Jeffrey Reeves Jr

Well, I'm back to reality. Hawaii was incredible and coming back to "normal" life has been a handful, to say the least. Within the next two weeks, I am moving, graduating, and starting my new full-time position at work. Needless to say, I have a lot on my mind and a lot to do. It feels like there is not enough time in the day to do it. With the exception of a couple missed assignments, I think I am managing pretty well.  My new job has been great so far. It's weird being a salaried employee because technically I can come in and leave whenever I want as long as I get the job done. I think I am going to stick to pretty regular hours (9-5) anyways, but the trouble so far has been staying late. There is so much to do so I often stay later than I want to, but I don't get paid for that. That said, I am making quite a bit more now so it more than evens out. I'm looking forward to seeing how my job develops as I get more accustomed to my responsibilities.

Hawaii is wonderful! It always is. We typically go to Kauai or Maui, but we went to the island of Hawaii, which is also known as the "Big Island". The Big Island is interesting because it has a very diverse terrain. The airport is in the middle of a big lava field that looks that a giant parking lot that was the victim of a massive earthquake. As you drive further away from the airport you get some foilage, but it is all very dry. It looks like a desert prarie. As you keep driving to the other side of the island, the landscape turns into rolling green hills that make you feel like you're in Scotland. Somewhere along the drive, you can visit the volcano that is tall enough to get snow on the top. As you continue to drive, the landscape turns into the lush Hawaiian paradise that you imagined when booking your plane tickets. Flowers and waterfalls dot the landscape that you take in while hearing the waves crashing on the beach. It is utterly amazing place that I hope everyon...