I'm getting school credit for this?

Well, now that the spring term is coming to an end, this means saying goodbye to my marine biology class. I really enjoyed it; there was assignments to be done, and beast-like tests to be taken (one more to go, wish me luck), but it was all worth it with all of the great labs that we were able to participate in. The second to last one was at a place called "Shark's Cove," which is a big tourist spot at north shore for snorkeling. Don't worry there are no sharks there, supposidly it got its name because when looked at from the sky, the rock cove looks like the shape of a shark. whatever. Anyway, this particular lab was a NIGHT, yes, NIGHT snorkel. Uh, no thanks! I was a bit scared. Before even arriving to our destination, we were told that we were going to see a lot of "interesting things..." I was a little skeptical of this word "interesting." I was later told by a class mate that last year they had seen big eels. When I say big, I mean BIG. Several people on our trip came across these large eels, and they were approximately 4-5 feet long! and big in diameter! This is even with the 25% magnification factor taken into consideration (when you see things underwater, especially with your snorkel gear on, things are 25% bigger than they really are). Anyway, I was very grateful that I did not see anything of that sort, although I stayed far away from those places that would potentially have creepy animals.

I don't have any amazing pictures to share with you from the trip, but here are just a few that I thought turned out pretty of the place where we did snorkel at:

Aloha 'Oe Marine Biology 212.

Check!

So you know how in my last post I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do before I left? Yep, I can now cross one off :) Here's proof:

Thanks Swap Meet!

Too close for comfort

Well, it seems as though it's been a while since I've written last, although I feel like there is nothing much to report...there probably is, but I just can't think of it. ALTHOUGH, last thursday in our lab, I saw sea turtles! They are so cute. The first two we saw were swimming far away, but then this one came into this whole carved out of the reef we were on that had an outlet into the ocean, so he was swimming around in there, and that is the closest I've been to a sea turtle so far! Even though he didn't come up to greet us, he was still swimming around only feet away from us. I get so excited every time I see a sea turtle, and my goal is/has been to see one on the shore so that I can get close to it. It would also be cool to swim near one too. But anyway, this is the pic I took of it, it's not that great but here it is anyway.

Oh, and Wolfgang just reminded me of other good news that I should share as well...

I ORDERED AN UKULELE ONLINE AND IT SHOULD BE HERE ON WEDNESDAY!!!!

It's about time! I've been wanting to get one for months now, and I finally ordered one. Now when it comes in, I'll just have to find someone that can teach me how to play it...I might resort to the 'ukulele lessons' they give at work (Polynesian Cultural Center) to the guests...I'll let you know how it goes.

Ok, so now for an explaination on my post title. As of right now, I only have 17 1/2 days in Hawaii. Sad, I know. Then, I'll be off to San Francisco for about a week to stay with my roommate from last semester, then i fly into Vegas the 25th. SOOO, I've got a lot to do before I head out! Here are just a few things I want to do before I leave:
-lay in a hammock
-drink from a coconut
-lots more snorkeling (and Hanauma Bay)
-go to Waimea Valley
-get a Hukilau Cafe shirt
-go to the pseudo "hukilau cafe" where "50 First Dates" was filmed
-eat a delicious shaved ice and (and an acai bowl)
-beach, beach, beach..... etc.

whew! I better get going on that! So much to do, so little time. So when are you going to come visit me before I leave? You're all still invited anytime. I'm sad no one has taken me up on the offer yet. I guess that just means that you'll have to come visit me IF I come back in the fall, or we'll just HAVE to plan a trip next year or something... anyway, plan on seeing pictures soon of my ukulele :) if you're lucky and I learn fast, maybe I'll even send a video of me playing it.