May 30, 2013
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Hawaii, the aftermath.
So, I’ve been debating on whether to do a post on our Hawaii vacation or not. To be honest, it was disappointing. We had gone to Maui for our honeymoon, and it was so amazing. And that probably led to our unrealistic expectations that this vacation would be as amazing as the last…when in reality, nothing stays the same. I mean, let’s be honest…it was still 12 days in Hawaii…how bad could it be? But, there were a lot of disappointments, which was also frustrating.
It rained. Every day. And not just tiny rains…oh no…DOWNPOURS. Like…flooding rains. So…it rained out our luau one night, and prevented us from scuba diving as much as we would haved liked (the storms created some nasty swells, so scuba diving in that would have been a problem. The surfers loved it, however.) On top of the rain, it was also overcast every night…so the only clear night we were able to go up to the top of the volcano to do stargazing, was also the night of the full moon…so all the stars were practically obliterated by the light pollution from the moon. Our second accommodations was sort of a hot mess…it was very secluded (which was fine), but it was a 2-hour drive from anything we wanted to do…so several days we spent entire days in the car, driving from one spot to another. All this stuff (and several other things), taken separately would be no big deal. But…when it’s one thing after another, it really sort of puts a damper on the relaxating part of the holiday. So…yeah…it was disappointing. But that’s ok! Because it was still 12 uninterrupted days with my husband, and we still weren’t at work…and we had a good time together, which is all that really matters.
And now…I’m back at work. In my new job. Which is chock full of time sensitive projects and pressure cooker attitudes. But I think I’m going to love it. It is stressful, to be sure, but I feel really valued and needed in this position, and I really enjoy the people I work with. Plus…I’m learning something new everyday, which is fantastic.
So…that’s been my life the past few weeks. We have both the 4th and 5th of July off, so that will be our next vacation. I’m not sure where we’re going yet, so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them!
XOXOXO,
K.
Comments (3)
Im so sorry that it wasnt the amazing trip you were hoping for (As well as was I), but Im glad you still enjoyed it as much as you could.
I’m sorry the trip wasn’t everything you were hoping for. I’m typically disappointed on vacations because I have it built up in my head and don’t want anything to not be perfect.
it seems to be raining an awful lot everywhere this year, which is a sharp contrast to last year when it never seemed to rain. oh and as i type this it is, of course raining.
awww that stinks that it was disappointing. but then again you are right, it is 12 days off work and on vacation and that can’t be bad.
well go to Chicago of course!