TRAVEL: Hawaii, The Wedding Part 1

Earlier this month, I attended a wedding in Hawaii. I tell people all the time that I don’t think highly of the institution of marriage — but I have to admit, I got a little teary eyed as my friends were making their vows. Despite the modern day controversies over weddings, it is hard to deny how beautiful the symbolism of true love between two people… whether they are man/woman, man/man or woman/woman.

Kauai, Day #2

On our first day on Kauai island, we enjoyed the closest beach to our resort. The photo above is of me and my good friend and adopted-sister, Marie. We had gone to Bologna, Italy earlier in the year and now it seems we’re destined to take a lot of “romantic” trips together.

Kauai, Day #2

Irene and Marie

I love these girls. I love my adopted family.

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