I have lots to report from this weekend, but will save that for later when I can upload pictures. I have more seal pictures than you'll know what to do with. In the meantime, I thought I'd start a 'frequently asked questions' feature. The following are actual questions from friends and family surrounding The Big Move.
Q: "People Magazine features pictures of celebrities in Hawaii on a weekly basis. Who have you seen?"
A: Um, nobody. I'm convinced that many of those pictures are on other islands, and even if they are here, I'm doubting that Britney is hanging out at the same hole in the wall thai place or shave ice stand that I frequent. Speaking of islands....
Q: "How's the Big Island?"
A: I have no idea. I actually have yet to visit the Big Island. While the Big Island is the largest as far as area, O'ahu is by far the most populated. It actually has over 75% of the state's population and houses the capital. So, because I live in Honolulu, that means I live on O'ahu (and cannot comment on the status of the Big Island until I vacation there (but I hear it's nice)).
Q: "How many Hawaiian words do you know?"
A: That I actually use in conversation? Maybe four. That I recognize in context? Maybe 12. I was even looking into a language class to try to improve, but then I'm told that most of the words I hear in everyday conversation are pidgin anyway, and wouldn't be covered in a formal class. So, I'm going to continue to try to pick things up a few at a time. When I donated blood last week, my nurse took it upon himself to teach me three new words. I have forgotten them all.
Q: "Do they have monkeys in Hawaii?"
A: No.
Q: "Do they have Hawaiian Punch in Hawaii?"
A: I'll admit, I may have mocked the inquirer after this one, but this question has plagued me with each visit to the grocery store, 7 Eleven, etc. I have yet to see it, but the mission isn't even close to over.
Feel free to send in more questions as they come to you. I'm all about a little local research. Tomorrow I'll post my pictures from my visit to the North Shore, the Aquarium, and the Buddhist temple.
3 comments:
Q: Have you tried Poi?
Q: Have you been to a Luau?
Q: Have you seen a thin man wearing a Hawaiian shirt?
Q: Who have you been rooting for this week, Sox or Tribe? Even when Lester was pitching?
A: As far as celebrities go, aside from the airport, it's my understanding that they're nowhere near Honolulu, or Maui as well. Try the Big Island, Kauai, or Molokai to get away from tourists, enjoy the beauty, and (I guess, if that's your thing) maybe bump into someone famous.
Can't even stand to look at poi, waiting for guests before I do the luau thing, have seen a thin man in the aloha shirt, and... haven't read a box score in months and wouldn't even know they were playing each other if I hadn't been told by someone else. I know, I know. I don't even know who I am anymore. Oh, but if Wake was pitching, I was cheering for the Sox. That goes without saying.
Well, Sox took 3 of 4 from the Tribe. Wake didn't pitch in those. But he did just get his 13th win today against Baltimore.
Thanks for ruining my "only guys with guts wear hawaiian shirts" theory. But it sounds like you're having a blast. Now when are you getting to Australia? You are like half-way there already. ;)
GO SOX!
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