My wife Celena and I have been married for almost three years now. She’s not a local girl (by history anyway) and grew up in Southern California. One thing I love about her is that she’s latched onto the “local” culture so well. We met in Northern California, she came out to Hawaii to see me, and I think that it was the feeling of the islands that won her over.
Even though she’s not local by birth, there are some things that makes me think that she could have been born in the islands. Here’s the top 5:
1. She loves potato salad with mayonaisse.
2. She knows how to make lau lau.
3. She understands pidgeon.
4. She loves Ekolu.
5. She’s right at home when she’s in the islands.
She’s always been curious about the island culture, and has embraced it whole heartedly. Since finding out that we were going to have a son, she’s benn thinking about the things that we need to teach our son, and the traditions we have to establish to help Kaniela to understand his culture.
She’d give anything for us to get back to the islands. I actually think she schemes to get us back more than I do!
Now… she needs to teach me how to make lau lau! Lovely photo of you two! It’s vey nice getting t know you through the blog
I love getting to know you through your’s as well. It’s always fun connecting locals…no matter where you live. That’s why I love the internet.
How wonderful to have someone you love share your love for Hawaii. I married a “mainland guy” and he completely understands my love of Hawaii and everything I hold dear about it. I also have a dear friend who wasn’t born in Hawaii but I think she is her spirit is that of someone who has. She has immersed herself in the Hula here on the east coast!
I love seeing people embrace the culture whole-heartedly. What part of the east coast are you at? Mahalos for stopping by my blog. Please come visit often!