VOTE

Just a reminder that in one week the polls will open and we'll have a chance to vote on serious decisions regarding our country. Look into the real facts if you haven't yet and get excited if you're able to vote. What a wonderful privilege we have here in America to have our voices heard! By the way, check out the amazing phone case I got here in Hawaii. The 'right' kind of phone case, if you know what I mean.

I'm such a nerd.

xoxo, madeline claire

Aloha!

My family and I are in Hawaii, the island of Maui! We've been here together since Friday and it's been quite the adventure. When I say adventure I'm talking tsunami warning type of adventure. Saturday Canada was hit with an earthquake that caused waves to hit different coastlines. Maui was under warning, serious warning, complete with sirens and speakers reminding everyone to move to higher ground. Having memories of tsunami footage I saw when I was quite young gave me chills. I could picture the giant wave enveloping homes and lives. The sirens seemed to have a bad effect on traffic causing everyone to go into a mad scramble to stay safe. Yet the wave turned out to be 5 feet. Just 5 feet! I could have gone and played in that water! I am thankful, though. Nothing was damaged and all were safe. 

Maui is lovely. The green trees and plants are breathtaking, the clean air is refreshing and I quite enjoy the signing birds. They're everywhere! We've experienced nature, and the tiny local towns. I tried sushi, and hated it... Little things like that. It's just wonderful to be here with family, making memories and trying new things.

I'll write more when I have time but until then, Aloha!

Xoxo, madeline claire

The Woods are Lovely...

I find my mind to be very good company. All the thoughts, the ideas. I am filled with satisfaction when I spend time away from everything. There's peace and wonder, a collected state filled with inspiration... Going on walks, I love those moments. Walking along the pavement, through the neighborhood and park. If I were to say, "Under the trees and barefoot through the river" it would sound much more romantic and if I could, I would. But the truth of of the matter is, I live in a busy, fast-paced area. I can hear cars as I go along, and the birds aren't as loud. There are no locusts and I don't feel the excitement of wondering if I'll run into a wild animal. Yet, I'm still content. Because if I really allow myself to be inside, thoughtfully surveying my mind, the world around can truly become anything.

Well, now it's time for a cup of tea. The weather is all together perfect and rainy.



xoxo,
madeline claire