Aloha Friday...no work til Monday

I love Friday! Growing up in Hawaii, I can't help but hum along to the tune "It's Aloha Friday" by Kimo Kahoano. Catchy and happy, it sets my mood for a great weekend.

Wishing you a beautiful Aloha Friday and fabulous weekend.

Aloha,
Maile Mitchell-Akita
@mailemmm
HawaiiLegacyBuilders.com



Song lyrics...I know you are singing the chorus right now :-)

It's Aloha Friday
By Kimo Kahoano

Here is where I sit, all cloudy and blitzed
with the Primo bottles lying everywhere
Got a guitar in my hand and a Wesson Oil can
Under my okole for a chair.

CHORUS:
It's Aloha Friday, no work till Monday.
Doo be doo, doo doo be, doo be doo be doo be doo!
(Repeat)

The cousins all here, drinking up my beer
got keikies running everywhere.
I got some poki on the side while mama's trying to hide
the Miller and the Heineken beer.

(CHORUS)

OK. You know when you wanna get away, I mean one ting
about Friday ma, da working work is ovah yeah.
Frankly, ya, I feel good man.
I work hard all week long.
I can't wait to get away, you know like down like the beach.
I'm cruise dis weekend yeah, get one hot concert too man,
dat's the most important ting. But main ting too,
is to get enough money fo gas and to go out to da disco.
I like to see all da beautiful chicks Yeah!
So now I gonna jus kinda cruise, take my Bank Americard,
you know adderwise, how can I get money?
Right, plus den my friends always say
eh braddah, you can buy me one drink then.

THIRD VERSE
Kimo and the crew sucking up the brew
pulehu meat smoking on the side
All the surfers are a-droppin'
while the highschool are a-poppin'
down Kaluakaua for a ride.

CHORUS:
It's Aloha Friday, no work 'til Monday.
Doo be doo, doo doo be, doo be doo be doo be doo!

REPEAT

Aloha Friday

Waking up before sunrise is never easy. My eyes want to stay shut and the thought of leaving my comfy bed is near unthinkable. The strategically placed phone with my alarm clock app, insists I move to make it stop.

Half an hour later, the sky is streaked with brilliant orange, red, and a golden sunrise that is calling me to venture outdoors.

I soon find myself walking up the path to my favorite beach, and my fellow paddling friends have also  arrived.

Moments later we are far off shore and paddling a mini armada of outrigger canoes into the beautiful bay. We take our first break after 15 minutes or so, and take a look around at the most stunning view of Hawaii.

Waking up early was so worth it! This is my favorite way to start the day!

My next goal, is to get my kids addicted to waking up to the  awesomeness of our beautiful world.

Blessings for the day: a happy seal sleeping on the sand at the Mokulua's and a baby honu (turtle) that popped its head up next to our canoe.

Love the always clear water showing off its many colorful coral beds and just a few waves to surf make paddling one of my favorite sports.

Wishing you a fabulous adventure in your own life. Enjoy every moment!

Love and Aloha,
Maile Mitchell-Akita
@mailemmm
HawaiiLegacyBuilders.com

Friday starts the weekend

The last day of the week! Time to celebrate! Well, as much as I can. I seem busier than ever, and with a packed schedule, I want to enjoy every family and friend moment I can. 

Life can be crazy if you let it. As long as you can be present in the moments, its time well spent. Do what you love and live the day!

Love and Aloha,

Maile

@mailemmm

@hilegacybuilder

http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html

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Happy Aloha Friday!

The end of another week has arrived again. My boys are so excited as the days left in the school year is counting down fast. I'm excited about that too!

Wishing you many blessings always.
Love and Aloha,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

Friday!

I am actually excited to wake up at 5:30am! The weekend is so close I can taste it! Looking forward to seeing my family <3 Bike riding and long walks with my boys and celebrating my brother's birthday.
Happy Aloha Friday wishes to you.
Love Always,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

Happy Aloha Friday

Smile! It's almost the weekend!
Sending love and blessings always, and lots of warm sunshine.
Aloha,
Maile
@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/foreveryoungandfithawaii.html
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

Happy Aloha Friday

Aloha Kakahiaka! I am feeling so blessed today. New ideas are flowing, all blocks removed, and it's a gorgeous day in paradise.

I also have new baby plants sprouting in my garden!

Love and aloha to all our families and friends. I hope you are all blessed this day and everyday of your life.

Today is already a gift and joy is my choice. Wishing you great rewards always.

Mahalo nui loa.
Me ke aloha pumehana,
Maile

@mailemmm
@hilegacybuilder
http://foreveryoungandfithawaii.blogspot.com/
http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html

Unexpected Party!

A very special Friday night dinner party occurred rather spontaneously tonight. I couldn't have even imagined how much I was going to laugh, and how much I was going to learn.

My small dinner party began at sunset sitting around the pool side table in the comfy chairs. My two boys and even the family dog enjoyed dinner and very intelligent conversation.

My boys are officially young men and I couldn't be prouder of the self thinking individuals they have become.

At what age did they grow up so much? I almost wonder if I missed some milestone event, but I've been here everyday. It took an unexpected
moment of being truly present and enjoy their company.

Our roles have evolved. I'm not an overprotective mom protecting her babies anymore. I truly am just their mentor and hoping to be a guiding force in their life.

They have their own journeys just like me, and I see how our interconnected lives make every life lesson important. We all learn from each other.

It really has been a perfect day, especially when I will look back on this moment and smile forever with the memory.

Wishing you joy and love always,
Maile

http://www.hawaiilegacybuilders.com/mailemitchellakita.html