ch-ch-ch-changes

Hawaii does something to you. There's something about the constant roar of the ocean, the picturesque turquoise water, the smell of plumeria's, tuberose and saltwater that sting your nostrils constantly, and the feeling of "aloha". Hawaii is magical.

We have been going back and forth for quite some time now about moving back to the mainland. Wondering where we'd move, what we'd do, and when we'd leave. We do miss our friends and family immensely, we miss going to the grocery store and only spending $10. We miss cheap beer and normal gas prices. But the more and more we talked about it, we realized that neither of us are ready to give up the aloha feeling quite yet. So we've decided to stay for just a bit longer.

Deciding to stay meant that some changes needed to happen. First off, work. I have struggled at my job from the beginning. It's incredibly draining on the body and soul. The work we do is by no means easy, though definitely rewarding. This past week, I decided to take a giant step and resigned from Pacific Quest. A little scary seeing as I had no work lined up, and now had no income coming in. However, it was necessary for my personal sanity. I'm happy. I'm really happy with this decision. Leaving work was a big sigh of relief and I've felt as if life has been put back in me. I'm now able to go to the ocean everyday and sleep in my own bed every night. That in itself, is euphoric.

As of now, I do not have a job yet. Though, it has only been a week. I've applied to work on boats doing whale watching tours and sunset cruises. I've applied to nearly every bar/restaurant/hotel in the area. I've applied at a handful of social work opportunities available on this side of the island. And I've even applied to the local ballet studio here. For now, I am teaching yoga and living on the water. And I'm happy. I know that something will come up and I'll find work. I'm not worried. This is a new chapter for us. A new adventure.

Tommy also put in his notice this past week as well. He will be doing 3 more shifts, which means he will be finished by the end of March. (just in time for his parents to visit!).

Believe me when I say that this was all very thought out. Us resigning was by no means a rash decision. We made endless pros and cons list and weighed out our options financially. We know that it may be difficult, but we're willing to give it a try. We're happy, and we'll do anything to sustain that.

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you make of it.

Love and constant Aloha,

D & T