Christmas in Oahu
I forgot how much I enjoy the sunshine and the breezes and the palm trees swaying to and fro. I’ve been away too long, that’s why being in Honolulu the past two weeks was the most rejuvinating two weeks I’ve had since before the Fall semester started. But why focus on the past, right now all I can feel are the cool, not freezing, but cool breezes, and I can smell the fragrance of plumerias in the air. I can’t believe it’s almost time to go back, to the cold, harsh, and bleek reality that is the desert of Las Vegas.
At the PCC for date night
Bryce and I got to spend some much needed time together. It’s hard to love and live at a distance, but it’s a test our relationship must endure in order to reach the highest levels of happiness. Going to the beach, making meals at home, watching movies, cuddling, laughing, spending time with mutual friends, all things that most couples in our same situation take for granted, even the few disagreements we had in person is a luxury we frequently miss out on because we live our lives in different parts of the country.
We celebrated our Christmas together on his day off, and spent the day at Lanikai beach, eating thai food from Bangkok Chef, and opening presents that we made for one another.
He got a new RSL jacket for Christmas
Sunbathing at Lanikai
I had forgotten how much I enjoy being in the islands, shocking as that might sound, but being in the mainland for the past few years, I’ve missed out on the spirit and the sunshine that Hawaii has to offer. I feel close to Nannie when I’m here, I feel her warmth and smile as well. I know she is always with me, but I feel her more so here in the place of her birth. I love Hawaii, I love being here, thank goodness for winter breaks.
I hope the next time I return, it will be because I’m moving back once again, to be closer to Bryce, to watch and wait for our journey together to begin.
