The Aloha of Maui

Yesterday I was feeling a little down. The weather being overcast and rainy was probably the cause along with some work hardships. I had to go to get new Real Estate Photo taken by Mike Sidney of Mike Sidney Photography in Wailuku. I was running late due to rainy traffic, & feeling stressed. I felt bad cause Mike is a very punctual kind of guy. I've worked with him before. When I arrived he immediately must have sensed something, because he told me to relax, and take a minute to calm down.

I felt better already that someone was just caring instead of "oh your late" type of thing. Then after the shoot he handed me an envelope. Mike & his wife had just come back from Japan and while there he posted he was going to see Cherry Blossoms. These are my very favorite thing so I posted back please take a pic for me. Not only did Mike take a picture, he created a surreal piece of gorgeous art with a branch of a tree hanging over the lake. Next post if he allows me to I will share the picture with you all.

He presented this picture to me as a gift. I was so touched I burst into tears probably alarming Mike so I tried to quickly get myself pulled together. This was the kindest thing anyone has done for me in a long time. It reminded me to not forget the Aloha on Maui and that I will pass this Aloha on. Together we can surely affect many people and bring Aloha to them to.
I am going to do one awesome thing for one of my Maui Real Estate Clients and a friend this week just to show Aloha is alive and well on Maui.

Thanks again Mike (MAHALO NUI LOA).

Update on Making most of New Year

In addition to my Maui Real Estate career I had promised to make some changes and one big one was to audition with my son Joseph "the actor" for a role in Grapes of Wrath. This is a MAPA (Maui Arts and Performing Academy) production directed by the genius talent of David Johnston.

His imagination for the world of the Joad family is incredible. I am in awe of all the hands it took from sets, costumes, lighting and the very talented actors in this show to make the world of the Joad's come alive. I feel priviledged to have a small part in this production. We opened the play last weekend and the play runs tonight Sat 730pm and then closes next weekend. We have 3 shows next weekend Fri/Sat 730pm and Sun 2pm. Hope you can come out and see it. For Tickets call MAPA (244-8760) are $16.00.

Aloha, Gina
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Sands of Maui

I go to the beach for different reasons. Here on Maui we have beaches for snorkeling, swimming, walking, surfing, people watching, and more. One reason that some people including me think of when I want to choose which beach to go to is the SAND.
On Maui we have black sand, red sand, yellow sand and white sand. I'm sure I'm missing a few colors. On the Big Island of Hawaii there is even a Green Sand beach.
It isn't just the color it can also be the texture I want. If I want to people watch, tan, or walk I'm def. heading for Sugar Beach, or Keawakapu because in addition to the long stretches of sand it is sand that is soft on your feet. Baldwin Beach will do too, but the sand there is coarser.

If I want to go somewhere exotic I'll head out to East Maui and visit Wainapanapa State Park where the black sand beach turns to black round rocks. When the water washes over them it makes a hissing sound that is lovely to hear.

So you get the idea. A beach isn't just a beach on Maui. For more detailed information on South Maui Beaches go to www.SouthMauiGuide.com and click on the Beaches tab. For more on Real Estate or to plan a trip to Maui go to www.FineIslandProperties.com

A hui hou (see you later) Gina