In 2003 I changed my last name to a beach on Maui! Hawaii will always have a special place in my heart, having spent 10 years on Oahu as a little girl and 10 years on Maui through my 20's. I love everything about the islands...the culture, the music, the people and of course the beaches. And, after years of having a last name that I was not happy with (previous name was my ex-stepfather's)...I just like the way it sounded.