This week’s Hawaiian phrase is “Makemake oe” [mah-kay-mah-kay oy], meaning I miss you or I want you. Too often we let weeks go by before spending quality time with a good friend or loved one. Weeks then turn into months while we prioritize other seemingly urgent responsibilities. But this week, reach out to someone who you haven’t heard from in a while. Schedule in the time to make a call, meet up or send him/her a surprise card or care package.

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