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Hawaii's Bishop Museum unveils yet another collection of historic boards. - ESPN.com

Willi Edwards The Bishop Museum, your one stop shop for surf craft old and new alike. Hawai'i's Bishop Museum is displaying their extensive collection of surf artifacts and images in a new show called "Surfing: Featuring ...

President Obama won't take shirt off in front of cameras to swim in oil-ravaged Gulf waters - New York Daily News

The leader of the free world's eye-candy abs are off limits to the public. President Obama vowed to take a swim in the oil-soaked Gulf on Sunday but out of sight from the press and shutterbugs. A bashful ...

Topless protesters turn heads at Venice Beach - Los Angeles Times

More than 200 people, including about two dozen topless women, marched on the Venice Beach boardwalk Sunday afternoon to protest state laws that bar women from going bare-chested in public. Participants ...

Premiere of 'Highwater' to benefit Hawaii Surfrider - Surfers Village

Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 22 August, 2010 : - - The Hawaii premiere of Dana Brown’s new film Highwater will hit the big screen at Ward Stadium 16 on Thurs., Aug. 26 at 8:00 p.m. 100% of the proceeds from this ...

Why Brett Simpson Is The New King Of The U.S. Open Of Surfing - The Faster Times

Shawn Price is a two-time international award winner for surfing journalism at the Orange County Register. With over a decade of newspaper experience, he’s also covered Olympic gold medal beach volleyball players Karch ...

Obama heads to bookstore at start of vacation - Tri-City Herald

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. President Barack Obama began his 10-day vacation on a studious note Friday, stopping at a local bookstore for his first public appearance on Martha's Vineyard. With daughters Sasha and ...

Hawaii holiday for Zac and Van - Skynews.com

You'd be hard-pressed to find something to be miserable about in Hawaii. Especially when you spend your days frolicking on the beach. Which must be why Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens have such big smiles on their faces ...

President Barack Obama’s New Shirtless Pictures Released - Thaindian.com

Hawaii, Aug 17, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Whatever President Barack Obama does become a headline even if it is nothing even remotely related to his political activities. Many people still remember the shirtless pictures of the US ...

The Big C: Summer Time is a Captivating Episode - Associated Content

Summer Time is the second episode of Showtime's newest show, The Big C . In this episode, Cathy gets a time line from Dr. Todd about how much time she has left, and decides that she wants to spend the summer ...

A CALL FOR PHOTOS: Share your summer vacation with us! - Abington Mariner

Summer's here! It's time for family camping trips, days at the beach and high flying fun at area amusement parks. While some families vacation close to home, others hit the highways and visit other great states ...

Resolved Question: So, I'm planning a little wedding...?

and my fiancée and I would love to have it a destination wedding to Hawaii (it's where he's from actually), but we would rather have a small, intimate wedding with few close family members (my dad, brother, grandpa possibly two of my girl cousins, and he wants his mom, dad, and four other family members that already live there). We both picture our wedding on the beach and would absolutely love that, but want to then have a big reception after the wedding back at home a week or so later. Has anyone ever did anything like that before? Small wedding, large reception a while ago later? It's something I want, something intimate, small and comfortable (since we are both chipping in to pay for airfare for the family that aren't in Hawaii already. more

Resolved Question: Your 10th anniversary story?

We were married in late May in 2000. This year was our 10th. He took us to the airport and said "We are going to Maui" and we all were happy and excited. He said he took care of everything. My work, his work and everything. So there was nothing to worry about. Then we flew to Maui and we stayed at a nice hotel. The next night he took me out to dinner and we had another room in the hotel. "The Honeymoon Suite". Then he entertained us in the trip for 2 weeks. We did a whole lot. Never a dull moment! 2 weeks into the trip and then we all went to a spa for spa day. Then the next day, it was 2 pm and he took us to a wedding venue and said "We are renewing our vows today. This is why were in Maui." and then we all got excited, got ready and our family surprised us. It was a small beach ceremony with 150 guests. The ceremony and pictures was at 5:00 pm and then our reception and dinner was at 7:00 pm and then it ended at 12:00 pm. Then we all came back to the hotel, sent the kids to bed and we both had a bath together and went to bed at 2 am. Then we had a pool party at our hotel the next day and us family went to the beach that night. Then the next day we golfed, packed and left Hawaii. He rented us a Yacht! He said we will be on it for 1 week to get back home. It was a nice private yacht. It was super pretty too! We scuba dived and stopped at islands. Then we were back home and enjoyed our time together. We did different things back at home and we had 2 weeks off. Then after settling back in, he took me to dinner at my favorite restaurant. Best anniversary ever! more

Resolved Question: What is something romantic that I can do for my (new) wife on our honeymoon?

Hi, we're getting married on a beach in Hawaii; we'll be there 28 August - 04 September. My fiancee wants me to "do something romantic" while we're there so that she'll have a memory and a story to tell. Guys, I just don't have a *clue* as to what to do and I'm coming to you, the brain-trust of Y/A, for help. Part of the problem is that I don't really know what's *there* that I could do/use to create this romantic experience. I can't help but be reminded of the saying "When the only tool that you have is a hammer you tend to treat all problems like they were nails." I mean, just picture a short, squat little robot that looks like a garbage-can that is projecting an image of Carrie Fisher (with a large cinnamon-roll on each side of her head) that is *pleading* with you to "Help us Obi-won Kenobi! You're our only hope!!" C'mon guys, "seven come eleven, daddy needs a new pair of shoes." :) :) :)skye skye, the fact that I take the initiative to pitch-in and do my fair-share of the house-work--with my allergies I *have* to have a clean house--is part of what "hooked her." Happy-2, high five guy!! :) I also have this question in the Weddings & Engagements section. I'm seeing the romantic pic-nic suggestion a lot (which suggests that It's a good idea). more

Resolved Question: My mom's "assistant" surprised us in Hawaii and I AM F*CKING LIVID?????????????????????????????/////////???

I'm 16. I am so mad. So basically, my mom has an assistant for work. My mom is 43 and the assistant is a male who is about 30ish. He has been her assistant for a long time (like 2 years) and now they are "close friends." They hang out a lot. Also, a while ago I saw a picture of just them two at a fancy restaurant on my mom's birthday. Also, a few months ago my sister and her best friend went on my mom's laptop. They found a bunch of pictures of my mom and some guy in Spain. Turns out, my mom had told me and my sister that she was going to the East coast for a business trip, but she was actually in Spain with her boyfriend. My sister confronted my mom about it and my mom basically said it's her life and it's none of her business. I didn't see the pictures and my sister didn't mention any names, but I am 95% sure that her boyfriend is her assistant. My mom does not know that I know this. I guess I could be wrong, but my mom is always hanging out and talking to this assistant. Oh yeah, and my mom is married to my dad. I guess it doesn't really count as marriage because they don't talk at all and my dad is mentally ill. So my mom booked a trip to Hawaii for just me and her. She chose this island because her assistant had lived here before for 60 days, and he liked it. We arrived at night. The next morning, the assistant surprised my mom and called her and said that he was on a flight to Hawaii on the same island. WTF? He didn't even tell my mom he was coming until he boarded the plane. My mom told me, and I was PISSED. I said I don't want to see him. She said okay, I didn't have to see him. After this, my mom and I were driving around. Suddenly she told me that her assistant was at the airport and that we need to pick him up. I was still mad because she said I didn't have to see him. When he arrived, he gave both me and my mom lays, which was nice I guess. My mom already told him I was pissed, so he knew. I basically didn't talk to him or acknowledge him at all. Then we went to go eat. After that, they said they wanted to go snorkeling. I still was mad and barely talking. We went to the hotel, and he changed in our room. I was sitting on the patio and I started crying. My mom was trying to comfort me, and after a while he came out and he said he was sorry and he wasn't trying to intrude or anything. I told my mom to go without me, and she said no. So then we all went snorkeling. He was very helpful and showed us the beaches to go to. He knows a lot about the island because he lived here 10 years ago. He is really nice, but I am uncomfortable around him, and I'm angry that he is here. I also think he is sketchy. He stares at me A LOT! WTF? Like I was sitting in the backseat and he would keep looking back at me. He is just weird. It's supposed to be me and my mom's vacation. I told my mom this, and she said it still is, but she is not going to deny help when it is offered, because he is really helpful. He is staying at another hotel next to us. He left to his hotel. and my mom and I ate dinner and went back to our hotel. Last night mom and him were downstairs drinking wine while I was alone in the hotel room. WTF???????????????????????????????????… IT WAS ALL A PLAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT HAD TO BE! My sister was REALLY mad that she couldn't go. My mom made it sound like my sister was unable to go was because my sister had plans. But it had to be because this "assistant" was coming, and my sister knew it's her boyfriend. And this assistant obviously didn't fly here to surprise us!! HE OBVIOUSLY BOUGHT HIS TICKET A LONT TIME AGO AND THEY PLANNED THIS. This vacation was all a master plan so she could go on vacation with him and not look guilty!! I told my mom that I knew she planned this. And she was like "I promise I didn't plan this." I don't believe her because she's not being that defensive. Don't I have a right to be pissed?! Even if he is really helpful and can help us get around the island,I think it's still totally inappropriate for us to go snorkeling and spend time together. IT'S ME AND MY MOM'S VACATION!! I refuse to see him or spend time with him. How do I deal with this? Basically all morning I was crying and screaming because my mom said we were going to the beach, and I found out he was driving us. So I started yelling about it and how I don't want to see him AT ALL. He could help us since he used to live here, but I don't care. MY MOM KNOWS I'M PISSED. but her excuse is that he is really helpful. sure, he is, BUT DOES HE HAVE TO SPEND TIME WITH US!! How do I express this to my mom? Do you think it's okay if I refuse to spend time with him? more

Resolved Question: My mom's "assistant" surprised us in Hawaii and I'm f*cking pissed?????????????????????????????????????????

I'm 16. I am so mad. So basically, my mom has an assistant for work. My mom is 43 and the assistant is a male who is about 30ish. He has been her assistant for a long time (like 2 years) and now they are "close friends." They hang out a lot. Also, a while ago I saw a picture of just them two at a fancy restaurant on my mom's birthday. Also, a few months ago my sister and her best friend went on my mom's laptop. They found a bunch of pictures of my mom and some guy in Spain. Turns out, my mom had told me and my sister that she was going to the East coast for a business trip, but she was actually in Spain with her boyfriend. My sister confronted my mom about it and my mom basically said it's her life and it's none of her business. I didn't see the pictures and my sister didn't mention any names, but I am 95% sure that her boyfriend is her assistant. My mom does not know that I know this. I guess I could be wrong, but my mom is always hanging out and talking to this assistant. Oh yeah, and my mom is married to my dad. I guess it doesn't really count as marriage because they don't talk at all and my dad is mentally ill. So my mom booked a trip to Hawaii for just me and her. She chose this island because her assistant had lived here before for 60 days, and he liked it. We arrived at night. The next morning, the assistant surprised my mom and called her and said that he was on a flight to Hawaii on the same island. WTF? He didn't even tell my mom he was coming until he boarded the plane. My mom told me, and I was PISSED. I said I don't want to see him. She said okay, I didn't have to see him. After this, my mom and I were driving around. Suddenly she told me that her assistant was at the airport and that we need to pick him up. I was still mad because she said I didn't have to see him. When he arrived, he gave both me and my mom lays, which was nice I guess. My mom already told him I was pissed, so he knew. I basically didn't talk to him or acknowledge him at all. Then we went to go eat. After that, they said they wanted to go snorkeling. I still was mad and barely talking. We went to the hotel, and he changed in our room. I was sitting on the patio and I started crying. My mom was trying to comfort me, and after a while he came out and he said he was sorry and he wasn't trying to intrude or anything. I told my mom to go without me, and she said no. So then we all went snorkeling. He was very helpful and showed us the beaches to go to. He knows a lot about the island because he lived here 10 years ago. He is really nice, but I am uncomfortable around him, and I'm angry that he is here. I also think he is sketchy. He stares at me A LOT! WTF? Like I was sitting in the backseat and he would keep looking back at me. He is just weird. It's supposed to be me and my mom's vacation. I told my mom this, and she said it still is, but she is not going to deny help when it is offered, because he is really helpful. He is staying at another hotel next to us. He left to his hotel. and my mom and I ate dinner and went back to our hotel. Now my mom and him are downstairs drinking wine as we speak! I'm alone in the hotel room. WTF???????????????????????????????????… WTF??!@?!!?!?!?! Don't I have a right to be pissed?! Even if he isn't my mom's boyfriend (my mom doesn't know that I know and claims he is a friend), I think it's still totally inapproprate for us to go snorkeling and spend time together. IT'S ME AND MY MOM'S VACATION!! MY MOM KNOWS I'M PISSED. but her excuse is that he is really helpful. sure, he is, BUT DOES HE HAVE TO SPEND TIME WITH US!! How do I express this to my mom? Do you think it's okay if I refuse to spend time with him?I told her clearly that I do not want to be around him!!! She keeps making up excuses and saying that he is just really helpful. I guess he is BUT I DON'T WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIM! I told my mom this. more

Voting Question: My mom's assistant surprised us in Hawaii and I'm f*cking pissed???????????????????????????????????????????

I'm 16. I am so mad. So basically, my mom has an assistant for work. My mom is 43 and the assistant is a male who is about 30ish. He has been her assistant for a long time (like 2 years) and now they are "close friends." They hang out a lot. Also, a while ago I saw a picture of just them two at a fancy restaurant on my mom's birthday. Also, a few months ago my sister and her best friend went on my mom's laptop. They found a bunch of pictures of my mom and some guy in Spain. Turns out, my mom had told me and my sister that she was going to the East coast for a business trip, but she was actually in Spain with her boyfriend. My sister confronted my mom about it and my mom basically said it's her life and it's none of her business. I didn't see the pictures and my sister didn't mention any names, but I am 95% sure that her boyfriend is her assistant. My mom does not know that I know this. I guess I could be wrong, but my mom is always hanging out and talking to this assistant. Oh yeah, and my mom is married to my dad. I guess it doesn't really count as marriage because they don't talk at all and my dad is mentally ill. So my mom booked a trip to Hawaii for just me and her. She chose this island because her assistant had lived here before for 60 days, and he liked it. We arrived at night. The next morning, the assistant surprised my mom and called her and said that he was on a flight to Hawaii on the same island. WTF? He didn't even tell my mom he was coming until he boarded the plane. My mom told me, and I was PISSED. I said I don't want to see him. She said okay, I didn't have to see him. After this, my mom and I were driving around. Suddenly she told me that her assistant was at the airport and that we need to pick him up. I was still mad because she said I didn't have to see him. When he arrived, he gave both me and my mom lays, which was nice I guess. My mom already told him I was pissed, so he knew. I basically didn't talk to him or acknowledge him at all. Then we went to go eat. After that, they said they wanted to go snorkeling. I still was mad and barely talking. We went to the hotel, and he changed in our room. I was sitting on the patio and I started crying. My mom was trying to comfort me, and after a while he came out and he said he was sorry and he wasn't trying to intrude or anything. I told my mom to go without me, and she said no. So then we all went snorkeling. He was very helpful and showed us the beaches to go to. He knows a lot about the island because he lived here 10 years ago. He is really nice, but I am uncomfortable around him, and I'm angry that he is here. I also think he is sketchy. He stares at me A LOT! WTF? Like I was sitting in the backseat and he would keep looking back at me. He is just weird. It's supposed to be me and my mom's vacation. I told my mom this, and she said it still is, but she is not going to deny help when it is offered, because he is really helpful. He is staying at another hotel next to us. He left to his hotel. and my mom and I ate dinner and went back to our hotel. Now my mom and him are downstairs drinking wine as we speak! I'm alone in the hotel room. WTF?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? WTF??!@?!!?!?!?! Don't I have a right to be pissed?! Even if he isn't my mom's boyfriend (my mom doesn't know that I know and claims he is a friend), I think it's still totally inapproprate for us to go snorkeling and spend time together. IT'S ME AND MY MOM'S VACATION!! MY MOM KNOWS I'M PISSED. but her excuse is that he is really helpful. sure, he is, BUT DOES HE HAVE TO SPEND TIME WITH US!! How do I express this to my mom? Do you think it's okay if I refuse to spend time with him?I told her clearly that I do not want to be around him!!! She keeps making up excuses and saying that he is just really helpful. I guess he is BUT I DON'T WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH HIM! I told my mom this. more

Resolved Question: What are activities to do on oahu? Where can we take pictures?

This will be my 6th time going to hawaii and all the other times i've gone, we've just visited family and ahve gone to waikiki, ala moana (mall/beach), diamond head, pearl harbor, and the dole plantation. Fun times but I would love to do other things. My friend's boyfriend said there's so much more i have to do. He suggested north shore, a surf museum, lagoons, luaus, and eating a certain hot dog? I've had shaved iced and spam but i want more of a hawaiian experience...also snorkling, luas, etc... Also, we're meeting with other family members (1st cousins) i haven't seen (or met) in years. My cousin (who went to farrington high school) said that alot of friends would pitch in and take pictures? She said something how everyone would meet at a location and have a photographer take group pictures. The family would looove to do this but we don't know where and who to contact that's not too expensive. Another random question: i'm interested in buying a sarong. Should i just buy one here (bc i heard its more expensive there?) or just get 1 at the international market? How much would stuff cost? more

Resolved Question: Your opinion on the story i wrote!?

23/05 ’08 Midnight in Honolulu, Wow it was such a weird day! (But gosh, it’s so pretty here!) I really want to stay here longer... But we have to take the plane tomorrow to Las Vegas! Anyways, in the morning, like always, I totally ignored G. And didn’t want to go to breakfast, Even though I have this big crush on the waiter... They left a note saying that after breakfast they were going to the beach. So I came out of bed at 12, walked onto the beach, and guess what? THEY WERNT THERE! I thought maybe G. Was eating a massive Sunday at the restaurant close to the hotel. I went there, and no sign of G. Or O. So I continued looking, the beach was packed with tourist. And there was even a fat sun-burned dude yelling at me to take a picture of his family. Inside I wanted to scream at this guy, and tell him to go to the gym. But I managed to not say anything, and take a pic. It was getting dark. And I didn’t know what to do. I thought maybe they would be back at the hotel. Because O. likes to be before 6 at the restaurant. But again they weren’t there. I was getting worried. And desperate to find them. And this old dude came up to me and said. ‘’Are you looking for something? ‘’ I said yes. And he took me to this dark alley way. I knew it wasn’t good. I broke down in tears and I runned as i fast as I could away from the dude. It started to rain heavily, and my make-up started to run. Crying and shouting ‘’Gia, Olivia, where are you guys!!?’’ I felt something behind my back. It was my sisters. G and O. I wiped my tears and said. ‘’ I’m never going to forgive yall!’’ then I paused and gave them a hug and whispered ‘’I’m going to get yall back! ‘’ we smiled and walked back to the hotel. Vegas is going to be so much fun! XO, Sydney. Can you please read this piece i wrote? And please give your opinion? It’s just a short piece of the story I wrote. The whole story is about 3 sisters who won a trip around the world, and every day, one of the girls; Sydney, Gia or Olivia write a piece of their day in there journal, in this piece your about to read is written by Sydney, the wild one. And what happened that day in a small island in Hawaii. BTW. Gia and Sydney do not always agree with each other. more

Resolved Question: What Do you think of this story? NEED OPINION?

Hi! Can you please read this piece i wrote? And please give your opinion? I am not that good in my grammar, so please ignore the mistakes. It’s just a short piece of the story I wrote. The whole story is about 3 sisters who won a trip around the world, and every day, one of the girls; Sydney, Gia or Olivia write a piece of their day in there journal, in this piece your about to read is written by Sydney, the wild one. And what happened that day in a small island in Hawaii. BTW. Gia and Sydney do not always agree with each other. 23/05 ’08 Midnight in Honolulu, Wow it was such a weird day! (But gosh, it’s so pretty here!) I really want to stay here longer... But we have to take the plane tomorrow to Las Vegas! Anyways, in the morning, like always, I totally ignored G. And didn’t want to go to breakfast, Even though I have this big crush on the waiter... They left a note saying that after breakfast they were going to the beach. So I came out of bed at 12, walked onto the beach, and guess what? THEY WERNT THERE! I thought maybe G. Was eating a massive Sunday at the restaurant close to the hotel. I went there, and no sign of G. Or O. So I continued looking, the beach was packed with tourist. And there was even a fat sun-burned dude yelling at me to take a picture of his family. Inside I wanted to scream at this guy, and tell him to go to the gym. But I managed to not say anything, and take a pic. It was getting dark. And I didn’t know what to do. I thought maybe they would be back at the hotel. Because O. likes to be before 6 at the restaurant. But again they weren’t there. I was getting worried. And desperate to find them. And this old dude came up to me and said. ‘’Are you looking for something? ‘’ I said yes. And he took me to this dark alley way. I knew it wasn’t good. I broke down in tears and I runned as i fast as I could away from the dude. It started to rain heavily, and my make-up started to run. Crying and shouting ‘’Gia, Olivia, where are you guys!!?’’ I felt something behind my back. It was my sisters. G and O. I wiped my tears and said. ‘’ I’m never going to forgive yall!’’ then I paused and gave them a hug and whispered ‘’I’m going to get yall back! ‘’ we smiled and walked back to the hotel. Vegas is going to be so much fun! XO, Sydney. more

Resolved Question: What are some things you want to do before you die?? (bucket list) =)?

Heres Mine =) 100 things to do before you die. <3 The smiley faces are by the things I really want to do . =) 1. Spend a night in a haunted house with all your friends!! =) 2. Meet Justin Bieber!! =) 3. Meet John Cena!! =) 4. Tell Miley Cyrus shes a slut to her face. 5. Meet Jeydon Wale!! =) 6. Be in one of Jeydon Wales videos. 7. Touch Taylor Lautners Abs!! =) 8. Touch John Cenas Abs!! 9. Sing in front of Pres Obama. 10. Make a song with Justin Bieber. =) 11. Get married ofcourse. <3 12. Have 2 kiddies. <3 13. Save a Life. 14. Stop animal abuse. =) 15. Go on a Disney cruise ship. =) 16. Swim with sharks. =) but NOT by myself! 17. Go to California. =) 18. Most definitely go to Hawaii. 19. Go para shoot sailing. =) 20. Go surfing in California. =) 21. Watch the sunset in New Mexico...its beautiful!! 22. Go to Las Vegas for a getaway...without parents!! =) 23. Be in a movie. 24. Go to a UFC championship. 25. Go snowboarding. 26. Go ice skating. 27. Become a singer ofcoarse!!! <--- my dream =) 28. Return SHAMU to Seaworld!!!!!!! (inside joke) 29. Be on Wizards of Waverly Place. <--- love that show. 30. Meet Selena Gomez 31. Tell Britney Spears shes a fothermuckin Whore! =) 32. Make someone come back to life after they died. 33. Meet Will Farrel. 34. Tip a porta potty with someone in it!! =) 35. Go to the Super bowl. 36. Go to the Olympics and watch the ice skaters. 37. Swim with a whole bunch of dolphins. 38. Go to WWE Monday night Raw. =) 39. Ride in a hot air balloon. 40. Visit the Grand Canyon. 41. Enter in American Idol or Americas got talent. 42. Walk the great wall of China. 43. Stay awake for a whole 2 days. 44. Go white water rafting. 45. Learn to meditate. 46. See the Northern Lights. 47. Watch a lightening storm from the sea. =) 48. Meet someone who could pass as your twin. 49. Stand on the international date line =) 50. Take an amazing picture that you can treasure forever. 51. watch a meteor shower. 52. Say sorry to every single person you have hurt. 53. Be able to say truthfully that you are ready to die. </3 54. Go skinny dipping. haha. 55. Finish a whole bowl of sushi...even though its discusting. 56. Find out why men have nipples. LoL 57. Catch lady gaga on fire along with her creepy outfits =) 58. Drive the pacific highway. =) 59. Go to Iraq to see what its like. 60. Fly first class. =) 61. Build an amazing tree house. =) 62. Dig my grave and just lay in it. 63. Sequence my DNA. 64. Go to Bermuda. 65. Build the biggest snow man!! 66. Look at myself how others do. =) 67. Send a message in a bottle across seas. 68. Shower in a waterfall. 69. Stay on a mechanical Bull for at least 20 seconds.... lol 70. Crowd Surf. 71. Go to Disney Land in California. 72. Design my own roller coaster. 73. Go in a submarine in the pacific ocean. =) 74. Kiss at the top of the Eiffel tower. 78. Have my palm read. 79. Have professional photographs taken. 80. Get married on a beautiful beach on white horses. =) 81. Have a white Christmas. =) 82. Crash a wedding. 83. Have a wagon race in walmart. 84. Ride a horse on the beach =) 85. Host a Monday Night Raw. 86. Walk on water 87. Kiss under the mistletoe on new years eve. 88. Visit Niagara Falls 89. Try my hardest to finish this bucket list!! 90. Ride an elephant. 91. Swim in the Mediterranean sea. 92. Watch an active volcano. 93. Go skateboarding with Ryan Sheckler 94. ? 95. ? 96. ? 97. ? 98. ? 99. ? sorry i didn't finish it. I cant think of anything else. 100. ? =) more

Resolved Question: Tropical Island Family Holiday?

We are trying to plan a tropical island holiday for some time this year or next. We want to find somewhere beautiful with white sandy beaches and lagoons and all that .. we've been looking into the caribbean, the maldives, hawaii, bora bora, mauritious .. places like that We don't really have a budget .. money is not an object .. we wouldn't mind flying anywhere in the world :D We have been all over europe and the us .. and would like to go somewhere different We are quite a big family so we are finding it quite difficult to find the perfect place to suit everybody.. my husband and I want somewhere idylic and romantic (saw pictures of the maldives and fell in love!) ... i would love a spa place .. but we also have 6 kids aged 3, 6, 6, 8, 10, 15!! .. so my teenage daughter wants some sort of shopping near by, and also activities for the younger kids. I'm not really sure that the two go together and if such a place exists .. but we really want a full family holiday :) We are not really fussed what time in the year we go .. as we would want it to be hot and not in rainy season .. however it would preferably need to be in school holidays. If there is anybody that can help us choose where to go or know the best place to suit our family .. your help would be much appreciated x Thank you very much more

Voting Question: Nicole Sherzinger Vs Kim Kardashian, who has the best bikini body?

These 2 are definitely the owners of 2 fabulous beach figures – are you a fan of Nicole’s slim & curvy, yet at the same time very fit package or do you prefer Kim’s more voluptuous figure? Nicole Sherzinger http://www.celebgossipz.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Nicole-Scherzinger-Bikini-Pictures-Hawaii.jpg http://inyobusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/nicole-scherzinger-bikini-bottoms-400x600.jpg Kim Kardashian http://images.quickblogcast.com/6/7/3/2/6/172683-162376/kim_kardashian11.jpg http://www.zimbio.com/Kim+Kardashian/articles/2382/Kim+Kardashian+Bikini+Time+More+Butt more

Resolved Question: I need a Photographer!?

I live in Hawaii on Oahu. Im trying to get pictures done of my husband and I before he deployes and we are looking for a reasonable price. Some where between $100.00-$350.00 and I am having issues finding a place. I would love for the pictures to be done at the beach or in a studio. Please help me out! We are newly weds!:) Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do you think this girl is a slut?

ok my boyfriend kyle is on spring break in hawaii (we don't have the same spring break cuz our school hates us....jk). well he is there with his best friend zack, (zack) brother josh and josh wife named Melissa. Melissa had brought her best friend sara with her. well ever sense sara met my boyfriend she has been trying to get with him. like the first day they were in Hawaii she flash her boobs to him and ask if there were they were big enough for him, he told her that he was not into her and that he was dating me and that he wasn't going to cheat on me. another thing that happened was that he is a very good artiest and he was drawing me this beautiful heart picture with the colors of the sun set there when u sit on the beach. well she go's and takes a black marker and puts a heart at the bottom of the page and ruins the whole picture kyle got mad cuz it took him 5 hours to make the picture and she started saying she do sentget y he wants to be with me when he can be making out with her. that set me off and i told her that if she wants a guy so much to go to a bar and find one or even go find a strip bar to live in ssenseshe has no problem of showing her self off. one other thing that u should know is that she has a boyfriend of 3 years back at home and he is also one of kyle and zack buddies. wat is ur guys oopinionon her more

Resolved Question: help me find this beautiful painting,picture?

well i think its by Christian Riese Lassen. i remember i seen a picture of the painting in a magazine. i used to have it.. then lost it. it was so pretty. ok the picture was of a beach. looks like hawaii and it was night time. in the picture there was the moon, the ocean, u can see the waves of the ocean and u can see the whales or dolphins below it. then i can also see the isand or shore.. then there was a house at the right corner. it was really beautiful. it had blue,purple and pink where the main colors. it wasnt bright. more of a dark picture, well not that dark. it had to be Christian Riese Lassen. but i cant find it. i googled his paintings. similar artist i found are david miller,david bergren,and jeff wilkie. they paint ocean paintings just as pretty. can anyone help me find this painitng? i remember seeing this painting in the magazine a awhile ago... i think it was around 1998 to 2000. if that helps? and also didnt Christian Riese Lassen have pocket folders? i could swear i used to have folders of pretty ocean designs on them. if not by him then who? anyone know about folders like that? whos the artist of them? any help will be appreciated thanks... more

Resolved Question: What do you think of this excerpt of my story?

I sat outside by the pool on a warm summer afternoon. You know the type, with the light breeze, no clouds in the sky, the smell of neighbors barbecuing next door. It was perfect, even though I could have been in Hawaii. My beautiful older sister, Tori sat beside me on a brightly colored beach towel, tanning. Her naturally blonde hair was pulled to one side of her face. “Rebecca?” She said, not looking up. “Yes?” I responded. “What are you doing?” “I’m writing in my journal,” “Why?” I sighed impatiently, “Because I like to write.” She looked at me for the first time, “But why do you like to write?” I thought about it for a second, “Because it’s just my way of expressing myself and letting out suppressed emotions. Is that a good enough explanation for you?” “Yeah. I was just wondering,” She turned back towards the sun’s rays. My sister and I were barely a year apart, but we were in the same grade, because I was moved up a grade due to my “vast capability of knowledge” and more big words. If I was supposed to be so smart, why didn’t I understand any part of what the so called “experts” were saying? But anyways, Tori and I had always been close, but then puberty hit, and she got blessed with good looks and a flawless face, and I was not-so-blessed. With a head full of mousy brown hair and boring brown eyes, I was totally unnoticeable. Well, to most people. I watched Tori stand, her bronzed body glistening in the sun. She looked out towards the white picket fence and waved at someone, a flirtatious smile gracing her luscious lips. I was guessing the person was our 23-year-old neighbor, Dean, who had an odd thing for 16-year-old girls apparently. I turned my attention back to the laptop which was balancing on my knees; an e-mail from my best friend, Summer was on the screen. She had sent it all the way from Hawaii, where she and her family, including her hot and so-into-me brother, Blake, were vacationing. I began to scan it, savoring every line. Becca, It’s so warm down here! I wish you could see the amazing view we have from our hotel balcony. The ocean is as clear as glass, and I don’t ever want to leave. Blake told me to say hi. He has mentioned you a few times since we have been here. Is there something I should know about? So what’s new in Texas? Are you having fun sipping iced tea by the pool and watching Dean mow his yard with his shirt off? Hmm, that sight alone is enough for me to hop on the next flight back to the mainland. Well, Mom is badgering me to get off the computer and go to the beach with them. I promise to write more to you later. Love, Summer I smiled at the screen with delight. Blake had been asking about me! I e-mailed Summer right back, telling her it was okay in Texas, Dean was as hot as ever, and I was still perfecting my tea brewing skills, but I was getting there. I clicked the send button, and something else clicked in my head. At first, I was numb, and I remember thinking “This isn’t normal.” Then, the pain came, and I screamed in agony, falling to the floor. The laptop toppled over with me and hit with a loud crash, causing the screen to go ominously black, but I was in too much pain to worry about it. “Rebecca!” Tori gasped my name rushing to me. “I…it…hurts!” I wailed, and she rubbed my shoulders while whipping out her cell phone. “No!” I yelled more forcefully than necessary, “Don’t call anyone!” Tori stared at me in silent shock as my vision grew gray and then went dark in a snap. Behind my closed eyes, a picture began to appear, slowly, like an old television warming up. I could only make out a nice looking room with a seaside view. As the picture became clearer, I realized that it was a bedroom, and there was a person in the bed, a pale person who was gasping for breath. I squinted my eyes, trying to decipher the still blurry picture. The pain in my head had just about disappeared, and with a click, it was gone, and the images suddenly snapped into focus. I gasped in horror as I realized that the gasping figure on the bed was Summer’s mother, Mrs. Landon. She was grasping at her throat with one hand and reaching into the floor for her dropped inhaler with the other. I was frozen in place, unable to move anything. As I helplessly watched, her lips turned blue, and her eyes went wide. At last, she gasped once more then went limp. I expected her to miraculously sit up and walk out, but I knew somewhere deep inside that she was gone, and that this was no dream. The scene seemed to fast forward before my eyes. I looked out the window as the sun made its way across the bright blue Hawaiian sky until it was close to setting. Then I heard voices that seemed to come from a short distance. “Summer, go check on your mother,” This was Summer’s father. “`Kay!” Said Summer cheerfully, the sound of a girl having a blast on vacation. She walked more

Resolved Question: going to Hawaii in end of May to 1st week of June...?

i want to go to another island. I'm already staying in Honolulu for a few days. so what island should i go to?! i'm not really active such as into hiking etc no ..shopping yes! i want to take it easy though. any good rates in Kauai?! i've seem pictures looks nice..the beaches. and is is better/cheaper to just take one of the planes over there for a few days then go back to Honolulu to catch my flight back to NH. how much would a plane ticket cost to fly to another island?! it's me and another person. i'm only going for 7 days to hawaii. would I need a car if i go to Kauai?! more

Resolved Question: Wedding in Hawaii, Oahu?

will be getting married in Hawaii this year on 10/10 and we will be at the Waialae Beach for our wedding ceremony. I need to pick a time for our cerremony, two options are 10am and 4pm. The photographer said that those are the best time for photo shooting because of the lighting. I am not too sure about that but since he is professional I should trust him on that?? I wonder how much different do the picture look between those 2 time. I want natural light so pictures wil turn out good. But I also worried if I take the 10am , I won't have enough time for hair, make up, dress, getting ready etc etc...what is your opinion? more

Resolved Question: Is this a good beginning for my story?

Excuse spelling mistakes. :D Move. Dodge. Duck. Swerve. Weave. My school felt like a jungle. I moved through the crowded halls trying to make my way to my locker. Jocks body slammed, populars giggled and flipped their hair, nerds waited to be attacked, teachers waited for the day to end. Me? I waited for my life to end. My world came crashing down a few weeks before when we moved from my wonderful home in Hawaii, to a little town in New Hampshire. I had friends and family in Hawaii. My hoa and ohana. But my parents took it away from me. So, I was stuck in thst town. No palm trees, no beaches, it was cold because it was fall. I hated it there. And I hated it even more as I passed the populars, on my way to my locker, and they started laughing and whispering even more. I blushed in embarrassment and picked up the pace. I finally reached my locker and opened it. Setting my books inside I scanned the door. Pictures of me and my friends, Kai and Halua. I smiled. We hall signed the back of the picture. Malia, Kai, Holua. I sighed, remembering the day we did it. Other then the picture, I had stickers, other pictures and a mirror on my door. I looked in the mirror. My tan skin and dark hair didn't exactly blend in with the other kids. I mean, some of the kids had tans, and some had dark hair, but not like me. I wasn't just a white girl with a tan. I was a Hawaiian girl. There wasn't really anyone like me in the school. And no one had a name like mine. Malia Koli Onakapu. Everyone else was Emily Jonston and Jacob White and Hannah Smith. No one had a name like me. I slipped my books into my locker and closed it again. No one could remember my name, either. It was Malika or Halia or Alina. I mean, what's so hard about Malia? It's only three syllables! Ma-Li-A. That's it. I understand not remember Onakapu. But Malia? I turned and started down the hall, ready to make my journey home. "Later, Kalika." I heard. I rolled my eyes, not bothering to correct the person. I had a death grip on the straps of my backpack. I don't know why. My nuckles were turning white, though. I held my breath as I came up on the last few feet to the door. Pushing it open I felt a rush of cool air strike my face. I looked around curiously. I think it was snowing. I had never seen snow before. I walked outside and watched as the little dots hit the ground, speckling it with white. I held out my hand, waiting for it to accumulate there, but it didn't. "It wont build up on your bare hand." I heard. I turned to see a young girl standing there. She had short brown hair and was wearing guy clothes. "It's partially frozen ice. It'll melt on you hand. Body heat." I lowered my hand. "Right." I said. "I've never seen snow before. Other then on TV." She took a few steps closer to me with a curious look. "Where are you from?" she asked. "Hawaii." She smiled. She started walking, so I followed. "That's cool." she said. "I vacationed there once. It's a really nice island." I nodded, looking around the small town. "It really is." I said.I ment partially frozen water, not ice. :) more

Resolved Question: Looking to elope to Hawaii, any recommendations?

So yeah, our dream is to elope to Hawaii and I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions? I dont need a super fancy wedding or anything, here is a run down of how I want it to go: Would like to get married on the beach, have a skilled photographer and get a large variety of pictures on CD, toast the union with champange, and have a limo take us to dinner. I dont have a preference of which island to go to, but I would like to try to keep it as cheap as possible so if you know which island has the best wedding packages/accommodations that would be so helpful. Also, I have a few family members coming to watch the ceremony, my Grama is one of them and it sounds like she would prefer to not go to Oahu, BUT its my wedding and I am not basing my decisions on her wishes. If Oahu is the cheapest, that is where we will go. After the ceremony, my fiancee and I would like to leave the hotel we stay at and rent some sort of beach villa or bungalo. It doesnt have to be fancy... we are going for PRIVATE. So if anyone has any suggestions for that, also very helpful. Thanks in advance more

Resolved Question: My husband had an affair with a borderline psychopath?

About a year ago my husband came to me and told me that he had a fling with this woman. He traveled a lot, and apparently it happened on a business trip. He said he was sorry, and wanted a second chance and that it would never happen again. I initially kicked him out. I was hurt, confused and upset, we had 2 year old twins and I just couldn't believe that it had happened, but we eventually went to marriage counseling and worked it out and things have been great. Yesterday, I returned to my office and there was a envelope with my name on it sitting on my desk. There were four pictures in it, two of a woman with my husband at a beach, one of a necklace (on the back of the photo it said "your husband bought this for me", and one of the woman completely nude! There was a letter in it as well, she said that he loved her and that I should let him go... among other things. I asked my secretary who left it, she said it was a blond woman wearing a flower print dress, which is exactly what the woman was wearing in the picture with my husband. I'm kind of shaken.. The only thing I know about her is that she lives in Hawaii. I never questioned who she was, I didn't know her and at the time I considered it to be irrelevant, but now I'm not quite sure what I'm dealing with. This woman knows who I am, and where I work and is left me nude picture of herself! She's an attractive woman, but then again so am I so I don't see why she did that. About a week ago someone called our house line 10 times throughout the day and kept hanging up. I didn't think anything of it at the time, but I'm now about 90% sure it was this woman. Sane people do not do things like this. It's creepy. I'm now thinking that maybe the "fling" as my husband called it, was more than likely an affair that lasted longer than the week he was in Hawaii. I've even considered that it may still be happening. Why else would she show up nearly a year later and cause trouble? Before I said anything about this to my husband I decided to check his credit card transactions and our phone bills..no irregular activity, no calls to Hawaii. So, maybe this woman is just really crazy. I don't want to be played for a fool and I surely don't want to deal with some loony fatal attraction type woman. What can I do about her? Am I stupid for staying with him in the first place? more

Voting Question: What does your mousepad look like?

mine has a picture of a beach and it says "aloha hawaii" it looks like this: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61XggNW5V7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg ...random poll :D more

Resolved Question: Hawaii Holiday Accomadation?

Any helpful websites would be appreciated. Im looking for a hotel with huts on the beach. Literally. Ive seen a few pictures with huts OVER the water. Like a boardwalk type of thing. i hope im making sense lol. Thanks more

Resolved Question: does he like me? guys help!!?

okay, there is this guy and i live in the west and he recently moved to Hawaii. i have never seen him in real life but i have seen pictures of him and hes seen pictures of me. we have talked for a long time now and lately we txt eachother for hours at a time just talking. he tells me im beautiful, and all that. today, he went to the beach and i was telling him how i was jelous because i dont live by a beach. and he sent me a picture of my name in the sand. we talk a lot and im starting to feel feelings for him but i dont know if he is for me. hes really nice but every time im with my best friend he wants to talk to her. so he txts her. and im not sure. does it sound like he lieks me? i dont really want to get into a long distance relationship though. and i dont want to ruin our friendship. help? more

Resolved Question: Who likes watching webcams of other places?

right now I'm watching a granny take a picture of a beach in hawaii :D nobody there knows i can see them lolHere's the link http://www.mauirealestate.net/video.html i stuck it on my Dashboard so i can watch it whenever i want :D more

Resolved Question: restaurant on the beach? ever heard of this one?

I saw a picture of a restaurant in a magazine that i lost..my gf loved the place and i wish i could find the magazine..well the restaurant was on the beach..like the chairs and tables were literally in the water..it had umbrellas, the water was blue and no waves..here is a pic of something similar (hawaii) http://www.tensionnot.com/images/images/Amazing362.jpg but what im talking about was more classy and fancy..do you know any restaurant like this? thanks more

Resolved Question: Restaurant on the beach???? ever heard of this one?

I saw a picture of a restaurant in a magazine that i lost..my gf loved the place and i wish i could find the magazine..well the restaurant was on the beach..like the chairs and tables were literally in the water..it had umbrellas, the water was blue and no waves..here is a pic of something similar (hawaii)http://www.tensionnot.com/images/images/Amazing362.jpg but what im talking about was more classy and fancy..do you know any restaurant like this? thanks more

Resolved Question: What is on your bucket list?

I'm only fifteen, but I decided to make a bucket list to accomplish when I get older, so I was curious to see what other people have on theirs. Here is mine- -Marry my boyfriend which I have been completely in love with for over two years now -Go to Italy -Live in a big city for at least a year -Read the entire Bible -Get a tattoo -Go swimming with dolphins -Paint a pretty picture -Have someone paint a picture of me -Be a member of the audience in a TV show -Go on a cruise -Write a book, it doesn't have to become popular, just write one -See the New Year's ball drop in person in Times Square -Donate to a charity -Sleep under the stars -Go scuba diving -See a Broadway Play -Go in a hot air balloon -Visit the Holy Land -See the Statue of Liberty -Go to France -Go shopping all day -See the Great Wall of China -Learn to surf -Go to Hawaii -Try a unique, weird food -Ride a horse on a beach -Eat at one of those underwater restaurants There are more, but that is all I can think of right nowww. more

Resolved Question: Should I wear a bikini to the beach? Please be honest?

I am going to Hawaii in a week and am a little self-concious of my bikini body. Do you think that it is okay to wear a bikini if you are a little overweight? Here are two pictures. Also please be honest. Don't try and sugarcoat anything just to get the best answer. http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z77/pinkis4life/kkk.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z77/pinkis4life/kk.jpgi know i need a tan. hahaha!! more

Voting Question: Should I wear a bikini to the beach?

I am going to Hawaii in a week and am a little self-concious of my bikini body. Do you think that it is okay to wear a bikini if you are a little overweight? Here are two pictures. http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z77/pinkis4life/kkk.jpg http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z77/pinkis4life/kk.jpg Thanks more

Resolved Question: Any ideas for first day of school outfit?

Ok so here's the deal. On the first day of school at my school, we have to wear dresses for girls and suits for guys. It can be pretty much any kind of dress. I'm going to be in Hawaii the week before school starts, so I'm gonna get really tan, and I was thinking maybe a white dress that would help excentuate that. Also, it will be the first time in two months that I've seen my ex, so I wanna look really good to make him jealous haha. Here's a picture of my body type and such: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp88/lilly5410/beach.jpg Also, any make up or hair tips would be great :)Ps, I will be a sophomore in high school more

Resolved Question: Whats life like in hawaii?

I really want to move there i live in nyc right now and i hate it especially in the winter and im sick of the city i want to live in hawaii just wondering whats it like and are there any good colleges i should maybe look into? i'm 16 right now and im in an art school what i would really like to know is how is the lifestyle? what do most people do for jobs, is it just liike here? i mean i picture volacanoes and beaches and ukuleles i hardly would picture millions of cars and skyscrapershow much does an apartment/house cost on average for middleclass neighborhoodokay you all just aggravated me a lot. in case you cant read i live in nyc, one of the most expensive places to live in the US, and the world i can afford to live there i was just wondering what life would be like. snobssssssss.also i am an artist and i dont think i would stay there too long, just be there to see. &&& i play the ukulele already just i dont know anyone else who does more

Resolved Question: Beach-themed parties and weddings - tacky or not?

My step-daughter is flying in for the summer and our 7 year anniversary will happen while she is here. On I whim I thought it would be a great idea to have a beach renewal ceremony (we eloped) and the reception at the beach park and then take all the kids camping. I don't really want anything big and I am in the military so my family and friends are far from Hawaii and can't afford to come on a whim (timeline is in a few weeks). I want to dress all the little girls up in flower girl dresses and be a bride for a day and take lots of pictures. My wedding party is made up of children. And the only guests that will be there are my mother and my son's god parents. And since it will be in a few weeks I can't really do very much budget-wise. Would it be terribly tacky to line the aisle with beach balls, seat the guests in beach chairs and umbrellas and have a totally beach themed party and maybe coming to shore on a kayak. The wedding dress and flower girl dresses will be short in length and light (the weather will be around 90 degrees and it is on the beach in Hawaii). The groom and my 13 month old son (the ring bearer) will be wearing light khaki pants or shorts and a white short sleeved button down. Shoes are optional and no formal dress code. Then have the reception at the beach park and rent a bounce house and have a BBQ. Afterwards, let my mom have the beach cabin and take the kids camping at the beach? After buying one of those brides magazines it sounded cheap and tacky but I thought at first it sounded cute, simple, family oriented and outdoorsy (and a little romantic). Which is exactly how we are...what do you think? more

Resolved Question: What would be a good picture to go with this bio poem?

Bio poem Maegan Exciting, crazy, awesome, quiet Daughter of Lonnie and Shelly Lover of soccer, horses, and God Who feels happy, energetic, and loved Who needs family, hugs, and Jesus Who gives friendship, smiles, and love Who fears death, bad days, and being lonely Who would like to see the beach in Hawaii, Heaven, and Jesus Resident of .......................... more

Resolved Question: Random thoughts from a SAHM ((:?

[ ] my nails are always painted [ X] during the summer pretty much the only shoes i wear are flip flops [X] my favorite toys as a child were barbies [ ] my favorite colour is pink or purple [ ] i did gymnastics [ ] i like skirts [X ] hollister is my favorite place to shop [X] tight jeans are the only jeans i’ll wear [ ] i love chocolate [ ] i’ve never had a real job [X ] my hair is straightened [ ] i have at least eight myspace pictures (NOPE NO MYSPACE FOR ME) [ X] i go shopping a lot (LUVVVV SHOPPIN FOR MY LO'S) [ ] i like to hang out at the mall with friends [X ] i have a real diamond ring or diamond necklace (MY WEDDING RING) [X ] i’ve gone to a tanning salon [X ] ive gone to the beach to tan (IN NEED OF A TAN) [X ] i have at least ten pairs of shoes (OKAY A LOT MORE) [ X] i watch the oc or laguna beach (A WHILE BACK) [ X] i wear a shower cap [ ] i would never step foot into hot topic [X ] my cell phone might as well be a part of me [ ] i wear mascara every day [ ] i’ve been or am on a diet [X ] bathing suits are adorable [ ] i don’t know the difference between a sheep and a goat [ X] big sunglasses are cute [X ] i have gotten my nails done [X ] i own about ten purses [ ] mtv is my one of my favorite channels [ ] i love to have other girls do my hair [ X] i give and receive hugs from all my friends (MY KIDS, HUBS, MOM, DAD, IN LAWS) [X] i hate bugs, snakes, lizards, or spiders [ ] carnivals are so fun [X] summer is the best season [X] my swimsuit is two pieces [ ] i’m waiting for my knight in shining armor [x] i cry [ X] my car smells like vanilla (NEW CAR -TOOK IT TO WASH THIS WKND) [X ] my dishes get washed more then once a week (UMMM YEAAAA) [] i don’t do sports [ ] i hate to run [X ] i squeal when i am surprised or angry (GUILTY) [ ] i eat dried fruit as a snack [ X] i love romance novels [ X] drew barrymore is so cute [ X] i dance a lot [ X] i usually spend over an hour to get ready to leave my house (WITH 2 KIDS OH YEAH IT TAKES A WHILE) [ ] i only have like five billion hair products [X] i love to get dressed up [X ] every part of my outfit needs to match [ X] i talk on the phone at least once a day [X] i would love to have a photo shoot [ ] the price on clothes doesn’t matter to me [ ] i apply lip gloss fifty times a day [ ] i wish i were a model [ X] i own uggs (LOL) [ X] hip hop is the best music (NOT THE BEST.. BUT I DO LISTEN/LIKE IT) [X ] i pop my collar (I HAVE) [ ] i like to be the center of attention [ ] guys with mohawks are crazy [ X] horses are beautiful [ ] i’d rather not pay attention in school [X ] cats are adorable [ ] i write my own poems or music [X] i would love to visit hawaii [ X] valentine’s day is so cute [ ] black is for emos [ ] i love to gossip [ X] i had lisa frank folders (SHHHH) LMAO! [ ] i love celine dion [ ] my bubble baths are so long [ ] my wedding only needs a groom because it’s already planned [ ] my friends and i are in a strict group; we only hang out with each other [ X] i love kids ((: [ ] diet drinks are the best [ ] i’m all about being vegetarian [ ] i refuse to eat at mcdonalds [X] i check YA! everyday [ ] i have a lot of jewelry [ ] claire’s has cheap jewelry [ ] my screen names have x’s in them [ ] i would never want to be the opposite sex [ ] it’s not what he/she said it’s the way he/she said it [ X] i have more than three pillows on my bed [ X] my closet is stock full of clothes [ ] i hate the grunge look of a beard [X ] i love to read gossip magazines [ ] i am on instant messenger at least five hours a day [ X] i have been something that was semi-slutty on halloween (YUP BEFORE THE KIDS -GOOD TIMES-) [X ] tall, dark, and handsome (THE HUBS) [X ] i danced ballet when i was youngAlias mum or whatever... You suck for not playing alooong. XO hun! more

Resolved Question: Does this first section of my story grab your attention?

I roamed around downtown watching my feet. I pasted a large bulletin board hanging on the side of a building “Wish you were here?” It said. It was a picture of an unfamiliar beach. At the bottom it said “Visit Hawaii today,” I looked up and noticed it was advertising a Traveling Agency inside. I looked through the blue tinted window. A man and woman were talking; their fingers gently laced together. The woman flashed her pearly white teeth as the man pulled her closer. I turned away, I just can’t look. It was disgusted. It was killing me. I continued walking, swerving around the crowd of people. Unfortunately, I had no where to go. There was nobody waiting for me and my friends were happily taken by love. I spent my Friday nights walking around the city until my feet were sore. My name is Allyson, and I try to stay optimistic. I don’t exactly love my job, I neglected to sign up for more classes, and my weekends are typically romantic comedies I find on TV. I’m not living the best life but I don’t have it bad either. I wish I could scream my lungs out. I sat down on a bench in the state park. I closed my eyes and tried to think. I was unsure what to think about. I’m so alone, alone with heartache, waiting for someone to pass by and ask me what is wrong. I need to stop fantasizing. That’s what I need to do. The sun started to go down. I felt like I had no reason to go home. I slipped my shoes off, and stepped on the ledge of the bridge. I turned around to face the world that has been ignoring my cries. I let the cool breeze caress face and run through my hair. I leaned my head back with my eyes closed. I inhaled deeply and slowly pulled my weight to the tip of my heals. “You have to be kidding me” a voice said in front of me. I opened my eye and saw Brandon holding his guitar. “What are you doing here?” I asked. “That water is disgusting. It’s full of bugs, allege, and animal feces,” He sat the guitar case down and reached out for my hand. At first I hesitated but it was the only friendly offer I was going to get. I took it and he helped me down of the ledge. “Thanks,” I mumbled. I slipped my shoes back with a long drawn out sigh. “Most people choose a higher bridge,” He said. “Shut up, I wasn’t going to do it.” “Typical teenage angst,” he took off his sweat shirt and handed it to me. “Let’s go home,” he said. The city was lit up on this Friday night, the weather was perfect for any downtown event, but the air was still cool. I'm open for any postaive or negative answers. I need input. Because this will be the 3rd first chapter I wrote today.I realized I sort of jump and describe her walking to the state park and bridge. By the way- there is no romance between her and this Brandon fellow. Names have been changed for privacy. :-) more

Resolved Question: Need help with a Hawaiian luau party as a sweet 16 this summer?

Need help with a Hawaiian luau party as a sweet 16 this summer? hey! i'm having a sweet 16 luau party. very hawaiian/tropical theme. i need party ideas. about my party: this will take place early august in nj. it will be in my backyard with about 20 people. where we live about that time of the year, the sun goes down around 8 o'clock. the party starts at 4 and ends at 11. what will take place: the limbo hoola hoop contests relaxing by the pool supplies: silk flower leis painted shells with guests' names on them grass skirts flamingo or palm tree table covers beach balls umbrella sunscreen blow up palm trees plastic fish bowls filled with water, sand and rocks with a flower on top tiki torches beach chairs towels straws with umbrellas in them aloha banner palm tree center pieces luau confetti 6 disposable cameras (would this be enough for 15/20 people?)! plastic silverware with a tie and flower around each sunglasses blow up ukuleles plastic tiki cups where i can write the guests' name on fish net to drape around the back deck. here, there will be pictures of me growing up (mom & best friends are making me =/- what kind of pix should i pick out?), a list of all the guests names translated into hawaiian, pictures of hawaii, fake fish and shells... a paper surf board about 3 feet tall which people can sign on their way in. food/drinks: fruit kabobs pineapples strawberries bananas apples watermelon grapes Hawaiian pizza goldfish? hawaiian punch virgin pina coladas virgin strawberry daquiris i'm making chocolate covered strawberries, marshmallows and pretzels for dessert. what kind of candy should i have to give out? i was thinking... air heads, gum, jolly ranchers, skittles, sour patch, sweet tarts, nerds, sweetish fish.... my invitation will be a cutout surfboard with the info on it. In the beginning of the party (once everyone is there) I am going to have my mom take a picture of all us kiddies. Then, she can print up as many pictures there are guests, put in a frame and have me give it to them as they exit. The pictures from the disposable cameras will be developed with some made copies so that I can give these out in the Thank You cards that will be mailed a week later. these are some of the Hawaiian songs i was thinking: Liliu E Lei Momi It's Just An Old Hawaiian Custom My Little Grass Shack Sweet Leilani Hukilau Hawaiian Hula Eyes Little Brown Gal Hawaiian Wedding Song Beyond The Reef On The Beach My Yellow Ginger Hawaiian War Chant Lovely Hula Hands Lei Momi Aloha Oe The Hula Hoop Song Surfing USA Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride Don Ho EDM John Cruz-"Hurricane," "Shine On," "Sitting in Limbo," "Island Style" Hawaiian Style Band-"Live a Little" Sean Na'auao-"Fish & Poi" Jake Shimabukuro-"Angel," "Bodysurfing," "Floaters" Na Leo-"Local Boys," "Hawaiian Eyes," "'E Hihiwai" Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom-"Haleiwa Hula" Na Wai - Oh Boy Koauka - One Woman Man Maoli - No One Ka'ena - You Say Koauka - Up, Down, Side to Side Living in a Sovereign Land by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole E ala E by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole Hokule'a Star of Gladness by IZ Sweet Cherry Bomb by Nuff Sedd Drop Baby Drop by The Manao Company Kaulana Na Pua - Na Waihooluu o ke (Na Wai) Why You - Na Wai Featuring Fiji Israel IZ Kamakawiwo'ole - Ulili E Keali'i Reichel - E O Mai- 'Auhea Wale Ana 'Oe Rebel Souljahz - Darling Angel ^are these good? i would also like to hire a hula dancer or flame thrower to perform and be at the party for about a 1/2 hour, but it might be a lot of money. how much do you think it would cost? is there even anyone who would do that in new jersey? if you are one/know anyone in central nj, please let me know! am i missing anything? i want this party to really be perfect! even the littlest idea is appreciated! need help with: ideas about food other Hawaiian drinks decoration ideas MUSIC IDEAS! thanks in advance!! (by the way, i'm NOT some stuck up 16 year old girl who's parents pay for everything like most teenage girls in this country. this is all my money, my parents just agreed to let me have the party.) more

Resolved Question: Does anyone have pictures of white chairs on beach for a wedding?

Im trying to get an idea of how it would look, and I cannot seem to find any. We're getting married in January next year, here in Hawaii on the beach. I want like maybe 20 chairs on each side and an aisle in the middle... more

Resolved Question: Need luau party help for my sweet 16 this summer.!?

hey! i'm having a sweet 16 luau party. very hawaiian/tropical theme. i need party ideas! fast! please help. about my party: this will take place early august in nj. it will be in my backyard with about 20 people. where we live about that time of the year, the sun goes down around 8 o'clock. the party starts at 4 and ends at 11. what will take place: the limbo hoola hoop contests relaxing by the pool supplies: silk flower leis painted shells with guests' names on them grass skirts flamingo or palm tree table covers beach balls umbrella sunscreen blow up palm trees plastic fish bowls filled with water, sand and rocks with a flower on top tiki torches beach chairs towels straws with umbrellas in them aloha banner palm tree center pieces luau confetti disposable cameras! plastic silverware with a tie and flower around each sunglasses plastic tiki cups where i can write the guests' name on fish net to drape around the back deck. here, there will be pictures of me growing up (mom & best friends are making me =/- what kind of pix should i pick out?), a list of all the guests names translated into hawaiian, pictures of hawaii, fake fish and shells... food/drinks: fruit kabobs hawaiian punch virgin pina coladas i'm making chocolate covered strawberries, marshmallows and pretzels for dessert. what kind of candy should i have to give out? i was thinking... air heads, gum, jolly ranchers, skittles, sour patch, sweet tarts, nerds, sweetish fish.... my invitation will be a cutout surfboard with the info on it. am i missing anything? i want this party to really be perfect! even the littlest idea is appreciated! need help with: ideas about food activities to do decoration ideas MUSIC IDEAS! THE LATEST TECHNO, PARTY MUSIC ALL NEEDED. thank you!! more

Resolved Question: Need Sweet 16 luau party help for this summer.?

hey! i'm having a sweet 16 luau party. very hawaiian/tropical theme. i need party ideas! fast! please help. about my party: this will take place early august in nj. it will be in my backyard with about 20 people. where we live about that time of the year, the sun goes down around 8 o'clock. the party starts at 4 and ends at 11. what will take place: the limbo hoola hoop contests relaxing by the pool supplies: silk flower leis painted shells with guests' names on them grass skirts flamingo or palm tree table covers beach balls umbrella sunscreen blow up palm trees plastic fish bowls filled with water, sand and rocks with a flower on top tiki torches beach chairs towels straws with umbrellas in them aloha banner palm tree center pieces luau confetti disposable cameras! maracas plastic silverware with a tie and flower around each sunglasses plastic tiki cups where i can write the guests' name on fish net to drape around the back deck. here, there will be pictures of me growing up (mom & best friends are making me =/- what kind of pix should i pick out?), a list of all the guests names translated into hawaiian, pictures of hawaii, fake fish and shells... food/drinks: fruit kabobs hawaiian punch virgin pina coladas i'm making chocolate covered strawberries, marshmallows and pretzels for dessert. what kind of candy should i have there? i was thinking... air heads, gum, jolly ranchers, skittles, sour patch, sweet tarts, nerds, sweetish fish.... my invitation will be a cutout surfboard with the info on it. am i missing anything? i want this party to really be perfect! even the littlest idea is appreciated! need help with: ideas about food activities to do decoration ideas MUSIC IDEAS! THE LATEST TECHNO, PARTY MUSIC ALL NEEDED. thank you!! more

Resolved Question: I'm a beginner photographer. What wide angle lens should I take to Hawaii?

I bought a Canon Rebel XSi in December and have learned the very basics about it. My husband and I are going to December in a few weeks and I would like to rent a good wide angle lens to take beautiful landscape pictures while we're there. Do you have any recommendations of which I should take? I've been looking at the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 and the Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5. Like I said, we don't have a whole lot of experience with wide angle lenses. We own the Canon17-55mm (the one the camera came with) and we also have a Canon 50 1.8. Do you have any recommendations or advice for us on which lens we should take? I'd love to get nice photos of my husband and I and also all of the beautiful beaches and sunsets. more

Resolved Question: need Sweet 16 luau party help for this summer.?

hey! i'm having a sweet 16 luau party. very hawaiian/tropical theme. i need party ideas! fast! please help. about my party: this will take place early august in nj. it will be in my backyard with about 20 people. where we live about that time of the year, the sun goes down around 8 o'clock. the party starts at 4 and ends at 11. what will take place: the limbo hoola hoop contests relaxing by the pool supplies: silk flower leis painted shells with guests' names on them grass skirts flamingo or palm tree table covers beach balls umbrella sunscreen blow up palm trees plastic fish bowls filled with water, sand and rocks with a flower on top tiki torches beach chairs towels straws with umbrellas in them aloha banner palm tree center pieces luau confetti disposable cameras! maracas plastic silverware with a tie and flower around each sunglasses plastic tiki cups where i can write the guests' name on fish net to drape around the back deck. here, there will be pictures of me growing up (mom & best friends are making me =/- what kind of pix should i pick out?), a list of all the guests names translated into hawaiian, pictures of hawaii, fake fish and shells... food/drinks: fruit kabobs hawaiian punch virgin pina coladas i'm making chocolate covered strawberries, marshmallows and pretzels for dessert. what kind of candy should i have there? i was thinking... air heads, gum, jolly ranchers, skittles, sour patch, sweet tarts, nerds, sweetish fish.... my invitation will be a cutout surfboard with the info on it. am i missing anything? i want this party to really be perfect! even the littlest idea is appreciated! need help with: ideas about food activities to do decoration ideas MUSIC IDEAS! THE LATEST TECHNO, PARTY MUSIC ALL NEEDED. thank you!! more

Resolved Question: Sweet 16 luau party for the summer. need help?

hey! i'm having a sweet 16 luau party. very hawaiian/tropical theme. i need party ideas! fast! please help. about my party: this will take place early august in nj. it will be in my backyard with about 20 people. where we live about that time of the year, the sun goes down around 8 o'clock. the party starts at 4 and ends at 11. what will take place: the limbo hoola hoop contests relaxing by the pool supplies: silk flower leis painted shells with guests' names on them grass skirts flamingo or palm tree table covers beach balls umbrella sunscreen blow up palm trees plastic fish bowls filled with water, sand and rocks with a flower on top tiki torches beach chairs towels straws with umbrellas in them aloha banner palm tree center pieces luau confetti disposable cameras! maracas plastic silverware with a tie and flower around each sunglasses plastic tiki cups where i can write the guests' name on fish net to drape around the back deck. here, there will be pictures of me growing up (mom & best friends are making me =/- what kind of pix should i pick out?), a list of all the guests names translated into hawaiian, pictures of hawaii, fake fish and shells... food/drinks: fruit kabobs hawaiian punch virgin pina coladas i'm making chocolate covered strawberries, marshmallows and pretzels for dessert. what kind of candy should i have there? i was thinking... air heads, gum, jolly ranchers, skittles, sour patch, sweet tarts, nerds, sweetish fish.... my invitation will be a cutout surfboard with the info on it. am i missing anything? i want this party to really be perfect! even the littlest idea is appreciated! need help with: ideas about food activities to do decoration ideas MUSIC IDEAS! THE LATEST TECHNO, PARTY MUSIC ALL NEEDED. thank you!! more

Resolved Question: What should I do to prevent creeps from taking photos of my girlfriend when we go to the beach?

I am going to Hawaii in a few months, and I am concerned because I am worried that creeps might take photos of my girlfriend when we are at the beach. Is there anything I can do to stop them from doing this, or make it harder for them to do this? She will be wearing a bikini, so she will not be naked, but I still do not want people to take pictures of her when we go to the public beaches, because she doesn't want those kinds of pictures of her to be popping up on the internet. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: My father is getting married again... should I give him a gift? Is this okay for a gift?

My father is getting married to a woman he has been with for less than 6 months. He met her around the same time he broke up with his girlfriend/fiance of 10+ years and around the time his mother passed away. I do not think he should marry, but it is his life. I am already quite bitter at this moment, for I found out he tried to cash in my life insurance policy (what he has paid into it), on Friday. He was upset when he found out the money went to me since I had passed the age of 21, even though he was the one who paid into it when I was a child. He wanted spending money for his honeymoon in Hawaii. I am still quite angry, but glad that I found out. Anyway, I bought him and his wife to be (who lives only 15 minutes away, yet I have only met her twice) a card, a $50 gift card to Kohl's, a picture frame (Mr. and Mrs.) and a Yankee candle in the scent of Beach Walk (to remind them of their honeymoon). Right now, I am thinking that is simply too much. It is his second marriage, it is not even a formal affair. Invitations were not sent out. Currently, I believe I will be one of three guests. My brother is not coming, his father is not going. My husband is overseas. Her daughter (who had previously said she was flying from Arizona to WV for this weekend, which is why they planned the wedding for this date), is no longer coming in because her two year-old has a stomach flu. I feel as if I should be nice anf give all that I got, but at the same time, part of me says I am just 23 and the extra $50 from the gift card could go to a savings account for a future house or heck, a charity for animals. My father has never been very kind with his money and stopped paying child support for me the month I turned 18. We have tried to have a relationship on and off, but it seems as if I am never his top priority. What would you do? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: what about these jokes do you find them funny?

When I asked my girlfriend if I could see her home she handed me a picture of it. My girlfriend just saved me a lot of money - she married someone else. If my girlfriend said what she thought she'd be completely speechless. One day a man was walking along the beach and found a bottle. He looked around and didn't see anyone so he opened it. A genie appeared and thanked the man for letting him out. The genie said, "For your kindness I will grant you a wish, but only one." The man thought for a minute and said, "I have always wanted to visit Hawaii but have never been able to because I'm afraid of flying and ships make me seasick. So I wish for a road to be built from here to Hawaii." The genie thought for a minute and said, "No, I don't think I can do that. Just think of all the work involved: the pilings needed to hold up the highway, how deep they would have to be to reach the bottom of the ocean. Think of all the pavement that would be needed. No, that is just too much to ask." The man thought for a minute and then told the genie, "Well, there is one other thing that I have always wanted. I would like to be able to understand my girlfriend. What makes her laugh and cry, why is she temperamental, why is she so difficult to get along with? Basically, what makes her tick?" The genie considered for a few minutes and said, "So, do you want two lanes or four?" Fred: My girlfriend loves nature. Dave: That's very generous of her, considering what nature has done to her. Boyfriend: Is that a new perfume I smell? Girlfriend: It is, and you do! My girlfriend phoned me and said.. "Come on over there's nobody home." I went over. Nobody was home! more

Resolved Question: If I don't get into a university, should i just move to Hawaii instead?

Well I finish my AA in arts and sciences this spring, so i need to find a university to go to. I went threw a bit of a rough patch a while back and my grades aren't the best so getting into the Universities in the area isn't a sure thing. So that got me thinking, Perhaps i'm just not cut out for the whole "higher learning" thing. Now I've visited Hawaii on several occasions and i loved the big island. I can picture my self living there happily with a simple job in the community near the beach. What do you yahoo people think about my back up plan? more

Resolved Question: Are you happy, no more fighting between red and blue states?

Dear Red States... We've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and we're taking the other Blue States with us. In case you aren't aware, that includes Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and all the Northeast. We believe this split will be beneficial to the nation, and especially to the people of the new country of New California. To sum up briefly: You get Texas, Oklahoma and all the slave states. We get stem cell research and the best beaches. We get the Statue of Liberty. You get Dollywood. We get Intel, Apple and Microsoft. You get WorldCom. We get Harvard. You get Ole' Miss.We get 85 percent of America's venture capital and entrepreneurs. You get Alabama . We get two-thirds of the tax revenue, you get to make the red states pay their fair share. Since our aggregate divorce rate is 22 percent lower than the Christian Coalition's, we get a bunch of happy families. You get a bunch of single moms. Please be aware that Nuevo California will be pro-choice and anti-war, and we're going to want all our citizens back from Iraq at once. If you need people to fight, ask your evangelicals. They have kids they're apparently willing to send to their deaths for no purpose, and they don't care if you don't show pictures of their children's caskets coming home. We do wish you success in Iraq , and hope that the WMDs turn up, but we're not willing to spend our resources in Bush's Quagmire. With the Blue States in hand, we will have firm control of 80 percent of the country's fresh water, more than 90 percent of the pineapple and lettuce, 92 percent of the nation's fresh fruit, 95 percent of America's quality wines (you can serve French wines at state dinners) 90 percent of all cheese, 90 percent of the high tech industry, most of the U.S. low-sulfur coal, all living redwoods, sequoias and condors, all the Ivy and Seven Sister schools, plus Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Cal Tech and MIT. With the Red States, on the other hand, you will have to cope with 88 percent of all obese Americans (and their projected health care costs), 92 percent of all U.S. mosquitoes, nearly 100 percent of the tornadoes, 90 percent of the hurricanes, 99 percent of all Southern Baptists, virtually 100 percent of all televangelists, Rush Limbaugh, Bob Jones University, Clemson and the University of Georgia. We get Hollywood and Yosemite , thank you. Additionally, 38 percent of those in the Red states believe Jonah was actually swallowed by a whale, 62 percent believe life is sacred unless we're discussing the death penalty or gun laws, 44 percent say that evolution is only a theory, 53 percent that Saddam was involved in 9/11 and 61 percent of you crazy b ** ***ds believe you are people with higher morals then we lefties. By the way, we're taking the good pot, too. You can have that dirt weed they grow in Mexico . Peace out, Blue States more

Resolved Question: Is this as funny and apropos as I think it is? ?

Dear Red States: We regret to inform you that we have decided to leave. We intend to form our own country and we are taking the other Blue States with us. In case cannot follow this line of logic, just know that these include California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and the entire Northeast. We believe this split will be beneficial to both new nations, especially to the people of the new country of New California. To sum up briefly: You get Texas, Oklahoma and all the slave states. We get stem cell research, the best beaches, and the Statue of Liberty. You get Dollywood. We get Intel and Microsoft. You get Enron and WorldCom. We get Harvard. You get Ole' Miss. We get 85 percent of America's venture capital and entrepreneurs. You get Alabama. We get two-thirds of the tax revenue which means you get to make the red states pay their fair share. Since our aggregate divorce rate is 22 percent lower than the Christian Coalition's, we get a bunch of happy families. You get a bunch of single moms. Please be aware that Nuevo California will be pro-choice and anti-war. Accordingly, we expect all our citizens to return from Iraq at once. If you still need people to fight, just go ask your evangelicals. They seem to be willing to send to their kids to their deaths for no purpose, and they do not care if you refuse to show pictures of the caskets coming home. We do wish you success in Iraq, and we do hope that the WMDs turn up, but we are no longer willing to spend our resources in Bush's Quagmire. With the Blue States in hand, we will have firm control of 80 percent of the country's fresh water, more than 90 percent of the pineapple and lettuce, 92 percent of the nation's fresh fruit, 95 percent of America's quality wines (you can serve French wines at state dinners), 90 percent of all cheese, 90 percent of the high tech industry, most of the U.S. low-sulfur coal, all living redwoods, sequoias and condors, all the Ivy and Seven Sister schools plus Stanford, Cal Tech and MIT. With the Red States, on the other hand, you will have to cope with 88 percent of all obese Americans (and their projected health care costs), 92 percent of all U.S. mosquitoes, nearly 100 percent of the tornadoes, 90 percent of the hurricanes, 99 percent of all Southern Baptists, virtually 100 percent of all televangelists, Rush Limbaugh, Bob Jones University, Clemson and the University of Georgia. We get Hollywood and Yosemite, thank you. Additionally, 38 percent of those in the Red states believe Jonah was actually swallowed by a whale, 62 percent believe life is sacred unless we're discussing the death penalty or gun laws, 44 percent say that evolution is only a theory, 53 percent that Saddam was involved in 9/11 and 61 percent of you crazy bastards believe you are people with higher morals then we lefties. Please take them with our compliments. Peace out, The Blue States By the way...I did not write it. I just wanted to pass it along. I think it is the funniest think I have read in the past month. more

Resolved Question: Chapter 1? What do you think?

Chapter 1: I heard Sarah yelling "Hey N'Cole"! I didn't really like Sarah but she was a good friend and who doesn't need a good friend. Summer had just ended and it was time to listen to Sarah ramble on and on about her summer full of romance and passion. This rambling usually only lasted a week or so. That is until someone new showed up. See Sarah is that girl who isn't gorgeous but isn't ugly either. She is very desirable due to her amazing personality. I mean when it comes down to it Sarah isn't so bad and I do like her it's just sometimes I find myself jealous of her and I hate it and end up hating her for it. "N'Cole, N'Cole" "I have the most amazing story to tell you" "Oh here we go again with the stories, Sarah it's always the same story with a different guy, why don't we just save sometime and tell me his name I remember the story"! Oh boy do I remember those stories. Her family goes away for the summer every your and every year it's somewhere new. How do they afford that you ask? Well its simple her dad Frank owns his own business buying people's ideas. My favorite idea he bought was the digital picture frame. Apparently some young teen needed a quick buck and got paid $150 dollars for the rights. It's a shame for the kid since the digital frames run no less than $150 brand new. Luckily for me I got one for free. As for my favorite story Sarah has told me. It all happened the summer they went to Hawaii and she fell in love or so she calls it love. Not with the cute beach guy but the towel boy at her hotel. If I remember correctly she met John or maybe it was Jay, (No it was John) from returning her pool towel. John had some questionable story about getting hit by a car and was thus stuck being a towel boy. Well Sarah being Sarah thought he was cute and agreed to see him while she was there. They met up on the beach way late at night, held hands, and walked all through out the beach. She said "It had been the most romantic thing ever!" Although personally I find water to always make a romantic setting. I don't find a late night Ronde-Vu with the towel boy to be romantic. They didn't work out, her summer flings never did. That was always her choice and a wise choice at that. The thing about this story that made it my favorite was that on her last night at the hotel Mr.Towelboy thought he was going to get lucky. Even though I find Sarah over uses the word love she at least has some morals I can agree with. The "No Sex" policy is one of my favorites. Well not only did he make the mistake of trying to get lucky he tried to do it in a hammock. Apparently getting shoved out of a hammock may lead to a broken arm and in the case of John a broken ego as well. That annoying, leave your ears ringing, bell for class rang. "That's the bell I don't want to be late on the first day see you at lunch N'Cole" Our first year of school here at Broken Ridge High School as freshmen we had all but one class together. Being good friends + having the same class=cheating and too much of each other. So from sophomore year on we chose not to take a class together if possible, not having the same class really made us value out time together more, as for the cheating well sometimes you just have to. I shut my very ugly purple locker, looked down the hall, and began my walk to 1st hour. First period wasn't so bad I really did like the idea of psychology. The things you can discover and recover my only thing is that if your mind doesn't remember it, it must not be that important or maybe you forgot it for a reason. Well my five other classes were boring as usual except my final class English. I just love English it has always been on top of my favorite's list, but this year my teacher made it out like it is going to be my best year of English ever. I am not a big fan of writing and it looks like we are going to be doing a lot of it this year. Mrs. Cromwell my English teacher gave us a list of supplies and five 100 page notebooks was first on that list followed by 1 binder, dividers, pens, pencils and 10 packs of filler paper. With all those supplies I can only see large amounts of essays and papers in my future. All throughout the day I would turn left or turn right and I was always catching someone in a stare and before I could even say “Hi” or even acknowledge them they would turn away. Sarah offered to give me a ride home from school and I gladly accepted seeing how my truck was in the shop and would be there for a while since the accident. Although I don't care too much as to what people think about me, riding a bus full of smelly freshmen guys as a senior just isn't too highly looked upon. One thing you notice when driving through Broken Ridge is that the houses are all very small one to three bedroom one floor homes. The house's may all be small but not one looks the same and you never know what will be in someone's front yard. I vividly remember last year the Brooklyn boys got a hold of Mr. Larks chicken and had tied him up by the foot to a steak in the ground. That chicken squawked uncontrollably and if I remember right they were using it as bait to catch a dinosaur like off of Jurassic Park since they couldn't find a goat. Finally we pulled into my driveway. Sarah love's coming over and I think it's because my house is the one exception to the one story small home usual out here. Now don't get me wrong I love my home but it's not exactly the first thing you think of when you hear five bedroom three bathroom home. The old wooden house could use some paint and our lawn could use some tending but I just keep procrastinating. One thing I do truly love is the big oak tree out front I used to climb to get to my secret spy station. There are still probably melted peach rings on the high branches from me trying to catch them in my mouth but unfortunately they always seemed to go up too high. I was about to shut the door to Sarah's very cute Toyota corolla (?) when she stopped me saying. "Hey do you want to pick up our school stuff tonight"? "Sure thing Sarah" "Alright I'll be back here in a couple of hours when I finish dinner". I shut the door and walked all the way up my driveway listening to the gravel crunch under my feet to the front door. Opening the door to my house and looking in all you can see is out living room to the left with our medium sized T.V. and the mix matched couches. If you look right you can see out kitchen. It isn't in the best shape but it isn't so bad. Since my mom left when I was nine I've had to step up my cooking skills. My dear old dad couldn't melt butter if his life depended on it. I grabbed an apple from the fridge, pretzels from the pantry, and headed up the stairs past the guest room with a bathroom for the guests we never had. I climbed the wretched stairs everyday but occasionally I saved sometime and would just fall down them. My dad was never much of a decorator that was usually my mother's job and when she left she took everything from their room. Leaving my dad with a queen bed, brown bedding, his mom's antique armoire, and a "15 Inch" Television he always leaves on when he sleeps. I tend to be a late night; don't need much sleep kind of girl so I usually turn it off for him. At the end of the hall there are two doors one to your left and one to the right. To the left will lead to what was going to be my brothers or sisters rooms if they ever had anymore children. Fortunately for me that didn't end up happening. Since my mother left my dad gave me free will with the house. I decide to use that freewill to turn these two medium sized rooms into one very large library office combo. Of course I had to take down a wall and let me tell you it’s not as easy as it sounds. You have to do more than take a sledge hammer to a wall. Even though it was harder than I had planned it was worth it. This room is my favorite room and my second favorite place to be. Part of the reason it’s my favorite is for the mere fact that I have spent so many endless hours dedicated to this room. I took down my old spy station and used the planks to build the bookshelves that go from floor to ceiling. Since there wasn't enough wood from my station my dad volunteered to bring me some wood home from work at the wood, rock, and tree store. This if I say so is the best one in State. He also helped me put them together and align them seeing as my eye sight isn't so great. My mother and I were never close and when she left she said "Good-Bye and left." Before she could leave I'd asked her to let me have her books seeing as our love and passion for books was the only thing we had in common. She delightfully left them in my possession saying "Books are people, the lives they lived, and their most interworkings so take care of them as if they were your family and friends. Know that when you look at someone they are just a story waiting to be written.” Those were her last words to me so I guess it comes as no surprise that she left to California to become an author. It's her books that started filling the wraparound bookshelves but it is my books that will complete them. In one corner is a desk with a computer and printer centered on it, a filing cabinet is to the left filled with my elementary paintings, old pictures, and my high school papers. In the center of the room there are two very ugly couches that I reupholstered, a lounge chair I bought from the Broken Ridge community garage sale for $10 dollars. Smack dab in the middle of the seating is a fake fire place I built. It's some big rocks around a cut up tree branch with orange, yellow, and red construction paper cut out to look like flames. I guess you could say I am a pretty resourceful, independent, creative girl with a whole lot of free time. Going through the right door would enter into my room. What a glorious room it is. My room is all about me. The things I love like my pet fish. All ten of my exotic fish make up the 40 gallon tank lining up against one wall. On the other wall is my closet filled with old trophies, random boxes full of meaningless stuff I can't seem to get rid of, and my very small collection of clothes. In the center of the room lays my prized possession the master of all queen waterbeds. Hopping on my bed I rolled over and fell asleep. more