A Cup of Coffee & Thoughts: Goodmorning...

2014

|| Kaena Point, January, 1st, 2014 ||

Well-

this is slightly intimidating, trying to get back into the swing of writing; but I guess the best way is just to dive right in.

In all honesty I would thoroughly enjoy recapping all of 2013's greatness and just soak up the nostalgia as I sit here in bed but let's be ruthless, I would probably fail to compile all of everything and would be such an ecstatic mess that I wouldn't be able to articulate anything at all and it would all look like one large mass of...word vomit.

But-

To say the least 2013 was an eclectic hurricane of everything splendid.

If I had to haphazardly describe it in four words;

Greatness, Adventure, Growth & Unforgettable-

would be my cull.

I challenged myself in so many ways this past year and each one had something to offer, each on gave me a lesson. I felt I rediscovered myself as life gave me the opportunity to take root. I found my foundation in Christ and He is where I will continue to find my everything, He is my all and all I'll ever need. As I head into this new season in my life I am anticipating a large amount of growth and movement- literal movement away from home, I'll be off to college somewhere not here and I am terrified. Yikes! It's going to be a huge milestone in my life and I'm anxious.

In addition to the preparation of my movement, I've gained a new perspective of this wonderful place I've called home my entire life, I've been beyond blessed to have met someone who loves adventure just as much as I do and has taken me to places I don't think I would've ever experienced without him. The first time I met him he enlightened the contentment this island provides as it has so much to offer. The city lights have never been so captivating from places so high up; Tantalus, Christmas Tree Hill, Aiea Heights, and Stair way, all provided sufficient levels for me my mind to expand.

|| Allen Davis (A&D) Rock Running. December 2013 ||

This was the year I felt life happen, time picked up and I started living. Now that I know where happiness grows, I'm never looking back. A year filled with highs and lows (literally, some incredibly high hikes and some deep underwater caves) the 5-0, car camping, sleepless nights, crazy car rides, copious amounts of laughter and people I can't live without. I practically conquered my high school bucket list and I wouldn't have wanted to do it with anyone else.