Hawaii, meet Nicky Croon.

As many of you know Nic has swooned half of America with his dreamy voice. Okay, well maybe not half but pretty close. Back in Portland he was known as Spank Sinatra. We had a standing gig at Hawthorne Theatre as Sugar Q where he was our host and he would sing crooner songs in between our acts. He killed it.

When we came to Hawaii in June for my interview we thought how fun would it be if Nic were to get a singing gig in the fancy restaurant and wine bar at my work. It was a little bit of pipe dream but fun to think about. Well kids guess what. He has a standing gig now there. I swear there is nothing he can't do. Starting next Saturday he will be singing there every Saturday night as Nicky Croon. Although we loved him as Spank, we knew his former name might not be appropriate for this type of gig. Also, have to give a shout out to my friend Leena who has made this happen for us. High five girl.

John, you've been trumped.

Kim: "JJ, ask me what I did last night. I dare ya."

JJ: "Fine. Kim, what did you do last night?"

Kim: "Oh nothing much. Just cruised Waikiki on our new Nightster. In a tank top. What did you do last night?"

JJ: silence...

Home Sweet Home

Last night was our first night sleeping in our own bed again. I have been longing for this day. It is so nice to have actual furniture to sit on and dishes to eat off of. I was starting to feel like I was back in college again. Note to self though; when moving to an island don't ship your furniture. I think just about everything took some type of beating. I guess if you think about the 1,000 times our container got picked up, moved and dropped from Portland to Seattle to Honolulu and God knows where else, you kind of have to expect it.

Our apartment is starting to really feel like home. We set up the living room last night so we could watch our first movie together in our new nest. I voted for Top Gun but of course lost to a surfing moving with hot chicks in bikinis. Here is a sneak peak of our new place. I will be posting a virtual tour as soon as we finish unpacking, which should be this time next year.

Coming Up For Air

Sorry, I have been making out with my new husband for the past week. I forgot how much attention we required from each other. Especially when we haven't seen each other for the past month. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I was when we walked off of that plane. Damn is he a handsome man. It feels so good to wake up to him every day again. We have been having a blast together and he makes me laugh so hard. Our furniture is floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean right now on a container so the only furniture we have had for the past few weeks is an air mattress. It is so sexy. We have to pump it up every night. Each night Nic goes, "Pump, pump, pump it!." (just like the Bump It commercial). It has been fun showing him the island and he has made a few discoveries on his own too. Yesterday we went up the the North Shore where all of the beautiful beaches are. The waves are already up to 20'! We spent our afternoon at Turtle Bay. Although I miss the Autumn leaves and Oregon's fall beauty, I get to have this at my finger tips.
Each day feels like a vacation even though we both still have to work. There are new foods to eat, people to meet and beaches to explore. I can't wait to share this with everyone.

Flight HA25

Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life. The man of my dreams will finally be joining me and our Hawaiian life. I cannot wait to be in his arms again but mostly excited that I won't have to eat Hot Pockets anymore. He rocks in the kitchen just like he rocks my world. Nic touches my life in a way that gives me purpose. I once told him while we were dating that "I never want to spend and day of my life without you and that one day I want you to call me your wife." I think what I meant to say was, "I never want to spend a day of my life without you but if I have to I better be called your wife." I never thought I could make it 33 days without him but I am proud of both of us for staying strong and believing in each other. If this is any test towards our marriage we are passing with flying colors. I cannot wait to grow old with him.

Bittersweet

Tonight could have been the hardest night for me yet. Although I had a great night parading the streets of Chinatown all in good company of art, friends and spirits, what paraded back home was far more special. Once again our sanctuary was packed with all of our dearest friends and family for Nic's last DFiVE9 show and his going away party. Although I was strongly tempted to fly home for a few short hours so I could be there to embrace the moment, I knew tonight was for him and not for my surprise appearance. So here I lie, on my air mattress alone with the exception of a lizard (for reals) I found in the kitchen hiding behind a bottle of wine. I will call him DFiVE9. I miss you Portland.

p.s. Shan, Google DFiVE9 under images.