Say goodbye to honolulu

Last day in Hawaii, and I'm a little sad. Mandy is a little sad about leaving, too, but it's a little strange that I'm going to miss her friends quite a bit. I would pack up some of the people and bring them home with me if I could. That would be pretty cool.
In the meantime, I'm distracting myself with plans for trips--there's the trip to visit family in the Midwest next week, the trip to Texas, and the trip to Mexico--trying to help Mandy get ready to go, and writing different stuff. I have some different writing classes coming up, so I'm playing with different genres. I just started a nonfiction piece set at Camp Hebron in which Sarah Furler (sorry, Tanis now) and I go looking for the six-foot groundhog. Oh, to be ten again.
Eh, I still try to have my little adventures.
For now, here are a couple of pictures from the party last weekend. Mandy puts on an incredible party, and this high tea was incredible. Complete with some incredible people.

Some awesome things from this week

1. I'm still in Hawaii, and I haven't wanted a sweater yet. Haven't even worked much.
2. Watched Jake all day, and nothing broke or died or anything. I'm really proud of myself. He still likes me, too, I think.
3. Finished writing a science-fiction story. Huh. Never done that before. It's still pretty close to literary fiction.
4. Went to see Star Trek opening night. Zachary Quinto is not only talented but also good-looking.
5. Spent a wonderful Mother's Day with Jake and Mandy and Scott. We chased ducks, ran down hills, and ate very well. See Keiki Days for some awesome pictures.
6. Got my first pedicure--ever. Pretty nice, I must say.
7. Got straight As this semester.
8. Spent some time with some really great people here. Mandy has some great friends.
9. Get to spend another month traveling this summer.
10. Get to keep my promising and interesting job despite three months off.
Life is pretty good. If Daniel Dae Kim hung out with me on the beach, it could only be better.