I've Never

That game "I've Never..." is such a joke. It really has nothing to do with the NEVER part. It is just a great excuse for everyone to eventually advertise the "bad" things they have, in fact, done - the unexpected actions, their promiscuity, their sins, maybe even a few regrets. Think about it, how many times have you started out playing "I've Never" and ended up playing "One Time I..." Believe it or not, I recently played a version where you could actually say "I NEVER" when you in fact HAD done it; you just had to drink after you said it. If that's not looking for an excuse to advertise, I don't know what is.

And the fact that it is supposed to be a Drinking Game... ha! Whenever you have done something that someone else NEVER has, you have to drink, signaling your guilt. In all actuality, we just sit around drinking throughout the game like fishes. Sure, we take an exceptionally long and noticeable drink when we must, but really the whole thing is simply a more acceptable way of getting drunk and seeing who has been the baddest.

And, well, okay - it is fun. Who wants to play? :)

Back to Maui

Such a better flight today than four months ago. No tears were shed; no need for the sunglasses. The morning's farewell was sweet, but not sad, not heartwrenching this time. Things are different now.

What a good trip. We forget some of the small things, the feel of the damp cool air, the smell of the evergreen, and the comfort of familiarity.

Seattle is my favorite, with so many of my favorite people, but Maui is calling me back... for a little while, at least.