agree with Chris! Oh that Christine, so cute... I love the "Yes Girl" attitude and totally agree! I'm reminiscing as I look at your Diamond Head pics cuz we have a bunch from our honeymoon that were taken from pretty much the same spots! : )
so it sounds like you are already n your way to making some friends Greg, his friend, and Anika. i cant wait to hear more! Are you going to take another surf lesson??
Hello "Yes Girl" I don't know who Christine is, but I like her. It is way more fun to be the yes girl, than the no girl. You will have more interesting experiences to share. No girls are very boring if you ask me. Great pictures. I have some very similar. I agree, Camelback if tougher. Oddly, I have never made it to the top of Camelback I just don't know where it ends. I have been up really far, but it seems never-ending. I am a cautious hiker, which Jay translates to I am chicken sh** and don't want to fall or sprain or break anything. One of these days I am going to get to the top of that mountain, wherever it is. Can't wait to read the next blog entry. Happy running tonight!
Thinking of you over coffee Good morning! I just topped off my coffee, put down my book, New Moon, to check my mail and say hello. Curious to know how your day went yesterday. Mine was filled with the sound of the Wii; Brady's favorite game is Speed Racer and I'm telling you, he can play that thing for hours. It's a great distraction when its pouring outside, but I have to pry his little fingers off the remote to get him into the fresh air when it stops. Maybe a bit of an exaggeration for today he went willingly when I suggested throwing a ball around. Lately, we've been playing catch in the cul-de-sac or raquetball off the garage door while Naava takes her nap. He has quite an arm and is accuracy is amazing! So now I'm off to the gym and then hope to catch up on my paperwork and maybe even make some sense out of my office. Sadly, it has slipped back into the condition you are used to seeing it. Makes me crazy! I just know I'd be a lot more comfy in an organized space. I'll check in later to see if you've written more. If not, I'll give you a call. Love, Love, Love, MOM : - )
waikiki The sunset over Waikiki Beach is phenomenal... and lighting for pictures at that time is at its peak! make sure to take some and post them for us!
I'm so proud of you Jen!!! Really, i wish that i had done what you are doing when i was younger. Actually, i wish i had the guts to do something like that NOW!!!! This blog sounds so much better than your last.....you just needed to settle in a bit....you are on your way to your best summer ever!!
Phew! I feel so much better after reading this one! You sound really really good and you're getting me in the spirit for my trip (gotta find myself some good cheap fun!) I hope you write one everyday! I love the stories about meeting people...that sushi place sounds tight!
Firemen.. One more thing...I just re-read and saw that the local firemen operate the yoga studio???? Very nice. This is a little stereo-typical, but I have never really seen an unattractive fireman. Make friends with them...you know good friends...
On you way.. Jen, It sounds like you are well on your way to meeting people! I am so happy you fond a yoga studio. And thanks for the post about food. The problem with HI is that is is so expensive. People need to know if there are good places to eat that are worth going back to. You did a great job sharing about your sushi. All I need is the name of a restaurant and if you mention the name, I am assuming you'd go back to the place. And bravo to the poster above for mentioning House Without A Key. I have a list of ten cheap place to eat in HI from the AZ Republic. I will email you a few places. You need to eat with all that working out you are doing. You pictures are fantastic. As I sit here, I am now dreaming about a trip to HI. I better get busy on my non-exciting day since I don't get to go to the beach. A trip to school, cleaning, and Matt is having a friend stay the night. I guess I'd better stock up on some more wine for this sleep over - for me, not for them. The highlight of my day will be my Starbucks run for the Vivanno. Have you tried those?? Yum...and it is fairly healthy, too! Happy beach day! -Jen
What Awesome Views! Hi Jen! Just got home from my workout and I can tell you that my views are nothing like yours! OMG! The sky, the water, the foliage...all so beautiful! Remind yourself everyday that you are doing something amazing. How could you not "grow" from this experience? Sounds like you are being very resourceful and filling your days with things to do. I thank all of you out there that are giving Jen suggestions! It was good to talk to you yesterday and I was relieved, of course, to hear the "upbeat attitude" in your voice (I really don't think it was just for me). I'll check in later Jen. Have a great day and know that I'm thinking of you. Love, MOM
hey there! Hey there..i love your blogs...i am sorry you are out of your comfort zone..i have a friend that lives in Honlulu..you may even remember her..Lorna my old neighbor.. want to meet up with her??? She loves to hike, etc and she recently had a baby..maybe like 8 months ago?
Let me know..i'm on to your next post..keep em coming.
Um Yeah You did come off as really depressed as in I think it is time to hide the knives kind of depressed. It was probably just the stress of traveling and the underwhelming accommodations and I suppose fresh air, bright sun and ocean water and beaches will help. A bike to get around seems like a very good idea.
hang in there! hang in there, Jen! Hawaiian sunshine and "Aloha" spirit will take over any feelings of loneliness in no time! I wish we could come out and see you while you were there, but I'm sure you'll meet people and make friends very fast! Remember to have cocktails outside at "House Without a Key" before the sun sets!
Hawaii... Hang in there! I am sure that you will find some really cool locals to hang out with and you will forget all about us in Arizona. The room could be worse... that bed could be a bunk, and you could be sharing that room. Plus your in Hawaii how much time are you going to spend inside really? I cannot wait to hear more about your adventures!
Lacey
You are amazing!!! Jen, first of all, I didn't get your blog email, so can you please get me on the list??? Second, I am sooooo proud of you. Hang in there, and you have the right idea, one day at a time. It sounds like you have fabulous plans for the day so enjoy it!!! If the roommates don't hang out, it's their loss! You are a beautiful person and I know that you can do this. Love You and I LOVE reading your blogs so put me on the damn list!!!!
Here's to you! Morning Jen! What a great first blog....and I love the pictures that help us visualize the story. It's hard when our expectations don't meet with reality but they hardly ever do. Give yourself a bit of time to adjust to your new surroundings, and remember, this is not your reality. This is a summer adventure for you.....time goes by quickly so stay in the moment and remember why you wanted to do this in the first place. And if you don't last for the whole summer, so what!
Anyway, I know that as you get more comfortable, you will begin to let yourself enjoy the beauty of your surroundings....excluding the place you are living in! Probably not much different than a college dorm!
I look forward to hearing more about your daily activities. And by the way, you're a great writer! Hope you have a few good summer reads.
Love you brave adventerous girl!
Val
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agree with Chris!
Oh that Christine, so cute... I love the "Yes Girl" attitude and totally agree! I'm reminiscing as I look at your Diamond Head pics cuz we have a bunch from our honeymoon that were taken from pretty much the same spots! : ) so it sounds like you are already n your way to making some friends Greg, his friend, and Anika. i cant wait to hear more! Are you going to take another surf lesson??