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Aloha! I don't have a question to post I just wanted to say hello to everyone and introduce myself.
I grew up in Mililani, moved away when I was a junior in high school fifteen years ago. My family (parents and sister) and I have finally made the decision to come back to the place where we belong. We all miss Hawaii so much! There's no place on earth like it. Even though I've been gone for so long, I've never stopped talking about Hawaii. My friends got so tired of hearing it and finally said to me nothing would be the way I remember it. Well, I've been back to visit a few times and, all I can say is, as much as things change, the more they stay the same. Luckily we're still friends with people who live in Mililani, Kapolei, and other parts of the island, and can get the inside scoop. They've all been instrumental in sharing information that can't be found via Internet. I know all the pros and cons of moving back and I've done all my "homework". I've been planning our move back since the moment we left. What took so long, yeah?
Dealing with relatives deaths and other family emergencies throughout the years, I know there was a reason why we were called to leave...but now there's a reason why we're being called to come back. I can deal with the traffic and high cost of living and lower salary. As most everyone states, that's the price you pay. There's bad traffic in almost every city. Believe me, Austin traffic sucks...the traffic system makes no sense, and cost of living in Austin ain't that great either; okay, it might be better than HI but still....
I'm African American and I'm looking forward to being around a diverse group of people and cultures, the weather, the food, the ocean,"no worries" attitude, etc. I will be returning for good at the end of the year. I can't wait to come home.
I wish everyone luck in their relocation! And for those who are looking to leave Hawaii for reasons that are not financial, take it from me...the grass is not always greener; stay in Hawaii, you won't regret it.
Cheers!
I grew up in Mililani, moved away when I was a junior in high school fifteen years ago. My family (parents and sister) and I have finally made the decision to come back to the place where we belong. We all miss Hawaii so much! There's no place on earth like it. Even though I've been gone for so long, I've never stopped talking about Hawaii. My friends got so tired of hearing it and finally said to me nothing would be the way I remember it. Well, I've been back to visit a few times and, all I can say is, as much as things change, the more they stay the same. Luckily we're still friends with people who live in Mililani, Kapolei, and other parts of the island, and can get the inside scoop. They've all been instrumental in sharing information that can't be found via Internet. I know all the pros and cons of moving back and I've done all my "homework". I've been planning our move back since the moment we left. What took so long, yeah?
Dealing with relatives deaths and other family emergencies throughout the years, I know there was a reason why we were called to leave...but now there's a reason why we're being called to come back. I can deal with the traffic and high cost of living and lower salary. As most everyone states, that's the price you pay. There's bad traffic in almost every city. Believe me, Austin traffic sucks...the traffic system makes no sense, and cost of living in Austin ain't that great either; okay, it might be better than HI but still....
I'm African American and I'm looking forward to being around a diverse group of people and cultures, the weather, the food, the ocean,"no worries" attitude, etc. I will be returning for good at the end of the year. I can't wait to come home.
I wish everyone luck in their relocation! And for those who are looking to leave Hawaii for reasons that are not financial, take it from me...the grass is not always greener; stay in Hawaii, you won't regret it.
Cheers!
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