Why not Hawaii . . .

“New York? Why not Hawaii?” I couldn’t stop laughing when my dad said this, but now I know where he wants to go on vacation. Perhaps today we will regret not going to Hawaii when the cold slaps us in the face like a vexed friend, but then I’m sure we’ll see a dance of snowflakes in the air all around us, we’ll see the skyline filled with skyscrapers rising endinglessly, we’ll hear the lovely blend of city noises and then, and then our hearts will melt, because THIS is us! I’ve only dreamed of strolling the streets of this city with my sister and today I get to take her there and I’m so thankful for this opportunity and adventure! Here’s to 2014 and making the things you’ve always wanted to do happen! And sadly dad, the sandy beaches of Hawaii were never on our list. Happy dreaming! Yours truly, Yuliya