Treat yo'self

When you get a chance, take yo' fine self down to the pink paradise that is the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, specifically the beach-side Maitai Bar, and ORDER THE PINEAPPLE DRINK (pictured above). Seriously. It is worth the $30 price tag. 

NOTE: It is NOT on the menu, for some reason, you have to ask for it specifically. For $30, you get a whole pineapple, cored and filled with a fruity alcoholic beverage of your choice. I chose piña colada, and it was refreshing and delicious. But it's not just a drink-- it's an experience! Like a mini staycation in the form of a drink, for real. Gazing out past the pink beach umbrellas and lusting after the oceans' many shades of blue, I soaked up the warm Hawaiian sun and felt those sweet tradewinds lightly graze my skin. In that moment, I was happy, admiring our island paradise. Happy with this ridiculous pineapple, complete with three umbrellas and cherries as garnish.

Treat yo'self--whether it be with one of these pineapples or something else that your heart may desire, and then remember how lucky you are to be in paradise.