So on Wednesday I celebrated 2 weeks in Hawaii, and for every day that I have been here, I find it so hard to believe I am still in America.
First off, Hawaii has this great history that I never knew existed. What I think is odd is that Hawaii is part of the US, and I never learned about some of the important history relating to Hawaii. For example, Wednesday was King Kamehameha Day, which is a holiday here in Hawaii. King Kamehameha was the guy who unified the Hawaiian Islands; I think we should have learned that.
Also, before Hawaii was part of the US, one of the Kings was good friends with the emperor of Japan, and his niece almost married someone in the Japanese royal family. Then would Pearl Harbor have ever happened? How would the US been involved in WWII? Where would we stand today!? ...makes you think right.
Next, there is such a rich Hawaiian culture, which I find so different than the mainland. The Aloha spirit really exists. Maybe its just more played up in the area that I'm in because it's so touristy, but you really feel it. Everyone is so genuinely nice. I've only been at work for like ten days, but I already feel a part of their ohana.
I know I still have a lot of time here, but I'm going to be so sad when I have to leave. Hawaii just has such a different feel than the rest of America. I can't believe I'm still in the US.
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TFS
6/13/2008 11:04:54 am
Viv will tell you it's the 52nd state!
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Mr. Bruce
6/16/2008 02:03:47 pm
I know who King Kamehameha was. Maybe YOU should have learned that.
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