Learn something new everyday. Today, I learned there is a lovely neighborhood park in walking distance from my house...and a fabulous hiking trail just behind that! Today we were finally able to go on a hike---without driving (well, sort of...more on that later). We simply geared up, walked out of our house and to a trail we'd never explored before. Adventure Saturday! Today's hike was 2.2 miles (one way) on a partially old paved road, winding around the back woods of Mililani, down to Kipapa Stream, back up to...Costco in Waipio. Say what? We truly had not planned on arriving on the oustskirts of a farm that is directly across from our local Costco. Hiking truly lands you in the most unexpected places. Along our route we encountered dirt bikers, a small band of pre-teen scooter riders, a couple of farm hands in a truck, a very intimidating junkyard dog, zero other hikers, and a friendly Starbucks Barista. That's right, after our Saturday surprise hiking adventure, we f
The closest Veteran to me (literally and figuratively) is Isom. Although he has now completed his service with the United States Army, he is still involved with soldiers on a daily basis. So, it's like six degrees of separation or something---the military is all around us, especially here in Hawaii---you can't escape their spirit, their bases, their spouses, their kids...and it's a good thing. I have the military to thank for bringing my grandpa here, my dad here, and later my future husband here...and countless, priceless friends---(Ashley, Bess, Danielle, Tobi---I miss you guys!) All the major (no pun intended) men in my life have all been affiliated and served their country in some capacity. Thank you. Your service is appreciated. Here's to grandpa, dad, and Isom...and all the other service men and women here and abroad. I know it's only one day, one post, but you are appreciated always. I really wish I had a picture with the three of them in it. I couldn't even uncover any good photos of Isom in uniform, so in lieu of Isom in his camo (which I'm sure he is grateful for), I have included pictures of the wives...the ones sending the care packages, watching over the kids, supporting one another while their husbands are in faraway places. Thanks for reminding me Grandma, that Veteran can apply to those left behind as well.
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