The Real Truth About Living in Hawaii; A Mainlander's Perspective

By J.D. Capra

This book offers a real-life glimpse into what it’s really like to live on the Hawaiian Islands. Written from a mainlander’s perspective by someone who lived on Oahu for over four years, this book is a true tell-all offering the pros, the cons, and all of the idiosyncrasies to Island life. In addition, the book is a step-by-step guide of how to actually move you, your family, your pet(s), and all your household belongings to the islands. This easy to read guide will make you aware of the realities of living in Hawaii so there will be no surprises once you arrive; a must read for anyone contemplating moving to Hawaii.

• Language: English
• Publisher: J.D. Capra
• Release date: Feb 11, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301666386

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The Real Truth About Living in Hawaii; A Mainlander’s Perspective

J.d. Capra

Copyright J.d. Capra 2012

Published at Smashwords

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Honeymoon Phase

Chapter 2: Making the Move

Chapter 3: Finding a Home in Hawaii

Chapter 4: You Have Arrived!

Chapter 5: What You Need To Know About Paradise

Conclusion

References

Chapter 1

The Honeymoon Phase

It is usually the same story. More often than not, you came to Hawaii on a vacation or honeymoon and instantly fell in love; the weather is ideal and island life is slow and relaxing. It is easy to imagine yourself living there without a care in the world. I do not blame you. I visited Hawaii several times on both Oahu and Maui prior to moving, and I was immediately smitten. I am a scuba diver who grew up on the mainland so I can appreciate the year-round 80 degree weather, lush tropical landscapes, and mild humidity. Believe me, no one wanted to live on an island and live that dream more than I did, so when I was offered a job on Oahu, I was ecstatic.

Initially I thought it was a joke. I had been doing an extensive job search sending resumes to several states across the nation with no luck. When I first saw the advertisement for the job in Hawaii, I laughed to myself and thought it was more than just a long shot. But what the heck, I might as well send the resume. Of course, that was the one that stuck and six months later, I was on my way to Oahu with my family and two dogs in tow.

After living on Oahu for a few years, I decided to write this book because I quickly learned that there were many things that greatly differed on the islands from that of