Honolulu is the #1 Tourist Destination in the World.

               In 1959, Hawaii was formally admitted to the Union as the

               50th state. Located in the middle of the Pacific, Oahu was

               nicknamed "the Gathering Place" or "the Aloha State"

               because of its diverse mix-plate culture; considered to be

               top ten most expensive cities to live.

                      The rising cost of living, driven by skyrocketing

                      housing prices, steep grocery bills, soaring utility

                      costs, and over-tourism is forcing many residents

                      to move to the mainland.

              Home Improvement

                Increases Value - Renovations like updating kitchens,

                verandas/ lanais, bathrooms, or landscaping can raise

                your property's market price

                Comfort - a better open floor plan, extra storage

                [closets for bins and boxes], or upgraded appliances

                [new washer-dryer, stainless refrigerator]

                make daily life smoother

                Esta Noche - comfortable spaces encourage hosting

                friends & cousins - relaxing, recharging battery

                BBQ grill [rib-eye, corn], poke, Greek salad, dessert

              Grain

              a source of carbohydrates, are an important part

              of healthy diet, and the body's main source of energy

              bread, breakfast cereal, grits, tortillas, popcorn,

              oatmeal, enriched pasta, most noodles

              - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

                 Bottled water [Aquafina, Dasani] for Hawaiian coffee

                 Nutty latte flavor = half and half 2% milk

                 Frappe = sweet caramel creamer

            Insanity

              Doing exactly the same thing everyday,

              and expecting a different result

              - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -                

               short term goals, schedule new activities,

               new restaurants, exploring different hobbies,

               making lifestyle changes

            Mute, Non-speaking, Silent

              doesn't talk or chooses not to speak

              not knowing the keywords or romantic lines

             Lack of Higher Education

              never graduated from college or university

              would rather read a brain, instead of a book

            Entry-Level Candidate

              not in position of bargaining for higher salary

              applying for various jobs, one gig leading to another,

              became a career