Thunder, Lightning, Floods......... and Snow? Only in Hawaii! the weather started clearing up and I took a picture this morning of my last two orchid blooms that fared the weathered storm. Two died, the rest already bloomed.

I looked at the blooms and thought, "How simple but beautiful". No matter how positive my spirit is I get caught up in "junk" just like anyone else and need to get out and do something to clear my mind.

Besides, sometimes I just have to listen to some good advice and "stop letting the little things bother me". Ahhh. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff.

There are definitely other things in life to enjoy besides worry about things I have no control over.

Like...hit it to the swap meet! I went to the swap meet last week when it was just starting to rain and even the big Aloha Stadium Swap Meet had some drizzle going on. Well, if you have naturally curly hair like I do and spend time with the straigtening iron....you really don't want to be in even the slightest drizzle....because drizzle turns the hair to frizzle.

By the Way the Pro Bowl has been played at the Aloha Stadium since January of 1980. (Aloha Stadium to the right)

Because of the rains and wasting time traveling from Kam Swap Meet to the Aloha Stadium (Kam Swap meet was pouring and it definitely wasn't any fun with an umbrella) I ended up leaving early last week and didn't get some things I really wanted.

So, today was just that day to go back to the Kam Swap Meet in Pearlridge. It's actually not only a swap meet and flea market but a Hawaiian crafts, clothing, plants, jewelry, and you name it they got it kind of place ....it is also a farmer's market, seafood center, baked and cooked goods place as well. Rows upon rows of merchandise. There are even used goods (only a few stands of those in the back rows) and even Karaoke music for sale. I walked past that stand and there was a Filipino lady singing on the Karaoke to entertain us all.

So, I bought a lot of goodies for some children on the mainland as well as some other stuff I needed. Like the wonderful veggies to the left! (Gary was laughing at me when I was "staging" them for the picture)

I spent about five dollars on all those Hawaii Local Farmer grown vegetables! Tomatoes, carrots, snow peas, green beans, mushrooms, onions, and potatoes.

So, after taking the picture of those wonderful vegetables I thought...hmmm...I'll make lunch for Gary and I. (he is closing the store tonight so he's hungry)

I start chopping some of the veggies for a chicken stir fry and throw everything in the pan with a little seasoning, chili sweet sour sauce and shoyu and Voila!

Yup...ate already and boy was that good!

Now, Gary loved every bite and only after he was done eating did he speak up and say, "You just cooked so you could blog about it". That was pretty funny. .....and most likely the truth hahahahaha!

In any case, now I'm out of the funk and back on track. Printing a few Buyer Packets and trying to put together a new Seller Presentation folder.

Multi tasking with taking pictures and blogging, doing work, checking emails as the pop ups come up and now?

Aloha and have a wonderful evening and support your local grown produce, farmers and local businesses......

**The Kam Swap Meet and the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet are open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays weather permitting and also event permitting for the Aloha Stadium. Go early because it does get hot! Take an umbrella and bottles of water! (you can usually get there at 8am and it'll last until about 2pm) **

(Kam Swap Meet pictured to the left)

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, Realtor Associate ®

Century 21 Liberty Homes, Mililani, HI * (808) 375-1404

http://www.hawaiihomesmarket.com/

http://woohoosally.blogspot.com/

*All content and pictures are the property of Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman*

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate on 11/07/2007 06:46 PM

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46 Comments on Supporting Hawaii Businesses: And Getting Out of a Funk!

NOV

2007

Isn't it funny how well our husbands know us??

Missy: You caught that one! No kidding....maybe it's because I rarely cook? haha.

My goodness. Chop them up, put them in a bowl and give me a fork.

Sally, I think Hawaii Tourism Department really should pay your for how great your posts are on Hawaii.

Lenn: You're funny Lenn....putting them in a basket reminded me of the beautiful post you did! And...uh, sorry...ate it all already. :)

Matt: Awwww...shucks. They do look lovely don't they?

Sally,

Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day, those veggies look sooo good. I am impressed with you cooking for hubby, looks very healthy! Btw, Your orchids still look beautiful! :)

Sally, beautiful post! Heck, didn't have to read the words -- the pictures were so beautiful! But I did read the words too. Hmmm, now I'm hungry, time to eat a late dinner -- do you have any leftovers you can send to San Antonio?

Suzanne: I knew you would be by and mention the veggies! Wonder how I knew that? Hehehe! :)

Judi: We woofed it down...it was good :) Stir fry dinners are so easy and not time consuming ....I really do not like to cook....my husband can vouch for that!

Sally - I am officially hungry now that I read your post. By the way, where did you get the logo? I remember when it was set up for you. Was it Margaret? I can't recall now, and I would love to get one for my name.

Hi Sally,
Funny what we'll do for blog fodder! Yes, your Gary called you out on that but he did get a good meal out of it so what is he complaining about? :0) I must say your chicken stir fry looks good. .
Those funks attack all of us at times. When it happens, I just have to forget work and do something fun. Just what you did,

Jason: Didn't you eat dinner? It's late over there...go have a bowl of cereal :) Margaret Woda made it for me...I'm sure she can make you one too.

Cynthia: Ha! and another Ha! I kept telling him....no...I was hungry and he just laughed Ho Ho..yeah, right...he says. Believe me it's easy, quick and yummy! I woke up in that funk...and by time it was time to take the poochie to the vet I decided I was going to drop her off and go shopping.

It's only 8:30pm - not terribly late yet. And how did you know that cereal was my late-night snack? I will check with Margaret. Thanks!

Jason: I didn't ...it's mine and thought I'd give you a hint for a snack! Honey Nut Cheerios is my phase right now.

Sally- What a cute blog! Fun and easy going, lots of fun! Those veggies look so yummy! I love farmers markets. I shop at Whole Foods and they get whatever they can from local farmers. Great localism blog post! And where did the curly hair come from? Japanese and Swedish, both are straight hair genes.:) Katerina

Sally,

Boy I loved this one, girl!

I've been to the swap meet at Aloha Stadium a couple of times, and absolutely loved it, a great place for treasures. What a fun place, maybe Marlene and I can make it during the CRS sell-a-bration?

Katerina: I did have fun today....and glad it wasn't raining. In fact it was sunny and hot. Sorry...my dad had wavy hair....and pure swede.... my mom's hair...hmmm I really don't know...she's permed it all her life....

Lynda: I am working a full week in the office....my broker and co-worker who usually works are going on to a Painting Convention.....Are you folks staying a couple of extra days? Randy and I are trying to figure out a get together for AR people ....I better write a post soon. The Sellabration is Mon through Wed and Swap Meet Wed/Sat/Sun.

Sally - The Kam Swap Meet is one of the most fun things to do in Hawaii. So glad you shared this. The orchids are nothing short of spectacular and that food looks too good to eat!

Marlene: WooHoo! I'm gonna email you...need to find out about your schedule....

NOV

2007

Sally, glad you're out of your funk! Your basket of veggies looks yummy but the finished product even better!

Maggie: I just emailed you! I'll call you in the am! Oh...but what fun I had doing the post...with Gary laughing at me!

Sally - I thought you were the famous blogger and great agent. Now I have to add - gourmet chef and a photo shoot producer. And you have to straighten the hair?:) I stopped fighting the hair battle - I was always loosing.

Sally,

That looks like so much fun! As for the stadium, I am a huge football fan :0) that is a great stadium.

Tom Weiss

I love your posts and the pictures too ! Although the food pictures have made me a bit hungrier than I was ! lol .....looks like fun ! Have a great one !

Sally, The swap meet looks like so much fun---I'm glad you had a good time AND got a great meal out of it. I would have been checking out the Hawaiian crafts :)

WHen I saw your picture of the stadium it reminded me of a crashed flying saucer (lol). The food looks delicious.

Faina: I'm just me...thanks for the compliment though..

Thomas: No games for me :)

Melissa: I think it got everyone pretty hungry.

Carole: Oh, believe me...I have bagfuls.

Dan: Funny! It's all open inside and huge...

Woo Hoo Sally...

I just wish I had been born knowing that it's self defeating to sweat the small stuff. It took me 40 years or so to learn that :)

I also wish I could afford to send everyone I know the book "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff"

Maybe someday I'll be rich and famous and that's exactly what I'll do :)

TLW...ROAR!

Oh....me too. But hey, when I falter....that's why I got you to remind me once in awhile :) Okay, all the time. :)

I have that book and also the sequel "What about the Big Stuff".....you'd think I could just breeze through life with all the same books you have ..... and I do believe we have Deepak Chopra (I have about 10 of his books)

Lol, I can totally relate with respect to the curly hair and any moisture! Love your pics, looked like a great way to spend your day!

Ana: Thanks...it was....how come people with curly hair want straight and people with straight hair want curly? I just wish mine was in between all that. :)

Cheryl: I'm so glad you're enjoying your puppy Bandit...he sounds like he gives your household so much love. Watch out for the presents under the Christmas tree this year!

I am ready to spread the wealth with your local businesses... and currently at 43% it can't happen quick enough. I just can't wait to smell Hawaii again. <sigh>

Dez: That's right! I am looking forward to everyone who is coming this way.....Kathy in a couple of weeks, you next month, and all the people for the CRS Sellabration are coming in January.

Sally... what is a swap meet? And yes, don't sweat the small stuff... ;o) Lastly, haven't they been talking about having the pro bowl somewhere else? I know I have heard of them talking about it, just not sure if it's written in stone. thanks

Sally-I love your staged veggies...they really looked appealing that way...but your lunch...now that is what I am talking about...yummy! A swap meet....love it...we call ours a flea market....I think swap meet sounds so much better.... I go to an oriental grocery in Daytona..I love all of their fresh veggies and fruits...

Jeff: Uh...an "open air market"? Uh, flea market? Uh, Outside tent stores? .....or even the big stuff....they were talking about it....haven't heard anything else either. I just wanted to mention it because that's where one of the SWAP MEETS are at :)

Midori: At least you appreciated the staged veggies :) (I still can't believe Gary was laughing his behind off) Flea market, open air stores ...whatever they're called their cool! This one has miles of stands with crafts, goods, wares, souvenirs, clothes, luggage, car seat covers, baked and cooked food....whatever.

I haven't been to the swap meet in ages. I never seem to have the time anymore. If it doesn't rain this weekend I may sneak over there after morning meetings.

Hey....I had good fun Randy.....it was like kid time running around and checking stuff out. I tell you what...it was super crowded and packed with no rain yesterday.

Sally - You write the best stuff! I think you're so funny and the tourism department should put you on payroll! Your photography is outstanding!

Linda: You're funny....you wanna put in a good word for me?

Sally - I'll see what I can do. I know somebody, who knows somebody, who knows....LOL

You do Hawaii proud!

Sally, the camera that you took those pictures with takes great pictures.

I learned a long time ago to not worry about things that I do not have any control over. I do what I can and let the chips fall where they may.

Linda: Oh, yeah....and I used to run with George Harrison lol! Hawaii does me proud :)

George: My handy dandy Kodak wide angle...Yeah, doesn't make it any easier to go through the feelings until I let go either....bottom line...shopping for stuff at a swap meet is my thing....stores..yuk. I'm not a mall shopper.

NOV

2007

Sally.... I never heard of a flea market being called a swap meet. Maybe that's a Hawaiian thing? thanks for clarifying.

Jeff:

Aloha stadium swap meet is one of the largest Swap meets in Hawaii ...

WooHoo Sally, You have so many fanx I thought I'd never get through the comments. Katerina beat me to the hair question because I remember you telling me of your ancestory.

And if you got all those vegetables for five bucks I'm amazed. Hawaii is supposed to be expensive. Doesn't sound like it to me.

Bill Roberts

Bill: Whatever...the odd ball with curly hair haha. Not at local farmers markets! Grocery stores...yeah.

NOV

2007

Sally, I love hearing about Oahu. I lived there for three years growing up. I'm glad you were able to have a better day. It looks like, and reads like, you had a lot of fun.

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