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Island of Misfit Toys

I am not exactly your run-of-the-mill kinda girl. I have always been... different.  I used to embrace my over-the-top antics as a child. My goal, in truth, has always been to make people smile.  By being silly I can break up the monotony of the day-to-day. I want to add just a tiny bit of sunshine to the world.  I tell jokes to hide my depression.  I have always been aware of this piece of the puzzle but I have never trully owned it.  I think most comedians are actually depressed... this world isn't all rainbows & butterflies after all. Funny thing; Maui has a lot of rainbows & butterflies.  So here I am, first time on Maui. Some call Maui "The island of Misfit Toys". Some call it "Neverland". Some call it "Mother Maui". Some think it's a She, some think it's a He. Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Yes. Whatever gender, name, or judgment is assigned to Maui; I imagine the island is not offended. Ok, so I'm here. A misfi