Aloha, Friends.: trapped in paradise...not really, I'm just pouting

Back from the island-hopping trip about a week now. What else can I say, it was awesome. So great to have a long break from the farm. Lauren and I saw so much in our ten days. The first 5 days on my island I felt like I was "seeing" Kauai for the first time. We saw incredible lava pools, white beaches, waterfalls, a luau, and went on beautiful hikes. The Big Island was full of great people, snorkeling, black sand, and, of course, it kicked some real ass to see lava exploding. :D On Oahu, it was relaxing a bit, seeing Waikiki, and "going out" to Mai Tais.

I, unfortunately, don't have any promising news on the getting out of crazy town front. I met with the guy from the other farm. He said I should be good to come, but I talked to him yesterday and it seems that they filled up already. Though, he did tell me they might have another spot and he would know in a few days. So, it could still work out. Who knows? The other option I'm looking at right now (because I can't stay on Don's farm anymore) is just renting a room, getting a part-time job, and applying to this agriculture program/course I found out about. Basically, it's a 3-month program where they teach you about permaculture while you help with their CSA (community supported agriculture). At the end of the 3 months you can stay on as an intern to help grow things. As an intern you would work 20 hours a week maintaining the gardens and get 800 a month. That would be a pretty good outcome, actually. I want to be a part of something that fosters community building and really learn about sustainable agriculture practices, and this would do both. This whole thing has just made me re-question what things I really want to pursue at this stage of life. Got some thinkin' to do, I suppose.

I hope to have news to report in the next week or so. Stay classy, people.

Jenn