Sunshine Carter:  

Life What a ride. Where life takes you, boy is it amazing. For me, pure beauty. Hawaii of all places. From good old Lomita, Ca. I live on the Big Island of Hawaii. I married a "Local Boy", Hawaiian Portuguese. We met back in 1992. He is a Police Seargeant for the City and County of Hawaii. We have 1 beautiful daughter, Malia Kaleikaumaka, who is now 6 yrs old. I moved to Kailua, Oahu in 1995, then moved to the Big Island in 2000. It is quite beautiful here, and I don't think I'll ever move back. Since graduating, I have been a student, a bartender, make-up artist, hairdresser, loan officer and now a corporate buyer. I sure do miss the good old days of high school and just being a kid. We had it so good back then. No responsibilities, just the beach, parties, friends and fun. And of course, the dreaded homework. But that wasn't too bad. My wish would be to relive 1986-1991. I would appreciate the moments and be more considerate to who loved me. Those years were some good times and bad times, but times never regreted. I would go back in a heartbeat, just to have one more moment and make all that was wrong, right. I think that when people look back at high school, it takes them back to all their "Firsts". What I mean is... your first taste of freedom.. your first car...your first party... your first kiss....your first love... your first job... your first broken heart. All the firsts of how it was that...You became who You are now. All of your first experiences of life. Everything and every step you took to get you where you are today. It's nostalgic...it just takes you back to the simple things. The beginning of your path. There's no rewind in life. So be careful, and grasp the opportunity now, to tell those you love how you feel about them. Do it. Don't wait. Even if there was/is heartache and pain. Clear your doubts and start fresh. It may be the best thing you ever do for yourself. Life never came with directions, and the choices you made as a juvenile were senseless some of the time, and other times, done without knowing the consequences. Adolescence is a learning period in life. A time when you learn what NOT to do. In time, eventually, you get it. That is...the path..the directions of life. That which our parents were supposed to teach us...(but we never wanted or had time to listen)...the reasons for which we'd make good decisions and become productive members of society. The guidance to make good choices comes with time and experience. You sure don't realize that right away. And when you do, sometimes it's too late. Some parents guide you and...Expand for more