Online Traveling #11: Hawaii

I am heading towards Hawaii, a place I have always wanted to go. I have seen this state in movies like:

  • Moana (my favorite)- bought the DVD, because of Dweyne Johnson’s voice. No, I didn’t even see a preview. I LOVE this movie & still watch it.
  • Johnny Tsunami – I saw this movie on HBO a few years ago, but it was a good movie.
  •  Lilo & Stitch – I don’t remember how I first saw this movie, I do know I bought it, and it was part of our movie night more than one time…

This is a very – very short list. I knew  if I start a list showing movies I have seen  to television shows that was filmed in Hawaii like:

  • Gilligan’s Island – It may have been reruns, because I wasn’t born as of yet. 
  • Hawai`i Five-O    – I didn’t care for the first one (reruns), but the up to date one 2010 – 2020. 
  • Fantasy Island – That came on after the ‘Love Boat,’ and that got me thinking how men look good in a suit.

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I am thinking this trip may end up like L.A? My time in L.A left me with way too many places to see in one post. I like to do at least five videos, but it could be a part 2 or 3? No, I don’t think I will go over 2 if that many. Then again I don’t know until I have answered all of my questions….

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2021 TRAVEL: HAWAII (Hawaii Travel Restrictions) 🌺 •Mar 21, 2021

 

TIM and FIN  Looking for Hawaii travel restrictions? In this video we discuss how to travel to Hawaii in 2021 and take you around the island of Maui. This is the first in a 5 part series around Maui. {}

#1.  They started off showing how easy it was to take a test before you can even get on the plane to get to Hawaii and in this new time – I agree. The video gave you some  information on what to do, places to eat, and a commercial. Which is cool to push your own products, but I didn’t realize this is a 5 part series. (I didn’t read their words until I was ready to retype them to  add to my story and I am not going to look at them). I want to look at more than just one place in Hawaii.

{} https://youtu.be/eOgWDcMJB5M #maui #hawaii #mauivacation Maui, Hawaii – Top 10 Things to Do/From a local resident      BKR  Here are the best things to do for your trip to Maui, Hawaii this year! We take a trip around Maui exploring all of the best things to do for your Maui vacation. We do the best Maui activities, hikes, beaches, restaurants, and more!

There is so  much to do in Maui, Hawaii. These are my favorite things to do in #maui #hawaii  this year. Do all of these best things there are to do in Maui and be sure to have the best #mauivacation. Save 5% on all your Hawaii Activities here – https://bit.ly/2Ttv3da  Use Code ‘BKR 2021” at checkout. (coupon code is case-sensitive) {}

#2.  The reason why I clicked on this video, because it said it was going to give at least 10 great things to do, by a local, and who would know better than a local. Then I almost clicked it off when I realized Blake wasn’t actually in these places. I am glad I let it play through, because there was a lot of information and he even offered a discount on places you  can go to enjoy Maui. 

Side Note: I would like to go for a less tiresome hike, but most of the things to do were a little too fast for me. I was thinking there had to be somewhere in Hawaii that wouldn’t have a lot of people and this site https://traveltips.usatoday.com/ is what popped up on Google. It has a lot of extra things I don’t care to look at, but someone else may feel different. I think I will ask ‘YouTube’ this question and see what it brings up.

{} https://youtu.be/p3UcPE_7DS0   Don’t Book Your Hawaii Trip Until You Watch This! – Hawaii Travel Restrictions 2021 • Apr 10, 2021VE Top Flight Family  Trying to figure out what the current Hawaii travel restrictions are in 2021? Hawaii has some very specific requirements when it comes to the type of Covid test you need to take, where you must get the testing done, when you should do your test and how to clear screening at the airport. Plus I’ll let you know what the policies are for travelers who are fully vaccinated! {}

#3 This wasn’t about my question, but I thought its title would be very helpful to anyone who wanted to go to Hawaii in the near future. She did say, ‘things change at all times,’ but this video gave me some idea of what could happen if I get a chance to visit Hawaii in the near future. 

If anyone was looking to get more information on how to be safe and fun on their trip to Hawaii. I hope this video answers some questions or at least gives you an idea on what could happen before your fun can begin.

{} https://youtu.be/X7u7sEq-w4U What Not to Forget to Pack Hawaii (2021 Essentials)  June 16, 2021

Travel Tips by Laurie – Today I will tell you what not to forget to pack  when you visit Hawaii. These travel essentials are what we packed in our carry-on bags in 2021. We also forgot some  of these items. You will need some of these things at your rental home in Hawaii. Some of these necessities will be packed for the beach. So here is what not to forget to pack for Hawaii.  #visithawaii #packforhawaii #traveltips   test rules from Hawaii :  https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/ {}

#4 – This video gives you some cool tips.. It was helpful and I wouldn’t have thought to bring sneakers, but it makes sense if you are going to be doing a lot of walking. 

{} https://youtu.be/NCbtKMZA8IU  Top 10 Things to Do In OAHU, HAWAII/ 2021 Travel Guide  Mar 14, 2201                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Alyssa Malliae – Top 10 places you Must visit on your trip to OAHU, HAWAII! Including Lanikai Pillboxes, Electric Beach, Koko Head Crater, & More! {}

#5 This video was like watching an anime English Subbed episode and I DO NOT  look at them, and I did not watch this video. Although the music was nice and what was shown on screen looked nice. Someone else might like this video – why am I including it in my post?

Side note: I noticed that this was more of a “what to do” and “what not to do” and not what I was looking for. Then again I would rather have too much information on a new place and have some idea of what to expect, then going in hoping for the best. 

I can’t wait for ‘Hawaii – Part 2”……

Bye IV Now, LD*

A short List…

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Yes, a weekend to myself.

What am I going to do?

Not – what can I do?

Started making plans 

as soon as you knew 

you had that time.

Rest – Yes

Coffee with a friend – Yes

Delated unwelcomed text – Yes

Work on your personal project –

Yes & No

Walk – No

Read – Yes

Relax – Yes

Okay, I see more than one “Yes,”

And I say I am doing what

I set out to do and

There is no “And.”

The End!

Tears….

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~ It is no secret I Love the wonder of words. It doesn’t matter if they are in written form or being spoken or moving faster in a song. Words have meaning, each one understood, and turning them into feelings.

~ Some may say words don’t hurt, because you cannot actually feel them. That would be a lie unless you didn’t understand what they meant.

~ The trick with words when they are spoken to be hurtful to someone is for that person to know who is saying it and knowing rather their words are true.

~ I just watched another anime that made me cry and to think I watched  both seasons twice. Your Lie in April..

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Your Lie in April Shigatsu was Kimi no uso (original title)

TV-PG/23 min/Animation, Drama,Music/TV Series (2014-2015)

A piano prodigy who lost his ability to play after suffering a traumatic event in his childhood is forced back into the spotlight by an eccentric girl with a secret of her own. {}

~ Yes, there are times when we want to give up. When people look at you, they may not see you as the person you are, but of an image they made you out to be. Then there are people who know you and you know they mean well, but do they really see you? 

Who do you believe? Who do you listen to? Do you just say what you know what they want to hear or do you take that step AND BE YOU?

I am Smiling, because sometimes through tears come a release that only can come from the heart when they are giving with your true feeling. 

Are you going to stay in the dark and drown in your tears or are you going to F.I.G.H.T and set your Dreams Free?

Bye IV Now, LD*

Time IV COFFEE!!!!

Time IV Coffee & Anime!

Which coffee will I be drinking today? My favorite brand is Kahlua, but this new flavor has a hint of chocolate which I don’t really care for in my coffee. I may add a little cinnamon to help cover that taste.

Or 

Folgers is my second favorite brand of coffee. I have never tried this Colombian coffee. 

I will step out into a new taste and go with Folgers. I hope it is as good as it smelled through the package.

May your day start out with a good cup of coffee or hot tea..

LD*

Etsy or Not?

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My research for setting my dream free. I will sell my crochet projects and bring in enough money to save. I like to travel, not be stressed about a bill, and to stop working so hard with no enjoyment in it. I also don’t want to be working until I am dead, because I have nothing saved for when I can barely walk.

  1. https://www.fundera.com/blog/etsy-alternatives  – I was wondering if there were other sites like Etsy.com that could be better. I got my answer. The other site had some good and a lot of bad that kept me turning back to Etsy. Although Etsy cost a little more and I may not be able to break even, it still seems like the best of them all. (6/20/2021)
  2. https://articles.bplans.com/4-mistakes-that-will-tank-your-etsy-store/  (6/22/2021) – Check List: 1. Take clear pictures. White background was suggested, but I feel that is a little too impersonal . I do agree pictures should be clear and items displayed up front. 2. Describe items  with heart, but not too long. Ex. Wrong – A light blue baby blanket with its size. Right – A multi colors & design baby blue crochet blanket.  Esty offers a guide to give you better ideas on what to say and you can even look at others who have had success with their site. 3. In order to sell your product people have to find you. Your words have to stand out for others and it goes beyond just having an etsy acc. You have to promote your items from a blog to even a facebook page. (some has gone on youtube and maybe one day I will join them, but NOT right now) Etsy also has a guide where they will help you not only to understand how ESO works, but help you use it to build your site. 4. You have to have a good niche, because there are others who are selling the same items as you are. How are you going to stand out and how are you going to get people to see and buy your items over someone else’s.  Plus you need to do as much research as you can not only with the site that you are going to be working with, but on how others are working their site, and make a plan on every detail before you get started.  This was most helpful and I can’t wait to get started on my list.
  3. https://www.dollarbreak.com/etsy-review/  (6/22/2021) – This site didn’t tell me anything new other than ‘Big Cartel’, which is another online site where you can sell handmade items. That was only an outlook, so it’s time to go to the next step, because Etsy may be good for promoting crafty ideas, but they charge for every little thing. 

In the end I couldn’t even get anything other than pictures, prices on BigCartel.com, so I am going to leave this alone. I clicked on etsy and crochet items came up quickly.

  1. https://cedcommerce.com/blog/is-selling-on-etsy-worth-it (6/22/2021) – Nothing new….
  2. https://www.forafinancial.com/blog/industries-we-serve/pros-cons-starting-etsy-store/ (6/22/2021) – Pointed out how much money etsy wants from posting on their site to the cost of each sale every 4 months. It was also stated that one should have a lot of items already made just in case more than 1 person  wants to buy the same item.

I almost forgot about youtube. I can have someone answer my questions about Etsy as I continue to work on my multi color V project.

  1. https://youtu.be/JtjcEJqmAnE   – WALES IS ETSY WORTH IT IN 2021? WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF STARTING  AN ETSY SHOP IN  Jan 20, 2021?

The Eco Tree  –  Is Etsy worth it in 2021? What are the pros and cons of starting an ETSY shop in 2021? Is it good to sell on or is it too saturated?  (6/22/2021) was the BEST info I got today so far…

  1. https://youtu.be/TdjkcaF7Ec0 My ETSY SHOP JOURNEY/ why I closed the shop • Apr 7, 2021  The Eco Tree  My Etsy shop journey, why I closed the shop and when it will reopen. (6/22/2021)
  2. https://youtu.be/TF3OCa6-8nw Etsy Banned My Account// Why I left Etsy… (New WEBSITE LAUNCH!!!) (6/22/2021) wow – I REALLY wouldn’t want this to happen to me, for I have VERY little money, and for a company to just close your acc without giving you your money back is a big no-no!

I was trying to add at least 5 videos so I could get a better idea on Etsy, but it’s way too much trouble. Then again it is after 12pm and I haven’t had a chance to get a cup of coffee. I am also sad I missed service today (well, since it is online I will click on it later.) 

Even though I wasn’t supposed to go through each post in one day, so I can have a clear thought on each one. I couldn’t stop, because I want to know if I can actually sell my crochet projects. 

I also realized why I  started my website. I didn’t want to just sell items I already made, but make items people may want. Yes, it may take up to two months or less to make, (depending on what it is they want & if I have the yarn to make it) but it would be more personal. 

I really don’t like being in a crowd. Someone who has to fight and scream to be noticed. The question I am asking myself is: How much would it cost to get my website up & running  properly as well as my blog? 

I want to create and I want to do it my way. That may be the wrong attitude, but it is how I am feeling. It is just like working a dead end job, with NO HOPE FOR A FUTURE, (which is what I am doing right now. Yes I am grateful for a job, but as a female over 50)  I WANT MORE!!

I am ready to Fight for MORE!!!!

Bye IV Now, LD*