Ryan and I met in Hawaii in 2001 and lived there for a year. We got married on the mainland 1 year after we left Hawaii. (well, actually Ryan still lived there for half a year before we got married).. Then after we got married we moved back to Hawaii for 1 more year for him to graduate.
I will never forget how special that place is. You live with nothing and it doesn't even matter. Everything is run down, rusted through and moldy, but It is such a neat place to live.
We had some of the best friends ever, who I am so glad we still keep in touch with.
I threw a Christmas Party for all the couples who didn't fly home. Here are some of our friends on our patio that was literally right on the ocean.
Here is Ryan and I Christmas morning in our humble little student studio. Ryan wore his hair long in hawaii and I went really dark.
Here is Ryan and I Christmas morning in our humble little student studio. Ryan wore his hair long in hawaii and I went really dark.
More friends
Ryan and My boss from the PCC
Whenever anyone moves away from Hawaii, all the wards to something special. After the closing prayer, they always play and sing Aloha o'e and everyone comes up and puts leis on you. It is actually quite emotional, but very unique and special. Oh, I will cherich those days.
This is from Ryan's graduation in 2004 (yes, he took the long route) with L. Tom.
8 comments:
What a fun experience. I have always been jealous of your time away together, but now I have my version of it...it's just pretty in a different way and rains a lot. I love you! Miss you too.
Great memories! I love seeing flashback pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Oh and you can't forget when Brandon and I went to Hawaii to hang out with you. That sure was fun and interesting.
Yes! I'm famous and made your blog!
Actually, you should know that Rusty talks about your house on the point ALL the time. Seriously...like once a week for the past five years.
My family and friends that saw that house still bring it up......."you mean to tell me that your kitchen is outside?"
Yes, it is outside, but the backyard is the ocean, so that makes up for the rusted through refrigerator.
Hahaha nice! I'm so glad you told me, I'm totally snagging it from you if that's cool!
You're right, Laie is a very special place. It will always stay with me. I was amazed when Brian and I went back to visit. I thought, "I actually lived here, and I loved it?"
Why did we ever move back? Anyone hiring in HI?
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