Author: lavagal

Hawaii Kai wife and mom. Melanoma Stage 3a Cancer survivor. English Language Arts teacher, English Learners Coordinator, and Paraprofessional Tutor. Super sub teacher. Dormant triathlete. Road cyclist and Masters swimmer. Gardener. Mrs. Fixit. Random dancer. Music Curator. A teenager trapped in an aging body. Did you know 60 is the new 40? It is.

Honolulu Century Ride misses its mission


One of my favorite things about riding my bicycle is the long stretch of contemplation it provides. When riding, a slight breeze becomes a big, loud wind. Holding a conversation with my husband requires that I turn my head to hear him, taking the concentration off the road, obviously a potentially disastrous situation. Instead, we… Continue reading Honolulu Century Ride misses its mission