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I did a search and the latest thread I could find similar to this was in 2007. I think I have heard about all of the negatives. Tell me your list of favorite reasons you love calling Hawaii home, specifically in Oahu.
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1. In general I feel a little more relaxed on Oahu. Hawaii has been number 1 on this Gallup poll The Happiest (And Unhappiest) States In The U.S. for years and usually scores first or second in 5 of the 6 categories and above average in the other category (basic access).
But it's not the paradise that some might think. Most people still go through the same routine that they would in other places like going to work or school and driving in traffic.
2. Being Asian, I feel more comfortable on Oahu because I'm part of the majority race. I've lived in two of the most heavily Asian places in the continental U.S. (L.A. and the Bay Area) and Hawaii is the most Asian-friendly place in my opinion. Being Asian, especially Japanese or Chinese, actually can be pretty helpful at times. Being Asian in other states isn't necessarily bad, but it's rarely an advantage.
3. The weather. But I prefer California weather during the late spring to early fall months. I like cooler temperatures, so Hawaii's 75-90 degree and humid daily summer weather is uncomfortable.
Nice input guys. I look forward to moving due to the weather. I am in North Alabama and it's 12 degrees here. Most of the state is in a state of emergency. Over 1200 students/staff stuck overnight at school. Some warm weather would be ideal and year round at that. 70 sounds really nice
Being Asian, especially Japanese or Chinese, actually can be pretty helpful at times. Being Asian in other states isn't necessarily bad, but it's rarely an advantage.
I'm curious, what are the benefits of being Asian in Hawaii? I haven't exactly ever had the feeling of white privilege before...perhaps it is there and I just haven't noticed it because I'm so I used to it.
Being Asian in Hawaii is accepted and preferred in many cases. The checkout person smiles more at you, is more helpful, other folks smile more, it's just assumed "you're from around here", etc. etc. If you are haole, even if you're local haole, you're not going to get that automatic level of superficial acceptance.
The beaches, times infinity. Which couldn't fully be enjoyed without the weather being so wonderful! I love the landscape without the people, check out Manana Trail. But the beach, the water, the sun. We miss that. Driving in Atlanta makes me miss the aloha spirit of Hawaii.
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