What the HELL is up with the North Shore... the people here have changed. People seem angry, upset, impatient, and materialistic. Not everyone but the tide has changed for the beautiful North Shore of Oahu...it's like people forgot where they are and why they are here.
As I write this I sit in Starbucks and I watch the line of people grow longer and longer. It is Saturday morning and people need their hangover coffee. But I had 4 drinks last night and I don't come in here with a pissy attitude...you know why? Because I am on the North Shore...the most beautiful place on earth. Filled with beautiful seashell sand beaches. And life is good!
But the Starbucks customers order their drinks and then stand around shooting death rays at the two Starbucks employees because they can't understand why it takes so long to get a latte. They don't care that the 2 people behind the counter are swamped and the line hasn’t died down since I got here half an hour ago! I never wait in line at Starbucks I just wait till it opens up. If it never does then oh well...I am still smiling and grateful...because I am on the North Shore!!!!
Where oh where did all of the happy hippy vibes go? Is it that I have spent the last several months protected by materialism and rich bitches on the Big Island? People there don't give a rats ass if you have holes in your clothes they still smile at you and extend you an invitation to what ever event they have coming up.
I wonder what happened here on the North Shore...? One gal I've known for well over a decade mentioned that you have to have money to live here now. Before you could cram 15 Brazilians into one tiny Velzyland apartment, but they tore Velzyland down and put up multi million dollar homes. But still that is no excuse for the pissy attitudes. Something needs to give!
What do I care? I am leaving on Monday...well I care because this place will always be home to me. I just hope that this energy can change by the time I come back!
XOXO
Gaby
PS. Chill out people...you are on the NORTH SHORE!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Starting Over is INSANE!
When you go through some massive trauma in your life it is important to allow yourself the time and the courtesy to get well. Physically or mentally. Go into your cocoon and take that time to heal! But do it in a way that is healthy. Just because you went though something terrible that caused you severe trauma does not mean you should just try to burry it in pills, alcohol or food.
It took me a year to heal from circumstances that I would never wish on anyone! And I am certain that it would have taken me a lot longer had I let myself become weaker by drowning my sorrows in pills. And trust me I could have gotten them if I wanted them! I was clinically and mentally sick. Any doctor would have given me a prescription. But I think it is so much better to deal with it.
Feel those feelings, and then let them go...becoming stronger and better than you ever were. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Just like taking the easy road and drowning in tequila will only lead to more problems. So I never chose that road, in fact because I knew how unstable I was...I purposely chose to avoid alcohol for the last year. I wanted a drink or relief from my pain and feelings so badly but I knew it would only lead to more hurt if I did. Hurt for me but more importantly more hurt for my family. And they deserve better. They really do.
So now that I am healed and mentally sound...and doing alright for myself with my book, watch out world! Here I come! And to everyone out there, stay strong AND BE REAL!!!!
Gaby
It took me a year to heal from circumstances that I would never wish on anyone! And I am certain that it would have taken me a lot longer had I let myself become weaker by drowning my sorrows in pills. And trust me I could have gotten them if I wanted them! I was clinically and mentally sick. Any doctor would have given me a prescription. But I think it is so much better to deal with it.
Feel those feelings, and then let them go...becoming stronger and better than you ever were. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Just like taking the easy road and drowning in tequila will only lead to more problems. So I never chose that road, in fact because I knew how unstable I was...I purposely chose to avoid alcohol for the last year. I wanted a drink or relief from my pain and feelings so badly but I knew it would only lead to more hurt if I did. Hurt for me but more importantly more hurt for my family. And they deserve better. They really do.
So now that I am healed and mentally sound...and doing alright for myself with my book, watch out world! Here I come! And to everyone out there, stay strong AND BE REAL!!!!
Gaby
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Outdoors....
Oh my gosh...is there anything better than nature? Is there anything more beautiful? I use nature as my therapy. Anytime my brain shuts down or I am feeling down on myself, nature cures me! The fresh air, trees, grass, water...I just need it to make me feel sane again!
I am sure that the reason people get depressed is because of their detachment to nature. For me it is very important to go swimming on a regular basis. I am almost all fire. Very firey...so it is even more important for me to cool off in water!
So for anybody that is feeling down or depressed, Doctor Gaby says...go for a hike!
XOXO Gaby
I am sure that the reason people get depressed is because of their detachment to nature. For me it is very important to go swimming on a regular basis. I am almost all fire. Very firey...so it is even more important for me to cool off in water!
So for anybody that is feeling down or depressed, Doctor Gaby says...go for a hike!
XOXO Gaby
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