So As I have been here in Hawaii I have learned so much about myself. Im not gonna lie and say that it was easy to come here, because it was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. Some people may think its easy because your living in paradise, but its not paradise when you are completely by yourself. So I got here in September with my mom, and we had one week to vacation until I started school. I probably did more stuff in that week than I have the entire time I have been here. I am so lucky to have a mom who is my best friend. I have never laughed so hard then I did that week. Watching her get pounded by the waves at a beach that is actually called Pounders was probably the funniest thing I have ever seen. When it came time for her to leave it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Saying goodbye for three months doesn't seem like that long, but it sounded like an eternity for me. As I watched her drive away I started balling my eyes out. And this girl came over to me, and just gave me a hug. No idea who the heck she was, but she instantly helped me. Throughout the beginning of the semester I had a hard time trying to relax. I was constantly counting down the days, and just couldn't wait to get home. I never took the time to actually enjoy Hawaii. Then about half way through I met some of my best friends. I felt completely comfortable with them, and I started to feel like myself again. My best friend got to come visit me in November. It was seriously unreal. I still can't believe she got to come here. It was so much fun having her here. I actually started laughing way hard again. I am so lucky to have Han she seriously is there for me no matter what. I can call her anytime of day and I know she will listen to me. She probably had to hear me complain more than anyone, and no matter what she just kept comforting me. Even though I hated her guts when I first met her in 5th grade I am so glad we have been best friends for almost 9 years. Its so weird how the time flies by. But after Han came about a week later my little sister got to fly out for Thanksgiving. That was such a fun week. We stayed in Waikiki and I had a car and a credit card hahahah. So ya we blew through some money, but it was so worth it. We got to surf everyday, eat at amazing places, and go to a movie every night. She made me feel so much better, it was like having a little piece of home with me. A lot of funny stuff happened while she was here, but I can't really say it because its kinda one of those things where you had to be there. So after Eva left I was pretty sad, just because I spent every second with her so when she was gone I didn't really know what to do. I got to go home for christmas, and that was the best Christmas present of all times. Being able to see my family after three months was amazing. It seemed like I was never gone. I got to come home a couple days early so I got to surprise everyone. It's amazing to me how fast my little siblings grow up. I got to spend a lot of time with all my friends, especially the ones going on missions. It was hard having to say bye to them for two years, but I know it will go by fast and we will start up where we left off. This semester has been amazing. I love Hawaii so much. It is the most beautiful place I have ever seen with some of the nicest people I have ever met. I work at the Polynesian Cultural Center so I get to meet people from around the world every single day. I can't believe I only have a month and half left. It is weird how fast the time goes by when you aren't keeping track of it. I have made so many new friends, and got to experience some pretty amazing things. I wish my family could come out here, because then my life would be perfect. Well that a little update on my life. Ill post some pictures just so you guys can get the full affect.
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