Aloha, my peoples! I and my parental units recently returned from a wonderful trip to Maui, Hawai'i, and all I have to say is, "When do we go back?"
Maui is where Momma and Poppa got married just few short years ago, so it has special significance to the family. However, I have decided to claim Maui as my own, true island home and declare myself Princess of Maui!
To celebrate, I made a special point smiling and waving at everyone I saw on the plane to Maui, at the airport, at the condo complex, on the beach, at the pool, at malls, in restaurants, grocery stores, video stores, on the street, on sidewalks and pretty much anywhere else in Maui where I saw people. A couple of days I was feeling especially festive and held impromptu stroller parades down Front Street in Lahaina, making a special effort sit up straight and wave to the people as I passed them on the sidewalk.
Many, many people remarked at how cute I was and, of course, the piece de resistance was my traditional Hawaiian outfit that my parents got for me. I'm told that spandex prints and clear plastic grass have been prised by the old Hawaiian families for hundreds of years.
My grass skirt outfit brought out my admirers in droves and my Poppa practically had to beat them off with sticks so we could get to the airport on time.
Sigh. I love you, Maui! I'll be back as soon as I can!
Love, kisses and soft island breezes,
Sofia
