Aloha Friends, Family, and WordPress Readers
So, it is a bit unbelievable to see that the last post I did was titled “Last day of 33”, which would mean that I wrote it back in October 2016. Quite a bit has changed since that last post and some highlights include: Trip to Hawaii, Month in Hawaii for work in December, New Years Eve shenanigans in Maui, back to Canada, job offer in Kauai, March 29th – fly to Kauai. May 1st – here I am. Return of the post (for those old-school, you can play the song Return on the Mack in your head while reading that line).
My one month in Kauai has provided me with many experiences, challenges, exciting adventures, and questions. Questions that were easily answered back in Canada, or you can say the mainland. Areas of interest and need, like where do you get waxed? Is there threading available? What about a hair stylist? Nails? I was very lucky back in Ontario where this was readily available. Here – you must really plan it out, ask around, and be prepared to spend a bit more than you are used to. I miss Fuzz Waxbar so much. My normal $38/month spend will be around $70 minimum here. So good ol Lady Bic came out, and that was a bad idea. Repeat – BAD IDEA.
My lighter colour of hair is slowly coming in and when the sun hits it, it starts to go even more lighter. My once all very dark black hair is becoming a reverse balayage with my fantastic floating roots. It is all very stylish right now, according to me. Until I find someone who can take me in on a Saturday, then I will continue to grow the natural colour. Daring – I know.
Manicure and pedicure – I let the natural elements of the sand, ocean, and work stress fix that. Threading – nothing a good tweezer can’t fix, and laundry – I will find a place to wash my clothes. I will just think that I am saving precious water for the time being.
However, would I give this island life up? No. Every great adventure has to come with challenges, or the journey will not be one that will continue to grow you, mold you, help you become a stronger leader, friend, and traveller. One day I will look back and say, that was good time and think of everything you achieved. It’s ok that you had only one sink in your studio condo, you became very creative,and now look at you. You have two sinks – the dream is real!
If you are thinking of making a big life move – DO IT. If you want to move somewhere remote like Hawaii – DO IT. If you want to even go and try a new class out at the gym – DO IT. Life is an adventure. Life is sacred. Life is the precious gift given by your Creator, and you can be the one who believes who that is, but make the most of it and share your love all around.
Aloha my friends. There will be much more to come!
Lyns x
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