Hi all-
Have been reading the posts with great interest! I am from Michigan and interviewing with Hawaii recruiter in late April. Boy do I have questions for her! I am an experienced teacher (5 yrs of Kindergarten and elementary Art) and post divorce, need a great big change of scenery! I have been living in this freezing climate and after this past winter, I say NO MORE!!!!
If I can't afford to ski anymore, then what is the point????
I have been to Hawaii and have always loved it. While you're there you think- how cool would it be to live HERE? But then you go back to your life and never actually pursue it... (until you get a divorce and think- "get me out of this small town!") I have been reading about daily life in HI for a while and asking people what the worst thing is about living there and if I can handle that then I figure it's worth a try.
Anyway, I have a few questions for any locals who have the time to answer. Would greatly appreciate your thoughts:
1. What is this I hear about "Condotels"? Are they basically hotel rooms for sale as living spaces? Do I have to rent it out to guests of the hotel and if not, can I live there with my big friendly dog? I've read this is a booming trend in Honolulu.
2. How about the singles scene for the mid 30's crowd? Anything good going on or is everyone already married with children by this age?
3. Are there beaches close to Honolulu where I can take my dog to throw the ball without making anyone mad? (Trying not to buy car and doubt THEBUS takes 90 lb black labs to North Shore.)
4. Speaking of dogs (you're all going to laugh at me for this one- just keep in mind I'm from the Great Lakes area) ...Is it okay to throw the ball into the water for my big black dog (who might be mistaken for a SEAL and eaten by a SHARK?!!!) to fetch? Is this something people there do? Or should he stay on land and fetch. He loves the water. And he is spoiled by me so I do everything to make him happy Am I neurotic or what?
5. Will I be an outcast because I don't speak pidgeon? (or pidgin?) I may be from a different world, but I am friendly and love little kids- no matter who they are or what they speak. Hoping my friendliness and outgoing personality will overcome any distrust of mainlanders. I read some advice: bring your neighbors food when you move in and you'll start off right so I'll be taking addresses after this post! Ha Ha
6. How is the art/gallery scene? I am hoping to come across some sophisticated artists- maybe with an eastern slant, but can't seem to find any websites with info re: Honolulu art scene. Am very interested in meeting other artists.
(I understand these are kind of obscure questions, but any help or advice would be greatly appreciated)
Kerry
Have been reading the posts with great interest! I am from Michigan and interviewing with Hawaii recruiter in late April. Boy do I have questions for her! I am an experienced teacher (5 yrs of Kindergarten and elementary Art) and post divorce, need a great big change of scenery! I have been living in this freezing climate and after this past winter, I say NO MORE!!!!
If I can't afford to ski anymore, then what is the point????
I have been to Hawaii and have always loved it. While you're there you think- how cool would it be to live HERE? But then you go back to your life and never actually pursue it... (until you get a divorce and think- "get me out of this small town!") I have been reading about daily life in HI for a while and asking people what the worst thing is about living there and if I can handle that then I figure it's worth a try.
Anyway, I have a few questions for any locals who have the time to answer. Would greatly appreciate your thoughts:
1. What is this I hear about "Condotels"? Are they basically hotel rooms for sale as living spaces? Do I have to rent it out to guests of the hotel and if not, can I live there with my big friendly dog? I've read this is a booming trend in Honolulu.
2. How about the singles scene for the mid 30's crowd? Anything good going on or is everyone already married with children by this age?
3. Are there beaches close to Honolulu where I can take my dog to throw the ball without making anyone mad? (Trying not to buy car and doubt THEBUS takes 90 lb black labs to North Shore.)
4. Speaking of dogs (you're all going to laugh at me for this one- just keep in mind I'm from the Great Lakes area) ...Is it okay to throw the ball into the water for my big black dog (who might be mistaken for a SEAL and eaten by a SHARK?!!!) to fetch? Is this something people there do? Or should he stay on land and fetch. He loves the water. And he is spoiled by me so I do everything to make him happy Am I neurotic or what?
5. Will I be an outcast because I don't speak pidgeon? (or pidgin?) I may be from a different world, but I am friendly and love little kids- no matter who they are or what they speak. Hoping my friendliness and outgoing personality will overcome any distrust of mainlanders. I read some advice: bring your neighbors food when you move in and you'll start off right so I'll be taking addresses after this post! Ha Ha
6. How is the art/gallery scene? I am hoping to come across some sophisticated artists- maybe with an eastern slant, but can't seem to find any websites with info re: Honolulu art scene. Am very interested in meeting other artists.
(I understand these are kind of obscure questions, but any help or advice would be greatly appreciated)
Kerry
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