Reactions to my Hawaii adventure.

I've had a wide array of feedback to my travel plans. I was afraid to tell some of my friends who I believed wouldn't react as well to my being gone for a long period.

Twin brother: Brother and I have always been close. We've shared a lot of things over the years. (Birthdays, ideas, happy and difficult moments) He hasn't really said it (well, not all of it), but I can tell he's not all that thrilled at the idea of my traveling and is concerned about the cost, considering my recent layoff. I expected this, since he's incredibly protective of me to a fault. I can always tell when Brother isn't thrilled. He gets very quiet and if you didn't know him any better, you'd probably think he was mad at you, but he isn't. That's just how he gets when he's worried. His concerns: Money, not being able to find a job when I get back while living with my friends and  not at home. (Which, I pointed out, was happening regardless of my traveling or not) "Will you be alone?" He asked. "Yeah," I answered. "Most of the time, but not always." I told him about (hopefully) finding a part time job. If not a part time job, volunteering, Plus, there's a lot to do in Hawaii anyway. Bottom line: I think he doesn't like the idea of my being 5,000 miles away. Oh and he'll miss me. I'll miss him too.

Dad and Stepmom: The rents' are thrilled, and are actually encouraging me regarding this adventure, even if I'm hesitant myself. (a wave of panic will still come over me on occassion, so there the ones that keep my feet on the ground.)

Best friend Erin: "Awesome enjoy every minute of it!"
Best friend Tana: " Yeah! Way to stick it to the man!" (Okay?)

Buddy Jason: Thought it was a bit reckless considering the job situation. He suggested I stay with him to save money, I told him that wouldn't be a good idea for either of us. I think he's slightly worried that I won't return, but I reassured him that I'm not leaving permanently, just for a little while. I can't afford to live in Hawaii full time anyway. (although that would be cool wouldn't it?)

Erin's amazing mom Ginny: "That should be awesome! Have a wonderful time!"

Brother in Law Dave: "Hey, if you don't go, then I'm just taking your place...so you'd better go."

The best one of all though, was from my Aunt Michelle:
"I'm so proud of you! This is the best time to go! Think about it, few bills right now, no job at the moment, and you're single." I told her I'll be blogging about my adventures and if she would read it. She assured me she would, laughed and added to post blogs only "You and I would read." I laughed too. Then she added: "You've got wings now baby. Go fly."
I love you. 

Oh and I wanted to add this: When I was googling my trip through google maps by car (because there was no other option) I found this in the directions:

Not gonna lie, I laughed right out loud in the library.

Edited to add this:  "I just know you'll have a great time sis it'll be good for ya."-Brother through Facebook. Okay, now I can go. :)