Dreams Can Come True!

I'm a firm believer that 

Dreams can Come True!

And for the Fuimaono Family our dreams are becoming a reality!!!

WE ARE MOVING BACK TO HAWAII!!!

(and in the voice of Malositoa Te'o-Tafiti)

"YOU FRIKKEN WISH!!!"


So yeah...NO we are NOT moving back to Hawaii.
But yes..... I do frikken wish. 
and YES...I still have HOPE.

It doesn't mean that dreams aren't being realized. 
Sure Utah isn't my dream location to live but
We are in Utah for a reason (one that I'm still sloowwwly figuring out/accepting).
I don't know how long we'll be here (or I'll be able to stand the cold),
BUT I do know this is where we are supposed to be
AND we're going to make the most of this opportunity. 

So far, I think we're on our way of accomplishing that goal. Being in Utah has allowed us to live out some of our dreams, like becoming home owners and me being a stay at home mom, and also realize new dreams. 


Getting back into Art
Since getting our own place and having our own space Aljay has been able to get back into his art. Having his own space and a consistent schedule has really allowed him to create, explore, become inspired, focus, and revive that desire to do art. He's able to take his time, improve upon his talent, and narrow in on what he wants to do in terms of paintings, sketching, selling art and so on. In Hawaii our schedules were too hectic and allowed little time for him to really be able to produce quality art. But now he is more motivated and inspired and able to perfect his skill. 

Goals for this year : complete a collection and get his art out there; sell his art in festivals and exhibits.

Looking down the road in years to come: get his art sold in Samoa (like to hotels and the overnment), PCC (never know), sell enough to be able to not work full time. Travel to the Pacific for more art inspiration. 

What about diesel engineering and further schooling? It's still on his list. If his art is successful he can be able to pay for his schooling. 

Who knows what will happen.
 Or how things will pan out. 
We've (well mainly Aljay) chased dreams that have flopped like...
  • trying to start a Tshirt business and buying the Tshirt printer that costed a butt load and not having the time, space, or like a business plan lol
    OR
  • buying paint guns for getting into car detailing when we didn't have a garage to work in or money really. 

But I'm not ashamed of our failures (Yes "ours"). 
It sucks that we lost time and money. 
But It means we've tried. 
It means we've learned and grown. 

All we know now is that we have a chance to try. 
And this time around, as we go on chasing our dreams, 
we are going to be sure to apply Proverbs 3:5-6 and 
'lean not unto [our] own understanding' but
 trust in the Lord and allow Him to direct our paths. 

I think that was the main thing that was missing the first time around. 
That and money and budgeting skills lol. 

As for me...


Getting back into....Wait, what are my dreams?
It's so easy for me to piggy back on Aljay's dreams. As his wife and #1 Supporter I know I can help him fulfill his dream by managing our money, getting him supplies, helping him promote and sell his art, print, frame and package his art, and all that jazz.....but really it's HIS dream and HIS vision. And although I love seeing that creative spark in his eyes again...I can't help but ask myself sometimes..

so what am I going to do? 

What is my dream?

What are my ambitions?

Seeing Aljay begin to fulfill one of his dreams made me start thinking...
I wanna have something to work towards that will require my talents, put that spark in my eye. I wanna be inspired and create things. Yes I have interests and things I want to get into like gardening and sewing. But what are my big dreams?

And then it hit me. 

Helloooo...I am a full time Mom. That has been a dream since forever. And being a Mom is more than enough. I have developed and continue to develop my talents, learn new skills, and try new things. My interests and hobbies have only blessed and profited my family.  And although I don't always get a big trophy,  I'm gaining little medals every day;
A potty trained-polite-fruit eating Sefa, a helpful-inquisitive-funny-awesome eater Leila,  and a harworking-motivated-anxious-to-come-home husband. 

Sure I don't have those *spark in your eye kinda moments all the time . But it just gets difficult to see the wins through the everyday chaos. Not to mention the hard work (cleaning for days), long hours (especially when the kids are sick), and discipline it takes ( keeping to routines, being consistent, making time for hubby, keeping healthy, having energy during pregnancy). 

I could go on. But what for. I know my work as a mother is of great importance.
It is one that is never ending but unceasingly fulfilling. I am grateful to be able to have children and to be raising them with a worthy Priesthood holder and awesome Father. 

 What about school/career? 
Yes I want to go back to school. I'm hoping to go back to school and get my Master's in Counseling.  Until then I'm working on paying off student loans,  finding the right program/school for me, and finding grants/scholarships to pay off graduate school.

 In the mean time?
Continue teaching Polydance under Huaka'i. 
Continue reading all the how-to books.
Budget and save for a sewing machine. 
Garden prep so when spring hits I can get my planting on. #wishmeluck
Try to bake. 
annndd

 Prepare, prepare, prepare. 

 So that when the time does come....we can be ready to make all our dreams come true. 

January sure has been the month to start fulfilling new dreams and realizing old/new/forgotten/and now remembered dreams, finding motivation, and all the good stuff that goes along with it.

I'm excited, nervous, scared, and happy for everything that is happening and is planned to happen. 

I have hope for the best and faith that we'll be able to accomplish all that we set out to do.

Here goes. 








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