Am I the Exception?

[akrauth]

Aloha!

I was wanting to know if you think I am the exception to the "kama'aina not liking haole" theory. When I went to Maui this past February, a lot of the locals seemed to be very impressed that I could speak some Hawaiian and sing Hawaiian songs. Everybody wants me to come back. And, they all call me Alika... yay! Love that! I tell everybody from Hawai'i to call me Alika, even though my real name is Alex, because Alika is my Hawaiian name. I also love the fact that my Hawaiian name is also a song.
(sings) Aia i Alika...
Haha!
BTW, I'm trying to get better at singing it when time allows. There's no way I am able to hold the long high note like Auntie Genoa or Raiatea do right now, but I'm continuing to work at it. Maybe it'll come with more practice though. What do you guys think?

[scrivener]

Yes. You are THE exception. Congratulations.

[greentara]

Language defines culture so if you learn the language people will embrace you much more quickly than one that does not take the time to learn. Good for you Alika!!!:D

[Mililani]

Definitely the exception. Well done! :)

[Mililani]

There are others, but there can't ever be enough. Well done!

[Mike_Lowery]

Wait, what?

[akrauth]

Wait, what?

First of all, mahalo for all your comments. Secondly, what are you confused about, Mike? You wrote, "Wait, what?" So what would you like to know?

[Mike_Lowery]

First of all, mahalo for all your comments. Secondly, what are you confused about, Mike? You wrote, "Wait, what?" So what would you like to know?

I just can't believe the first couple sentences of what you said, but carry on.

[akrauth]

E kala mai, but I'm still a little confused. What sentences were those, and is this a good thing or a bad thing?