Hawaii

Well, eventho we only had one day off the boat, I enjoyed every second of it. I didn’t go snorkeling. I didn’t go to Pearl Harbor. I didn’t go skydiving. I didn’t jump off any rocks. I didn’t climb any mountains. All I did was lay on the beach and swim in the pacific ocean. And to be honest, I was perfectly happy with my day. I didn’t bring a beach towel on my trip. So in Puerto Rico, I was thinking about buying one, but I never got around it. Then I went to a little (not touristic) town in brazil and I didn’t go to a beach in south Africa. Then when we started to get to asia, it started getting chilly and we went to less beaches. So when we got to Hawaii, I just decided it was too late in my trip to buy a towel that I was just gonna get rid of before I got home. But it’s moderately funny to me that everytime we go to a beach, I just kinda roll around on my belly in the sand. I get sooo sandy all the time. Like my hair is filled with sand for a couple days. It’s kinda gross, but as long as I don’t get any in my mouth, I’m okay with it. So, needless to say, I am still towel-less and sandy.
Hawaii was beautiful. We were in Honolulu and we went to a beach in Waikiki. To be honest, I have no idea how the islands are set up. I don’t know which ones have active volcanoes on them, and I def don’t know which one ‘the big island’ is. We were only there for like 13 hours, so it doesn’t really matter I guess. Never the less, it is still very beautiful. I think my favorite part is although it is a tropical island- the architecture isn’t pink and teal like it is in most places. In the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and even in Florida there are pink buildings and yellow buildings and stuff. Here, everything is a bold color, never pastel colors. A lot of things look like dark wood and there are lots of greens and stuff. I like the overall architecture way more here in Hawaii.
We at lunch in Cheeseburger in Paradise. I was super excited to eat here, but when I got my burger it did have lettuce and tomatoes, Heinz 57 and French Fried Potatoes. It even had a slice of onion on it. The only thing missing was a big kosher pickle. So when our waiter came back, I asked him where the pickle was and he said the restaurant had nothing to do with Jimmy Buffet. He actually sued the chain because it’s his song. For some reason, the burger just wasn’t as good as it was when I thought there was a connection between my delicious meal and my favorite song about cheeseburgers.
Well everyone- this blog is only for Poppa Bear, Both Mummas, Rannie, Mark, Kristofer and Brenda. I’m pretty sure I made it very clear that I wanted more emails from not only my fam (who did a very good job) but the people I rarely hear from. I only got emails from the same people who always write to me. Maybe not as many people read my blog as I thought. The only new comer this time was Brenda. (thanks Brenda) I really tried to post pictures this time. the thing is, the internet on the boat is slow, and the connection always times out. i have like 15 pictures that i want to show you all, but they won't post. guess you'll just have to wait three weeks. I’ll be calling people out next time if I don’t get more. I have 11 days on the ocean in the very near future.
On a very very happy note, I have become friends with a guy named André. Yesterday, he had a get together to celebrate the third year in his life that his cancer has been in remission. He is an amazing person who can walk into a room full of strangers and be bffs with everyone 20 minutes later. He kinda reminds me of dad in that way. He is very honest and people seem to relate to him. He’s amazing and is an inspiration to the whole world (I can say that because in less than 3 weeks, I can say I have officially have been around it.). I would like to thank him for staying alive because he has enriched my life by living his own.
Officially 3 days till the 2008 NFL Draft. Please please pick up some offensive linemen. I’m tired of blaming them for our problems. To be honest, I’m more tired of them being our problem. I doubt we’ll take a lineman in the first round but I hope we get some quality guys at some point. I’ll be sad if we don’t walk away with one. With the schedule we have next year, we really need this to be a good draft. Maybe the second best in steelers history. Who could ask for more than 4 hall of famers in one draft? I guess I can at least ask- just not expect it to happen. Maybe Tomlin is the next Noll. Cross your fingers for a good draft!!! I am.
Good luck pens (in a couple days) I’ll be following along and wearing my pens shirt as much as possible. I don’t want to be the smelly kid on the boat, but if that’s what it takes, I’m down to do it. Do me a favor, everytime jagr touches the puck, boo him. Think about how embarrassing he is for tucking that jersey in, and it will be easy to make fun of him. (o:
Now onto 11 days on the boat before we get to Puerto Rico. I can’t believe how fast this trip has gone by. I guess I knew it would fly by, and I was absolutely right. I’ll miss it so much when I get back- yet I can’t wait to step on American soil (mainland soil) I’m so fortunate to be on a trip like this so I’m trying not to wish it away. Instead, I enjoy every day I’m here even if it’s just on the boat.

Love you all! see you in 17 days!!!