The start of a new year always make me reflect on the last. When I think about last January and how I wasn't even married yet feels like a life time ago but then also like yesterday. Time is a funny thing. I tend to just focus on one day at time. I've never been the type of person that has the next 5 years planned out or really has any plans for the future. I don't like feeling tied down to plans that might not work out so far in the future that I probably won't have any control over.
But with a new year Gavin was telling me about some of the goals he has. At work all the managers shared their goals out loud with everyone and every three months they are going to be be held accountable. Gavin has some pretty big goals. He wants to run 1,500 miles and read 6 books! I think those are both great goals. I guess a lot of the managers made work out goals or health goals that the general manager is allowing the managers to use the gyms at the property to help them reach their goal. Gavin is pretty stoked about that!
I subscribed to the Wilma app with Ava back in November and we text each other after the workouts every day to keep each other accountable. It's been so fun to see my strength improve and I am glad my sister is doing it with me! The texts are usually something like this "MY ARMS" "dripping over here" "fully body was killer" "ouch" etc. I've always wanted to be better at weights but it's something I just could never find the motivation to do. Wilma has been the answer for me. I actually enjoy working out at home.
I was also just recently called at Young Women's President in my ward. I was not expecting this at all but I am excited. Nothing brings me greater happiness than serving the Lord and those I am around. I sure have a lot to learn. On top of being Young Women's President the bishop told me that I am going to also keep my current calling of Sunday school teacher for the 14-15 year old's. Both of these callings keep me busy. I am definitely in the process of still getting to know everyone in the ward and young women's. I was added to the group chat and didn't have 1 number saved from the twenty that were on there. It's going to take some time... But I am all for it.
We had new beginnings 3 weeks after I was called. I was glad the bishop just let the youth plan the whole thing. Everyone is such good friends in the ward I sometimes find myself standing their awkwardly as every around me chats and laughs. I don't mind though. I enjoy seeing everyone have so much fun.
As I was studying the New Testament this year I heard someone say that it's the year of Jesus. I absolutely loved this. Gavin and I always start off our Sunday lesson by saying it's the year of Jesus.
We started off the new year by paddling up Kalihiwai river on the North shore. We both had the day off which was perfect! Since New Years day was on Sunday, Monday counted as another holiday which meant no tours on the Kalihiwai river!
It was a peaceful, beautiful, calm paddle. We loved passing all the homes that were on river with huge yards. We talked about what we would do if we had place like that as we paddled on by. Gavin said he would build a bamboo hut and plant a dozen coconut trees. I guess that's one plan we have for the future. Hehe
The river is full of the African Albizia trees. These are some of my favorite trees on the island. We pretty much had the whole river to ourselves. We had no idea where the actual waterfall was, so we had a lot of fun bush waking to the falls. We both took a plunge in the water and it was a lot cooler than I was expecting. I think I have adjusted to the weather here because I really do get cold when it's below 70 degrees....
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