April 11, 2006

aloha and welcome!

Boss got me Mauna Loa Dry Roasted Macadamias from Hawaii.



here's what it says on the cover:

Aloha and Welcome!

There is no place on earth that can match the climate on the Big Island of Hawaii...the volcanic soil, rich in nutrients, the sunshine, and the tropical rain, enable the growth of the world's finest macadamia nuts.

In 1946 Mauna Loa planted our first macadamia tree on the Big Island of Hawaii. Today, we nurture and harvest over a million macadamia tress!

Mauna Loa is named after the world's largest volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is here where the rich volcanic soil and perfect climate create the most ideal place to produce one of the most highly prized nuts in the world.

Whether covered in creamy milk chocolate, savoury Maui Onion & garlic, sweet honey, rare Kona coffee, or lightly salted with sea salt, you are sure to enjoy Mauna Loa macadamia nuts - one of the great treasures of Hawaii.

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hmm. sounds really good. but I think I'll bring it home to share it with my family. It's kinda meaningless to enjoy something alone, sharing brings about greater warmth and happiness.

my curious self led me to read up on the (why big?) Island of Hawaii and Mauna Loa. beautiful. and the contrast of beauty with the looming volcano signifying destruction is amazing. God is a marvellous Creator.

Max called me last night from Tekong, I'm so glad that he's doing well over there. Initially, I was a little worried for him, afterall, he hasn't been exposed to all this, and no one really can get used to a regimental lifestyle. can they? every one of us has a human side after all. at the end of the day, it is compassion and love that win the game.

I've been wanting to get to know more people, and even better for those who I already know; people are my passion, and conviction. and I feel bad when I realise that I neglect and have ceased to pay attention to a lot of things, people and detail like I used to. that's terrible. however, my awful schedule doesn't allow me much room for new things, or other things......or anything. shall see what I can work out.

we're in the semi-rainy season now, and I say that because the weather's been rather erratic. it rains, pours, and then the heat envelopes and scorches the land (including myself). and so, I strongly recommend good, and adequate rest for every one of you. merciless weather, this.
gid posted at 09:48