Monday, November 9, 2009

Just Another Day In Paradise

I'm so proud of myself! I walked another 4+ miles today. Guess I just need a beautiful ocean for motivation, and my iPod. When the weather is near perfect and you are surrounded by all of this beauty, how can you not go outdoors and soak it all up. Seriously, I think I could lose weight and get in shape if I lived here! I'd be one tanned, walkin' momma!

The first 2 days Howard walked with me but he stayed home yesterday and today. He's too busy out by the pool makin' friends. That's him in the yellow hat, chatting away with a man from Seattle. He spent the whole day by the pool and each time I'd meet up with him out there, he'd introduce me to someone new. Truly, he's never met a stranger.


Other than walking this morning, I've pretty much done nothing all day but stay at the hotel and relax. Just what vacation is all about right! I did manage to find the dialysis center located close by and went in to check it out. The clinic here has the capacity to dialyze 7 patients at a time. The nurse was floored when I told her our unit has close to 75 chairs, 2 gurney spots, and we run 3 shifts a day. It's no lie when I tell people I work at the largest dialysis unit in the United States. I was just checking out my options in case I want to move here someday!

If you've never been to Hawaii, you are missing out on some of the most magnificent sunsets imaginable. So, from me to you, enjoy the view!





Aloha!

16 comments:

j said...

Stunning sunset Linda! I'm so glad that y'all are having a good time.

A 4 mile walk... WOW!!

Janiece said...

I have never wanted to go to Hawaii, but after the pictures you have been sharing...I might have to change my mind!

Welcome to the Garden of Egan said...

Wow! Too beautiful! Uhm, you're a nurse? You have a Howard? Wow, me too!
Glad you are enjoying your awesome vacation. Add a couple of miles to your walk for me will ya?

Mari said...

Glad you're having a good time and good for you for doing all that walking! Beautiful pictures!

Joyce said...

Beautiful pictures Linda! So, I'm off to walk the dog now....no wonderful sunsets or amazing tropical flowers but the mountains are pretty and I'm with you in trying to make the walking a habit. Its not too cold today but tomorrow is supposed to drop down again and eww.

Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Tanna said...

Way to go, Linda! Four+ miles is wonderful. I hear you when you say the beauty of your surroundings and good music make exercise... well, something other than exercise! An experience... In 2000, I ran the Big Sur Marathon. They have music every two miles. At mile 22, there was an acapella group that literally took my breath away (because I started crying... it was just sooooo beautiful). I had to yank my focus back to running so I could finish! My words really don't stand a chance of conveying that feeling. The ocean. The music. Enjoy for all of us.
PS that dialysis unit sounds like it would almost be vacation for you. =)

mommakin said...

What a wonderful vacation!

jenn said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!!
thanks for (rubbing it in) sharing

everything pink! said...

great hawaii pictures.

so where in Denver???
so many great places to live huh?

everything pink! said...

great hawaii pictures.

so where in Denver???
so many great places to live huh?

nanny said...

You are killing me girl/ha
Great idea ask them tomorrow if they are hiring!!!!
Doesn't the air smell so fresh and sweet?

BittersweetPunkin said...

Oh how wonderful...so that's where you are!!

I hope you are having a wonderful time!!! I am hosting Giftaways from now until Christmas if you'd like to hop over :)

Hugs,
Robin

Da Bergs said...

SO jealous, Hawaii is my favorite place on earth! Enjoy!!!

Bren's Life said...

Man you are one lucky Mamma!!! I would walk everyday with you too if I lived there. If you see any good job postings while your there, let me know maybe Troy could get a job there!!! Glad your having a great time!

Belle (from Life of a...) said...

Beautiful photos...wish I was there too. So happy that you all are having such a good time.

dani said...

it IS gorgeous there; i think i would have to check on my options (professionally speaking), too!!!
love,
dani xxx