Rarely does it rain in Kihei. Mainly,it rains in the winter.
Surprisingly, there have been some tropical rains sneaking in during the early morning hours, and by dawn, the ground is dry.
So, if you are not aware of the rain and get soggy bottoms on your way to work.
You probably left the windows down, and God decided to pull a prank on you.
Bring extra clothes!
:)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
The Beauty of Maui
It's always a joy when I can afford a full tank of gas and cruise the island to take pictures. It doesn't happen often enough. I am hoping for a chance to take more pictures. So you can understand why dispite all of the negatives, I stay. It's far more beauty than a lens can capture.
Sometimes I park on a country road, and just turn slowly in a circle. I see endless beauty. I feel so close to God, and forget all of the insanity that is also a part of this island. I know I will leave permanently, one day. Because, I am getting where I cannot afford this beauty. I feel blessed to have enjoyed it at all.
Whatever the problems that brought me to/and keep me in Maui. I do not regret that I came here. Of course, you can't run away from problems...they follow you if they are unresolved. I am so glad to believe that you can truly give your troubles, your sins, your aches, your anger and lack of understanding, to God. It's a cleanse that most people should get...Jesus cleans out all impurities inside and out! (Yep, I like to throw in a little here and there.)You give Him all of that, and He gives you Joy and Peace and Wisdom! He gives you love.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Hanai'i Family
Children call adults 'uncle' and 'auntie'.
For mainlanders this is very confusing, and most of all to mainland children.
That is why I am introducing my daughter to her real grandparents and aunt, sister, and cousins.
Hanai Family, is very real on the island.
Ava and I have a hanai'i family. She has two uncles, and a few aunties.
They are real helpful in helping raise Ava in a Godly way, enforcing manners, and good behavior to me, and elders. They are protectors for us on the island. The most important thing our hanai family is to us, is love and support. It gives us togetherness outside of us, and unites us with the island culture, without having to change what my culture is...anyone who lasts on the island has a hanai family.
It's people that we have in our lives, that are familiar to us, and keep us grounded in many ways. I don't always agree with my hanai family, and we are not together all of the time. But, we are there for each other, in many ways. Our friends aren't even the same...it's very similar to a real family, eh? We are dakine.
For mainlanders this is very confusing, and most of all to mainland children.
That is why I am introducing my daughter to her real grandparents and aunt, sister, and cousins.
Hanai Family, is very real on the island.
Ava and I have a hanai'i family. She has two uncles, and a few aunties.
They are real helpful in helping raise Ava in a Godly way, enforcing manners, and good behavior to me, and elders. They are protectors for us on the island. The most important thing our hanai family is to us, is love and support. It gives us togetherness outside of us, and unites us with the island culture, without having to change what my culture is...anyone who lasts on the island has a hanai family.
It's people that we have in our lives, that are familiar to us, and keep us grounded in many ways. I don't always agree with my hanai family, and we are not together all of the time. But, we are there for each other, in many ways. Our friends aren't even the same...it's very similar to a real family, eh? We are dakine.
Weather
In Maui, the weather is different everywhere.
Upcountry could have pouring rain, that keeps everyone inside.
And if they got in their truck and drove 15 min. the Sun would be shiney and not a cloud in site.
So, this morning me and another Mexican parent came to school a bit early, and the topic of rain came up.
The parent said, It's raining this morning. He was looking a bit puzzled looking out towards the ocean and there was no clouds. I was facing towards the mountains, and saw the vog...covering the entire view of the mountain. I explained it was the hot volcanic ashes, causing some moisture to come down...but, it's volcanic ash dust.
Wow...bet you didn't know that. The real topic is, why doesn't this strike any fear or concern in us? Only because, it comes from the Big Island...not our island. There are 5 'recognized' islands that make Hawaii state.
Upcountry could have pouring rain, that keeps everyone inside.
And if they got in their truck and drove 15 min. the Sun would be shiney and not a cloud in site.
So, this morning me and another Mexican parent came to school a bit early, and the topic of rain came up.
The parent said, It's raining this morning. He was looking a bit puzzled looking out towards the ocean and there was no clouds. I was facing towards the mountains, and saw the vog...covering the entire view of the mountain. I explained it was the hot volcanic ashes, causing some moisture to come down...but, it's volcanic ash dust.
Wow...bet you didn't know that. The real topic is, why doesn't this strike any fear or concern in us? Only because, it comes from the Big Island...not our island. There are 5 'recognized' islands that make Hawaii state.
Pigeon talk
Da Kine means anything you repeat normally in a conversation.
A person, thing, or thought.
It's pretty confusing listening to this all day and not comprehending what someone is saying.
At the beach today.
A friend was asked, "What time is it?"
My friend replied, "Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern?"
That is what island life is like. There are no simple answers.
He should have said, "It's dakine, time."
:)
A person, thing, or thought.
It's pretty confusing listening to this all day and not comprehending what someone is saying.
At the beach today.
A friend was asked, "What time is it?"
My friend replied, "Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern?"
That is what island life is like. There are no simple answers.
He should have said, "It's dakine, time."
:)
4%
Recently I took a personality exam. It pointed out that 4% of the World thought as I did.
That was scarey, then it pointed out I had a extrodinary high IQ. That was comforting.
So, I am a truly good person by nature. Interesting, huh? However, this is how I think...
1. In all of my life, none of my friends were friends with each other.
2. All of my friends knew individual things about me, only.
And it goes on and on like that...
Well, recently I decided to change my circle of friends, and realized I didn't have a circle.
However, my youngest daughter is changing that, rather quickly.
:)
That was scarey, then it pointed out I had a extrodinary high IQ. That was comforting.
So, I am a truly good person by nature. Interesting, huh? However, this is how I think...
1. In all of my life, none of my friends were friends with each other.
2. All of my friends knew individual things about me, only.
And it goes on and on like that...
Well, recently I decided to change my circle of friends, and realized I didn't have a circle.
However, my youngest daughter is changing that, rather quickly.
:)
Getting away!
To share my stories,
In despair many think to themselves, "If only I could live on an island and get away from...", but only a few 100 thousand people actually do it. I know, because, I was one of them.
I thought I could relax, be free, and heal. Only to find the most miserable souls here aching and exploring themselves before me, in Maui. There are few relaxing days here.
How ironic, we all came to find ourselves. Some lost themselves completely, and some in the process found God. Some chose to embrace life, and others just try to take others down with them to eternal death.
Many say, "It's like that everywhere." However, it's all here, all the time, and you can't get away from it, no matter where you drive or live, on this island. Life is in waves, good and bad, there is no middle ground here, everything is extreme. Oddly, you get used to it, and life flows. The island embraces you or spits you out many verbalize. It does that continuously...waves of people embracing you and then spitting venom out at you, then embracing you.
So, if you are thinking you should get away to an island. Remember, we are islands among people. Goto a quiet space, and say aloud..."I am thankful I can come to a quiet space and be alone, unlike on an island." Then, give yourself a hug. :)
In despair many think to themselves, "If only I could live on an island and get away from...", but only a few 100 thousand people actually do it. I know, because, I was one of them.
I thought I could relax, be free, and heal. Only to find the most miserable souls here aching and exploring themselves before me, in Maui. There are few relaxing days here.
How ironic, we all came to find ourselves. Some lost themselves completely, and some in the process found God. Some chose to embrace life, and others just try to take others down with them to eternal death.
Many say, "It's like that everywhere." However, it's all here, all the time, and you can't get away from it, no matter where you drive or live, on this island. Life is in waves, good and bad, there is no middle ground here, everything is extreme. Oddly, you get used to it, and life flows. The island embraces you or spits you out many verbalize. It does that continuously...waves of people embracing you and then spitting venom out at you, then embracing you.
So, if you are thinking you should get away to an island. Remember, we are islands among people. Goto a quiet space, and say aloud..."I am thankful I can come to a quiet space and be alone, unlike on an island." Then, give yourself a hug. :)
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