I am thanking God that I didn't witness an actual Tsunami, and more importantly that Oahu is safe.  I woke up this morning around 3:00 am and not because I wanted to. 
"Are you awake, turn on CNN," it was my mother frantically screaming in the phone.  Clear across the screen it said:

ADVISORY WARNING: TSUNAMI WATCH IN HAWAII. 

The craziest thing that I had ever seen.  I couldn't believe it.  I continued to watch as it said for everyone to leave their homes and go to the high point of the mountain. 

"Where the hell is the closest high point?" You would think that I would know these things prior to a potential natural disaster. 

I hung up with my mom and dialed my friends numbers immediately.  Around 6:20 am, I ran out of my house like a bag lady with my luggage and big purse in tow. 

"Meet me in front of Don Quiote," I told my friend.  (Don Quiote is a grocery store).  I waited for my friend as I observed individuals rushing to get last minute supplies: water, candles, flashlights, jugs of water.  It made me even more nervous when I saw other people running around like crazy.  Even crazier, the checkout line was all the way near the produce--backed up!

As we made our way out of the store to find the mountain top--we noticed people lined up outside of Mcdonald's.  Seriously?!?! But, I'm sure Mickey D's was thrilled about all the business it was getting.  We walked to the shopping center... figuring, it was extremely high up. 

"Sorry ladies, but you can't sit here, the mall is closed."
Are you serious? Well, do you know where we're supposed to go?
"I don't know! the security guard said."

I don't know, is not a phrase you want to hear when there is a potential natural disaster.  Worst yet, we were on foot. 

We walked and walked and walked...

Then we decided to catch a cab to one of the college campuses.  Only 10 other people were there waiting, but it was nice to know that we weren't alone. 

Glad we "DODGED A BULLET."

I've been going back and forth trying to figure out where I want to live once I complete graduate studies.  This next place will be my final decision, so I want to plan accordingly. 

I have been blessed to live in a few states.  I have lived in California, Alabama, Nevada, and Hawai'i.  I'm kinda picky as to what I need out of a state in order to settle.  I want to live somewhere that isn't too cold, has a beach, low crime rate, and beautiful scenery.  I think that I have been spoiled by living in Hawai'i.  I wish that I could stay living here, but for what I want to do-- it isn't the place.  However, I definitely would love to retire here. 

I'm a writer, and soon to be psychologist, so I have to live somewhere that is booming in both fields.  I'm questioning my move, but most likely I will move to San Francisco or somewhere in The Bay Area.  It reminds me of Hawai'i, but there are more opportunities for me.

The only disappointment about San Francisco is the high crime rate, and the bridges.  I have a terrible fear of driving across the bridge.  Lol.  Kinda lame, I know.  But, hearing stories about the bridge collapsing doesn't help.  All in all, I know that it is a great city for a single girl to work hard, and play hard.

What's your favorite city????






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I reside in Hawaii which happens to be our president's hometown.  On my way to work I saw a picture posted of the president that was extremely disrespectful and distasteful.  I stopped and took a picture, because I honestly couldn't believe my eyes.  I didn't expect to see more pictures posted, but unfortunately there were more images located throughout the area.  It's terrible that someone would post this.  President Obama is from Hawaii, so where's the 'Aloha'??? View the image below.

Thoughts???

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