A Room with a View
Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 07:02PM We’ve been here in Hawaii for almost three weeks, and we’re finally feeling a little settled...settled enough to go to yoga this morning. Yay! Our one-bedroom apartment is feeling more like home, and we’re into a semi-routine.
This is our view from our front door. Yes, we’re in an apartment on the 29th floor. The couple we replaced, and that also lived here, warned us that while the view is beautiful, the noise isn’t. We’re in between two hospitals, so the sirens are frequent, and the freeway is nearby, so there’s always a hum of traffic. But we love the view...or views!
One of the benefits of being so high is that there are no birds or bugs, so we can leave our windows and the door onto the lanai open all the time. There is always a breeze...a must because we have no air conditioning or heating. Funny thing? When it’s been chilly and we’ve closed everything up, there’s still a breeze (and a whistle). We’re learning to sleep through all sorts of noises!
Here are the views from our little lanai.
Finally, here’s the view off the elevators.
Every day our views are different, depending on the weather…and always gorgeous!
Because we’re feeling settled doesn’t mean we’re competent in our responsibilities yet, but each day we feel a little less overwhelmed and more confident in our roles in the mission office. More on that another day…
Reader Comments (6)
Shelli, you are an inspiration that I share with my students - building a business, recovering from a significant injury, sharing your business leadership with others and most recently, embarking on this mission with Sterling (away from your family).
If the hardest thing any of us needs to do is make small changes and we 'survive' then the big changes have a strong foundation on which to rest.
Your apartment views and local sounds are new but in your photos I saw a beautiful blue ocean in the distance ... always so calming, even if sirens are overwhelming at other times in the day.
While you and Stirling grow into your mission, I selfishly hope that you might be at the Gold Coast conference in April ... if not, I know you will be there in spirit.
Wishing you continued health and success in your adventures!
I'm Aksha from Sri lanka. Im 17 years old. I'm a big fan of SU products which unfortunately we can't get it here. I love everything about SU.
Please do come to Sri lanka atleast once on your life, and I'd take you everywhere you want. It's my dream meeting you before I die.
Much much love,
Aksha
Aksha - Shelli is as warm and welcoming in person as she is in her blog. Here's hoping your dream comes true.
shh- We live on the island of O'ahu in Honolulu.
Aksha- It's unlikely that Stampin' Up! will be in Sri lanka in the foreseeable future, but we'd love to meet you and have you show us around if we're ever nearby. Make sure to send your contact info to me at:
Shelli Gardner
Stampin' Up!
12907 S. 3600 W.
Riverton, UT 84065