10.22.2009

Hawai'i





I went to the Big Island for my brother's wedding in Kona two weeks ago. It was truly an eye-opening experience, so I've decided to move there for about a year after I get my undergrad. I would love nothing more than to be immersed into such a humbling culture. Life there would be so much simpler - the way it should be. I loved surfing. It was one of the most spiritual experiences I've ever had with nature. There were a million colorful fish swimming in the reef below me and the occasional sea turtle popping it's head up for air. Finally understanding the ride of the wave was more than merely being able to keep my balance and steer the board - I finally accomplished learning something that I've wanted to do my entire life. I yearn for the day that I will be able to do that at my leisure. Thankfully, my parents are in full support of my decision. Supposedly, Mark Twain lived there for a while as well. He surfed, wrote for the paper, and eventually wrote his first book. He began his career. I think being there will do the same for me. I have far too many interests to narrow it down, and perhaps I'll end up doing a lot of different things. I can only hope that Hawai'i will help inspire me to find what it is that I'll spend the rest of my life doing. It's risky, but I couldn't be more excited.

10 comments:

James Lepine said...

right on. pretty pictures. hope you're well.

Eduardo said...

Aloha Katy
I love Hawai'i ,is my favorite place in the world!!
Best experience of my life was surfing in Hawai'i,most closer to God.Your pictures from Hawai'i really beautiful,perfect.
See ya in Hawai'i!
Lökahi

Create.Design.Inspire said...

gorgeous photos :)

Riley Byrnes said...

Fantastic photography

Inês Carapau said...

Hey Katy! How are you?
I love the pthotography and the text... very nice :)
xx

In this lifetime said...

Nice pictures, I haven't been there since I was four and i miss it everyday.

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Miss fashionmix said...

Amazing views! Looks like a paradise!

Robin:) said...

I suggest professional photography as a career choice. If you're the one who took all the pictures in your blog, you are very talented and have a good eye! Why not? Give it a try;D Good luck and enjoy Hawaii!