The Game is Over

Well folks, I've started applying for jobs in Utah again. My internship here isn't quite what I expected it to be. I was prepared for working an office job and that is fine. What I wasn't prepared for was a small company run by people whose 3rd language is English. I wasn't expecting to see my coworker verbally abused on almost a daily basis. I wasn't prepared to be manipulated everyday at my workplace. I wasn't prepared for the way they run their business or the way they treat people in general. I wasn't prepared for the cultural differences and the difficulty in communicating and understanding. They haven't treated me badly yet, but the longer I stay here, especially after the other intern leaves at the end of December, the worse it will get. Yes, I'm not living with them, but I won't stand for someone treating me that way. My plan originally was to stick it out until I go home for a few days in December and then come back and possibly give my 45 days notice. That's right 45 days. I almost think itwould be better if I just didn't quit and didn't show up, because they will probably just ignore me for the 45 days.

It's so strange to think that I felt so calm about my decision to come to Hawaii. This is same feeling described by the other intern. I still feel good about my decision to come to Hawaii, but in regards to my job, I just feel stuck. I feel like I'm not moving ahead in life and not really bettering myself for a "real" job. I've made some friends out here and been able to do a few fun things so far. That part is good. This friday I get to go and usher

at the La'ie Temple open house for a few hours. I'm really hoping I can figure things out soon, because I know I supposed to be in Hawaii, or at least that was the case 7 weeks ago. At the very least, I get a break December 9-14th to really think things through. Enough with this depressing talk, here's some pictures of my most recent adventures:

Waimea Bay - no I did not try skimboarding because the waves were 6-12 feet high

Hiked this - Koko Head Crater

Saw this at the top

Saw some of this too

Went to this at the Polynesian Cultural Center