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.

             Honolulu is very multicultural, with influences from

             Hawaiian, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Western cultures.

             While Hawaii is often viewed as paradise, the islands

             face real-world challenges including traffic congestion,

             homelessness, drug abuse, and environmental concerns.

             People are leaving Hawaii primarily due to the high

             cost of living, including expensive housing, and limited

             economic opportunities on the island. There are fewer

             high-paying jobs available compared to the mainland.

              Other significant factors include the need to be closer

              to family on the mainland, and in some cases, the

              feeling of being limited by island life, geographical

              isolation, and a desire for different lifestyles.

            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

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                 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

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               Honolulu is small and isolated. After you've done the

               beaches, hikes, malls, and food spots, there's not much

               to rotate in.

               When rent, gas, food, and parking eat up your money,

               you end up staying home more. Boredom grows fast,

               when fun feels expensive.

              On the mainland, you can drive somewhere totally

              different for a weekend. In Honolulu, you're stuck

              on the same island unless you pay for a flight.

             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

              Clone

              it only being the same exact thing every time,

              even if it wasn't the same thing