January 30, 2022

 What another beautiful week in Hawaii! The weather has been just amazing and Gavin and I have been spending so much time outside. On Monday we started off by doing the Pink Pillbox on West Side. The actual name of the hike is Pu'u O Hulu Pillbox. The reason it's nick-named as the pink one is because one is painted pink for breast cancer. 

The sunset on Westside is seriously so beautiful. You get the best view of the mountains and blue ocean from up top. We had Sarah and Anna come with us and we just laugh and laugh when we are together. I am sure going to miss these girls when I leave. While we were at the top there was another group of friends all huddled around this girl wearing skates. I guess she was going to skate up top on the pillbox? Anyways, her skates connected to her shoes. She puts her shoes on top of the skates and they clip on. That way she can wear whatever shoes she wants. Anyways, I thought it looked fun. The only problem is that she left a tool at home that will unclamp her shoes from the skates. She was asking if anyone had a long sharp object. I had no idea how she was going to get those off or hike down to the bottom with skates on her feet. 

As you can see from these pictures it was just a beautiful night up there.

On Tuesday we did the pillbox in Hauula. This hike is super chill and easy. There wasn't much of a view at the end because the trees were so big. It was just Gavin and I that went this hike. We just talked about our wedding and all our hopes and dreams the whole time. Super chill. I really love being in nature I feel like my mind is so much clear and I'm always happier when I come off a good hike. 

On Wednesday we did Waimea Falls. This hike is totally a tourist trap. Sam told the ticket lady we were Hawaiian so we didn't need to pay. I love that Sam works to keep the traditions and Hawaiin values going. It's not that it costs 20$ it's the fact that it is your Hawaiian right to be in the mountains. I just really appreciate Sam living the culture and making it exciting for others to do as well. 

On Thursday we went shopping to find Gavin some new shoes for his job! Of course, Macy's saved the day! He got some nice shoes to start his new job which is in 1 week. So crazy. I can't believe that he is going to leave the island and that I won't really see him until we are married. Besides the one weekend, I go visit him. Super exciting though that he is starting a new job and that he could be doing this for a long time! 

After we went to Chili's and to be honest I am never impressed with their food at all. It is icky and usually doesn't have much flavor. Also, why are restaurants always so cold? It makes me have to pee the whole time. On our way back we stopped at Safeway to look at their flowers. I think I am going to make some of my bridesmaid's bouquets for them from the flowers from Safeway. But of course, as soon as we walked in we had to pee so bad because of how cold it was. #classicgrocerystores

On Friday Gavin and I had a date night. We hadn't really ever gotten all dressed up for a date night before so we decided to today. We went to PF Changs because that is our favorite noodle place and they don't have that in Kauai. After we got the world's biggest pieces of chocolate cake. Man, it was yummy! 

On Saturday we went crazy and did two hikes! Diamond Head and Makapu'u Light House. We did one right after the other. We are trying to fit everything in that Gavin hasn't done before he leaves next Saturday. Which I am depressed about. But also super excited for him. We ended by looking at our wedding announcements that came in the mail and having a BBQ dinner at Sams with everyone. Best of times for sure. What an awesome week! 

Right now both Gavin and I are praying that we will find a place to live. Gavin moves out in 6 days... so we need a home. Hoping for lots of miracles here so we can ship our cars and everything else so we can start our lives together in Kauai.