Back Home In Chicago

So I was able to wrap up my last days in Hawaii with staying at both Heather and Seb/Kristine's house.  I had a good week in the office so the evenings were relaxing and catching up with my friends.  I never know when I will get back there so all in all I think I did a good job in soaking it all up while I was there.  Until Next time Hawaii!

The First Days of 2012

New Year's Day was spent by getting some much needed sleep!  It seemed I had been running around since December 22nd and I was exhausted.  I met Seb and Kristine at the beach then we headed to the Shack for some wings and a few beers.

The next day I spent the entire morning on the beach.  It was awesome and PERFECT weather.

Then Josh and I rented a car to drive around the island and see a few sights.  This drive is one of my favorite drives in the U.S.  Absolutely beautiful.

We also stopped at the Pali Lookout - also a great view......

Monday I headed over to stay with Heather for a few nights, Josh was flying out Tuesday afternoon.  We really just chilled and took it easy since the hours for the Honolulu office hours are from 7 to 3:30 and Heather typically goes in EARLY!  Wednesday night Ross (VP of sales for the Honolulu office)had us over for dinner.  It was nice to catch up with some people I didn't get a chance to see while here.

New Year's Eve

New Year's Ever was spent relaxing on the beach, free happy hour downstairs, and partying downtown.  Heather had everyone meet at her house for some pupu and drinks before heading downtown to the Aloha Tower for the party of the year here on Oahu.  It was a little funny that Josh and I had a hard time getting a taxi so the hotel sent a limo to pick us up.......we rode in style to Heather's house.