Alright, well a couple of you have really REALLY expressed some interest in Hawaii, so since I have some downtime before I go running... here are my top 10 things to do in Oahu.
Note: these are in random order and these are just off the top of my head -
so I might update this if I think of something...
This list is geared towards first time visitors of Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands.
All of these photos are MINE. Taken by me - not professionally. Some were taken by a phone, some by a camera. =]
#1 - Hanauma Bay
This is the #1 tourist destination of Oahu - and for great reason, it is a great place to relax on the beach, do some snorkeling (for beginners to advanced)!
If you're going to go to Hanauma Bay - don't go with the tour bus - just take the city bus and get there early before the tourist scare them all away (water is slightly cooler in the AM) and you will have to watch a 15 minute safety video. If you're in Oahu, and there is a "full moon" you can go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay at night! Just check their site: (CLICK HERE)
Here is my BFF Lovella modeling in front of Hanauma Bay.
#2 - Diamond Head - It's about a nice 20-30 minute hike (no cell phone reception - so don't even try it!)
Bring a nice camera and be ready to be amazed at the sites you will see. =]
#3 - Get Wet - Hawaiian style!
I know you do not plan to go all the way to Hawaii without getting wet.
So besides just entering the water - you have TONS of options!!
#3a - Banana Boat Ride
If you have a group of 4-6 people this is FUN! Basically a banana looking contraption is tied to a boat - the boat whips around the marina and tries to throw you off!
UPDATE - Here is a video us me on this Banana Boat Ride!
#3b - Go Scuba diving
If you plan to dive in the future - Hawaii is the perfect place to get certified!
Let me know if you're interested and I'll hook you up! =]
#3c - Do a triathlon
For you active peoples - there are many races that happen all year round - just go to a local running store and pick up a magazine - it will have ALL of the events happening on ALL the islands. Everything from Sprint Triathlons, biathlons, regular triathlons, swimming events, running events, cycling events, paddling events, etc.
#3d - Sunbathe
While there are many places to go sunbathing or tanning, one of my favorite places to go is Ala Moana Beach Park - right across from Ala Moana Mall! So once you're done with the beach - walk or drive to the mall to eat, shop, etc!!
Modeling my speedos. =P
#3e - Look the water.
Some people may have a phobia of the water - in that case - drive around the island and be in AWE of the various colors that our Hawaiian water will mystify you with.
#3f - Go Parasailing!
There are many more ways to get "wet" in Hawaii - from surfing, canoeing, stand-up paddling, etc!
So... Here are 3 awesome things to do in Oahu and there are 1,000s more - everything water related, beach related, yes - there is even shopping - everything from Outlet stores, huge malls, (we have 3 Apple stores on the island), Swapmeet (you shop at the stadium!)
If you've read all the way to the bottom... Here is an awesome TIP!
Make sure you land DURING THE DAY!
This is a photo I took with my phone before landing!
After sleeping for 11 hours, I thought I should do some writing...
Another New Year's Resolution that I have is to NOT buy a MOBILE (cell phone) device -
For those of you that know me well, I probably buy and switch phones every 2-3 months.
This year will be quite different. I will spend the next month with both an iPhone 4 and Nexus 4 and whichever one I decide to keep - will be my phone for 2013 - no upgrade, no switching, no nada.
Alright, for the Apple Fanboys - the reason I chose the iPhone 4, is because I have the phone and I just got it replaced, so its brand new. iPhone 4 running iOS 6.0.1, 32GB, factory unlocked.
The Nexus 4 has been sold out for months, but I have one in my hands - in the U.S it runs for $349 (for the 16GB) and 349€ in the E.U.
You guys might think its unfair that I am comparing a phone that is 2 year old and a phone that has just been released - but to be honest - they're the same price (roughly). An iPhone 5 is $649 which would not be fair to compare to a $349 phone.
For me it will be the OS (Operating system), applications and the size of the phone on a daily use that will decide which mobile phone I will keep.
This is not my first iPhone (I've owned every single iteration of iPhone - with the exception of iPhone 4S and iPhone 5). This is not my first Android phone (I've owned everything from LG Optimus, Galaxy, but this will be the first Google stock OS phone that I will be using).
I've been a long time Apple OSX user. However, I find that I have been integrated more into the Google ecosystem. For example, my .mac email which switched to .me has hardly been used since my gmail activation. My iWeb page is no longer in use since I switched to Blogger. Even my calendar, contacts, etc. is now hosted by google (so yes - that's probably why my Google password is 16-20 characters long) lol
Unboxing photos of Nexus 4 coming soon - as well as comparative photos between iPhone 4 and Nexus 4.
This year, I really want to change an aspect of my personality which has caused a
tremendous heartache for myself, loss of friends, distance from even loved ones.
I am a control freak.
I've lost friendships (even ones over a decade old) due to my constant need for control.
The weird part is, I was not even remotely aware of my behavior. It wasn't until, I was
asking for advice regarding my former best friend of over 10 years that I had realized
the truth about myself.
Yes, everyone needs a certain level of control, discipline to function in society, but the
level of control, I need to have is sometimes too rigid. In fact, it is this level of control
that has disabled me in being in a relationship.
It brings up a painful memory, "when asked have you ever loved someone?"
I had to answer, "No".
I am reading a self help book entitled: Too Perfect: When being in control is out of
control and reading the first chapter of the book on my flight from SNA to ORD, I cried
uncontrollably as certain aspects of the chapter was the harsh reality that I had been
living with.
Certain aspects of the chapter which were undeniably true:
While I will not go into specifics exactly who these quotes apply to, I felt the need to
share them as the start of a healing process for myself, especially to the people I care
about that I may have hurt, and apologize to the ones I no longer talk to.
To accompany this blog, is one of the songs that still rings true to the core of my
childhood, "Perfect" by Alanis Morissette
LYRICS
Sometimes is never quite enough
If you're flawless, then you'll win my love
Don't forget to win first place
Don't forget to keep that smile on your face
Be a good boy
Try a little harder
You've got to measure up
And make me prouder
How long before you screw it up
How many times do I have to tell you to hurry up
With everything I do for you
The least you can do is keep quiet
Be a good girl
You've gotta try a little harder
That simply wasn't good enough
To make us proud
I'll live through you
I'll make you what I never was
If you're the best, then maybe so am I
Compared to him compared to her
I'm doing this for your own damn good
You'll make up for what I blew
What's the problem...why are you crying
Be a good boy
Push a little farther now
That wasn't fast enough
To make us happy
We'll love you just the way you are
If you're perfect
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