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.

              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

              Mocha = Swiss Miss hot chocolate

          Insanity

           Doing exactly the same thing everyday,

           and expecting a different result

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           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.

           Why is it never anything different?

           Because it's always the same thing

             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