Journey, Not A Destination

Steve said:
He huffed and puffed and hopped back in his truck and let me go, haha.

Thankfully he was by himself. Most of the locals travel in packs it seems. I saw countless pickup trucks loaded with guys. If that would have been the case, I probably would have backed up like a pussy. Def. didn't feel like getting jumped on my honeymoon.
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First off, speaking on the behalf of the people of Hawaii, I apologize for that guy being an utter asshole. There are a lot of locals that come off as being dicks and there's no valid reason for it. As for locals being loaded in pickup trucks.. yah... we're very family-oriented. (Also.. many different Polynesian groups in Hawaii: Tongans, Fijians, Samoans, Micronesians.. etc)

A few reasons the locals have problems with (a few) tourists:

1. They think we're fucking animals and we're there for their amusement. Umm no that's not the case.
2. They think we should kiss their ass because they're helping out our economy. Ummm yah... ok. I appreciate it, but please... don't be a douche and expect me to get down on my knees. I don't even kiss my own and let me tell you, it's beautiful.
3. We speak fucking English, so don't walk up to me and say, "Bathroom? Me go Pee pee?"
4. We'd appreciate it if you took your trash with you after visiting parks/ beaches. We're not your mothers, so pick up your shit.
5. Please do not look at a Japanese or Filipino person and think they're native Hawaiians. There are HUGE cultural differences.

I have no problem with tourists as long as they are respectful and kind. It's pretty much like anyone I meet.

-MGB
 
Britta Bear said:
What? You want me to rub it in your face? Ok, dont mind if I do!!!

It's 74 degrees here every day. I can't imagine sept. without the sun! :p I think september and October are my fave months in SB. You should come check it out brotha.
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Ya know, I like my winter. For about a week. Then I'm ready for shorts and a t-shirt again.

The cold just makes me claustrophobic.
 
MsGhettoBooty said:


First off, speaking on the behalf of the people of Hawaii, I apologize for that guy being an utter asshole. There are a lot of locals that come off as being dicks and there's no valid reason for it. As for locals being loaded in pickup trucks.. yah... we're very family-oriented. (Also.. many different Polynesian groups in Hawaii: Tongans, Fijians, Samoans, Micronesians.. etc)

A few reasons the locals have problems with (a few) tourists:

1. They think we're fucking animals and we're there for their amusement. Umm no that's not the case.
2. They think we should kiss their ass because they're helping out our economy. Ummm yah... ok. I appreciate it, but please... don't be a douche and expect me to get down on my knees. I don't even kiss my own and let me tell you, it's beautiful.
3. We speak fucking English, so don't walk up to me and say, "Bathroom? Me go Pee pee?"
4. We'd appreciate it if you took your trash with you after visiting parks/ beaches. We're not your mothers, so pick up your shit.
5. Please do not look at a Japanese or Filipino person and think they're native Hawaiians. There are HUGE cultural differences.

I have no problem with tourists as long as they are respectful and kind. It's pretty much like anyone I meet.

-MGB
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This guy was an ass regardless of heritage.

As for your list here, I completely understand. It's too beautiful a place to keep secret/hidden. And beauty draws a metric ton of people each year to visit. Unfortunately, of any population of large amounts of people this day in age, a large fraction of them are going to be inconsiderate asshats. So I completely understand where the natives are coming from.

I actually met quite a few who were the nicest people I've ever met. I try and be as considerate and respectful as I can. Our second leg of the trip I spent most of my time on a beach that a lot of locals hang on. Not many tourists. It took me about 15 minutes to make nice with them and shoot the shit.

It's easy to lump tourists all in the same boat. I'd probably be doing the same thing after seeing the quantity and quality of some of the tourists.
 
Steve said:
Ya know, I like my winter. For about a week. Then I'm ready for shorts and a t-shirt again.

The cold just makes me claustrophobic.
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I love the winter. Aside from the fact that the city doesn't have gutters (and I live down town now- Didn't think about that. haha I better break out my pancho) and the water floods the streets sometimes.
I can't wait to be in my apt when it's raining. I have vaulted ceilings and the building is old, so it will sound great. Plus I have LOTS of windows, and it will be really cozy. I think it will be really really relaxing. It doesn't get too cold here- and there is a fair amount of sun, so it's really great. and now I'm rambling again....lol!!
 
Britta Bear said:
I love the winter. Aside from the fact that the city doesn't have gutters (and I live down town now- Didn't think about that. haha I better break out my pancho) and the water floods the streets sometimes.
I can't wait to be in my apt when it's raining. I have vaulted ceilings and the building is old, so it will sound great. Plus I have LOTS of windows, and it will be really cozy. I think it will be really really relaxing. It doesn't get too cold here- and there is a fair amount of sun, so it's really great. and now I'm rambling again....lol!!
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Yea.

Something tells me your winters are nothing like mine. :p
 
I would love to get out there sooner than later. I have 3 good friends out there and I'd love to meet up with some WLFers who live out there.

Actually I have 4 good friends out there.
 
Steve said:
Nah.

I've had friends who've lived there a long time. 2 are from there. 2 are not.
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They are all smart to be here :p Sounds like you have some pretty good reasons to get your butt out here. And now I am going to get my butt moving...lol i'll let you know how the workout goes :)
 
I did it!!! I am going to ask questions and stuff in my journal though so i dont take up space in yours!!! Thank you thank you thank you for putting it together for me though!!
 
Britta Bear said:
I did it!!! I am going to ask questions and stuff in my journal though so i dont take up space in yours!!! Thank you thank you thank you for putting it together for me though!!
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Good job Brit. Let me know how it went and I'll check your journal for the questions. :)
 
Quote of the day

"If you want to know the past, to know what has caused you, look at yourself in the PRESENT, for that is the past's effect. If you want to know your future, then look at yourself in the PRESENT, for that is the cause of the future."


"Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open. You're able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment."

I love that quote above. So many people are afraid to let go of 'reality' when in reality, reality is merely your perceived 'right.' :)

Random Thought of the Day:

It's getting cold here. I love fattening up in the winter! :)
 
Steve said:

"Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open. You're able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment."


Random Thought of the Day:

It's getting cold here. I love fattening up in the winter! :)
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I looooveeee this quote. Nice.

As for "fattening up in the winter," I'm so glad you have that luxury. :flame:HA! Hope the weekend treated you well, homeboy.

-Sheryl
 
Weekend Story

On Friday, one of my buddies sisters turned 21. She's been one of 'us' forever.... filling the 'little-sister-capacity.' So we took her out.

I drank a lot.

On Saturday, the day was supposed to be spent collaborating with my partner wrt the website. I'd say we worked for a solid 5 hours.

Work = sitting by a computer and talking about fitness. Probably half of the 5 hours was used to strategize. We got a nice rough outline down on paper of everything we want our site to entail. I also wrote our philosophy and mission statements, picked a logo, and discussed potential, future plans of opening a studio and starting some corporate-group fitness stuff.

All in all it was a great meeting.

Every 30 minutes Gordy would say, "Hey man, I got some awesome wine last night at the store. We should drink some."

Me -- "No way. It's an hour drive home and I have no intentions of sleeping here tonight. You are supposed to stay 'in' and watch your neighbors kid with your woman."

Gordy -- "Ok, well let's take a break and go out for a bite."

We said bye to his girlfriend (who he lives with and might as well be married to). She was already watching the kid, I'm sure expecting Gordy to come back. She actually walked out of the house with us with the kid to take her over to play with the toys at her house. (This is an important note).

Long story short, it was midnight and we were still at the bar. We ended up running into an old college buddy and his girlfriend. I kept asking Gordy if he thinks he should call Kelly.

Needless to say he doesn't.

We come home and she is standing in the drive way. Locked out of her house. VERY pissed off.

Needless to saw, awkward moment for me. I'm drunk. Can't drive home. Have to sleep in the room right next to theirs while they are flipping on each other.

Not fun.

All in all though, very fun weekend. :)
 
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