Delicious food and more

The holidays are a time when so much cooking is happening in our families.  Growing up, my mom was one of the main cooks and she loved hosting parties and choosing the menu, and doing 90% of the cooking!  She was amazing.  My 3 sisters and I were the kitchen help.  Taking out, thawing, cutting, sorting, etc.  We grew up with homemade meals, breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

A true description of Chamorro fiestas (c) Gerard Aflague Collection

FINA'DENE, A spicy sauce available at every fiesta table on Guam!

Today, many parents fill multiple roles and families don't get homemade meals as often  If you would like to try making your own meals, check out the sites below.  Everyone can make at least one or 2 dishes themselves!

One of the Chamorro cooking/recipe sites I have enjoyed is Annie's Chamorro Kitchen.

She keeps her site filled with the most common & enjoyed dishes found on any Chamorro family table!  Especially fiestas!

Other sites I use include: (notice I love spicy and flavorful foods)

Food Network

Bobby Flay

Grilling Recipes

Chinese Recipes

Japanese Recipes

Korean Recipes

You can also download apps to your phone for quick references.  Technology has opened so many avenues for information.  Your computer, laptop, smartphone, and tablet.  With a good Internet connection, you can find information on just about anything!

NOTE:  Many people are changing their lifestyles and eating habits going Vegetarian, Vegan, and Whole Food, Plant Based (WFPB).  There are many recipes available for every taste and need.

Vegan Recipes

Whole Food, Plant Based Recipes
If you're not sure what this is, it's basically removing all meat, meat byproducts, oil, and dairy products from your meals... AND it's actually not as bad as it may sound for all you meat eaters. LOL

22Feb18, IslanderView today

P.S. GUPOT CHAMORU activities begins

THIS SATURDAY, FEB 24!

Here is the calendar of events as of Feb 22, 2018:

Poster/Drawing Competition: 

March 3, 2018 - April 1, 2018 @ Agana Shopping Center

CHamoru Eucharistic Mass: 

February 24, 2018, 6pm @ Immaculate Heart of Mary church, Toto

Resolution Signing: 

March 2, 2018, 4pm @ Guam Congress Building, Hagatna

CHamoru Fashion Show: 

March 3, 2018, 11am @ Agana Shopping Center

CHamuru Music Festival: 

March 3, 2018, 3pm @ Agana Shopping Center

Hot & Spicy Chicken Competition: 

March 10, 2018, 11am @ Tamuning Cost-U-Less

Food Tasting: 

March 17, 2018, 11am @ Agana Shopping Center

Weaving Competition & Canoe Building: 

March 18, 2018, 11am @Agana Shopping Center

Dance of the People: 

March 24, 2018, 4pm @ Chamorro Village, Hagatna

P.P.S.  I want to also add activities for 

Guam History & Chamorro Heritage Day

which actually takes place over two weekend!

February 23, 24, and 25

March 2, 3, 4, and 5

1Feb18, IslanderView Inspiration & Quote of the Day

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BIBA KOMPLEANOS!

HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY

TO FEBRUARY BABIES!

BE Awesome.
BE Brave.
BE Courageous.
BE Daring & Determined.
BE Exciting.
BE Fearless.
BE Gorgeous.
BE Hardcore.
BE Invincible.
BE You.

20Jan18, IslanderView Inspiration & Quote of the Day

IslanderView INSPIRATION / QUOTE OF THE DAY

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BE Yourself.

BE Happy.

BE Grateful.

BE Amazing.

BELIEVE in magic.

BELIEVE in yourself.

BELIEVE in the universe.

BELIEVE in a higher power.

BELIEVE you are loved.

BELIEVE you can reach the stars.

Start your days with morning gratitude.

VISUALIZE your life...

make time every day to do this simple exercise.

CHEERS to Y O U!

19Jan18, IslanderView Inspiration & Quote of the Day

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BREAK FOR INSPIRATION

You're doing great!

Make the decision that this WILL be a GOOD YEAR!

Decide to BE Happier!

Stay INSPIRED!

Continue to PRAY for help 

in your new beginning!

We need all the help we can get!

I'm right there with you!

18Jan18, IslanderView Inspiration & Quote of the Day

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Continuing on possible

goals or businesses for 2018

It's important to remember that whichever field, career, or business you choose, be sure it works with YOU and for YOU. 

Your personality, your habits, your preferences in almost everything, because one goal is to stick with it.

Are you a morning person?  A night owl?

Do you have the basic tools to start without too much capital?

Do you have any capital?

Depending on your choice of business or career,

you may need some basic tools to start off. 

I recommend starting with as little as you can because you don't want to start of with bills or broke, right?

For example, you want to be part time delivery person for small offices. You provide your business card with hours and fee schedule;

your fee for a list of delivery types.

NEXT

What would you need for this business?

Personal vehicle or moped/scooter with hard case

to carry documents & small packages.

Auto insurance; business insurance, business license.

Gas.

Business cards you either print yourself or pay a printer for.

Mobile phone; smart phones if you can afford it -

comes with alarm, calendar, email, Internet access.

What else do you think you NEED?

Start with the basics to get you several contracts,

then improve your tools as you make some money.

Build slowly but surely and be sure

to give GREAT customer service!

Build your reputation for reliability & satisfaction.

Survey your customers monthly or annually and when a contract terminates (either by yourself or the customer). 

It's good to know how you stand where you can do better for future reference.

Use the great surveys you receive to attract more customers.

You can also use the list above to create your budget.

Having a written budget can help you keep track

of expenses and income; lots of free templates on the Internet!

I'm sure many of you are tech savvy and great with Internet searches and doing your own research.

For those who are NOT, you can visit the local library,

borrow a family member's computer or a business center.

Try to start with as little expenses in the beginning and

build your income.  Set realistic goals.

Do not give up.

If things don't work out. 

Figure out why and learn from that.

At this point, you can either correct things and try again 

or try another venture.

Whatever you do, do not give up

on your dreams!

7Jan18, IslanderView Inspiration & Quote of the Day

IslanderView INSPIRATION / QUOTE OF THE DAY

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Hafa adai islanders!

Another day in paradise; enjoy your Sunday

Believe you can and you're half way there.

 ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

Gratitude in advance is the most powerful creative force in the universe.

BE grateful.

BE amazing.

BE the best version of you.

BE helpful.

BE kind.

BE forgiving.

BE YOU.

Nothing worth having comes easy.

 Take things easy

but don't look for easy.

Every day may not be good but there's good in every day.

Find the GOOD in EVERY day.

It's there... in your child's smile;

in that quarter tank of gas to get you where you need to go;

in your sister's words of encouragement;

in your parent's belief in you;

in the little things that matter most.

Count your blessings!

We don't grow when things are easy.  We grow when we face challenges.

It's wonderful when things are easy, but let's take on those hard times with grit and faith. 

Don't stop believing!

KEEP THE FAITH

YOU ARE BLESSED

IslanderView Daily Gratitude & Hope

Daily Gratitude & Hope list. 

I welcome you to START YOUR OWN and you can also share with us. 

Today is a hot & humid day.  My power is out and I can't do anything about it at this moment.

I am very grateful for family that are

helping us through this tough time. 

I admit it's only tough because

I'm used to have air conditioning all around me. 

Home, car, office...

I am grateful I have good food to eat today,

cold drinks for the humid weather,

gas in the car,

and people who care about me.

ALL I HAVE IS ALL I NEED. Amen

When you love what you have, you have everything you need.

Gratitude enables me to fall in love with my life every day.

What consumes your mind, controls your life.  Practice gratitude.

A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.

MY HOPES TODAY

You have enough.

You know you are blessed.

You are surrounded by loved ones.

You love yourself.

6Jan18, IslanderView Inspiration & Quote of the Day

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KEEPING OUR FOCUS ... AND STILL

Taking breaks!

Islander friends, while it's great to have dreams and goals,
we also need to keep our in mind our health;
mental, physical, emotional & spiritual. 
How else will we get where we're headed?

Today I send a friendly reminder to take care of yourselves and stay healthy along with working hard towards making dreams come true... and remember it's a NEW YEAR.  Don't let your past mess with your today and your future.

Find the beauty in everyday.

Make yourself a priority.  At the end of the day, you're your longest commitment.

Don't forget that you're human.  It's okay to have a melt down.  Just don't unpack and live there.  Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed.

Don't look back.  The future is forward.

Keep pushing forward.
Take breaks as you need them.
Allow yourself to breathe.
Push yourself to do all you can the best you can.
SMILE!

REMEMBER!