It's that time of year to reflect on ones life. I will admit, I'm extremely lucky and thankful for everything and everyone in my life. I am married to the most beautiful, understanding, forgiving and thoughtful wife a man could have. I have 2 beautiful and precious daughters that I can't imagine life without them. Have a home of our own that we can grow in.
All of this, I wouldn't have imagine living in Hawaii. I guess it took a mountain of mistakens and bad decisions to get me on this path that I am now. For that I am thankful for where I am in life, I have never been this happy ever.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Haole or local
What does the title mean...
You see, I was born and raised in Hawaii. While growing up, if you were born and raised there you were considered a local. Anyone who's from the "mainland" is considered a haole, which jmeans white. Even if you moved to Hawaii, you're still considered a haole. My mom teases me that I'm a haole and it really doesn't bother me, it's kind of funny.
I left Hawaii in December of 2001 and have been in the "states" ever since. Am I still a "local" in the terms of Hawaii or have I been labeled a "haole." Does it really matter, you might be thinking as you read this... Georgia is my home for me and my family, it will be for a very long time.
You see, I was born and raised in Hawaii. While growing up, if you were born and raised there you were considered a local. Anyone who's from the "mainland" is considered a haole, which jmeans white. Even if you moved to Hawaii, you're still considered a haole. My mom teases me that I'm a haole and it really doesn't bother me, it's kind of funny.
I left Hawaii in December of 2001 and have been in the "states" ever since. Am I still a "local" in the terms of Hawaii or have I been labeled a "haole." Does it really matter, you might be thinking as you read this... Georgia is my home for me and my family, it will be for a very long time.
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