ALOHA from the islands!!

Aloha! So I was informed the other day by my good friend Rach Smith that I have really been neglecting my blogging. And it's true, I have been. I am ashamed.

Life has just been SUPER busy. Not that I am making excuses or anything... that is just the reason for my tardiness.

But here you go! Here is the much anticipated Hawaii blog post.

A couple of months ago my father gave me the option of getting presents for Christmas, or going to Hawaii. While it took me all of about 2 seconds to choose the islands, I still wanted to get others input on the matter. And it was unanimous... HAWAII HERE I COME!!

So for 10 glorious days after the semester ended, Papa, Marina, Christian, Nick and I hit the islands. It was awesome! Some very much needed R&R!

We were on Maui, staying at a luxurious hotel, where I was privileged enough to receive my own room! That's right a King size bed in paradise all to myself! What more could a girl ask for? :)

What did I do to pass the time you ask? Well, I read... if you can believe it! I actually finished 2 books during my stay. Also, I was very lazy! :) And it has always been my dream to surf. And it came true on this trip! Although it was painful... but my skin getting rubbed raw from the awesome surfboard was well worth it!

We also did the Road to Hana, a traditional Luau, submarine dive, and I even buried some treasure for my friends to find the next time they visit. Oh, and of course we hit the beach! Woot!

So here are some AWESOME pics! I hope it makes you feel like you were all there with me...even though you weren't! ;)

There are a TON of pics, but it's to be expected from my time on the islands right? Aloha!

This is what it was like when we left Utah!

This is what it was like when we landed!

Me and nature!


Awesome sunset

Me and the boys (plus the cute surf instructor)

after our adventure!

The black sand beach is my favorite beach ever!

Look at my pretty flower

I actually took this pic! Gorgeous right?

The gang!

Me and Papa!

All of us at the Luau!

On the sub! Yes, we are blue.

But no, we are not sad!

On the Road to Hana!

Waterfalls... the water was FREEZING!



I'm a natural!

Action shots! :)

I only fell once! Ok... that's a lie,

but still super fun! :)

Where have I been?

I'm sure you're all wondering where on earth I have been right? I know it has been FOREVER since I've posted. It's not that I haven't had anything to report, because believe me... I HAVE! I've just been busy! So here is the lowdown....

My besties had their birthdays...
Halloween...
I finished the semester with straight A's (A- counts as an A right? :)...
Had mutliple Thanksgivings...
Had a blast with all my friends...
Looked at the pretty lights at Temple Square...
TIME OUT FOR WOMEN WITH THE FAMILY!!!
Oh... and I went to Hawaii....

And SOOOO much more!

Well, here is a little video diary of my comings and goings. I will post on my AMAZING Hawaii vacation next! :)

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