Times are tough. The recession, high unemployment, and the real estate bubble leaving the majority of homes with negative equity. What you need is a vacation. No money? No problem. Simply follow the Maukai blog or keep up with the the daily quotes or pictures on the facebook fanpage:
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Maukai…your mini-vacation for the soul.

It’s easy these days to get caught up with trying to do too much. You strive for that promotion, so you bring your workload home or work on the weekends. You justify a higher salary equals a happier family by providing more, yet the time spent with loved ones is reduce to a minimal of seeing each other only when you wake up and go to bed.
The problem is everyone believes they will live to be over 100 years old. No one likes to think that tomorrow may never come, and yet our last moments here on earth could be any minute. There is nothing wrong with wanting the best for your family, but the “best” isn’t the material things they want, it’s your time. No one ever says on their last dying moments that they wished for more time at work. Of course not, it’s more time with family yet we continue to live as we do. Remember to keep the Ohana First

Its the beginning of the year and that can only mean one thing…a fresh new start! Regardless of what happened in 2009, it is all but a distant memory. We must realize each additional day is already a blessing.

Maukai would just like to take the time and wish everyone a Happy New Year! It was a busy year in 2009, but also the year Maukai had been created and shared with people all over the world. Who knows what could happen in 2010?!!! Much Mahalos everyone!

After months and months of classes, essays, and countless hours of studying, I’ve finally finished my degree. It wasn’t easy and even consider quitting on several occasions. Combined with work and family, this experience has drained me physically, emotionally, and financially. Yet, I’m so glad its all over and done with. Looking back at my decision, I can honestly say this was probably the most difficult out of all my options, but with the biggest reward. Just glad I had the support from loved ones to keep me going.

Although one may have setbacks, you just got to keep climbing….

Always thankful everyday