I found an apartment! It is in Kihei (pronounced key’-hay), which is about a 20 minute drive from school. It’s the longest commute I’ve ever had. The apartment is part of a complex called Kihei Villages. I have never lived in an apartment complex before, so I’m kind of excited. I also like this because it’s in walking distance of the beach, it’s way north in Kihei (which means it’s closer to Kahului), and it’s a second floor. Here’s a picture of the outside:
On the left edge of the picture above is a plumeria tree. A plumeria tree! It’s right outside one of the bedroom windows. There are two bedrooms and a bath and a half. It’s plenty big for visitors. Start scheduling your appointment now!
Here are some inside pictures. It’s a blank slate right now. I think I will spend some money on a good bed, then see what hand-me-down furniture I can stock the rest of the house with.
The kitchen:
The living room:
I sign a six-month lease today. I don’t think I’ll sleep there until I get a bed. Paul and Ann continue to be very gracious hosts. I am so grateful for their help.
Congratulations! It looks very nice!
So exciting!!!! Holy cow, you are in botanical heaven, huh? I imagine that your place will soon be filled with dozens of plant cuttings in paper cups. And how nice that you have a 2nd floor, so you don’t have to listen to stompers above. I am dying with the excitement of a blank slate! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for documenting it all!
And a big ‘Thank you’ to Paul and Ann! They sound like wonderful people.
I second everything Lauren said. Good for you! (I wondered if you were going to look for a furnished apartment to save the aggrevation of getting furniture there for such a short time (ahem), but this way you also have the aventure of The Hunt, eh? Good luck with all that. Craigslist Hawaii beware – here he comes…)
Perfect! Can’t wait to come and see it, but mostly see you in your new enviorment!
A plumeria tree! Excellent! You’ll be stringing all sorts of leis for your visitors.
I LOVE it!! Beautiful! And I was thinking the same thing as Lauren…it’s like you’re in heaven! I don’t know anything about a plumeria tree, but I do see a PALM TREE right outside your balcony! I’m overwhelmed with all this wonderfulness!
(walking distance to the beach….@#$*….and of course I mean that in the nicest possible way!)
PS I think this will be one winter where SAD will have a fight on its hands…Yay!
What time does it get dark there?
It really doesn’t feel like January. Maybe you’re right about the SAD.
I don’t remember when it gets dark. It’s after 6 some time – maybe closer to 7.
Hehe… My new zip code is 96753
All afternoon, this has been stuck in my head:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkpGQUflBwU
New Hawaiian word: The balcony is typically called a lanai (lah-NYE).
Love seeing these pictures, and hearing your stories. We went to Oahu back in 2004 for our 10th anniversary. Loved every minute.