Since I am greatly missing my family on Christmas Eve this year, Josh and I are celebrating with a few traditions that I’m missing out on. We made potato soup (Enders family), buckeyes (my Grandma Kindler and Aunt Jan), opened Christmas pajamas over facetime with my Mom, Austin and Tom, and Josh and I watched The Santa Clause (Austin) while eating all the fantastic food. The good news is that Josh survived the traditions…and more importantly facetime with my family!
Tonight Josh and I walked to dinner and on the way went on a tour of all the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations. Mele Kalikimaka and enjoy!
It’s official! My Hawaii license arrived! I think the thing I am most excited about is the fact that I will no longer get to hear strangers’ opinions on my hair color. “Oh you changed your hair. I like it better blonde.”….”Oh you have different hair now. It looks much better.”
Well maybe the thing I am most excited about is being a Hawaii resident…but it will be nice to look like the ID I am carrying around :).
Goodbye blonde hair!
Please note the Big Island in my throat. That’s not awkward looking at all.
It’s been a pretty gloomy day here in Honolulu. But by about 3:00 pm this afternoon it looked like it was kind of clearing up, so I decided to try to go for a run outside. I went to Ala Moana Beach, which is about two miles from where I live, but by the time I got there it had started raining pretty hard again. I decided that I needed a run regardless…so running in the rain it was! It turned out to be an excellent decision…at the end of my run I was rewarded with a beautiful rainbow! My first since moving here :). Definitely made my entire day!!
After our hike yesterday and our super delicious Mexican food, we went to hang out at the beach for a bit. We went to Bellows Beach, which is incredibly gorgeous with it’s beautiful turquoise water. It is located on the east side of the island on Waimanalo Bay. Warning signs tell you to watch out for the Portuguese Man-of-war…which further strengthens my lack of desire to ever get in the ocean!
Looking through the Ironwood trees at the beach and ocean.
Amazing
I arrived to a great apartment that already feels like home after three days. I definitely think that the wonderful Christmas decorations helped make it feel like home. After sending Josh pictures of my mom’s Christmas decorations and four Christmas trees (which are ridiculously beautiful..her house looks like it belongs in a magazine), he took it upon himself to decorate the apartment so I would feel more at home. He did an amazing job (which you can see below) decorating a tree, hanging little stockings, putting a wreath on the door and even going as far as getting decorative Christmas throw pillows. I am so incredibly appreciative of all his hard work!
This is our living area..complete with Christmas tree!
This is our super nice kitchen. Currently the island is functioning as a desk for both of us..it’s where we sit with our computers most of the time.
The first time I’ve had to share a bathroom since college!
And finally, the bedroom! Love the windows and all the natural light.
The official Island Car has been purchased. 2012 Fiat Sport. Super in love with it!
Day 1….I arrived safely and to an amazing apartment (more on that later once my stuff is organized and not everywhere). Below are a few pictures of the view from our apartment. To the left are the mountains, straight ahead is a beautiful church and to the right is a view of our pool. I definitely think I will have no problem getting used to this!
December 11, 2012…Eleven shipped boxes, three suitcases and myself….let the fun begin!!!!
365 Days Of Hawaii 