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I am one of those people who believes that things happen for a reason. I also believe that things that seem not so great at the time are indeed meant for good...you just may not know about it at the time.
I think I needed to come here. Needed the break. Needed to be refreshed.
There are these funny yellow diamond-shaped signs along the road right near where we are staying that say "Speed Hump." For many reasons they make us laugh like nothing else. On the mainland they would be known as "speed bumps" - for some reason here they are humps rather than bumps on Kauai. I was thinking about them this morning when we walked past on our way to get coffee. How Hawaii is really respresentative of a "speed bump" in life. Being here forces you to slow down. You can't be in a hurry. You have to just relax and chill and enjoy the beauty.
This trip has been different than any other visit. For one thing, everyday was sunny. This is my fourth trip here and every other time has been about 1/2 rain and 1/2 sun. Another main difference: being here with friends. On this trip I have done all new things. Kayaked up the river. Boogie-boarded. Been more active. Such a different experience overall. Traveling with friends has been awesome.
Tonight we are having a goodnight dinner. Looking forward to getting dressed up, blow-drying my hair for the first time in a week.
Heading towards home tomorrow. Coming back with a bunch of photos and some wonderful memories. Refreshed and revitalized and ready to get back to work and a bunch more traveling in the coming month.
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I really understand what you mean. I am finishing up my Hawaii vacation, too. I feel like I have really slowed down and enjoyed having a break from the "real world". I wish there were a way to package this feeling to take home.
~aloha~
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Taking a holiday with friends is very cool. Enjoy your last day.
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Ali,
You're having the time of your life.
And I am so happy for you.
Tonight is like the last night at summer camp -- or on an encounter.
Love Every Second Of It.
Safe travel Ali,
love
jess
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Wow!!! beautiful! hawaiiiiii.... is one of the place i want to see and visit before Kingdom come. and everytime someone go to this place, i get very excited even when i'm not part of the action. i have really enjoyed your guys photos. brad and carrie got some in their blog and i think it's nice that you share some of the photos already. i can hardly wait till you and carrie scrap those memories. have fun! have a safe trip back home.
by the way, this is my very first time posting here. i feel awkward kinda.
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Damn! You were thinking ALL of that while we were walking to Starbucks?!?! I was just thinking about how good coffee sounded. ;) hee!
Love ya, sista!
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i am SO jealous!!! your shot is beautiful, and i'm so glad you're relaxing & having a wonderful time before you have to come back to real life. take care! valerie
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Ali--
What a great photo. You have made me want to go to Hawaii!!! Sounds like you are having a great time. Can't wait to see what you create when you get home!!!
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I still wish that you had come to Maui...*sigh* LOL
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sounds like soo much fun..is it weird to say you even sound more relaxed and refreshed in your post?...you do..:) glad you guys are having a good time! :) miley
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Pretty Pretty! Enjoy your night Ali!
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Enjoy your last night on Hawai Ali, and have a good trip home. Great photo above, very nice sky :)
Alette
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aw man! i love kaua'i! have you ever had a puka dog in poipu? dh calls them 'puke'a dogs, but shhhhh...he's not very smart.
glad you had a relaxing time, i pray for your safe return to the mainland.
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speed hump? I'm sure my husband would have something to say about what that really means! LOL...
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i'm so glad you had time to refresh ali :) and what a great place to do it :)
have a safe trip back! see you in a few weeks :)
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Oh Ali!!!! Sounds like a dream vacation!!! I can't even begin to imagine the laughs and memories you are all having right now!!!! Cannot wait to see the pictures!!! :)
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Gorgeous photo, Ali. So glad to hear you have had a refreshing time away. Really makes a huge difference when you have the kind of schedule you do.
pam
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Sounds like your trip has been a chance to recharge. Enjoy the rest of it!
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awesome awesome photo. I am totally with you. Things do happen for a reason..sometimes you just have to wait to find out why. :) Hope the rest of your trip is grand and you have safe travels home!
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It's been an awesome trip! Thanks for including us!
Shaka!!!
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In my neighborhood (I live in Tulsa, OK) we have speed humps and the little yellow diamonds to go with them. They are like speed bumps but really extra wide..
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