Paradise + A Real Look at Paradise

People always say that they are super jealous that we get to live in Hawaii. It’s true that we are really lucky to have this opportunity especially when weekends consist of:

> Spending all day at the beach, having a fish fry, & splashing in the ocean.

>Picking avocados off a tree to eat with chips and salsa.

>Coconut Water + Pineapple Juice

>Swinging at the park with Sophie

But here are a few unflattering, non paradise-y things about Hawaii that you may not know >>>

>If you don’t hang up your towel immediately after your shower, it will stink. Same with anything wet for that matter.

>If you don’t follow a specific nightly routine the Hawaiian Bug Population will invade your house. [take out trash, sweep and mop floors, wipe of all counters and cabinets, do all the dishes, and ring out the dishrags] … and despite your best efforts you will still have a few bugs.

>There is no such thing as AC.  Just a hot house, all day long. Seriously sweaty.

>There isn’t a city trash truck. We have to take all our trash to the dump ourselves.

>It is so humid here our blinds stick together and the edges of the photos [on our fridge] curl.

I am not complaining about Hawaii. Nope. Just can’t have you thinking Hawaii is all fruit smoothies, beach bumming, and golden tans. :)

 

Is there any non paradise-y things about where you live? Like maybe you hate the cold weather that is starting to come your way?

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Our Weekend

I don’t post here a lot about my personal outings and adventures with my family. Maybe I should more, maybe not…. I don’t feel like I quiet have the balance  figured out when it comes to that [keeping to my blog niche and still letting you get to know me.] … Who knows, it is a work in progress.

But, for now I would like to share a few pictures from our Sunday drive! I always love to take my camera with me, especially when we are exploring the island. First thing my husband says when we start driving is, “just tell me when to pull over for pictures.”

Smart guy huh! :)