I Heart Hawaii!
I HEART HAWAII Aloha! You've heard it, you love it, and know that on the surface it means "hello, welcome, I love you, goodbye." But as I learned at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu, that word has some very interesting etymology. Let's dig a little deeper, shall we? Breaking it down... Alo ~ Ha! Alo: Share + Ha: breath of Life "Share the breath of Life!" Now it really comes alive with energy, mana, good vibes and all that... yeah? My first time in Hawaii was January 2016. Almost 3 years ago. I've been entranced and captivated by the Aloha of the islands, describing it as a feeling of being 'seen and welcomed with a mother's gentle hug.' Now I can say I've been 5 times. Once in Kauai, once in Maui, and 3 times in Oahu, my favorite. (My ideal job in Hawaii, I'm living vicariously through this beautiful wahine) I always thought Hawaii was just another tropical destination, but after visiting some Car