Well, if the past two weeks are anything to go by, I am failing miserably at Resting, Relaxing and Rejuvenating. I just might have to commit to staying longer... until I get it 'right'?
I was supposed to regain 'balance' once I settled into my new place in Kalaheo. I know I'm happiest when I have a nice mix of productivity and play. (The Libra in me, perhaps?) Anyway, the past few years were completely exhausting, so I intended to add resting, relaxing and rejuvenating to the mix.
Instead, I found so many fun and interesting things to do recently, that my calendar became a replication of Ohio days ~ This is Not Good!
Here is a recap of what I've been doing lately:
- DANCING ~ Two weeks ago, I danced five out of seven nights! I found a small, but active, group of West Coast Swing (WCS), Hustle and Night Club Two (NC2) dancers here. They have been incredibly nice and have invited me to their Tuesday and Thursday night dancing at Roy's. They also offer a lesson and open dancing on Sunday nights at the Neighborhood Center in Koloa. Once per month, there is a dance at the Nawiliwili Yacht Club and that happened to be Friday, Oct 21st. On Saturday, Oct 22nd, the local ballroom community sponsored their 7th Annual Ball and I 'had' to go to that. Heck, it's only once per year. How could I miss the opportunity to attend the ball and meet 250 other attendees? So, lots of dancing that week and great fun, too.
- ALOHA KAUA'I WEEK ~ The Grand Hyatt Kaua'i sponsored the four day event last week, and I chose to participate in the Hula Aerobics, 2.5 mile ocean view hike, and Water Aerobics. I also went back last night to watch a show of traditional Hawaiian music and dancing at Seaview Terrace and attend the Pa Hula Na Kane o Keoneloa: a demonstration of the ancient traditions of native Hawaiian male chants and hula dancing. Let me tell you, the male version of hula is completely different that the beautiful and graceful female version. This was strong and powerful; very impressive, so I'm glad I went.
- ZUMBA ~ A local church offers free Zumba classes at 7:45 am on Mondays and Wednesdays, but I only went once last week.
- COMPLIMENTARY SHOWING OF WHALE MIGRATION DOCUMENTARY ~ The movie, shown last Thursday evening, was narrated by Patrick Stewart and described various types of whales and their migration patterns and summer and winter 'homes'. The whales are starting to arrive in Kauai now and will be here until March, or so. The movie was informative and enjoyable. I look forward to going 'whale watching' with my new friends; one of whom is a boat captain for Captain Andy's. They have an incredibly good reputation for wonderful catamaran sailing tours and whale watching excursions.
- BELLY DANCE DEMONSTRATON ~ Ok, I guess I could have passed on this one, but belly dancing has always fascinated me. How the heck can they do that??? I recognize that I have the same body parts, but mine certainly cannot move like that. I'm in awe and impressed, for sure :)
- 22 NORTH HAPPY HOUR ~ 22 North is a wonderful restaurant that creates their daily recipes based on the produce they grow on Kilohana Plantation and grass fed beef raised in Kauai. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxing and upscale / trendy. The Happy Hour and live music was just too tempting to pass up.
- TACO TUESDAY @ DUKE'S ~ Duke's is a great waterfront restaurant in the Marriott complex in Lihue. It's right on the harbor and it's a fun place to go. My new neighbors, Dave and Rose, go each Tuesday and they've invited me to join them and 'the gang'. It's been fun to meet their friends (locals and visitors) each week and the $2 fish tacos are a bargain, for sure. They are regulars there, and I guess I will be a 'regular' soon, too...
I really did relax a bit, though. I finished reading one library book (fiction by Rick Riordan) and read a little bit of each of the other four books I'm reading. One of them is "The Power of Now", by Eckhart Tolle. It was recommended to me about 8 years ago and was recently given to me as a gift. It's an interesting read, but one that has to be read in small doses and pondered along the way. Good stuff, for sure.
I also cleaned my apartment, washed the car, visited the pool a couple of times, and ran some errands.
I recognize the error of my ways and vow that this week won't be quite so jam packed with 'activities'.
Maybe I'll only go to Zumba once; Rob's once; the 2.5 mile walk at the Hyatt once; and, oh wait... I forgot... I've been meaning to go to the Hanapepe Art Walk which is held on Friday evenings. I hear there are 16 galleries!
And, I have a book listing 55 Day Hikes on Kauai. I should check out of couple of those so I can recommend them to my cousin, Diane, when she visits me in early December.
And, a gentleman at the pool suggested that I go to the Barking Sands Military Base restaurant, because the meals are inexpensive and good, and the sunset views are spectacular.
And, I've been meaning to drive up to the North Side to visit Kilauea Lighthouse, Hanalei Bay and Princeville. Each of those areas is beautiful and I haven't been there since my vacation in August.
Drats! See, what I mean... I really do have the best intention of Resting, Relaxing and Rejuvenating, but with so many fun and interesting things to do, there just really isn't enough time...Maybe November will be better? Wait, November is in two days.... How about December?
No, that won't work. I'm going to Honolulu for the first five days and then Diane is coming to stay with me for the next five days....
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