I love my family…

Well, today I wrapped up three weeks of unforgettable leave time away from work, and I had a blast. I’m sitting in the terminal of the San Jose Airport waiting for my flight to Honolulu, which won’t be boarding until at least another hour and a half. It’s been really fun, but alas, I must go back to reality and start work again tomorrow. At least though, I’ll be going in refreshed.

The first week was at Indy07 – The National Youth Convention, and as exciting as that was, I’ll write more on that in another part. You can hold me to it. I really had fun though with my family for the past two weeks. It was good to see my parents and all them again, especially since it’s been almost two years since I saw them. My little sister started college and I’m so proud of her. She’ll be knee-deep in the years to come in work and study, but it’ll be worth it for her. Along with my other siblings, I got to see my little niece Aolani, who I haven’t seen since she was a little baby, and my nephew Abraham, who I saw for the first time. It was great to see them, and although it’s only been an hour since I said goodbye, I already miss them all.

I’m glad we all get chances in life to go back to a place where you thought you had to outgrow. I think that if you cherish your past and what it was worth despite some negative influences, I don’t think you can ever outgrow your family, but rather just move along. You’ll always have that part of your life to reflect on, and it’s good to revisit it again from time to time, but if you understand where you come from and where your foundation led you, you’ll appreciate your time both with and away from loved ones, especially when it comes to family. I wish I could stay with them longer, but my life now calls and I must continue on what I moved on to. I’m glad, though, that I can sometimes go back, both physically and mentally.

Back home to Hawaii I go, and I can honestly say I’m ready.

~ by phmotu on August 24, 2007.