They say change is constant, and in the past few weeks it has become our companion, and a good one at that. Take our housing situation, for example. We recently moved into our third accommodation in as many weeks. The places were as varied as anyone could ask for beginning with our stay in a safari tent tucked into the hills, followed by our move to a resort condo on the bay, and now, residing in a very small studio in Mokuleia. All three places have pros and cons and lessons were learned that will help in choosing a place to call home, but for now it's time to settle in and see what two months of living tiny will bring.
So, when I say the place is small, I'm talking maybe 150 sq. ft (maybe!), but it is a comfortable space in the midst of a tree nursery, situated in a quiet country-esque neighborhood. The studio fits in nicely with our desire to live simple. With no storage space to speak of Gail and I needed to get creative in figuring out what to do with two suitcases, two carry-on cases and a medium-size cargo bag. The answer being that my clothes sit nicely atop the stack of suitcases deftly tucked between the wall and bathroom sink and Gail is utilizing the numerous hanging hooks as her 'walk-in' closet. We share a few drawers in the single diminutive chest of drawers, and cubbies and make-shift shelves were pressed into service to store the rest of our oddities and such.
We're not complaining, mind you. In fact, we welcome the need for restraint and forethought as it goes hand in hand with wanting to do more with less, and after a day of realignment in expectations, we have come to enjoy the closeness and the efficiency of our new home.
Mokuleia is considered a desirable community and Gail and I appreciate our good fortune in landing here. As we enjoy the neighborhood's relaxed vibe and listen to the delightful mix of crowing roosters, cooing doves, and ocean shore break it reminds us that yes, we are lucky indeed to be living on the North Shore.
Let the grand adventure continue!
Take care and enjoy,
- Mahalo
Dooood! Man that is great lookin' stuff. Small, quiet looking, except the roosters which I'm sure you really don't even notice. Keep it coming! GO HAWKS!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, dood! It is pretty sweet here, I'm not even gonna lie. We've been having rain (gasp!) for 4 days and this morning broke bright and clear and nary a cloud in the sky, We're headin' to the beach, baby! Tell Melinda hello for us. Take care, and GO HAWKS!!!
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