The rainiest city is finally raining! It has been a bit cloudy for the past few days, and it will usually rain throughout the night, but last night was not just rain! It was one of the loudest thunder storms I have ever heard! The rain was pouring and I felt like I was getting struck by lightening, it was literally lighting up the outside of my window. They told me that these pacific storms can get very intense, and I figured that out last night. I was seriously going to go crawl in my roommates bed at one point.
Lucky for us we got out of the rain yesterday and went to Kua Bay. I have to say we are very lucky that the school does these weekend trips around the island, especially since we do not have vehicles. Kua Bay is on the other side of the island, and It was breathtaking. It was a white sand beach, and had a lot of beautiful rocks in and out of the water. The ocean was crystal clear there. I have been noticing some things about where we go on these trips, and something I notice is that the Big Island is not filled with huge tourist resorts, spas, and condos. Having said that, it is understandable why many choose Kauai, Maui, or Honolulu to travel to. It honestly makes this island that much better to live on. Its not crowded, and it may seem like there is not as many great places to stay, and there is not as much beach time, but if you look a little closer there is so much to do on this island its endless. I am already freaking out that I am practically half way done with my exchange here and I feel like I haven't seen anything yet! We have been on weekends trips ever weekend and I still feel like I have so much more to see. It is an Island of adventure that is for sure.
After living here for a while I honestly forget that I live in Hawaii. It is kind of hard to explain, but I still am doing my everyday things so I don't actually feel like I am living on an island. When we go on these weekend trips it reminds me of how beautiful it is here and how lucky I am to be able to do this experience. It makes me want to see so much more of the world. Even though many say "my life is so rough in Hawaii" it is a completely different lifestyle/culture to experience which is the best part of being here. Don't get my wrong, I love love love my sun time! Coming here I didn't really realize I was going to be having culture differences throughout the mainland. NSE students are from everywhere here, and it is an amazing experience to be able to have friends from all over the mainland. We may all be different, but we are all here for the same reason, and that is to get out of our comfort zone and experience something different. I have friends from Maine, Louisiana, Jersey, New York, Iowa, Pennsylvania and even friends from Europe now that came here on exchange. I am so thankful that I have met so many amazing people here.
I also must say, even though Timmy did not fly over and surprise me on Valentines day, I did get the prettiest flowers I have ever seen sent to me, and I am not afraid to brag about it! We planned our trip to Kauai for when he will fly out to see me so I am getting very excited about that! Everybody is starting to get visitors, I am excited to start meeting families and friends. I am taking another trip to Honolulu to see Ashley! She is flying out in less then two weeks, and I am meeting here in Honolulu. My roommate and another friend are flying out later that week to come stay with us. I am excited to see Ashley and see more of Honolulu.
I will post some pictures below of Kua Bay, and a few other randoms. I do have to say I miss everyone tons, but I do not wish I was home yet because before you know It I will be home and NO I still have no idea what I am going to do, and believe it or not my sister is the only one that calms me down. One would think she would be reminding me of my responsibilities for when I get home, but instead she reminds me to take life "one day at a time". :)
Take care everyone, and I don't feel bad for you because all I have been hearing is how wonderful winter has been! j/k, but seriously :)
Aloha!
Brittany
Brittany Ryan and I in front of one of the Mountains!
Kua Bay
Britt Cubed* Brittany Ryan Brittany Alexander and Me.
(its hard having 3 Brittanys and I Bri in the group)
We attempted to do some cheer leading moves, didn't work as well as we planned
A picture of me and two of my favorites :) Laura and Brittany (from Louisiana)
A night out for dinner at a Mexican Restaurant (Brittany and Kelsey)
More Kua Bay
so big and alive!
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