I met someone from the mainland a few days ago. He was Venezuelan or something like that, from Texas. Since his name was Carlos I thought he was a Mexican, Mexican Redneck. It was quite entertaining talking to him, because he couldn't believe I have never saw a squirrel in my life. It was a very complex and random story why we ended up talking about squirrels in the first place, but if you really want to know you can just email me, all you need to know is that we were at a lan party. Yes, even people from Hawaii play video games and PWN o.0 at it too. Well going back to the story, I tried to explain to him that there were no squirrels here at all. Still he couldn't believe me! It must be infested with squirrels in the mainland or something because this guy was astonished. I tried to explain that we have something similar, but different here, because this type of rodent cannot be found anywhere else in the world. This unique species, due to isolation and years of evolution, is called a Mongoose or Nei Nei Goose. Yeah I know it has a weird name, but the fact of the matter is they are here, and found everywhere.
One time I even saw one going in my back yard grabbing one of my chickens eggs and wobbling back to its nest on its hind legs!
Over this simple topic we can see that Hawaii and the Mainland are very similar but oh so different! Please comment on a funny experience you have had relating to this topic. And yes, I have see a Squirrel on the internet before!!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Hawaii to Every WhereElse
This is my first post ever.
I would just like to begin by saying hello and welcome to everyone that is interested in the Islands. In this blog you will be able to find out a little bit more about Hawaii and what really goes on here. There have been many myths, misconceptions, and stereotyping of the characters that live here, but even more about the people that live everywhere else. People from Hawaii also have an opinion about what is going on in the so called "Mainland". This blog will help us all understand the sheer mystery about the life style barrier and create a new sense of understanding about the differences and similarities between the two.
I want to just say Aloha, my name is Justin Richard Keoki Hozaki Davis. I was born and raised in Makawao, Maui and just this year graduated from Kamehameha Schools. I live in agriculture land where there is a lot of farming opportunities, but throughout the years there have been a decline in actual farms because of industrialization. I would say I am no different than any other person from the mainland(besides paying more for housing). I have a two story house, tile floor, sink, bathroom, toilet, all made from modern material. None of this grass hut infrastructures some people often believe we live in.
If you and I are so very similar the question for the day is why are we so different? A Hawaiian from the mainland is so different from a Hawaiian from Hawaii. Believe me I have seen the difference. Please, please reply back to this blog and give your opinion about this issue that has never been touched ever before. After I read your reviews I will post back with my incite. I will try and keep you informed everyday about Hawaii if you promise to tell me a little about the mainland.
I would just like to begin by saying hello and welcome to everyone that is interested in the Islands. In this blog you will be able to find out a little bit more about Hawaii and what really goes on here. There have been many myths, misconceptions, and stereotyping of the characters that live here, but even more about the people that live everywhere else. People from Hawaii also have an opinion about what is going on in the so called "Mainland". This blog will help us all understand the sheer mystery about the life style barrier and create a new sense of understanding about the differences and similarities between the two.
I want to just say Aloha, my name is Justin Richard Keoki Hozaki Davis. I was born and raised in Makawao, Maui and just this year graduated from Kamehameha Schools. I live in agriculture land where there is a lot of farming opportunities, but throughout the years there have been a decline in actual farms because of industrialization. I would say I am no different than any other person from the mainland(besides paying more for housing). I have a two story house, tile floor, sink, bathroom, toilet, all made from modern material. None of this grass hut infrastructures some people often believe we live in.
If you and I are so very similar the question for the day is why are we so different? A Hawaiian from the mainland is so different from a Hawaiian from Hawaii. Believe me I have seen the difference. Please, please reply back to this blog and give your opinion about this issue that has never been touched ever before. After I read your reviews I will post back with my incite. I will try and keep you informed everyday about Hawaii if you promise to tell me a little about the mainland.
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