There is something to be said about living somewhere vs. actually vacationing at a place. I am not try to discount the beauty or appeal of a place, but it is much different to live in Hawaii than to vacation here.
Let’s take a look at some of the statistics (in my un-professional opinion, at least):
Cons:
- It rains here everyday. And that’s not an exaggeration. Going from California to where we were in a serious drought to Hawaii where wetness is a daily occurrence has been strange. At first it was comforting, then it turned depressing, and now I’m getting more used to it.
- Things are expensive. Like, ridiculously. I don’t know how people support themselves over here without food stamps unless they are a professional of some sort. Milk is almost $8 a gallon, applies are at least $2 a piece, and cereal is almost $7 a box. Really?….really….?
- I miss Dewey.
Pros:
- I get to see J everyday, even if it’s just for a few hours in the evening. 4 years of long distance has been 3.89 years too long.
- The pace of life is extremely slow here. That is great because I have horrible anxiety and I’m always rushing around in my head. It’s crazy in there, don’t try to get in.
- Independence. Who in their 20′s doesn't want this?
- Hawaiian culture. Something I've never before been exposed to, so everything around me is new and interesting.
It looks like the good outweighs the bad, and I’m not complaining.
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