My new apartment

This is the place for me.

Please bring this apartment to me, and let it be everything I wish it to be.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/apa/2638518811.html

Steve Jobs, the legend

Mr. Jobs, or shall I call you, Steve, since I feel like you have been a close friend through most of my life.

I remember waking up early with anticipation as a teenager to watch the Apple presentations at the MacWorld expos twice a year. Each presentation was a performance of creative genius and passion. The products that Apple creates have soul, vitality, and practicality.

The world needs more passionate geniuses.

I will miss you and forever remember you!

Maui Day 6

My snorkeling trip today was canceled due to the storm. This gives me something to look forward to on my next trip. I made use of my time by getting an acupressure massage at the Temple of Peace and all I can say is OWWWWWWW! and ahhhhhhh!

My last full day on the island has been very contemplative. I can't believe how much I have grown, how much I have learned about myself, how much I've found in myself, and who and what I am really made of. I am leaving with a sense of melancholy because I really fell in love with this place- that is the conundrum of the traveling soul. I will bring back home with me the memories, stories, and pictures of my first solitary vacation, and what a perfect place to experience it than MAUI!

MAUI, I <3 U

Maui Day 5

I woke up fairly early this morning to head to Maui Cyclery in Paia for my excursion along the Road To Hana. I rented a really cool Scott road bike and purchased a practical sporting backpack for only $35. I started off on my trek through the cloudy, breezy stretch of oceanside road when, after 10 miles, my bike tire flattened in a rainy part. Very frustrated and unable to recharge my spare tire due to a malfunction (either operator or mechanical) in the CO2 canister, I walked my bike, flat tire and all, back home along the Hana Highway. About 2 miles into my walk an awesome woman named Kim picked me up and gave me a ride back to the bike rental shop. We are kindred spirits in some form and I will always remember her. Just one of my many amazing experiences in this great island.

After returning the bike I drove back home and decided to take the Haiku Rd. exit. I stumbled upon the "Temple of Peace," a little gift store and all around spiritual healing center- perfect! I had some reiki healing done and learned a lot about myself spiritually- what I'm made of, what my path is, and how to maintain my inner peace and truth.

Next I headed to the Sacred Garden, a beautiful hidden gem in Haiku located 4 miles away from the Temple of Peace. It was an old nursery turned into a non profit garden full of native plants, succulents, koi ponds, labyrinths, buddhist shrines, and a rock garden. I learned that there are full moon labyrinth walks every month, so next time I come to Maui I will have to plan in advance for the full moon!