Monday, May 28, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Yohana and Nui's wedding
Monday, May 14, 2012
Tasha and Michael's wedding
Friday, May 11, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Hawaii
Dear Hawaii nei,
When I came almost....cough cough....9 (oh my, NINE) yrs ago, I was so young, somewhat naive about a lot of things, had different dreams, and was a few pounds lighter. Ha. I could have left you for good on at least 3 different occasions but got lucky and stayed, but this time this one is FO REAL.
(Here are a few pictures of the few things I will surely miss shot with my phone, mamyia or Mark II )
You presented with experiences that have certainly helped me grow- a few that I wouldn't mind forgetting.
-Sharing a room with someone other than my sisters.
-Budgetting my $50 paycheck and subsequently showed me what an "overdraft letter" from the bank was/meant.
-Getting my first cell phone? YES, it was a big deal back then. To own one, to pay for one or even to qualify for one.
-You gave me my first "real" part-time job while getting an education.
-Then my first job in the "real" world.
You taught me patience- waiting about a year for immigration papers would do that to a person. You are STILL teaching me patience by not telling us the exact map to follow.
You presented me with Choices. Choices with Eternal consequences had to be made. In other words, youbrutally gently pushed nudged me into adulthood.
You helped me discover that I actually like to photograph life. Who would have known? Certainly not the 18yr old- Biology lover me.
Granted, having Marcus run over my little point-n-shoot also did the trick. I simply CANNOT name all of the wonderful people that it helped me to meet and call friends.
You definitely turned me into someone else. Someone better- I hope. Yes, I know... since I can be pretty stubborn, it too me twice as long to "get it". I think that most of all, you reminded me that time is running out. There's just too little of it to dwell on grudges, jealousy, lousy gossip.
No, I will not miss your Tsunami warnings or yearly floods, or the fact that I can't afford to pay for fresh fruits despite leaving in Paradise.
Am I where I thought I would be when I first set foot on your shores?
No. Nope. No. Not one bit.
You and Life (God) worked hand in hand to steer me in theright best direction.
Now, I leave with a man by my side and a mini-him in tow. I couldn't have asked for more. My heart is sad and yet so full of love for the friends that we've made and we PROMISE to keep in touch with.
I just have to remember that each time I've had to go through a similar "change of scenery" (like literally), I've come out of it BLESSED with suchunexpected unforeseen outcomes!
Quick example, we moved to Fiji, another island that will always be dear to my heart, 16yrs ago.
I returned home speaking a new language- and having met the boy that I would marry 12yrs later.
These last couple of weeks have been craaazy busy but we got to squeeze in some awesome beach time. I will definitely miss being able to drive with my arm out the window not worrying about being too cold, too hot or on a freeway. I have been blessed to work on a few projects and such beautiful weddings so be on the lookout for these.
Now now now, don't worry Hawaii nei, we have family here (who will definitely want to see our boy) so spending another christmas in the tropics is not too far fetched :D
Again, mahalo for what you've done, what you've given me and my family.
A Hui Hou.
We're heading to North Carolina for the summer. Wish us luck :D
When I came almost....cough cough....9 (oh my, NINE) yrs ago, I was so young, somewhat naive about a lot of things, had different dreams, and was a few pounds lighter. Ha. I could have left you for good on at least 3 different occasions but got lucky and stayed, but this time this one is FO REAL.
(Here are a few pictures of the few things I will surely miss shot with my phone, mamyia or Mark II )
You presented with experiences that have certainly helped me grow- a few that I wouldn't mind forgetting.
-Sharing a room with someone other than my sisters.
-Budgetting my $50 paycheck and subsequently showed me what an "overdraft letter" from the bank was/meant.
-Getting my first cell phone? YES, it was a big deal back then. To own one, to pay for one or even to qualify for one.
-You gave me my first "real" part-time job while getting an education.
-Then my first job in the "real" world.
You taught me patience- waiting about a year for immigration papers would do that to a person. You are STILL teaching me patience by not telling us the exact map to follow.
You presented me with Choices. Choices with Eternal consequences had to be made. In other words, you
You helped me discover that I actually like to photograph life. Who would have known? Certainly not the 18yr old- Biology lover me.
Granted, having Marcus run over my little point-n-shoot also did the trick. I simply CANNOT name all of the wonderful people that it helped me to meet and call friends.
You definitely turned me into someone else. Someone better- I hope. Yes, I know... since I can be pretty stubborn, it too me twice as long to "get it". I think that most of all, you reminded me that time is running out. There's just too little of it to dwell on grudges, jealousy, lousy gossip.
No, I will not miss your Tsunami warnings or yearly floods, or the fact that I can't afford to pay for fresh fruits despite leaving in Paradise.
Am I where I thought I would be when I first set foot on your shores?
No. Nope. No. Not one bit.
You and Life (God) worked hand in hand to steer me in the
Now, I leave with a man by my side and a mini-him in tow. I couldn't have asked for more. My heart is sad and yet so full of love for the friends that we've made and we PROMISE to keep in touch with.
Hawaii: Thank you for letting me grow up.
The "real" world scares me. Most students, return home upon graduation. They return to something familiar. We're not. In fact, we're going somewhere/to something completely different and unknown to both us.
I just have to remember that each time I've had to go through a similar "change of scenery" (like literally), I've come out of it BLESSED with such
Quick example, we moved to Fiji, another island that will always be dear to my heart, 16yrs ago.
I returned home speaking a new language- and having met the boy that I would marry 12yrs later.
These last couple of weeks have been craaazy busy but we got to squeeze in some awesome beach time. I will definitely miss being able to drive with my arm out the window not worrying about being too cold, too hot or on a freeway. I have been blessed to work on a few projects and such beautiful weddings so be on the lookout for these.
Now now now, don't worry Hawaii nei, we have family here (who will definitely want to see our boy) so spending another christmas in the tropics is not too far fetched :D
Again, mahalo for what you've done, what you've given me and my family.
A Hui Hou.
We're heading to North Carolina for the summer. Wish us luck :D
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