New Revelation

The day after Hubby left, my best friend from home, Lainey, came out here to visit. We've been having a blast together and I've been experiencing Hawaii through a different, friend mode. I have always liked Hawaii, but I've never loved it. Yesterday we spent the day on the North Shore with some of Hubby's friends on their beach. I'm not sure what it was, the water, the sun, what, but yesterday is when I fell in love with Hawaii. There's something magical about being in a place so beautiful, where the weather is always nice and the sea always alluring. I've taken for granted that in the morning I can go for a swim in the ocean for a workout instead of running on a treadmill. I love being able to go for hikes, go to the beach or spend a day inside and not worry that I am wasting a beautiful day because I know the next one will be just as amazing. The thought of moving back to the mainland is a little disappointing now, what other place in the US compares to the beautiful Pacific Isles? There are many things that frustrate me with Hawaii namely traffic and the cost of living, but what is there not to love about this place? How many people are given the opportunity to live in paradise? If only we could stretch our time here a little longer. Maybe years down the road we'll make our way back here in our golden years. A word of advice to those of you who have never visited this island before, please add it to your bucket list. You will not be disappointed.