The words "Ko Olina" in Hawaiian translates to "Place of Joy." Or, "Place of Happiness" is an equally suitable variation. In Japanese, the direct wording is "Yorokobi no bashyo," or just as accurately "Yorokobi no tokoro."
This evolving, transforming seaside landscape, has welcomed, enthralled, and changed each and every one of it's visitors from Island locales including those from around the world.
From fascinating early reports, initially this land supported thriving, far-flung sugar cane fields. Among some of it's very early residents, were delicate colorful ladybugs, which populated the fields in great numbers. Even today, if one patiently and carefully searches, ladybugs are found in their elusive, hidden outposts. This historical legacy then, forms the underlying basis for Ko Olina Resort and Ko Olina Golf Course's choice of their popular, easily recognizable ladybug symbol and logos.
Available reliable reports also claim King Kamehameha's love for this well-removed, distant rejuvenating setting. It is said, he enjoyed relaxing, swimming and watching the remarkable sunsets with his family and warriors.
Therefore, in line with these compelling legacies, my endeavors will aim to uplift and fascinate YOU, my viewer. Please enjoy my evolving posts and commentaries, as they too develop and unfold.
NOTE: Regularly, I will attempt to change the uplifting thought associated with the ladybug. Please check this commentary from time to time.
NOTE: Also, PLEASE recognize my inter-related themes across and throughout my posts. Essentially, underlying everything is a very simple objective to share with YOU my viewer. Gratefully, remember your ancestors (my Zenrinkan post), your physical health (my Queen's POB 1 entry), a healthy, safe diet and lifestyle (Costco, Don Quijote Honolulu, Walmart and Kaneka sites) as well as spiritual health (my Church of the Crossroads, First Presbyterian Church and Waianae Assembly of God church contents) etc. I have tried to integrate my themes in order to lift YOU up for YOUR further joy and hopefully, intended well-being. These are among my honest, candid thoughts.
Mahalo nui loa (Hawaiian), arigatou gozaimasu (Japanese), and "thank you" for thoughtfully diving into my posts.