Aloha,

‘Tis the season to be jolly—fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.  It’s also a time to give thanks for the things that we are blessed with—whether it’s good health, financial success, loving friends and family, freedom of choice, beautiful balmy weather (or snow-capped mountain tops), etc., etc.

Personally, I can give thanks and am grateful for so many things in my life—the opportunity to sustain myself and live in one of the most beautiful places in the world being at the top of the list, along with friends and family who are very dear to me.  I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have faithfully followed my Monthly Newsletter—some of you for many years now.

We are all hoping, of course, that 2012 brings some positive changes both on a world scale, in this great country of ours, and right down to the microcosm of our own lives.  This year, as I ponder my New Year’s resolutions, it won’t be to lose those 5 or 10 pounds I can never seem to take off, or attempt to grow hair on my balding pate, or even to cheer the SF Giants on to another World Series victory.  No, it will be to keep an open mind and be prepared for whatever may come my way; treat myself and others well with love and kindness; continue working towards my goal of becoming the person I know I can be…and maybe improve my tennis serve just a little bit…

If you’re in the neighborhood over the holidays, be sure to stop by my office in the Shops at Wailea.  If I’m not in, just ask anyone in the office to give me a call so I can at least say “aloha” and perhaps get together for a little holiday cheer. 

My very best to you and yours for a safe and most joyous Holiday Season!!!

Mahalo nui loa,

Michael Blaz

(808) 283-9093