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The Girl in Row G
This past weekend my sister and I went to see my favorite band in concert. Our seats were in Row G, which was up pretty high and to the right. As the opening acts played on, more and more people arrived, filling the belly of the theater with bodies and noise. As the minutes remaining… Continue reading
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Pearls and Pie (Hawaii Day 7)
As the sun shone through the window on our 7th and final morning, I tried to pretend I didn’t feel it. Accepting that the sun was up meant accepting that our last day in Hawaii had begun, and I was nowhere near ready for that to be an accurate statement. But as with any bout… Continue reading
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Fast Hips and Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Hawaii Day 6)
As any perfect Saturday morning would, this one started with pancakes. The first day we arrived in Maui we noticed the restaurant, “Slappy Cakes,” across the street from our hotel, and after the past few days of early morning wake up calls, we thought Saturday would be perfect for a late pancake breakfast. Now, this… Continue reading
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“Give Me the Drugs!!” said the Snorkeler (Hawaii Day 5)
I tend to be a bit of a worrier at times. In fact, it’s almost a hobby of mine to convince myself something bad is going to happen. That way, when everything goes smoothly it’s a nice surprise. I wouldn’t recommend this life strategy however. It’s a waste of Tums and Advil. Things are going… Continue reading
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Koko, Chris and the Boar. (Hawaii Day 4)
Closed toed shoes were a requirement today, much to the disappointment of my flip flop loving toes. As I slid my socks on, I felt each freshly pedicured digit whimper beneath the confining fabric. It was like shutting the back door behind me and watching my dog stick her face up to the glass, begging… Continue reading
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Sci-Fi & Shuffleboard (Hawaii Day 3)
It was another early morning at the Ka’anapali Shores Hotel, but this one started with an alarm clock. My sister, dad and I were up and out in front of the complex by 6 a.m. waiting to be picked up by our fishing guide, Brian (coincidentally, my dad’s name is Brian, but don’t worry, they… Continue reading
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Mahalo Sun, You’re Cool! (Hawaii Day 2)
The next morning my siblings and I woke up at 6:00 am and decided to get a little workout in. (Note: This early rise was unintentional, Maui is 3 hours behind California, so our bodies thought it was a breezy 9 o’clock, but let’s just keep that between us; the hotel workers and locals on… Continue reading
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Good on Time & Mai Tais (Hawaii Day 1)
It was an early wake up call, but I was more than happy to oblige when my alarm lit up the room with its 4:45, “We’re leaving for Hawaii!” announcement. We were out of the house by 5:15 and arrived at the shuttle just in time to miss it. There was a collective sigh, but… Continue reading
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An Open Letter to Anyone About to Get Their First Mani/Pedi
Dear Polishless Patron, The first step is always picking a color. After the nice woman at the counter asks why you’ve come to see her, she will point to the wall of polishes, asking you to scan the seemingly millions of shades for our own personal Waldo. The seriousness of this choice is evident. Choosing… Continue reading
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Arms Dead Forever (feat. The Gym)
It was a casual Saturday afternoon. I was contemplating a nap when my cousin Cory called with the invite. “It will be fun” he said, “come and at least try it.” With shoes laced and nervous sweat already bubbling on my neck, I made the drive over and found a parking spot next to a… Continue reading
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