Moving to Hawaii

I chose to live in Hawaii for several reasons.
My number one reason for living in Hawaii? The climate. All year long, every day, the air is at 70 to 85 degrees. That’s  a perfect temperature for human beings and a host of animals and plants that we humans enjoy.
 
Hawaiian beaches range from white to black. Some beaches are miles long, others hide in tiny coves. Long, white waterfalls tumble down precipitous cliffs and slip quietly into the sea. Yes, I moved to Hawaii partly because of the beaches. I also came here because the people here are made of the same stuff as me and make up a culture friendly to children and older folks like me.

I have still said little about those nitty-gritty things that need your attention before you make a life-changing move to Hawaii. I came to Oahu as a student rather than a tourist. I had to deal with the practical stuff before I could do much looking around at the beauty. The University of Hawaii Campus, as beautiful as it is, is definitely not a beach. I was not a tourist. When I could get away from the campus, the enchantment began. I finally decided to live on the island of Kauai. There are many beautiful islands to choose from. South to North, they are Hawaii, Maui, Molokai,Oahu and Kauai.

You will probably first be attracted by the weather or the beautiful beaches, but I advise you to stock of the many things that make you comfortable on the Mainland. Are there activities that you will miss? You will have to relearn or even give up some of these things when you move to Hawaii: Of course there are a host of new activities peculiar to the geography, climate and Hawaii's culture.

Consider, for example: How will your cost of living compare to what you are used to. Can you afford the move itself? Hawaii is about as expensive as San Francisco, or New York. Some things, like heating, are actually cheaper.
Will the beautiful, even climate satisfy your love for the the change of seasons? Hawaii temperatures are warm year around. You may miss bundling up on a chilly fall day or watching the crocus and daffodils push up through the snow in spring.

How much will you miss your family and your friends? They may not be able to visit often. When you live in Hawaii, can you afford to visit them? They will probably want to visit you, but can they afford the travel expenses?

Living in Hawaii is slower than urban mainland living. ( Honolulu is probably an exception). Honolulu is also the most expensive place to live in Hawaii. Except for Honolulu, some folks from mainland cities miss the stimulation and nightlife. I once interviewed a job applicant who flew to Oahu from New York City. I was assigned to show him around and interview him. After about an hour and a half he said he could never live in Hawaii. ( Actually, what he said was, "I could never live in a place like this”).He got on a plane returned to his New York City apartment that very night!"

There is something we call “Rock Fever”. It's real.
Rock fever is a kind of depression experienced by many who are used to traveling over a wide area. The islands are not tiny. Neither are they Texas. If you live on Kauai, for example, you will want to visit Oahu, Maui, Molokai or the big island. You will also want to visit the mainland fromhawatime to time. This means airfares. Until you know someone there, it will also mean paying for lodging.

You can do a little research and will find that there are many flights to many cities. The cost is comparable to flying across the continental US. You are, in no sense, marooned on Maui just because you live there. So, if you want to retire in a beautiful, gently warm place, living in Hawaii may be right for you. Take your dream seriously. Visit Hawaii. Live on Oahu or Molokai for a few months. Visit other islands. You will feel like a child again. If all this suits you, make the move live in Hawaii.Go ahead, think like a child, act like an adult. Can't move to Hawaii now? Plan now, and retire in Hawaii when the time is right.

How about the cost of living in Hawaii? You may have friends or other acquaintances who tell you that Hawaii is outrageously expensive. Many are talking about the cost of being a tourist. You won’t be sleeping and eating in a luxury hotel every day. Real estate is expensive. Do you need a big, fancy house? When you retire on the mainland, will you spend as much as when you are working? For most people, the answer is no. People who have and worked in Hawaii all their lives retire here, too. Like them, you will very likely simplify your life and cut your expenses.
 
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