There and Back Again

I never thought I would ever have to get on a plane to go to a doctor’s appointment, but today I did exactly that. Because of me new found pinched nerve/back situation, my doctor wanted me to have some nerve test done on my legs. This required a specialist naturally. The pattern has been that a doctor based in Honolulu will fly over to their local office on the Big Island about once a month. This doctor ran slightly different in that he would wait for a certain amount of patients before coming over. I waited and waited. The day never came, so instead I got on a plane and headed to the doctor. Buses and a taxi naturally became part of the experience as well. However, I did have some time to kill. After doing some research, I discovered some of the local free attractions that were in walking distance from the doctor’s office. I found it so humorous that the painting that drew my attention was portraying the Big Island! Just a subconscious reminder for where I really wanted to be.

Caught in the Rain

Serenity Stroll

A friend noticed I was acting a little on the stressed-out side of the continuum and ask me, “When was the last time you spent time in nature?” I had to pause and think about it for a minute. The length of the pause was proof enough that it had been far too long. Grateful for friends who mirror my needs and offer the means to fulfill them. #iheartnature #thanksadam #annetteappreciation #bigislandbliss #serenitystroll

Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival

Hawaii is more than beaches and palm trees. It too has the signs of spring as seen at the Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival in Waimea. Beautiful day to take in nature and the Japanese culture complete with Taiko drumming and Bon dancing. #iheartnature #springisintheair #bigislandbliss #isawthegovernor

Moon Over Mauna Kea

On January 31st we experienced a blue blood moon lunar eclipse. I ended up missing it because I thought it was the night of the 31st instead of the early morning (around) 1:30am of the 31st. Although I was a day behind I was giving a wonderful treat on my walk to work: the moon setting over Mauna Kea. Totally satisfied.