tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post2911948995723513707..comments2023-06-28T07:56:33.322-07:00Comments on Scrollwork: Allergic to the sun, averse to the sea — so much for tropical meScrollworkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09761198237613139398noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-2548885082900201672012-05-23T03:53:23.450-07:002012-05-23T03:53:23.450-07:00Oh dear! Sounds like a lot of discomfort, physical...Oh dear! Sounds like a lot of discomfort, physical and psychological! Stress can do the strangest number on us, can't it. I hope the welts die down and you can enjoy beautiful Hawaii.Hope Perlmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599511890390199730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-2083255234279746092012-05-11T16:51:40.068-07:002012-05-11T16:51:40.068-07:00I was tempted to make myself into a giant gelato s...I was tempted to make myself into a giant gelato snow girl, I tell ya!<br /><br />Yeah, it's highly unlikely I would (willingly) resettle, so why fuss about it. Good point.Scrollworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761198237613139398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-79275336078848182472012-05-11T16:50:08.410-07:002012-05-11T16:50:08.410-07:00Yes, shaved ice and a redirection of focus on the ...Yes, shaved ice and a redirection of focus on the good parts of our vacation did the trick! Thanks, Julie!Scrollworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761198237613139398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-50300863277027989432012-05-11T16:49:10.788-07:002012-05-11T16:49:10.788-07:00Thanks, Alyssa! Coming from someone like you who w...Thanks, Alyssa! Coming from someone like you who writes pure gorgeous perfection, my goodness, that's a high compliment.Scrollworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761198237613139398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-51301386100732058592012-05-11T16:47:56.708-07:002012-05-11T16:47:56.708-07:00Myrt, you create island lore at the drop of a hat!...Myrt, you create island lore at the drop of a hat! "payback for ancestors shucking off their heritage"— LOL.<br /><br />Long sleeves and pants, hmmm. Hot Baby Doc suggested that, too. But I was uncomfortably warm already in capris and a tank top, so the thought of more fabric than that was unappealing.<br /><br />I remember when I first immigrated to California and was walking around with an umbrella to shield myself from the sun. That's normal in the Philippines, but apparently an invitation to be heckled by teenagers in passing cars! One yelled, "Are you crrrazy?"Scrollworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761198237613139398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-62676354333729094422012-05-11T16:43:37.381-07:002012-05-11T16:43:37.381-07:00It's better already, thanks, Donna. I have to ...It's better already, thanks, Donna. I have to be the killjoy and say this: I learned from this visit that I don't want to live in Hawaii. Sacrilegeous!Scrollworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761198237613139398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-28336728113522040482012-05-11T14:35:36.416-07:002012-05-11T14:35:36.416-07:00I thought the lychee gelato was for massaging your...I thought the lychee gelato was for massaging your irritated skin ;)<br />But that's temporary - the allergy, I mean. What is more permanent is the erosion of your cultural identity. But really now, why bemoan it? When in Rome, do as the Romans, remember? I doubt that you're ever going to resettle back in one of these 7100 islands you used to call home. And anyway, speaking straight Filipino does not a true Filipino make.lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638537266709256970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-41188888275474671892012-05-11T13:33:40.646-07:002012-05-11T13:33:40.646-07:00I agree. Wear long sleeves and jump in the waves....I agree. Wear long sleeves and jump in the waves. I hope you don't feel your entire vacation ruined. But I did love your description of your misery. I think more shaved ice is called for.Julie Farrarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810771028650707072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-77539281744878044612012-05-11T13:25:13.199-07:002012-05-11T13:25:13.199-07:00Beautifully written, Marie.Beautifully written, Marie.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094087397116356313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-8800156226967767672012-05-11T09:13:56.972-07:002012-05-11T09:13:56.972-07:00Big bummer!!!!! Have you thought of covering you...Big bummer!!!!! Have you thought of covering yourself with long sleeve and pants to go check out the tide pools? There is so much natural beauty out there; it seems such a shame that you are inside stores, instead (although that can be a ton of fun, too!). Maybe this is payback for your ancestors shucking off their heritage (a curse!) Anyhow, you are missed here and I still hope that you and hubby are having an AWESOMELY wonderful vacation!!!!!myrthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345849209045615793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5297485706388123928.post-36000202986830743912012-05-10T21:07:50.116-07:002012-05-10T21:07:50.116-07:00How sad for this to happen in Hawaii with all its ...How sad for this to happen in Hawaii with all its gorgeous sun. Yes, no doubt stress, has done this. Get better so you can enjoy the days. How I miss Hawaii.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305166391446029noreply@blogger.com