I absolutely LOVE SF! I love the city, been there every year for the last three years and still have things to cross off on my list of things to do there. Alcatraz is a great tour! I hope that you enjoy it. Anyway, one thing that I have yet to try is eating at Crustaceans. It's a seafood restaurant and the location in SF is the only place where the make their famous garlic noodles. The other two locations don't make them at the restaurant, just serve them. If you don't make it there, IN & OUT burger should satisfy. :)

Oh wait, there was a place that I loved, and have tried; Swan Oyster Depot. Oh you're so lucky to be going! Have fun!
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Lately I've been watching a lot of HGTV and grabbing inspiration from there, so HGTV.com has many different looks or themes and have them for different rooms of the house as well.
I wish there was an IKEA in Hawaii. I actually like their furniture.
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What a great deal on the Nike pants! I'm a Nike fanatic when it comes to my workout gear, and I've never seen the pants come down that low. Good that you snagged that "treat" because it's a good price.
You did well on your shopping "spree" I know a few people (including my past self) who would spend that much in just one shopping trip.
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Not happy to hear, as I am a chocoholic....
....but imagine what this will do for my waistline! :D

I'm dying to see a Cirque du Soleil show! I think if I were in your position I would take advantage of that too! Also if I were in your position I'd go to the Backstreet Boys as well.

Funny, I was going to "confess" on my blog too that I just purchased Russell Peters comedy show tickets for $60 a pop. *insert guilty frown here*
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To me, it sounds like a "need" (for you) and at $30-40 it's a good investment, especially since you plan on wearing it often. Maybe play one field hockey game first, without it, and see just how much you need one. It might sway your decision more towards "need."
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Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your day!

I'd be excited for cake too, it's my favorite. :o)
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I really enjoyed this post. I'm from Hawaii for it's nice to hear when someone has good things to say about it. Also made me realize how much I should appreciate where I live.
I've lived in Hawaii (granted I'm on the island of Oahu) my whole life and haven't seen the Kaanapali side of Maui. Glad you enjoyed your stay! :)
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Hi, I've been a lurker here on your blog. I'd check in and read the entries every now and then because I really enjoy them. This is the first time I explored your entire blog and just got through reading this page, and wow. I'm so amazed and inspired! I'm in the same boat that you were, debt, loans and very little to spend. It's good to know that there's hope for me. :)
Anyway, GOOD JOB on what you've accomplished.

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