Precious Moments #7 - Beach diving

As we approach the last day in Hawaii we definitely had to go to the beach. In addition to dangerous and dramatic waves, we were also able to cliff dive (maybe) 40 feet. Amazing right? See you tomorrow in Los Angeles.

Precious Moments #6 - Parasailing

When in Hawaii, do something adventurous right? While I wish I could sky dive I think I have to lead up to that. We decided to go parasailing and it was the right choice. Although the boat ride there was a little queezy, we made it fun!

Precious Moments #5 - Reflecting on Pearl Harbor

After a long day of history we sat down at some diner-like restaurant to reflect. While people made fun of me and Jackie while ordering sandwiches with rice and french fries, we recorded our thoughts.

Precious Moments #4 - Pearl Harbor (video)

As I finish touring the Pearl Harbor memorial site you can't help but reflect. It's one of those places everyone (young and old) should come visit and learn. It's a site of reflection and remembrance.

Precious Moments #3 - At the Cozy Cottage (video)

Precious Moment #2 - On the plane (video)

Precious Moments #1 - Landed

While we wait for people to get off the plane I must admit this is by far the coolest trip ever. Five days Hawaii and five days Los Angeles...can't get any better right? With warm weather, clear water and some liquor, the next few days will be amazing. Stay tuned for more photos! We're also using the hashtag #preciousmoments on Twitter. See you soon.

Guess who's celebrating 32 years?

There comes a time when you really appreciate your organization...that would be banquet time. A few days Gamma Phi Sigma "Hermanos Unidos" Fraternity, Inc. celebrated 20 years in existence and it brought back that little light of fire in me. Anyways...enough about me. In June 2012 Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (CUS) will be celebrating 32 years. It is the first time that a national convention and leadership conference will be held in the nation’s capital. This year’s theme is “We The People: Believe It and Achieve It!” Our theme reflects Chi Upsilon Sigma’s efforts to nationally educate the men, women and children in our communities on the issues and challenges that our society faces everyday.

The conference portion of the anniversary includes workshops and guests speakers. Some of the awesome people attending include award-winning social media consultant, blogger, and journalist, Lena L. West as well as college-friendly and Latino-Greek extraordinaire Jesus Diaz, Jr. I'll actually be attending the banquet portion of the conference since it's open to the public. While I won't say who is "making" me attend I will shout-out the sisters of Mu/Gamma - Spring 2004...you guys are pretty cool ;).

Interested in supporting CUS? While the banquet portion is a hefty $160 you can also place program book ads. Visit cusnationalevents.com for more information.


Chi Upsilon Sigma 2012 Convention - “We The People: Believe It and Achieve It!”
June 14, 2012 through June 17, 2012
The Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill
525 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington DC 20001
Phone: 202-628-2100 or 800-321-3010