It's official, I'm a news-reader-regular, and I'm proud.
Monday's paper--Koko head stabbings.
Before this weeked I never, in my entire life heard about Koko head. Diamond head maybe, but not Koko head. Friday night I had been invited, moreso, dared to hike Koko head. My "compadres" said it'd be great fun and a nice jot of a work out. WRONG! It was good fun at the top and walking back to the car, and a hell of a work out PLUS life scares because of the height differential and steepness. I thought I'd only hear about Koko head when remeniscing about '09 memories.
Wrong again. Come Monday, Stabbing at Koko head was right there, whaabam front page headline. I seriously couldn't believe me eyes. I began to read the article, one man, two men STABBED at Koko crater?! I saw that crater at the top of my hike! There was a thorough discussion about the rim of the crater and whether or not we would like to venture out and hike that as well. And then I read about a stabbing. I don't like that kind of stuff. One, panic attack about the next time I decide to hike somewhere. Two, who wants to panic anyway?! Three, there are some "interesting" people on this island--and i've always been told not to judge people--but as of monday, I will judge but for my safety alone.
It kind of brings you back to reality--to know that yes, you might just be out and about trying to have a good time..but always be cautious of your surroundings. Sometimes it's just best to go with your gut feelings--like the guy on his cell phone "I was on the phone and this guy was just in his underwear--I knew something wasn't right......."
In all seriousness, thank God everyone was safe and that despite the crazy things some of us resort to, there are still those of us who will do anything in our power to be at the aid of someone in need.

Be mindful and limit mindlessness.
p e a c e .