Where to go to take a load off your mind?

[Menehune Man]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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

I like go too!

[oggboy]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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

[Pomai]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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.

[kevin_jay]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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.

[tutusue]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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. Aaaah...sunshine and ocean...ooooooooooommmmmmmm!!!!!

[Menehune Man]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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.

[kimo55]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

"relaxation" trip?!


are you sure?

[adrian]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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.)

[cezanne]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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.)

[Miulang]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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.

[Peshkwe]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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/

[Menehune Man]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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.

[Surfingfarmboy]

Re: Where to go to take a load off your mind?

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.