Only in a week…

Aloha friends!

Eating Local in Hawaii is easy!

It is hard to believe that it has only been a week since we moved to Hawaii.  So much has happened and while we are living in a hotel, I feel home.

Before I go into some fun details, I have to tell you that I love this place more than I thought I could.  And for many of you, you know how much I was excited to be here so that is saying a lot!  The people are extremely friendly and the lifestyle is really laid back.  Canada prepared us well!

For once in my life I feel like I have access to everything my heart wants… beautiful sunny days, walking distance to the beach, shops, starbucks, vegan restaurants, vegetarian grocery stores, book stores, yoga, running paths, active & healthy community, friendly people, and more yet to be discovered. In a short driving distance you can be in the mountains, or at a secluded beach and smaller communities.  I really feel like I am in paradise.

We have spent a majority of the first week looking for a place to live.  The very first place we fell in love with, but it was a condo and was way too small.  Plus it wouldn’t allow for us to keep the garage furniture and tools, etc. So, we looked on.  I can’t remember how many homes we looked at but we were very discouraged in the kinds of homes we were seeing.  Nothing compared to the first condo.  So, guess what!? After looking at our wish list, we realized that the condo would provide everything plus more.  Realizing that we really wanted a “maintenance free” living experience and to simplify, it didn’t make sense to have all the garage items to fix things.  We are both in a good place emotionally to let go of even more stuff so we can live in this beautiful condo.  Anyone want a lawnmower?  At this point we are waiting to hear back about the offer that we put in July 3rd.

Click here to see more about the condo facility.

Click here to see the unit we want to buy.

Besides looking for our future home, we have been loving Whole Foods and Down To Earth which are both amazing grocery stores here.  We have actually eaten a lot of meals at their deli, too!  Down to Earth is a local chain that is all vegetarian.

The other big news is that we finally got iPhones!!  We have been waiting several years to have these.  DeWayne is using it more than he ever thought and I love knowing that I have freedom to be wherever I want to be and connect with my friends.  Let me know if you need our new phone numbers.

And in a few minutes, I will be attending my first networking meeting as a sub for our realtor.  I wasn’t expecting to get started this soon promoting SendOutCards, but I am going with the flow!  I will be her sub for the month of July.  It will be a great way for me to meet other people and connect, which is what I love doing!

The park across the street from our condo!

Now that the house hunting is over, we are going to be able to relax and really take in what Hawaii has to offer.  On our agenda is a hike in the mountains, taking a surfing class, learn how to do the standup board, go to a couple yoga classes, going to a vegan potluck, and explore other amazing restaurants.  I’m sure I will get my bookstore fix, too!

Until next time…

 

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