Ahhh...what a treat...

Hawaii was as great as everyone said it would be. Truly lovely. We stayed away from Waikiki for the most part and just enjoyed the beaches and snorkeling on the east and north shores of Oahu. 9 days has to be the longest vacation I've ever really taken so it took some getting used to just relaxing and enjoying. Thanks to my sweetie for his patience and experiencing it all with me! Aloha, Hawaii! Maholo for the great time! I'll return one day soon, I promise...

I caught the bug...I'm officially addicted to snorkeling...3 days @ Hanauma Bay

We saw sea turtles! They are so cute! Look how clear the water is!

The food was ridiculously good. Here was my favorite meal @ the Grass Skirt Grill on the North Shore. Yummmmm....

When in Hawaii...we had tons of fruity cocktails (and then switched over to beer...gotta stay true to oneself! ha!) Did you know those orchids are edible? GQ ate every one...

Shave ice @ Matsumoto's on the North Shore (though, I must say, my favorite was from a small local place called Tropicana) Did you know there is no "d"...shave ice, not shaved ice? huh...

We had a great time! Check out my tan! Oooh la la... hee!

Back to work and real life again. I'll miss the warm weather and the beaches. But, its nice coming home to SF.

PS: SF is still home. My offer on the Montclair property fell through. I've heard of it happening but didn't expect it to happen to me. The day before I left for vacation. Ack...more details another time. Until then, I'm sticking around SF and continuing my search for my first home...)