"So Lonesome"

fulfillment

Hawaii, Fall 2011

As individuals, we tend to think independently while relying on ourselves for most temporal needs; it is others that we forget to rely on. There is such a lack of fulfillment when we do it all on our own, sure it shows strength, but never satisfaction. It is like eating a hamburger patty, which is substantial enough to keep you going, but without the bun, lettuce, sauce, cheese, tomatoes, and onions...well, its just not nearly as fun. Such as life; its not nearly as fun without others. Sharing moments and experiences with the beautiful people around you makes for one tasty burger. 

the pirate sure can sing

barefoot

                        Photo by Christie Pham


Even when I was a kid, shoes were of little importance, especially when embarking on an adventure; being barefoot always took precedence over safety.  Sure, the whole "hippie" pizazz is quite the trend these days, but that is merely unrecognizable to a 4 year old. One of the many great things about living in Hawaii is the fact that being barefoot in public is widely accepted, unlike the rest of the world. In Italy, if you are barefoot in public, people being mildly confused is an understatement. Well, I'm sorry that I appreciate the simpler things in life, like the feeling of the warm pavement, grass, and sand beneath my feet.