Wow... things must be better on Oahu. Here on Maui good paying jobs are hard to come by and getting harder every day. Places are laying people off and firing others. People are leaving left and right because they weren't prepared to weather the tides of a low visitor industry period which happens from time to time. You really need to be financially prepared if you plan on living here. It isn't at all like when you're here on vacation. You work HARD and often at more than one job to make ends meet. All business suffers when tourism is down and we're really being cautious here now.

But, this (board) isn't the place to get negative, so I will wish you all the luck in the world. I only want to be honest and real about the situation here just like everywhere.... it's TOUGH! Just like anything else, do your homework and you'll have a chance of living a wonderful life in Paradise.

(Not sure I would consider Honolulu out of the rat race, though! Man, you couldn't get me to drive in that traffic over there EVER!!!!!!!!!!) I'll stick with Maui, mahalo! Although, it's getting worse every day, too! E Komo Mai!!!!!!!!! ((hugs))

Hi everyone!!
As I posted earlier, we will be landing in Honolulu on 12/31/08. We bought our tickets inJanuary and started preparing for the move, selling the house and all of our "stuff" so we are prepared to live small, and jsut enjoy life. We are looking to get out of the rat race, we have been in Dallas for 10 years and are ready for a change. I have not lived anywhere other than Texas.

Is there a doctor on the island? My husband and I are both banded. i have had mine 2 years and he had his one year. He had to fly to mexico a few months ago as his band slipped. I wonder should we have issues do we need to factor in financially a flight to see a docotr, or will there be one accessible?

I guess we are just thinking about all that could happen, and the economy the way it is we are wondering about jobs, and where to find a place so hopefully we can have only one car. Then my daughter tells me she is pregnant with my first grandbaby...6 months AFTER we bought tickets and sold everything. UGH....no stress lol

We have enough family that I have no worries, we will just fly her and the baby to see us.   The closer it gets the more questions we seem to have.

Thanks for any input...
Deanna

We are being movet to Hawaii also, and we should be there mid March 2009.  My Dh will be stationed on Shafter, but we would love to live close to K-Bay.  We are currently in the DC area.  Let's keep in touch since we will be so close!

Jessica

Congratulations Asia!!!  You are truly an inspiration!  I wish so much that I could have my surgery RIGHT NOW!!!  But the waiting and learning patience is good for me too!

Keep up the wonderful work and keep on sharing! 

Aloha,
Nicole

Thanks Keala.  The reason I blog is for others as well as myself.  I always read everyones journey and that got me motivated.  I never want to forget where I came from.

Asia