Pagut Caves and overlook...one of many of God's amazing creations!

Amazing

It was so tempting to jump in but mother nature is one powerful women I am not going to mess with.

Doria-by chance (and James) we met but you truely have become such a good friend that will always have a place in my heart and home and you will truely be missed. Thanks for everything, your friendship and a wonderful time on Guam.

My First and Last Journey with my waterproof camera...the dolphin tour

Being a tourist for one last time before I leave...

Aren't they cute???

Yeah, we saw lots of dolphins. They were smaller than you see on tv but super cute!

No idea what these are, but I like to call them unicorn fish...

CS2's Wedding

A fun night was had by all...

We all clean up pretty nice outside of those ugly blue Navy working uniforms!

Before...

After...Yummy!

This lovely women is from one of the nearby islands who is staying on Guam now. She makes these decorations with dried leaves (I think) and shells and local wood. I picked up this turtle for my mom. I hope she likes it.

This is the beautiful beach I spent last Saturday morning at with some friends. Rough waters but still fun.

Tonight I went to the gym and picked up a few items to bring back state-side. I tried to pick up a little something for my friends. I hope I have something for everyone. Looking forward to the journey home. 10 days left, including the wedding of my assistant. Looking forward to seeing a local wedding. I will try to make the most of my last few days.

Happy Valentine's day kiddos! I wish you were here.

My friend CoCo and I on the beach, relaxing before the powerful wave knock us on all around! It was not safe waters at all but it was too beautiful not to get in for just a few minutes. I have never had so much sand in my clothes after a day at the beach...it was everywhere.

18 more days

So Yesterday I was talking with a friend about how I am working out more than ever but can't lose wt or even feel healthier for that matter...no magic answers but 1 thought came to mind. Instead of running around after children and running up and down steps for this that and the laundry, I work out and then sit on the sofa
the rest of then evening. So I have come to the conclusion this formal exercise here in Guam is taking the place of all the running around I did as a Mom. So logic then tells me that I am lucky I just stayed the same here and did not gain wt and that if I keep up the exercise when I get back to the states and start running around like crazy again with the kids that I will then see some progress...Yes, I have too much alone time which lead to too much thinking.

Wings fund raiser part 2

Yummy Yummy in my tummy!

Some wild wings and wild buffalo

It was a fund raiser for the school...yummy!

Another Day Down!

Every day is one day closer to my return to St.Charles, MO. Don't get me wrong, I love Guam and I love all the people I've met here but I am now in return mode and am counting down the days more closely than I ever remember as a kid at Christmas.!  This blog is to keep in touch with family, share experiences and journal my trip so I never forget my adventures on Guam. And right now all I feel is how badly I want to be home with me family. 

My friend Ria does cultural dance, it is very beautiful and fun to watch. Her daughter also does it professionally.

Bell tower in the Southern part of the Island.

I had a nice weekend with friends, listened to 2 local bands, Friday-liquid courage and Saturday-Jesse and Ruby. Also went to Charrusos, a brazilian BBQ. It was more protein than a person needs in a month but it was delicous. Sunday-Ria invited me to a friends house for a going away party...food, fun and laughter. They all had been friends for years, the connection was dance, either they danced together or their kids danced together but now they were family. How fun to just listen to them share old stories and laugh and tease each other and pick on one another. Reminds me of my family a few years back on both sides of the family before my grandparents died. It seems like everyone was more fun and happy to be together to share stories and harrass each other when they were alive. I miss those times.

TGIF

Well today is Friday. Started some laundry and not much else going on. Greys Anatomy is on tonight and might meet up with a friend but who knows. Not sure what to do this weekend. No hikes scheduled for this weekend, maybe check out a new beach or something and try out my new camera Mark sent me. It is water proof! Fun. I shouldn't sound bored, my husband may never talk to me again...he is far from bored. He has all three kids this weekend alone. Sunday he is taking them down to our old parish in Soulard and letting them help feed the homeless as they enjoy the Superbowl. Then mom will take Jo Jo back to Sullivan with her. Last week after Mark left my parents Jo said "bye Corrine, miss you". How sad is that, he really misses being with the rest of the family. Hang in there everyone, only 3 weeks from Sunday and we will all be together again.


love you all