It's been a while!

Aloha!

I decided it was time to blog again. Now that I have some down time, I am finding my words again.

For over a month, now, I have been traveling around Hawaii. I am currently in Maui and I am writing this as I sit on the balcony of the hostel I am staying at. It's a really special place; secluded, yet not; quiet, yet loud. This probably makes no sense to you but it does to me :)

Today has been a very busy day! My plans are slowly coming together. I have made my decision to go back to Kauai. Simply put, it is where I felt the most joy so I will begin trying to build a life for myself and Abe there. This news truly brings joy to my heart and I look forward to calling Kauai home!

This day was also special in that I've added a new member to my life: my little pineapple ukulele :)

I think it was 3 weeks ago that I first set foot in Mele Ukulele. I knew as I talked to the owner that I would be coming back to buy my uke from her. She was so cute, telling me to be careful to use sunscreen because I was so pale and reminding me to lock my car and keep valuables out of it. Her uncle sat and taught me chords on the ukulele for almost 2 hours...just because! Her son and daughter were there as well, always offering kind words and advice. I decided to wait to come back and get my uke after all of my travels. It worked out perfectly.

When I walked in the front door, she looked at me and said, "I know you, right?" I laughed and told her I was the crazy, pale girl from the mainland traveling the islands and she smiled and shook her head, "That's right!"

They all helped me get set up and ready to pay. She asked me where I had decided to live and when I told her Kauai, she said, "It's too slow and there! I'm glad you're buying a ukulele so that you will have some sound to break up the quiet!" We both laughed at that.

What can I say? I'm a Southern, farm girl to my roots! It suits me just fine :)

Her next question to me was how long I would be on the island and when I told her until Tuesday, she said, "You should come back and hang loose with us and learn to play your ukulele! Uncle will teach you!"

Just like that, they welcomed me into their family! I told her I would be back tomorrow at 1pm and she was very pleased.

There are just no words to describe the hearts of the people on each of the islands of Hawaii. They are truly beautiful, warm, and welcoming! What an honor to live here!

Night night, lovies!