Where to go to take a load off your mind?

[adrian]

I just finished my midterms and I'm so stressed! I'm actually getting sick of computers (we had to build a computer from scratch, then use that to install an OS on 2 other computers w/out touching them, and home isn't helping, as I had to remove numerous spyware/viruses on computers and not to mention the internet connection problem).

Luckily, its a 4 day weekend, so I can atleast escape from it all.

Where can I go to just get away? Is there somewhere a college student technician can go to just be one with nature and forget about everything?

[Palolo Joe]

Femme Nu...









Hey, to each his own, right? :D

[scrivener]

This might sound weird, but in addition to the usual suggestions of parks, beaches, and neighborhood walks, I'd add the bowling alley.

I don't mean to bowl at; I mean to relax in. Sure, it's noisy, but there's something about the place that's first of all completely different from anywhere else in the world, and at the same time comforting and normal. Get something to eat, find a good booth, bring a newspaper or magazine, and just chill, especially in the later hours of the evening, and you might find yourself strangely refreshed.

[1stwahine]

I just found out walking is relaxing and stopping to take in the scene is interesting too. Each day taking another block. Plus it's good for the heath and mind.

Hey, Adrian! when you get time and not to pressured out, I'll pay you to fix my whacko hp computer. I'll also pay you to hook up my printer that I got last year and the speakers too.

Auntie Lynn

PS. A good one to relax for the day is going to Sea Life Park! I loved going there by myself when I stressed out and watched the dolphins. If you had your own car...driving around the island and acting tourist. If you want, I can take you...let me know. I've been stressed out too. We can can act tourist. LOL I made you SMILE Adrian! :D

[pzarquon]

During my UH-Manoa days, when things at 31-D got bad, I would retreat to the Japanese gardens behind the East-West Center. Close enough to everything, but you could close your eyes and imagine being thousands of miles away.

[adrian]

LOL I made you SMILE Adrian! :D
Yes, you did.

Maybe I can take the circle isle bus and play "stranded tourist" in Waimanalo.

[helen]

Could always see a movie or two.

[Fondoo2]

being a home body type turning off the telephones/TV and reading a good book works well,but no tech manuals!! Also I like seeing you around Doc but shut off that PC no posts should be comming our way from you till after the weekend!!
Your class sounded interesting bro good job,I'm a self tought tech but have yet to do a remote install.I slipstreamed ser pack 2 into a copy of xp pro and was tempted to do some auto install comands but since many times I have to install raid drivers for gaming rigs it wouldn't work out.
Where would you like to see yourself 5 yrs from now doc? You going corporate server stuff or something else? Just curious I was going to change business's when I found I liked learning PC tech and looked to build up a business to build,admin,e-mail serv like a friend of mine but realized even though he made bank he was tied down and when a business crashed he had to work until it was back up and always had to have a beeper on blah.
If I did anything in that area it would be a mom and pop shop and a slow pace but thats how the old guy in me thinks anymore

[adrian]

Could always see a movie or two.
After seeing that CNN report on movie theaters, I don't think I'd pay $10 to hear people's cell phone converstation.

being a home body type turning off the telephones/TV and reading a good book works well,but no tech manuals!! Also I like seeing you around Doc but shut off that PC no posts should be comming our way from you till after the weekend!!
Your class sounded interesting bro good job,I'm a self tought tech but have yet to do a remote install.I slipstreamed ser pack 2 into a copy of xp pro and was tempted to do some auto install comands but since many times I have to install raid drivers for gaming rigs it wouldn't work out.
Where would you like to see yourself 5 yrs from now doc? You going corporate server stuff or something else? Just curious I was going to change business's when I found I liked learning PC tech and looked to build up a business to build,admin,e-mail serv like a friend of mine but realized even though he made bank he was tied down and when a business crashed he had to work until it was back up and always had to have a beeper on blah.
If I did anything in that area it would be a mom and pop shop and a slow pace but thats how the old guy in me thinks anymore
I look in my room and the only books in here are computer related (ranging from TCP/IP to subnetting and securing a network) and that's from the library! And I just want to work with computers, maybe in a small shop where people bring in their stuff or I go out and fix theirs. Since the job market is a bit tight at the moment, I just need a few referrals from people I've worked with (and so far, its only family).

So far, I'll be going to the Academy of Arts tomorrow (if my Mom and my friend wakes up early enough), then on Saturday, I'll be fixing 1stwahine's computer, then maybe I'll stop by the library afterwards. On Sunday, maybe I can kill some people in GTA! :eek:

And of course, I'll be turning off my computer (shutting it down, instead of hibernating it) this weekend, so don't worry if you don't see me online.

[helen]

After seeing that CNN report on movie theaters, I don't think I'd pay $10 to hear people's cell phone converstation.

I don't think it happens enough for you to be worry about it. And at the most a movie runs at $8.50.

[Palolo Joe]

Okay, a little more serious one this time...

It's a little hard to describe, but there's a park above the fire station in Kaimuki. Just across the H-1 from the top of Waialae.

You park up the hill behind there in a residential neighborhood, then walk up the hillside to a view looking Ewa across Kaimuki and Kapahulu towards Aloha Tower.

A lot more people seem to know about this place nowadays, which means it's hard to really be alone up there like it used to be.

But for townies without the time and or means to get around, it's a good spot to sit above it all and contemplate your navel.

Just remember to take your opala with you. Sick of finding empty bottles, fast food bags and condom wrappers when I go up there.

[Palolo Joe]

Maybe I can take the circle isle bus and play "stranded tourist" in Waimanalo.

Stop at Keneke's for a plate lunch... ono kine grinds, with enough leftovers to take with you for dinner!

[1stwahine]

Okay, a little more serious one this time...

It's a little hard to describe, but there's a park above the fire station in Kaimuki. Just across the H-1 from the top of Waialae.

You park up the hill behind there in a residential neighborhood, then walk up the hillside to a view looking Ewa across Kaimuki and Kapahulu towards Aloha Tower.

A lot more people seem to know about this place nowadays, which means it's hard to really be alone up there like it used to be.

But for townies without the time and or means to get around, it's a good spot to sit above it all and contemplate your navel.

Just remember to take your opala with you. Sick of finding empty bottles, fast food bags and condom wrappers when I go up there.

Is that Pa'ke Park you talking about?

[Surfingfarmboy]

I lace up my Mizunos or New Balances and tear up my running route. I have found that when I have a lot weighing on my mind, or if I happen to be upset or angry about something, I record some exceptionally fast runs, much faster than I normally do. It seems that when I am not focusing on the task at hand (running) and am thinking of entirely something else, the miles fly by, and by the time the run is all pau, I have usually improved my demeanor or disposition. Probably the endorphins kicking in by that time.

Speaking of great parks in Honolulu with super vistas and not too many people around, I like the one at the high end of Wilhemena Rise Drive...the view up there is spectacular. I forget its name.

[Menehune Man]

I do my own "little" Ironman Triathilon. Ride my bike down to Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, walk around a bit and take a swim too. Great place to sit and read also.

[Peshkwe]

If you can't get away to the outside 'cause of the weather or lack of funds hit this site for some reading and listening:

http://www.gutenberg.org/

[adrian]

If you can't get away to the outside 'cause of the weather or lack of funds hit this site for some reading and listening:

http://www.gutenberg.org/
Thanks! I just went into the classical section, downloaded a few, and already my body is relaxed (and it makes me want to get up and waltz)

I'll probably finish my homework and try to takes these tracks out and just lay on the beach.

[Miulang]

Thanks! I just went into the classical section, downloaded a few, and already my body is relaxed (and it makes me want to get up and waltz)

I'll probably finish my homework and try to takes these tracks out and just lay on the beach.

Wow, Adrian, I didn't realize you liked classical music. People your age are usually into 50 Cent, etc. You got culcha! :)

Miulang

[adrian]

Wow, Adrian, I didn't realize you liked classical music. People your age are usually into 50 Cent, etc. You got culcha! :)

Miulang
Well, my brother lent me his CDs and one of them was full of classical, and once I heard it, I was instantly hooked. I forgot about them for a few years until I I saw the site posted above, and now I'm kinda regressing into those years again. Heck, I even put one on my phone so I can listen to it just about anywhere. (and if you know the space on a Motorola v300, then you'd know its tough putting full songs on it.)

[cezanne]

I like to go to my mom and dad's and maybe do some yardwork then kick back and talk story with them.

Or go surf, paddle, or fish.

[adrian]

I just came from my relaxation trip. Here's some highlights:

- Never drink any liquids 2 hours before taking this trip, unless you want to jump from the bus at North Shore and break a few half dozen traffic laws running to the restroom.
- Always know your bus route, unless you want to worry about where the bus is going.
- Nextel phone service are FOR BUSINESS PEOPLE or PEOPLE WHO NEED TO STAY IN QUICK CONTACT FOR MORE THAN A FEW MILES AWAY! Some young teenagers were PTTing each other in the same bus: one on the far end, and one by the front door.
- Always bring a fully charged iPod or CD player with spare batteries. I only got to the 2nd hour of my classical music playlist until my iPod decided to sleep.
- Bring a camera: You'll find some interesting cars at North Shore, and even more interesting tourists (and a few friends I met a few years ago, but they just wanted to enjoy the beaches.)

And it looks like I did more harm than good, because now I'm even more pissed at Nextel users and angry at my iPod because it didn't last for 1/2 of the trip. Maybe I'll do better with fixing non-relative's computers or I'll better prepare myself for another trip (and Auntie Lynn, the trip around the isle is still on, because I don't want to get on and off the bus at every interesting thing to take pictures.)

[kimo55]

"relaxation" trip?!


are you sure?

[Menehune Man]

Last Thursday morning, Mrs. Menehune and I went to Doris Duke's house "Shangri-La". I don't mean we took the tour, but I bet that'd be fun. Just went around the oceanside. We had a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing time. I recommend it to you all.

[tutusue]

The beach is my primary destressor! Hmmm...is there such a word?! Anyway, any beach will do as long as it's somewhat devoid of people. Just the sound of the ocean works for me...the real thing, not a sound track or machine! The stress reducer is called negative ions (http://www.science.edu.sg/ssc/detailed.jsp?artid=3709&type=6&root=4&parent=4&cat=38). Aaaah...sunshine and ocean...ooooooooooommmmmmmm!!!!!

[kevin_jay]

I know exactly what you are going through, Doc. I just finished up yet another semester of college (12 credits) while working full-time, and trying to balance my personal/family life. I am sure that you know already .... It is not easy. I find that working out and the local gym definately helps me alleviate my stress. :)

[Pomai]

Thanks! I just went into the classical section, downloaded a few, and already my body is relaxed (and it makes me want to get up and waltz)Hey, wait a minute! You originally said you were getting sick of computers and wanted to get away from it all.

Yet of all the great suggestions made so far (such as Palolo Joe's!), DOWNLOADING a song on the computer makes you relax? What's up Doc? You're in a vicious cycle of PPC.. Post Partum Computing. :D

[oggboy]

Going To Hana Maui, :) Nuff Said!!!! See U All Bumbye!!!! :)
Oggboy :) :) :)

[Menehune Man]

Going To Hana Maui, :) Nuff Said!!!! See U All Bumbye!!!! :)
Oggboy :) :) :)

I like go too! :D