Maui May 2018 -post trip blog
Hello folks, I'm sorry I have been under a rock. Sometimes after you return from vacation, your head is full of fog, and you are tired, and reality arrives too quickly. My boyfriend and I spent two amazing weeks together in Maui, Hawaii; his first time, my second. It had been since 06/07 time frame that I had gone. He flew a plane around Molokai and Lanai and Maui for 2 1/2 hours and we got to see all the waterfalls, turtles and pretty landscape from high above. I took lots of pictures!
We stayed in my aunt and uncle's condo, Hale Ona Loa, which was ideal and cozy. We watched sunsets in downtown Lahaina and from their place. We went snorkeling in Molokini and both got fire truck, red sunburnt. They were very painful lol, but healed eventually. The event leaders for the snorkeling sold eco sunscreen, which was a gigantic fail hehe. We don't recommend it, it washes off quickly, and although good for the environment, not so great for the protection of your skin.
Two friends I met on my Italy trip in 2017, Mikey and Kiana, live on the island. It was fantastic to see them again! Nothing like more ohana in my book. Those two are my people. We walked along the beach and stuck our toes in the sand, and listened to the waves crash against the shore. I had some old family friends over for dinner, Bert and Shirley. Wonderful to see them again. We rented a camaro, yes a yellow one that we called Bumblebee. I found a nice dress in downtown Lahaina walking the streets during art night. We grabbed gelato and had mai tais, lava flows, and pupus, and delicious mahi mahi tacos. Mahi mahi is one of my favorites! Ahi was yummy as well.
We had breakfast at a great place called 808 cafe and Maui grown local coffee. We star gazed at a secluded beach and watched sunset. We did not get to Haleakala because the weather was poor and nothing was visible. We chose no on Hana, because the drive would take away from other fun activities and over all relaxing. Maybe next time. We loved seeing turtles next door at the place I stayed at as a kid, Lokelani, and visited Gary, my parents old friend who shared beers and surfboards. I had a ball showing my guy how to surf, although there was not a single wave (giggles). We paddled out, and splashed and frolicked in the ocean, and looked at the fish swimming. He swam with a turtle on his first day!
The memories we made were a treasure for us both and we came home to Sacramento to spend a few more days together with my parents at the cabin. He helped them get running sinks, running water, and built a fire with my dad, as I did yard work and cleaning. I was always taught, do your part. Two weeks, from May 9 to May 20, I was able to work from home on the 17th too, which was really a blessing. Spending two weeks with my man was much needed. Spending time apart helps at times, but it can wear on us, and it does especially when we have deep conversations or want to just hold one another into the night. We needed that time off, and that trip. It was wonderful and I am so glad we got to go together.
While I was there, I let go that I have missed my best friend for several months now, and that at work, sometimes I forget what I am doing there, or that I have made a lot of mistakes and that job stresses me out, more than teaching kids ever has. I love though that I won't give up, and I keep on trying and learning, and seeking counseling and reading, and learning more about myself. Reality and the devil like to eat you in the ass, because they want to make sure you don't forget that life is well life. It isn't always positive and pretty pictures, and smiles, and motivation cards, and roses, and cookies and ice cream, it is what we make of it.
For someone who struggles with ADHD and anxiety, who has a thought for well everything ; ), this life is one to work at, and to continue to create those happy memories, and happy thoughts, because we don't get anything for free here on earth. We have to earn it. I earned that time off, those special moments, and the job I'm in. It is up to me, to keep on trucking, smiling, and lifting others up, because nobody gets left behind (and I hope won't be). Ohana means family. Love you all. Till next post. Ice cream sounds good right now!
We stayed in my aunt and uncle's condo, Hale Ona Loa, which was ideal and cozy. We watched sunsets in downtown Lahaina and from their place. We went snorkeling in Molokini and both got fire truck, red sunburnt. They were very painful lol, but healed eventually. The event leaders for the snorkeling sold eco sunscreen, which was a gigantic fail hehe. We don't recommend it, it washes off quickly, and although good for the environment, not so great for the protection of your skin.
Two friends I met on my Italy trip in 2017, Mikey and Kiana, live on the island. It was fantastic to see them again! Nothing like more ohana in my book. Those two are my people. We walked along the beach and stuck our toes in the sand, and listened to the waves crash against the shore. I had some old family friends over for dinner, Bert and Shirley. Wonderful to see them again. We rented a camaro, yes a yellow one that we called Bumblebee. I found a nice dress in downtown Lahaina walking the streets during art night. We grabbed gelato and had mai tais, lava flows, and pupus, and delicious mahi mahi tacos. Mahi mahi is one of my favorites! Ahi was yummy as well.
We had breakfast at a great place called 808 cafe and Maui grown local coffee. We star gazed at a secluded beach and watched sunset. We did not get to Haleakala because the weather was poor and nothing was visible. We chose no on Hana, because the drive would take away from other fun activities and over all relaxing. Maybe next time. We loved seeing turtles next door at the place I stayed at as a kid, Lokelani, and visited Gary, my parents old friend who shared beers and surfboards. I had a ball showing my guy how to surf, although there was not a single wave (giggles). We paddled out, and splashed and frolicked in the ocean, and looked at the fish swimming. He swam with a turtle on his first day!
The memories we made were a treasure for us both and we came home to Sacramento to spend a few more days together with my parents at the cabin. He helped them get running sinks, running water, and built a fire with my dad, as I did yard work and cleaning. I was always taught, do your part. Two weeks, from May 9 to May 20, I was able to work from home on the 17th too, which was really a blessing. Spending two weeks with my man was much needed. Spending time apart helps at times, but it can wear on us, and it does especially when we have deep conversations or want to just hold one another into the night. We needed that time off, and that trip. It was wonderful and I am so glad we got to go together.
While I was there, I let go that I have missed my best friend for several months now, and that at work, sometimes I forget what I am doing there, or that I have made a lot of mistakes and that job stresses me out, more than teaching kids ever has. I love though that I won't give up, and I keep on trying and learning, and seeking counseling and reading, and learning more about myself. Reality and the devil like to eat you in the ass, because they want to make sure you don't forget that life is well life. It isn't always positive and pretty pictures, and smiles, and motivation cards, and roses, and cookies and ice cream, it is what we make of it.
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