I Miss.........
By Braddah Lance
Mahalos to all who've been so dedicated in checking back to WWD! periodically. I sincerely do appreciate it and apologize again for delayed posts and replies. I barely have time to breathe and when I do it's to sleep.
Today late at work during a lull, I texted Da Wife,
"I want to go home.... I miss home."
It's not that I was bored by any means as the pace at work is feverishly unrelenting but it was just one of those days that you "feel" something.
I guess I miss going on the computer and looking for posts by faithful readers of WWD!. 
Or miss going to the fridge and grabbing a snack anytime I like. I most definitely miss my daughter and those small moments wea she just has dis glowing smile dat you can't help but smile back ear to ear no mattah how rotten of a time you're having.
Then that got me thinking what else have I missed that I haven't done in choke long time......
I miss body surfing (haven't touched da watah since being laid off)
I miss spending half da day wit Da Wife at "our beach" wit a full sub from Storto's
I miss being skinny
So go out dis weekend, do wat you haven't done in awhile and enjoy yourself. Don't do something you know you'll do soon or do occasionally, go out and get dat "feeling" back whether it's an activity or a meal. Get a little zen into your life and I guarantee you'll have a Feel Good Friday dat lasts longah then one day.
Post wat you miss below and revisit WWD! to remind yourself dat you said you'd do it!
I most definitely get chance to hit up two of da things above...... 
Wassup Wit Dat!
September 30th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Really? You haven't been in da watah? Wow.
You know what I've been doing a lot of that I haven't done in the past several (yes, SEVERAL) years? Cooking.
Stop laughing. Stop rolling your eyeballs.
I recently moved to a bigger apt with a kitchen that I can actually move around in and counter space that I can prep food on instead of balancing a cutting board on the edge of the sink.
I have a real kitchen and it thrills me. So yah, I've been cooking.
And it feels guuuud!
September 30th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
I miss the carefree days of my youth.
I miss hanging out with old friends
I miss not worring about my health.
I miss Chicken Alice.
Even though I miss a lot, I look forward to the future.
September 30th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
BL,
I miss waking up without back pains.
I miss having no one dependent on me.
I miss my dog being young.
I miss being truly happy.
One thing that I will not miss is going to work after I retire (soon).
September 30th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
For me, I miss going for drinks and pupus on Fridays after work.
I miss having the energy to work out until the endorphins take over -- the natural high.
I miss the free time to soak up the rays and fresh air outdoors.
But I like life just the way things are.
September 30th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I used to miss going to work... eating lunch with my coworkers... working... BUT NOT ANYMORE... LOVE being retired, time flies by so quickly, just need to keep out of the way of my wife... nah... still miss my coworkers, really nice bunch of people!!! I really miss The Honolulu Advertiser, people and newspaper.....
September 30th, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Howzit Lance! I didn't know the blog was back. Actually, I just happen to stumble onto this. I rarely have the time now to go on and check the blogs. Really nice to see you back though. Guess I need to go back and see what's happened over time. I still recall the old days of the "triad."
September 30th, 2011 at 11:40 pm
Urrggh, can't resist posting this one I saw a while ago:
Of all the things I've ever lost, I miss my mind the most!
September 30th, 2011 at 11:41 pm
OK, I got it out of my system; now I feel better.
September 30th, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Having come from the Philly region (Jersey side of the Delaware), I miss some of the foods from that area: Jersey tomatoes, real South Philly pizza and cheese steaks, Tastykakes, Wawa subs (I know somebody's gonna ask about that one - tell ya later) or anything Wawa, scrapple. I know I'll think of more later.
But the thing I miss the most is being able to drive 100 miles and be in Hershey for MHS Homecoming. I value my 'brothers' from school, and it
September 30th, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Oops. I value my 'brothers' from school, and it will be a few years until I can afford to go back, hopefully for my 50th year reunion.
October 1st, 2011 at 3:04 am
While I love being home for my boys, I miss working. I miss having adult interaction and feeling like I'm competent at something. I miss taking naps whenever I want, and I miss the carefree way you feel when you are single and have no one else to support financially (I recently had a single friend visit and marveled at how much money she spent while I watched every penny). I also miss having really good friends nearby. Phone calls and occasional visits just don't cut it. I miss Hawaii and being able to take in the vast ocean every day.
I love my family and wouldn't give them up for anything, even for the things I miss!
October 1st, 2011 at 6:20 am
Howzit BL
Roger dat!
I miss hanging out and doing tings with both my kids wen dey were small kids.
October 1st, 2011 at 6:57 am
I miss the beach.
I see it everyday from my office window, but it has been a very long time since I sat on the sand and got into the ocean.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:08 am
miss da furo small kid time. Sittin' in da old wooden furo relaxing, while da toads and cane spiders enjoyed da warmth in dark corners of our totun bocha house. Step out da furo with steam coming off my skinny butt, get into your pajamas, go watch Ozzie and Harriet on our small b&w tv, then go sleep, ready for next day to go play...ahhh, miss those days.
October 1st, 2011 at 7:16 am
I miss riding my Harley
One day I'll get it running again 
October 1st, 2011 at 8:52 am
Sadly no.
Even moreso now at my new job I only have 30mins and das barely enough time to go bathroom. 
Good for you!!! But really, no cooking? Das a lot of take-out....
Been there, done dat.... still do dat even wit counter space now.... WWD!.
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Can't help you there
Give one of 'em a call... or email.... or text.
Go out for a walk or a jog. Bettah yet, take da Misses and go out for a romantic stroll around Magic Island!
Maybe das a good thing to help out your health? lol
Rogah dat!
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Have you tried simple stretches before you wake up and before you sleep? I hear dat helps.
I can't remembah da last time I've been "free" either.
But not da potty training right?
Waaaaat??? WWD! doesn't make you happy?
Jus' kidding. But seriously roach, try find jus' one thing dat you used to love doing and jus' go chance 'em one time. No need be a regulah thing, jus' go do 'em ONE time. Garan's going put one smile on your face... and most definitely at least fo' da time being you going be happy if even for dat moment - wouldn't dat be worth it?
Maybe you can enjoy yourself more cause you surah going have plenty time to do so.
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There's always next Friday.
Yeah, me too.
ROGAH DAT!!!!
But I bet you going like 'em even a little bettah if one of those things gets done even if for one time.
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Lucky buggah you! And lucky buggah you!
Sadly, das one thing we nevah can unmiss.
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Well glad you stumbled back!
E Komo Mai back to WWD! visitor!
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I thought I saw it at Aala Park?
You know da rule right? If you evah get to sample those again... you gotta share wit da host right? *BL salivating right now*
Ha ha ha. Not to tease or anything but maybe for da 50th year reunion your classmates might have wanted to come to Hawai'i? Funny how you like go back and they like come hea... you still going "miss" everybody.
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Is it a possibilty once they're "old enough" dat you would/try to go back to da workforce?
Oh he!! yeah! Or waking up in da afternoons and staying up till who knows wen.....
There's no substitute for true/real friends. I've been blessed to have friends dat I still hang out since we were 5.
There's nothing like da Pacific.... not dat there's anything wrong wit da Atlantic.
Spoken like true, loving mother.
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Yeah, I'm jus' wondering latah wen Da Baby has a mind of her own if she'll still want to hang out wit Daddy.
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You should jus' go and walk barefoot in da sand even if jus' for five minutes. You'll definitely be glad you did.
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I love furo's! Wen I visited Japan and sat in da hotel's furo on da top floor, it was very relaxing. I still wish I could have sat in a fresh watah outdoor one though and jus' soak up da natural air and trees rustling and birds chirpping.... zzzzzzzzz
Ozzie and Harriet might get on dvd or even now going get one "old school channel" on cable soon. B&W tv.... you own your own pal.
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Uncle, you've been saying dat for like da past tree yeas already.... get off your okole, stop taking shots of soju and work on da damn thing. I bet only missing a few parts a quick tune-up and you'll be off and running. Going be rainy season pretty soon so you get plenny time to prep it for spring and summah.
October 1st, 2011 at 9:43 am
Thanks Dr. Phil, I mean Lance.
October 1st, 2011 at 11:41 am
For Ynaku
http://youtu.be/rMbATaj7Il8
Born To Be Wild... Steppenwolf
*from our time*
October 1st, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Was wondering how it was going, missing your keiki while starting a new job! There is good and bad sides to most things.
I miss Hawaii!! 2 more months and that beach, that water, that sun, those waves, that green grass, those coconut palms, that Roselani Haupia ice cream will be mine! Yeah!
I miss being skinny.
October 1st, 2011 at 11:27 pm
I would stop taking soju shots if they stop sending me away from home.
yeah yeah I know. Just gotta change tires and clean the carb and can go. But need $$$b for that and I was told my truck might need new engine
So I just going sit and enjoy myself as best as I can under the circumstances.
October 2nd, 2011 at 4:49 am
I miss fishing off of Waianae coast for marlin!
I miss local food!
October 2nd, 2011 at 6:26 am
I going miss the fireworks on New Year eve.
October 2nd, 2011 at 6:50 am
I miss Hawai'i.
October 2nd, 2011 at 7:32 am
I miss the time BEFORE the "AINOKEA" ATTITUDE came to life. Very DIFFERENT dese days.
OL...........a Sunday morning and yard work ahead
October 2nd, 2011 at 7:39 am
Again, I have to agree with hawaii obsessed and say
I miss being skinny...and I miss those days when I could eat
as much candy and cookies and carbs as I wanted to
without worrying about my high triglycerides.
I miss my daughter being young and small...now she's a
giant. Every year I ask her, ” Do you want to go to
Sesame Street live?” She's 13, so, NO!
October 3rd, 2011 at 11:15 am
i miss pitching for the d'backs, stooopid rotator cuff surgery...they would bee 2-0 instead ;-0
i miss the change of colors with the coming of fall....still might see it...rehab on the east coast
October 3rd, 2011 at 11:52 am
I miss my dad who passed away last year. I miss my aunt who also passed away last year. I miss my mother in law who passed away this year. I miss both my mom and grandmother who are still with us, so I'm going to call them right now. Gotta make feel good friday last as long as possible...
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:03 pm
@Ankles Ah yes, those crisp fall mornings on the east coast where the dew of summer has now become something that has to be scraped off your windshield before you can drive your car. Or the once warm rain has now become cold and raw, chilling you to the bone if you don't move fast enough between car and house, office, mall, whatevahs
That I DON'T miss!
Mo' bettah I stay Hawai'i.
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:08 pm
But don't get me wrong, the fall colors can be pretty to see, especially in the Pocono or Allegheny mountains, or anywhere in the northeast. Just wear plenny warm clothing, yeah!
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Hey BL, if you spot my mind again, please tell it to come home to me!
October 3rd, 2011 at 2:31 pm
I miss Japan, hopefully next year.
October 3rd, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Howzit everybody
I miss the TRIAD PAH-TAY'S
October 3rd, 2011 at 5:57 pm
No problemo.... that'll be $49.99 - cash, check or charge?
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Naturally two sides of a coin... too bad I want it to land on heads all the time.
Well I guess you ain't going to be missing it soon. Maybe we'll meet up and I can you give you some "local" tips.
Wen you figgah dat out... lemme know.
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I say da same ting everytime I leave da house.
Da F150? I say go fix da truck.... 'den you can load da bike in da bed, ask your wife to drive da truck while you sit on da bike in da bed..... but you gotta make da vrooom sounds on your own.
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If you evah need a deckhand - I'm in!
I said I'd send you some kim chee.... but dunno how good dat would be wit potatoes.
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Me too!
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We get 'em back, one keiki at a time......
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Well at least she answered you... wait till she doesn't.
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There's a softball team called d'backs?
You know, if there's one thing Hawai'i could really use is a change of colors to really appreciate da beauty of nature. Too bad da only colors dat come in Hawai'i is wet and dry. Good luck on da rehab!
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Sorry to hear that.
Now DAT's wat I'm talking about..... chicken skin right now.
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Just saw it and said it finally realized it was in the wrong home all this time.
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ME TOO! I really wish I could get back there somehow.
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No lie, you jus' miss da beea's.