Teenager Shares PRO's & CON's Of Living In Hawaii

[@sharonknorr1106]

When we lived on Oahu many years ago, my best friend almost drowned in about 2 feet of water - just one wave after the other. Luckily, one of the guys finally realized what was happening and pulled her out. I am a good swimmer, but when I felt the pull of the ocean at Waimea on a pretty calm day, I knew I would never go in more than up to my knees. Kailua was much less intimidating. Still miss the islands. Actually joined a hula halau on the mainland many years after moving back to NY - some of my fondest memories are of dancing and chanting with my hula sisters. Still play the ukulele. I am haole on the outside, but certainly a touch of Hawaiian on the inside. Joey is a beautiful and articulate young woman, very nice to meet her. She has an ono mom who I enjoy watching on the Moving Hawaii videos, although we will never be able to move back, maybe visit for our 50th in a few years. I still like seeing what's going on back in my heart home.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Jurassic? Ha! Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah… mom’s rad, so says this Senior Citizen. The vibe between you two is enviable.

[@movingtohawaii]

You see the side eye she got for that?! 😮

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@@movingtohawaii Stink eye, yeah?

[@brendamclean8447]

Your daughter is the cutest girl on the planet! So smart and so thoughtful with her words. I loved this conversation and from a teens perspective. Such a doll ❤

[@JamesCordillio]

My aunt was a curstor in the 40s, 50s. I visited Quite often and the library too. Great experience.

[@robertsmulling9976]

Thank you for sharing. Your daughter is well-spoken. And I need to visit the Bishop Museum on my next visit. Mahalo!

[@blancaharber6536]

Love this, Mahe! Please make it a series.

[@64kaimuki]

I grew up in the island of Oahu in Kailua, st Louis Hgts, Kaimuki and Palolo. I took the bus everywhere. I went to public schools. No problems taking the bus anywhere. I didn’t drive until I was 27. No need. I skipped school going to Haunama Bay with friends. Went to eat and movies with friends. All of my siblings, I and parents worked. My parents drove cars but we took the bus. My youngest brother took the public bus to kindergarten. No problems. I only took a private bus in preschool or sports in high school.

[@ylana4444]

I took the number 2 bus Waikiki to and from McKinley High back in the sixties. I lived in Waikiki and bused everywhere. No problem!

[@o.o4566]

Kailua sand is more like gulf sand. I agree with your daughter, it's really nice. Makaha sand is so coarse shreds my feet.

[@Elboogie404]

Great presentation, Joey and Mahe!

[@808toENorthLikelike]

Yaaaaas Mahe! I can totally relate to your daughter as I reside in NC and tell everyone I’m totally a beach snob ❤😂because I come from Hawaii 🏖️ and NOTHING COMPARES! 😌 Great video keep em coming 🤙🏼

[@beyblader305]

Getting the youth perspective is good! Very insightful

[@175elias]

Thanks I was asking my son if we moved here permanently if he could handle it since it Be slower pace of life but he enjoys being/playing outdoors as most mainland kids are like indoor cats these days

[@JanetMeg333]

Aw, adorable ❤ I'm loving the vibe between you guys 😻

[@movingtohawaii]

Thank you!! 😊

[@247chapel]

You guys are sooooooo CUTE ❤!

[@ZendreGlymph]

Mahe, I need to take me a trip to Bishop Museum. I love museums 😊. Great insight from your daughter.

[@movingtohawaii]

Please do!

[@mt2766]

Bravo, Mahe! Compelling.

[@JR-bw3tr]

Thank you very much I know this is not about real estate property buying , this was a little different but definitely needed in much appreciated even though I'm not planning on moving to the beautiful islands but it's a good to hear history and knowledge from actual Hawaiians born and raised thank you this was good to know it'd be nice to see another one of these learn abouts . Sending love and good vibes from Monterey California

[@movingtohawaii]

Glad it was helpful!

[@harrymiram6621]

@ 18:00... Because i grew up in Close proximity to Shark's Cove/Waimea, that's my #1 favorite choice to go, Think of or suggest people go to, if/when they ask!-lol. BTW...Am WAAAY overdue for Bishop Museum visit!😅

[@unkleburgndy3939]

Well spoken young lady. 👍🏾

[@pualemi23]

She get it from her mama! Great job ✊🏽

[@denakelley4363]

I love the Bishop Museum.

[@StephenSternforPresident]

this is funny I was only ever at shark cove in the early spring and those waves slam me into The Sandbar so hard

[@rtt143]

Very well spoken teenager

[@movingtohawaii]

She’s a studious one 📚

[@1k1ngst0n]

very cute video

[@SeattleWizard]

Added to the itinerary 🤝

[@okguy1282]

Good job! Your daughter is cool! 😀🤙

[@movingtohawaii]

Thanks 👍

[@JamesCordillio]

Too crowded but up to u!

[@yobohut5190]

Biggest takeaway for me...................................."Don't be an a-hole". Great advice for people of any age!

[@movingtohawaii]

Timeless

[@Oh-Hi-1]

Jurassic moment 😂

[@movingtohawaii]

☠️

[@keepcreationprocess]

He, how can you afford to live there?

[@bill2066]

These seem like pretty reputable people, and If I may chime in (former Hawaii resident ....26 years): If you/family, etc., are contemplating relocating to Hawaii, my advice? #1: Do a TON of research first....even if it takes several years, INCLUDING understanding the Culture (very important) there first. So do not relocate on a "whim." I've seen that way too many times over the years, and for many, it doesnt work out for them. This might include visiting two or even three times first (and NOT as a "tourist"), before taking the big "plunge". Costly, yes. But totally worth it in the LONG run! #2: Do NOT move there unless you can afford to be COMFORTABLE. And with this inflation now (which is destroying everybody), this is absolutely critical. Otherwise, and I can almost guarantee, you will be miserable! And in a year, you'll be on that plane mainland bound. But these folks seem to be a good start. Anyways, that's it! Blessings.

[@bearpolar90210]

If you think teenagers are tough to raise, wait until they hit their 20's. When they are living on their own, it's worrying on steroids😂

[@movingtohawaii]

Still got a few years before that 🤞

[@cheapcardcollector]

Great video! I grew up on Oahu and now live on the mainland. Somebody told me from back home that Hawaii has a bully culture. I didn't think so or at least it's as bad as the mainland but not worse. What you think?

[@StephenSternforPresident]

well it's healthy to talk about it because somebody just nerfed me when I offered them a free jacket so I gave it to a homeless guy who was very grateful to receive it

[@Songbird.777]

She gonna realize one day she don’t wanna be in America man it’s really not what it seems I wish more people understood that it’s all a facade

[@alohaohana901]

Nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.

[@vallyaide7960]

No you're not in Bishop museum in Honolulu You're in Bishop museum in the Kingdom of Hawaii