Saturday, February 16, 2013

Honolulu Blues.


Excellent!
Here we are. So many things have happened over the past year, and sadly, i've neglected jotting down most of it's events. This year shall be different. I'm sure of it. This will be my 23rd year of life, and i'm going to take full advantage of my early twenties in any way that seems fit. Let's play catch up-
-Na Pali Coastline -


Currently- I am in Honolulu, Hawaii, where I have been since summer of 2012. I won't dive deep into my Hawaii shenanigans, but I will say this: it's been an interesting experience and a big eye opener. Because of my little temporary residency in paradise, I can check off a few things on my list: working and living on a cruise ship, traipsing around through all of the hawaiian islands, fleeing ship, test out Waikiki, land a job at The Hilton, balance two jobs, and attempt to dip into the Pacific every day.
Although the cruise industry wasn't my cup of tea- which was the case with most of the people I boarded with- I did get to meet an amazing lot of people. The work was hard, the managers were cunts, but the friends I met on that ship are amazing creatures who I will never forget.

After abandoning ship, one of my good friends from back home came down to experience the "Aloha" with me. Our first month, we stayed in one of the greatest hostels in Waikiki: Waikiki Beachside Hostel. If you're ever coming to Oahu and want to stay in Waikiki, I would highly recommend checking this place out. It's a two minute walk away from the beach, a ten minute walk from downtown Waikiki where all of the bars are, and you'll meet wonderful people from all over who are there to party and enjoy the sun. Aside from a few douchey creeps, this is a prime location for some people watching and mocking..(if you're into that sort of thing, which is what I usually do 80% of my day). Superb times indeed at Waikiki beachside. This was another little garden of wonderful people that I came across. (I've noticed that all the worthwhile and genuinely good people seem to be the travelers). NOT saying I didn't meet a lot of lovelies who are locals, just saying majority through experience. The majority of my stay at Waikiki Beachside, I was either at the beach, or enjoying some beverages with these fine people in the city. Here's a little photo of us kittens at the hostel on perhaps a Thursday night?


Also- I have to thank Waikiki Beachside for I found the male equivalent of myself here. Just when I thought I was the only sassy lass left, I found someone who finally gets my jokes without being severely offended or misunderstood. This is an exquisite achievement. We spent days at the beach, making fun of any/all idiots we encountered, swimming in our sassy love, and indulging in rum by night. Quite the man, that one. Although he has returned to his homeland, he still managed to come back for a wee visit after leaving last summer, and create some more trouble in paradise with me. We'll see each other again soon enough.
-Michael and I from October '12-

-Michael and I February '12-
Now, the end of February is nearing, and what lay ahead of me is a temporary trip back home at the end of April. Even with the beach, the sun, the tan bods, I still miss the PNW. It's home and will always be a place to go back to and reboot. Plus, this place is expensive as hell and i'm sick of all the 'shakas' and the 'brahs.'  So! While my visa and travel arrangements are processing, you can find me in Seattle until Summer to reunite with some little loves, family, and all the goodness Seattle holds. Then, it'll be time to leave my country and taste some new lands.
                                                                     SHAKA BRAH!