Some amusing sidenotes...

I have to say that living in Hawaii does have some disadvantages. For example, more flesh shown in public that should really be kept for private viewing only. You know what I am talking about. The older lady that for some reason thinks that showing her rolls that gravity and age have put their special mark on is something that should proudly be displayed in public. I know that it might be a disturbing mental image but trust me..it's more disturbing to come across it in person!
I also would like to add my personal marketing ideas for the "Amazing Maui Babe Browning Lotion." It should aptly be renamed the "Amazing Burn Bitch Burn Lotion." If you are brave enough to use it after my consumer report on the product, PLEASE read the directions first. Also you must coat yourself with a healthy layer of the highest SPF sunscreen available before applying this stuff. I personally used this by recommendation by my dear friend, Mike. He swears that he told me the precautionary requirements about this product but he also knows that I am lucky to remember what I did yesterday let alone a conversation a few months back! I think he must have been mad at me for something because I am still dealing with the horrible side effects of this product if not used correctly. I went to the beach about 2 weeks ago for about 2 hours with this stuff slathered on. Well, I am still recuperating from the results of that outing. I might as well just slathered on some Crisco and went out there. My skin was still cooking literally 2 days later. My poor roommate had to help me with trying to cool my skin down for about a week. Aloe Vera with Lidocaine is a godsend! However, I still was not able to stop the peeling process that would of course start with my face. I looked like someone smeared neopolitan ice cream all over my face...Yes it was quite attractive ; ) And now 2 weeks later, I am peeling like a snake sheds their skin from the upper extremities of my body! It is some evil stuff and I hope everyone learns from my mistake ; )
There was also the "novice" hike turned into "death defying" hike that ended up with being locked into private property and then almost having a head on collision with a cracked out crazy local redneck that I don't think had much more of a vocabulary past the obvious curse words! I think the next hike I will take I will make sure that its one that others have been on. It is not a pasttime that I want to travel the "road less traveled."
Well, that's what has been going on in my neck of the woods here. It's always an adventure ; ) I hope all is well with everyone...As always, love and kisses.

Rosebud