How to Know If Someone Is From HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-10-21 | How to Know If Someone Is From HawaiiHow We Live in Hawaii on ONE Income (Local Family of Four)Hello From Hawaii2024-10-20 | Most people know that living in Hawaii can be expensive and that most people have to earn a lot of money or work multiple jobs to make ends meet. However, we've managed to live in Hawaii as a family of four with just one income. So I wanted to share what we've done to make it work in Hawaii with just my income. There are no secrets or life hacks to doing it. It's tough at times, but it is possible to live in Hawaii on one income for a household.
Intro - 0:00 Budgeting - 1:08 Cutting Expenses - 5:50 Housing Stability - 8:33 What it feels like to have my wife working for the first time - 10:05 Closing thoughts - 13:22
Filmed using the Canon M6 II.
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiDo Grandparents in Hawaii Do Too Much? Babysitting, Private School Tuition, Burnout?Hello From Hawaii2024-10-14 | In Hawaii, it's very common for grandparents to help with the grandkids. Because many parents have to work due to the high cost of living in Hawaii, grandparents usually help out raising kids. Even looking back at my childhood, my grandparents were very involved in my life. However, how much help is too much help? I wanted to open up this discussion because it's something that we don't often talk about, but is very important in the frameworks of many local families. So I wanted to share my background as someone who grew up with great grandparents, talk about how my parents help out with my kids, and offer some signs that there may be a little too much grandparent help.
Intro - 0:00 Grandparents helping in Hawaii - 1:04 About growing up in Hawaii with my grandparents - 2:10 Signs that Grandparents might be doing too much - 4:46 Sign 1 - 5:15 Sign 2 - 9:09 Sign 3 - 14:04 Closing Thoughts - 16:34
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiMy 10 Favorite Hawaii Brands and Honest Talk on SponsorshipsHello From Hawaii2024-10-02 | I wanted to share my ten favorite Hawaii brands. This isn't a sponsored video. I just felt like sharing some of the Hawaii brands that I love. I also wanted to talk about sponsorships and brand deals as someone who has been making videos on YouTube for a while. Working with brands is an interesting aspect of YouTube. It's more business-related than creative, but for many creators, it's an important aspect. For me, I've decided that that isn't the case. I'm sure I could do more to work with brands, but I'm not interested in that. I just want to make videos about Hawaii.
Intro - 0:00 Hawaiian Chip Company - 1:16 Zippy's - 2:10 Waffle and Berry - 2:55 Down to Earth - 3:51 Aloha Revolution - 4:48 Cookie Corner - 6:01 Wholesale Unlimited - 6:50 Lex Brodie's - 7:25 Diamond Bakery - 8:23 Kahala - 9:05 My Thoughts on Sponsorships and Brand Deals - 10:03
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiThe Hilton Hawaiian Village Strike and Thoughts on Affordability in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-09-27 | Local 5 Union members at the Hilton Hawaiian Village have gone on strike this week. Normally, I wouldn't comment on a hotel strike, but because my parents are staying there, I wanted to speak up about the event and talk more generally about affordability of living in Hawaii.
Intro - 0:00 Background on the Hilton Hawaiian Village Strike - 0:37 Why I'm talking about this - 2:57 Will more money solve Hawaii's affordability problem? - 5:29 Closing thoughts - 12:39
Filmed using the Canon Vixia G60.
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiNative Hawaiian vs Local vs Western Culture in Hawaii Explained (as a local)Hello From Hawaii2024-09-23 | I was recently interviewed for an article about Hawaii and its culture. This conversation got me thinking about Hawaii's culture today and why it's sometimes complicated. There is the Native Hawaiian culture, the Local culture, and Western culture all operating at the same time. For those who aren't from Hawaii, this can be a complicated place, culturally speaking. So I wanted to talk about how I think these three unique cultures operate in Hawaii. Maybe we, as locals, don't often think about these things, but I wanted to put this out there so that others may understand that there are more than one cultures operating here in Hawaii and that's what makes it interesting, yet confrontational at times.
Intro - 0:00 The Three Culture Theory - 1:33 Native Hawaiian Culture - 2:02 Local Culture - 5:10 Western Culture - 11:10 Closing Thoughts - 14:02
Filmed using the Canon M6 mark II.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiHawaii Nurses Locked Out. My Thoughts and Reaction (as a local)Hello From Hawaii2024-09-16 | In recent weeks, there has been talk about the nurses at Kapiolani Medical Center holding a demonstration as negotiations continue between the hospital and the local nurses union. However, this situation is quite different from similar events in the past because Kapiolani stated that nurses who participate in the demonstration will not be welcomed back until the union agrees to the latest offer on the table.
Now rather than pick sides, I wanted to point out three observations I've made over the past week watching this situation unfold. I do hope that it gets resolved and that working relationships can be mended. And on a bigger scale, I think what happens here will have an impact on labor relations in the State of Hawaii as a whole.
Intro - 0:00 Background on the situation - 1:00 First Observation - 2:12 Second Observation - 7:14 Third Observation - 9:56 Closing Thoughts - 12:04
Filmed using the Canon M6 Mark II.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiAvoid These Pedestrian Dangers in Hawaii β 3 Simple TipsHello From Hawaii2024-09-09 | I wanted to share some walking tips for those walking in Hawaii. Because of the conditions of the roads and how some people drive here, it's important for pedestrians to pay attention when they walk. We often hear about pedestrian fatalities in Honolulu. I think most of those fatalities could be avoided. So here are some tips for walking around Hawaii, specifically in Honolulu. There are a lot of cars and when people are driving fast, it's sometimes dangerous.
Intro - 0:00 Look before you cross at all times - 0:50 My wife's thoughts on local drivers - 1:52 You can't always rely on drivers reading signs - 2:14 Use the crosswalk. Don't try be one hero - 4:11 Give a wave or shaka when you can - 6:06 Closing thoughts - 7:55
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiWhat If I Never Left Hawaii?Hello From Hawaii2024-09-02 | Sometimes I think about how my life would have been had I not left Hawaii after high school. Would my life here in Hawaii be about the same? Or what would my life be like if I never moved back to Hawaii and stayed on the mainland after college? I thought it would be interesting to talk about where I'd see myself today if I either stayed in Hawaii my entire life or didn't move back to Hawaii twelve years ago. All of this is hypothetical, but I think it reminds me that life has a way of turning out okay as long as you keep trying. It also reminds me to be thankful for how things did turn out, even if it's not always perfect.
Intro - 0:00 What If I Never Left Hawaii - 1:27 What If I Never Moved Back to Hawaii - 6:31 Closing Thoughts - 13:28
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiHawaiis Future with AI: Good or Bad?Hello From Hawaii2024-08-26 | So what is the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning on Hawaii? And not just on our personal lives, but Hawaii's workforce and economy? I recently attended an AI conference in Hawaii that discussed the impacts of AI on the state and I wanted to share how I think AI will impact Hawaii and locals. Overall, it was a great AI conference and I'm glad I was able to attend.
Intro - 0:00 My General Opinion on AI - 0:45 Do I Think Hawaii is Ready for AI? - 2:00 My takeaways from the AI Conference - 2:59 What if local businesses start using AI - 4:52 Are locals ready to use AI for work? - 6:58 The "That's Not How We Do Things in Hawaii" Argument - 7:58 Closing Thoughts - 10:50
Filmed using the Insta360 Ace Pro.
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiHawaii Public School Students Impressed MeHello From Hawaii2024-08-19 | After hearing from Hawaii public school students at an Education Day, I was very impressed by what I saw and heard.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiMy Experience and Thoughts on Closing Haiku StairsHello From Hawaii2024-08-18 | Here are my thoughts on the closing of Haiku Stairs, a popular hike that the City and County of Honolulu is closing down.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiHawaii Could Communicate Better with VisitorsHello From Hawaii2024-08-16 | With all of the recent news stories about visitors touching wildlife, I'd hope that Hawaii could do a better job of informing visitors to not touch the animals.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiLocal From Hawaii Reacts to John Oliver | Last Week Tonight: HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-08-15 | On this week's episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver talked about Hawaii and some of the issues and challenges that residents are facing. In the episode, he talks about the history of Hawaii as well as the many challenges that a lot of locals face. As someone born and raised in Hawaii, I wanted to share my thoughts on the segment and offer a local's perspective to the conversation. It's not often that the spotlight is on Hawaii, particularly when it comes to social and systemic issues. Who knew? And yes, I found the segment funny.
Intro - 0:00 Does Hawaii laugh at itself? - 1:26 The reality of life in Hawaii remains the same - 3:11 How I think locals will react to the episode - 4:09 Where does that leave us now? - 5:10 Civic engagement in Hawaii is low - 6:21 The complaining and criticizing from locals - 8:07 Ways to increase civic engagement in Hawaii - 10:17 Closing thoughts - 13:38
Filmed using the Canon Vixia G60.
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiI Should Have Stayed Connected to Hawaii FriendsHello From Hawaii2024-08-15 | I wish I would have done a better job at staying connected with friends in Hawaii while I was away.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiHow We Setup Our Budget in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-08-13 | Because things are so expensive in Hawaii, it's important to have a budget. It's something that our family has done for a while. It helps keep track of where the money is going each month.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiI Forgot What The Mainland Was Really Like (as a local from Hawaii)Hello From Hawaii2024-08-12 | I recently had the opportunity to go to the mainland for a work trip (which was amazing), but while I was there, I was reminded of the culture shock that many local people feel when they go away. I hadn't felt that since moving to Colorado back in college. However, it was good to experience that feeling and so I wanted to share how I felt being a local in an unfamiliar scene.
Intro - 0:00 It's been a while since I've been to the mainland - 1:30 Yes, I wore an aloha shirt - 2:42 I tried to be a good tourist - 4:36 Balance spending time with Hawaii people vs non-Hawaii people - 6:45 Changing our perspective of mainland people as locals - 9:41
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiNavigating Uncertainty During the Pandemic in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-08-11 | There was a lot of uncertainty during the pandemic in Hawaii. The rules seemed to change so much.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiNot Surprised About the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines MergerHello From Hawaii2024-08-09 | I wasn't surprised by the possible acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines, especially given the financial issues that Hawaiian Airlines has been having.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiOvercoming Driving Anxiety in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-08-09 | After moving into downtown Honolulu, I didn't drive as much. This led to feeling driving anxiety, something I never would have thought I'd have felt after driving in Hawaii for so long.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiBuilding a Strong Hawaii Community for KidsHello From Hawaii2024-08-08 | There are a lot of things to learn as a parent in Hawaii. Building community to help the kids feel safe and grow is important.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiPeople in Hawaii Often Get Family HelpHello From Hawaii2024-08-07 | Getting help from family in Hawaii is huge. Whether it's financial or just helping with the kids, getting help is a big part of the local culture.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiPreparing for Marriage in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-08-06 | Marriage in Hawaii can be challenging at times, especially if one person is from Hawaii and one isn't. There are cultural differences that the person not from Hawaii may not understand.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiWhen Preschool in Hawaii Costs More Than RentHello From Hawaii2024-08-05 | As you'd expect, the cost of child care in Hawaii, like many things, is high. We have two sons in preschool in Hawaii now and I wanted to share our experience of getting our kids into preschool here. Yes, it's expensive, but I believe it's totally worth it. Also, I wanted to share some advice if you are looking at preschools in Hawaii.
Intro to preschools in Hawaii - 0:00 Hawaii preschool for my first son - 1:10 Hawaii preschool for my second son - 2:55 1. Send your kids to preschool if you can - 4:54 2. Don't just rely on Top 10 Lists - 7:20 3. It's okay to say "no" to "good" schools - 9:23 Closing thoughts about preschool in Hawaii - 11:40
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiPidgin in Hawaii - I Appreciate it MoreHello From Hawaii2024-08-05 | Over the years, I've come to appreciate Pidgin in Hawaii. It's a fun way to talk, but more importantly, it connects locals to each other.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiReason Enough to Stay in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-08-04 | To me, the best and most compelling reason to stay in Hawaii is because of family. Although it's expensive in Hawaii and life can be challenging at times, family makes it worth it.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiMaintaining Relationships in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-08-03 | Even if you leave Hawaii, you never know if you'll be back. Whether it's to take care of family or you just want to move back to Hawaii, you might move back here despite the high cost of living and so it's important to maintain those Hawaii relationships while you're gone.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiThe Dark Side of Online CommentsHello From Hawaii2024-08-02 | I'm not sure why some people think it's okay to bully and threaten others online. This was made even more apparent in the recent incident with Miss Hawaii accepting the title of Miss USA.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiWhat You See Online Isnt the Entire Picture in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-08-01 | Things aren't always what they seem, especially when we talk about social media and Hawaii. You just never know the reality of what life is really like for some people here.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiI Grew Up Playing Fireworks in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-07-30 | So I grew up playing fireworks in Hawaii and I'd love to see them back again after being banned.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiWhy Saying Goodbye at a Hawaii Party Takes So LongHello From Hawaii2024-07-29 | Sometimes it's hard to say goodbye at family events in Hawaii. What starts out as a quick goodbye soon turns into a thirty minute conversation. You could call this the "Hawaiian Goodbye", whereby people end up talking story for a long time while trying to say goodbye. I wanted to share some observations about saying goodbye at parties in Hawaii, including three tips on how I think it's best to do it. This is something that I'm working on, so this advice applies to me as much as anyone.
Intro - 0:00 The "Hawaiian Goodbye" explained - 0:36 Example of trying to say goodbye at a family party - 2:00 The importance of saying goodbye in Hawaii - 3:56 Try to set a hard time to leave - 4:37 Say goodbye to the host and prioritize others - 5:15 The group goodbye - 6:37 Closing thoughts - 7:37
Filmed using the Insta360 Ace Pro.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiWorking in My 40s in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-07-29 | The 40s are the prime working years for most people. However, I want to make sure that I'm also spending time with my family.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiThe Hard Times Away From HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-07-27 | When I moved away from Hawaii, I struggled at times. But I survived and found my way back home.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiThe Housing Crisis in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-07-25 | In Hawaii, it's hard to buy a home. Many families are struggling to buy, as prices continue to rise.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiSome Locals Just Dont Like the MainlandHello From Hawaii2024-07-23 | Sometimes I talk with people from Hawaii who have moved to the mainland and they share how hard it was for them.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiHawaii Jobs We Donβt Often Talk AboutHello From Hawaii2024-07-22 | In Hawaii, we talk a lot about high paying jobs because the cost of living is so high. However, there are a lot of underappreciated jobs here that don't often pay well, but still are important to the culture. I wanted to talk about three important but underappreciated jobs in Hawaii. Frankly, I think these are tough jobs, but I'm thankful for the people who do them at the cost of their health, time, and family responsibilities.
This video was filmed at Booth Park near Punchbowl in Honolulu.
Intro - 0:00 Custodians in Hawaii - 1:27 Preschool teachers in Hawaii - 4:43 Side rant about picking preschools in Hawaii - 6:26 Preschool teachers continued - 8:33 Security officers in Hawaii - 9:06 Closing thoughts - 11:26
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π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiYou Need $200K to be Happy in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-07-22 | So apparently you need to earn $200,000 a year to be "happy" in Hawaii. Is that true?
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiGrowing Up in Hawaii Is SpecialHello From Hawaii2024-07-21 | I'm so lucky to have been able to grow up in Hawaii. It's a wonderful place to grow up because of family and the culture.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiAdjusting to Life in Hawaii After Marriage Is HardHello From Hawaii2024-07-20 | Marrying someone from Hawaii can be challenging, especially if you move to Hawaii and start a family.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiMost Peoples Biggest Regret Looking BackHello From Hawaii2024-07-19 | It seems that a lot of people regret working so much, yet we spend a lot of our working years pushing harder and harder.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiMaking $200,000 a Year Isnt EverythingHello From Hawaii2024-07-18 | Just because you can make a lot of money doesn't mean you should, especially if you have a family. I'm finding that work and family life balance is important because what good is making $200,000 a year if it sacrifices time away from your family.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiPicking a Career in Hawaii That Doesnt Cost You Your FamilyHello From Hawaii2024-07-17 | Picking a career can be a challenging thing, especially in Hawaii. Because of the high cost of living here, work and family life balance is challenging.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiWorst Way to Make Changes in HawaiiHello From Hawaii2024-07-16 | While change isn't necessarily a bad thing, there are ways to make changes in Hawaii that may take a lot of time. One of the worst ways to make a change in Hawaii is to compare Hawaii to another place.
π· IG - instagram.com/hello_from_hawaiiTop 5 Hawaii Pastries to Share with the OfficeHello From Hawaii2024-07-15 | It's common for people to bring pastries and other food to the office in Hawaii. I wanted to share my top five local foods that are usually brought into the office. I'm always grateful for morning snacks, especially if I didn't have time to eat breakfast. Let me know what are some of your favorite local foods for the office in the comments.
Intro - 0:00 Malasadas and where to buy - 0:51 Mochizada - 1:30 Manapua and where to buy - 2:08 Poi donuts and where to buy - 3:48 Cream puffs and where to buy- 4:29 Croissant bites and where to buy - 5:15 Closing Thoughts - 6:08
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