Hanging Loose

Often times I find asking people, where would they want to live if was given the opportunity to do so. Most likely the answer would be somewhere where they can feel secure. What if I rephrase the question and ask "Where would you want to live if you were a bum?" I'm sure you'll consider the surroundings, the crime rates and other major factors, etc.

So if I become a bum, you can look for me in the Island of Oahu, Hawaii....

"Aloha" is what you'll often here people saying every where you go, whether you are a stranger, tourist, a friend, a relative or a bum, you are welcomed with this such friendly greeting no matter what!

Being a bum in Oahu means you can sleep facing the swaying palm trees along the blue wavy surfing water on one side and roll over the other side to see the tallest highest mountain and hardened lava rocks while still listening to the flow of natural water. Its all about nature and what is surrounding you.

People "hanging loose" are the people who you'll meet whether you are a native Hawaiian or a tourist from Iceland. The energy surrounding you is all about hanging loose- having a good time, enjoying what life has to offer, living in the present, not worrying what could happen in the next hour which is what I find the best ingredient to this mix. People living life now and what's present and not what could be in store in the future or trying to re-live the past. Key word: hanging loose in the present!!! Using your right hand, put your thumb and pinkie out while the other three fingers are close to the palm, is one way to show you want to hang loose - hawaiian style.

It's all about Island food, fresh fish, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables with no other adjectives needed. And by the way, McDo's always provides fresh slices of Dole pineapple when you purchase a meal!

Hawaii is not like Paris where its the most romantic city. Its not New York known as "the Big Apple". It's not like San Francisco where it has landmarks and history left and right. Its not like Asia where everywhere you go there's something to learn from and discover. Its all of these things, Oahu sitting right in the middle of the pacific ocean, where its known as the gathering place for it is romantic, big city filled with landmarks and history, and something new to learn and discover while enjoying it at the present!

I can never be a bum but I will hang loose where ever I maybe at the present and live in the now!

Mahalo, EllaineAppleR!

Written on: February 8, 2008