I have created a monster… Despite being “grown-ups”, Jenny and I prefer acting like kids as often as possible. This post is dedicated to my lovely wife and her pursuit of childhood fun riding our rented ATVs in Santorini and Paros.
After a few hours riding passenger as we explored Santorini, Jenny decided she could do it better (on Santorini and Paros). And, well, she was right. Here are a few pictures and videos: [Read more…]
I have a great wife! Its our anniversary (Feb 2nd) and she asked to plan the day. Here’s a little rundown of our day…
We had a great day. Next year is my turn to plan! Here are some pictures of our dinner: [Read more…]
Here’s another fun day of exploration… Jenny and I ventured out in search of whales!
Every year (from November thru May) hundreds of humpback whales visit the Hawaiian islands from Alaska. During the summer months, the whales gorge themselves on plankton and small fish (less than a 12”). However, the whales do not feed while in Hawaii and, consequently, loss up to 20% of their body mass. They come to Hawaii to breed and birth!
If you’re interested in learning more, please visit the American Cetacean Society Fact Sheet on the Humpback Whale. Here are some pictures of our whale watching trip: [Read more…]
On Friday, we made the famous trek to Hana. It’s a small town on the other side of Maui. The town in itself is not the point of the trip. The trip is the point of the trip. It’s about 45 miles of 600 hairpin turns and 52 one-lane bridges past gorgeous scenery. Because of the twist and turns, however, it is an all-day affair!
We rented a convertible, brought our GPS, iPod, and plenty of drinks/snacks. The road has so many picture points that you may find yourself stopping every 10 minutes… only to realize you’ll never make it to Hana. So, pace yourself. There are tons of waterfalls. If it’s been raining (like it did for days before our trip) the waterfalls will be even bigger.
On the winding road to Hana, we pulled into the Garden of Eden… This tropical garden boast some spectacular scenes, loads of wildlife and some famous (although we don’t know them and you probably don’t either) birds!
If you find yourself with a few extra minutes on the Road to Hana… this detour is worth it. Its an inexpensive admission to beautifully landscaped garden. The wildlife is a definite plus…
Once we arrived in Hana, we moved on… There isn’t really much to see. We ate at the Hana Hotel’s restaurant. It looks nice, has a great view, but the food was overpriced and not that good. However, we left Hana and continued down the road to view the Seven Pools. Of the four plus hours of driving, this last 30 minutes was the best. On this segment, you get to see beautiful homes (not the $$$ homes, but homes of regular Hawaiians). Moreover, the scenery converts to rolling hills by the coast and wildlife, and cattle abounds.
The Seven Pools themselves are amazing. Years of erosion have created seven distinct pools that water flows into, out of, and into the next pool. When the rains are too heavy, you can actually get in the pools. When we went, it was hard to distinguish the pools from whitewater. Nevertheless, it was beautiful.
The Road to Hana was our favorite part of our visit to Maui! Here are some pictures from our trip: [Read more…]
Jenny and I left the party around 11:30, but we later learned that it kept going for hours. I guess hosting a event with an open bar, music that doesn’t stop and a dance floor tends to prolong the party.
At some point during the dancing, we paused for me to find that ever-elusive garter belt. Once found and distributed, Jenny and I say our good byes.
Oh, and if you were on that dance floor, there’s a good chance you’re in one of the pictures below. While our wedding photographer flaked out of us shortly after we left, he did manage to snap a few funny ones. Young and old, there were moves from several decades and lots of smiles.
Here is the incriminating evidence. Enjoy: [Read more…]
We all had a blast! Jenny, our extended families, hundreds of our friends and I spent a great evening together celebrating our marriage.
Jenny, her parents, Lisa (the made of honor), John (best man) and I visited each table to welcome our guests. Following Vietnamese tradition, each table selected a host to offer congratulations and good wishes. Customarily, the table toasts the bride and groom with cognac, wine or other tasty adult drinks. Needless to say, after visiting thirty two tables, Jenny and I were paying much attention to our sore feet.
Here are the pictures of our table-visiting adventures: [Read more…]
A big thanks to John, Justin, Kevin & Shawn for keeping me company on my wedding day and participating in the most important day of my life. As the hours approach, the gang and I spent time reminiscing about old times and sharing advice on what to do (and not to do) to make marriage work.
It’s great having John here. He’s seen every major accomplishment in my wife and “marrying up” is definitely one of them – I’ve found such an amazing, multi-talented and loving woman in Jenny. Also, I’ve know Justin, Kevin and Shawn since college and we’ve shared some amazing adventures and the typical roller coaster of events that is college and post-college life. Leave it to Justin to show up with nerve-calming beverages. Interestingly enough, I’ve always heard about how nervous some people get before the wedding. Maybe getting married a bit older helps, but I’ve never felt more sure and right about a big decision before. I knew she was the one on our first date, so today is just the validation of that little nugget of knowledge.
Here are a few snapshots of my life few hours of bachelorhood: [Read more…]
Wow… She actually said, “I do!” She showed up, walked down the isle, said “for better or worse”, we exchanged the rings and the Mrs. Pozadzides kissed me. Somehow, despite her Q3 call schedule, Jenny planned an unbelievable wedding. With over 350 guests from around the country, this wedding wasn’t a walk in the party. There were plenty of days where we contemplated heading to the beach or Vegas for our nuptials, but we wanted to share this big event with our family and friends — we have alot of them!
A big thanks to Father Rossi and St. Michael’s Church. Over the last few months, we’ve been fortunate to have Father Rossi’s guidance on the real meaning of marriage. Further, his message at our ceremony was beautiful. However, nothing beat watching my wife walk down the isle — words cannot express her beauty, grace, confidence and my love for her. Thank you My Love for marrying me! Here’s to a lifetime together. [Read more…]
After the wedding, we spent a little time taking pictures of our family and the wedding party.
We’re so thankful that so many showed family members showed up for our wedding. We saw Jenny’s parents, sister, grandparents, most of her uncles and aunts, and loads of cousins from around the country. Plus, my immediate family and several aunts, uncles, a few cousins and several of my brother’s friends who helped raise me – just like brothers. Looking back in life, most of the people in these pictures (no matter how distant), play big roles in our life. We love you all and thank you for sharing with us this wonderful day!
Here are our family pictures: [Read more…]