I have never really wanted to come to the United States of America….as a child, I loved watching " Full House", and the only place I was attracted to visit due to this TV show, was the city of San Francisco. My connection to Hawaii was almost non-existing, probably my Hawaiian Barbie doll, the love of Hawaiian pizza, and pretty much that was it. I have never had a big desire of coming to the Islands either…little did I know that one day Hawaii become my second home, that I would be blessed to meet my second Ohana (family) here. Now, I remember that I had an American flag on my vision board (the board that consisted of my dreams in pictures collage). I got this flag from my friend who visited the USA one summer, and I really didn't know what to do with it , so I placed it on the top of that board…and they say that you should be careful what you wish for. Well, it wasn't my conscious wish, but it ended up quite well.
I have this idea of celebrating my birthday each year in another country…I started celebrating my 22nd in London, 23rd in Barcelona, I have spent my birthdays in Portugal, Canada, Norway, Italy, etc. For my 29th birthdays, I chose the beautiful Island of O'ahu. As I was travelling on my own, I booked a bed in a hostel…which over a year after my first visit became my home here. My first thought of Hawaii- beautiful, amazing, full of positive energy place. I was so amazed that people can be so lucky to be able to live here…in a paradise, surrounded by amazing nature, with an endless summer. I could have just wished to move to the place like this…I met some wonderful people through my stay in Honolulu, and this is why I decided to visit this place again. The welcoming feeling of the "Aloha" spirit that I have received from all people around me, has motivated me to come back. It took me 11 months to return to this Island, and the second visit has awaken my desire to live here, as well as unexpectedly, opened my eyes for moving possibilities.
When I arrived to Honolulu the second time, I was on my four months travels. I quit my flight attending job few months before and I went to make my dream come true, to travel anywhere I have always wanted to. I was scared when i left my job and England, which was my home for over seven years. I didn't really know what to do with my life at that point. I just had a faith, that when the one door is closing, the other doors are opening…this is a circle of life. My doors for moving to Hawaii were not fully opened, but I was determined to find a way, so I found a window and went through it. I wouldn't be able to live here if it was not for people who opened their hearts and offered me a big support to start my education at Kapi'olani Community College. These people are the biggest blessing in my life, they are my second family, and no matter what is happening in my life, they are always standby me.
I have decided to start the hospitality management degree at KCC, because hospitality in Hawaii is very unique. This feeling of "Aloha" (a little bit commercialised in Waikiki) is still the best feature of the Islands. I wanted to be a part of it, I wanted to learn Hawaiian values and the way of Hawaiian life. So far, I had the ultimately time of my life here.
The Hawaiian Islands offer many fantastic adventures, amazing views, beautiful beaches, the best weather through the whole year, delicious food and meeting amazing people who live here. I have been living on the O'ahu Island for almost three years, and visited also Maui. I am planning to visit Kauai and Big Island soon.
In my next weeks' posts, I will share some information on what it is worth doing and visiting on the O'ahu Island, I will write about my Hawaiian adventures here.
So far, thank you, mahalo and dziekuje for reading , Aloha, and have an amazing week everyone :)
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