Snow vs. Sand

Living in Michigan has been great, there is so much to see and do here and everything is within a decent driving distance.

That being said I must admit my only dislike for our state.

 (ok there may be multiple, but no state is without its problems)

I detest snow.

I detest snow so much that it this year alone has made me want to move very far away, preferably more south.

(although the storms have been breaching southern territory too)

I'm not happy with the quantity we have so graciously been given, and it never seems to end. If I had to guess (with my totally legitimate math skills) I would say we've been getting 2-6 inches a week (at minimum). There are huge piles, nothing ever seems to be shoveled enough, ice covers everything, and don't even get me started on walking to classes! 

I for one have had enough snow for a lifetime.

What has been keeping me sane during this perpetual downfall of white flakes?

Maui!

Yes, Maui.

My sweet, loving fiance has planned a beautiful honeymoon in Maui, HI and I can not wait to be sitting on a beach sipping....smoothies? 

(they really should reconsider the typical 'sitting on a beach sipping Mai Tai's' cliche for people who don't drink...)

Anyway back to the beach. If you go and read the description Joseph gave about me on the "Lynnette" page, it says I love summer, and it's true. I love being outside, so winter really brings me down. Every morning that I wake up and see another inch has fallen, I just think to 133 days from now when I will be on a plane to Maui. Joseph and I love sitting on the beach doing absolutely nothing but enjoying each others company. The last time we went to the beach Joseph built a sand castle while I took pictures of the process. I pretended to tan, and he kept jumping in the water to cool off. We read some of our marriage book, and generally just relaxed. We are spoiled here in Michigan with our beaches, seriously, the sand is the best in the world (so I've heard, and I won't disagree because it really is great sand).

However, I am so excited to travel to a place I have never been and experience it all with my husband. Of course the beach is on our list (we are staying right on it), but we also plan on doing the 'Drive to Hana', which will be beautiful and eventful. I love taking drives with Joseph and I'm sure that one will be one of my favorites. I can't wait to see all of the trails and waterfalls as well as more beaches (really at this point that's all I'm thinking about, sorry sweetie).

Only 133 days left to go!