Mele Kalikimaka from the Far Side of the Sea

Mele Kalikimaka! This is a page from my 2009 journal.


Far side of the sea, originally uploaded by Trish Nonaka.
A few days ago we went dpwntown to view the huge gingerbread display and wandered in to a gift shop where I found this beautiful shell enameled in my favorite colors. It had to come home with me of course!

Yesterday I remembered how much it reminded me of the sketch I had done so I was anxious to combine them and share a bit of Hawaii with you for the holidays!

Merry CHRISTmas

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

— John 3:16 (NIV)

Something to Think About

Making Christmas Special: Why I Gave Up:
http://www.incourage.me/2011/12/an-unlimited-time-offer.html
'via Blog this'

Another Peek

abcs1, originally uploaded by Trish Nonaka.
Progressing. Its the perfect day to be inside creating. Outside we are experiencing Hawaiian snow (aka: rain) but this also means the waves are good. 

A Sneak Peek

Here is a peek at a project I am working on. I will try to post as I go along.
abcs, originally uploaded by Trish Nonaka.

My Rooted Technology Meme

I came across this meme here and decided to give it a whirl. Obviously I am a beginning genealogist and one that is not much more interested than in her own personal family story at this juncture. None the less its a great meme to go through since there is so much information in the original one that may lead to wonderful resources and ideas to further my search. So its clear I have NO genealogy tech cred but as you can see I now know some things to work on!

If you want to join in the fun and show off your own tech cred, here are the rules for the My Rooted Technology meme:

• Technology you already use: bold face type
• Technology you would like to use or learn more about: italicize (color optional)
• Technology you don’t use, have no interest in using or no longer use: plain type
• Explain or give opinions in brackets [     ] at the end of each bullet point

1. I have a tablet computer such as an iPad that I use for genealogy[not yet . . . toying with the idea though]
2. I have downloaded one or more apps to a Smart Phone or similar device.
3. I belong to a genealogy society that uses social media. [This may change once we are settled in one place but that is a ways off still].
4. I use GEDCOM files and understand the various compatibility issues involved. [Are you kidding me? I'm a newbie] 
5. I have added metadata to some of my files and digital photos.
6. I have utilized an API from a genealogy-related application or website.
7. I have taken a DNA test related to my genealogy research.
8. I have used the FamilySearch Research Wiki. 
9. I have a Facebook account and use it regularly for genealogy.[I need to check in to how people are using fb for genealogy.]
10. I use tech tools to help me cite my sources in genealogy research. 
11. I have developed a genealogy-related app for a Smart Phone or similar device. 
12. I use a genealogy database program (Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family Tree, RootsMagic etc.)
13. I use cloud computer resources to store my genealogy data.
14. I have made one or more contributions to the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
15. I have attended a genealogy webinar.
16. I have organized and administered a DNA testing group related to my genealogy.
17. I use apps involving GPS and Geo-caching for my genealogy research. 
18. I have a Google+ account and use it regularly for genealogy.
19. I have created and published a family history e-book. [Heritage album]
20. I have create a wiki related to my genealogy research.
21. I have conducted a genealogy webinar as a presenter. 
22. I read genealogy-related blogs to help improve my own research.
23. I have one or more genealogy-related blogs to help improve my own research.
24. I have a Twitter account and use it regularly for genealogy.
25. I have one or more genealogy-related websites which I run and administer. 
26. I have created a screencast or video related to genealogy and posted it at a video sharing site (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.). 
27. I use one or more digital tools to capture and record my family history.

Zen for the day

bw zens 10, originally uploaded by Trish Nonaka.
This one is fairly small and simple but I really like it. For those of you seeing this on fb...why not give it a try and share your work? I'd love to see them!

Another Zen Diddy

bw zens 2, originally uploaded by Trish Nonaka.
Another recently scanned piece. I have a series of these tiny works compiled and bound in a mini book. Any ideas what else to do with them?

A Little Zen Goodness

bw zens 11, originally uploaded by Trish Nonaka.
I have been wanting to do some scanning of work I have piled up and finally got my scanner to cooperate so here is a tiny piece to enjoy. Do you like the pink addition to it or prefer all black and white? 

Why I Scrap and Do Family History

I just finished reading this article and thought to myself how happy I am that I have begun to record the stories of our family. Years ago while the girls were in school I had their grandparents come and tell about their experience with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It was priceless and many of the stories they told had never been heard before by my husband; their son. They had both taken the time to write down some notes and now I need to take the time to be sure I know exactly where those notes are.
We are planning a visit over to the island they live on and I have a running list of questions and things I want to cover with both of them as well as the other older relatives.
It all comes down to this...if WE don't tell our story...who will?