I was going to update with a quick food post today but I just had to share my day. I’ve been having not so great days lately, and it’s nothing specific going on – I just feel like I’m in a slump. Anyhow, I drove home today from work and as I approached the driveway to my house (it’s a shared driveway between different houses) – there were two Pacific Islander kids blocking the driveway. It was a sister and brother I assume, both must have been under the age of 10. They were blocking the lane but as I turned in, they moved off to the side. I look to the back and see the boy calling me the B word. This young kid. I stopped my car and got out. I usually do this anyway. I stop my car and get out to get our mail. The two kids were standing there. I’m looking at both in the eyes and you can tell the boy has a guilty but naughty ridden look on his face.

What did I end up doing? Well. I nicely said hi to both of them to which they both said hi as well. I asked how they were going and the sister and brother both say they are okay, the sister friendlier. I grab my mail, close the mailbox and wish them both a good night and she tells me, you too. I drive off and as I’m parking, I see they are both watching me. Not sure what to make of that but fine. What does one do in that scenerio anyway? I could have reacted poorly because I know for a fact the boy called me the b word, but what would that accomplish? Nothing. Might as well kill a person with kindness and hope they will pay it forward in the future. What happened certainly ruined my night but I feel good in how I handled it and in the end, I don’t feel anger – just a bit of sadness. You never know what people are going through in their lives to make them lash out the way they do.

I hope everyone has a fabulous Friday and weekend! Here’s a picture I took when I took a hike up the Makapuu Trail.

Yes! Thank god it’s the weekend. I had a very busy week so I am very happy to rest today. The past two nights, I’ve been coming home and like sleeping at or before 9. That’s crazy! But that’s how busy work has been. It’s gonna be busy for the next few weeks too but busy is good right? 🙂 I’ve been slowing down on my eating adventures, I need to pick it back up! Also now gonna try to save money but a meal out once a week ain’t too bad right? Well I was without a car for a week and counted on my cousin to take me to and from work…it was horrible without a car! I guess I really got spoiled cause I used to bus it all over. Anyway, I do enjoy walking and miss it a bit. When you’re driving, you miss out on a lot of details around you. Once, I decided to walk home from work and it let me appreciate so much more about my surroundings! Things that I just drove past when I’m in my car. This picture is an example of that. Last week as I was waiting for my ride, I saw this sprouting out from a wall! It was so pretty that I just had to capture it. I was sad to see it gone a few days later…but was happy I caught it when I did. Have a great weekend folks.