Hawaii: day two.

So, today, in beautiful Hawaii, we woke up early and went for a walk down to the little center to go rent bicycles. After riding our newly rented bikes back to the hotel/condo, we made lunch and got ready for the beach. YAY the BEACH

We went to Hapuna beach, which is just five minutes North of where we are staying. It's suppose to be one of the most beautiful beaches around, and rumor is that Hapuna Beach is on the TOP TEN BEST BEACHES IN THE WORLD list. And I have to say, it is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to. The water is the most amazing color blue, and not to mention as clear as drinking water. It was the perfect temperature, too. It was really windy so the waves were blown out, but it was really fun to just wade in and cool off. The sand was so fine that it felt like a velvet blanket.

After the beach we went and played in our hotel pool! This pool is the coolest pool in the world, haha, but it really is. The pool consists of three water slides, one is a pitch black tube... SO FUN, a water basketball court, and a water volleyball court, tons of waterfalls, misters that make it seem like you are in a horror movie swamp, three jacuzzis, a very shallow pool that you can slide on your stomach like a seal or penguin on, a pool with sand in it, a sand volleyball court and some hammocks on the lawn behind the pool. The best part about this amazing pool is that there is barely anyone there and it isn't even that big! Its awesome.

When I was finally feeling waterlogged, I went back to the room to relax, some more, and watch a movie: 27 Dresses. I love that movie.

PS: pictures are coming.

Hawaii: day one.

So my dream is coming true... my dream of going to Hawai'i, that is.

My mom, my sister, and I arrived in Kona on the BIG ISLAND this morning. It is amazing. I mean just the airport alone, it's all built out of lava rock with beautiful Plumeria and Hibiscus everywhere and the whole airport is outside! It had a very old fashioned feel to it. And the drive to our hotel was beautiful with an almost eerie feel to it. The lone highway cuts between a massive desert of lava rock. The lava still looks as if it is soft and flowing, but it isn't. And in the background of the lava field are two beautiful mountains.

ALOHA!!!

So, we are staying at the Hilton King's Land at Waikoloa Beach. It's not your typical island resort, however we do have access to the Hilton resort down the road. But the King's Land is actually off the beach maybe a mile, on this beautiful golf course. It's not so much a hotel as it is condominiums. We are in, basically, a two bedroom and two bathroom apartment. I like it much better than a hotel room. This way we can make our own breakfast and lunch and even dinner if we don't want to go out, or we can pack lunches and snacks for the day's adventures.
The hotel's design and decor reminds me of a plantation you would find maybe in the South, or in the Caribbean. Everything is very open to the outside. I love how it feels to be inside but outside.

I'm really excited about our week we are going to spend here and I will for sure be posting pictures the next days to come!

Do a 180 and walk forward.

I am ready.

Ready to step out into the World, the World that I do not know so well.

I am a creature of habit. To me that is not a bad thing. I love school and the idea of a grounding after a summer of fun, year after year. I love knowing what I will do tomorrow or the day after. I can prepare. I am a very organized person and habit helps me stay that way.

But I am ready for a CHANGE. I am ready to see the WORLD and MY LIFE with a new pair of eyes.

"How about this, Elise," I tell myself, "how about you just throw some shit in your car and drive. When you wanna stop to look at something or take a picture or eat or nap or enjoy your new surroundings, JUST FUCKING DO IT"

So that's what I am going to do.
I know, I know!!! There obviously has been some planning on my end. I mean, I do have to tie up some loose ends: Work, my family trip to Hawaii, fixing the car up a little.
But for me to just pick up and say BUH BYE is huge. For me to not go back to school is unheard of. And for me to leave all my friends, I don't even want to think about it. I love to be around my friends.
OH, and I am not telling my parents until the day I leave, so there is also this massive secret in the air.

The fear of this whole thing is a big challenge for me.
What if I decide not to go, I didn't sign up for classes?
What if I am too scared to stop the car and try new things?
What if I get hurt or sick?
What will my parents think? Will they be mad, or will they understand?

I need to think in the present on this one. No "what ifs". Plus everything that happens will be worth it.

I am very excited.
I am very nervous.
I am going to have fun.
I am going to feel home sick.
I am going to feel alone.
It will be amazing.
I cannot wait!!!!