New State, Updated Life

So basically, Hawaii is absolutely beautiful. There are practically a million different colors of blue near the shore of Oahu. It's crazy how one beach can be so much different than another. In addition to different beaches, there is a very distinct culture difference. I have never met so many people eager to help others. It's not like some places where people are so into their world that they won't take a sliver of time to help another. There are constantly "aloha"'s and "mahalo"'s (thank you) being said to one another, and with sincerity. It's incredible.

Contrasting to Utah, there isn't a church every block. But when there is one, it will completely blow you away. I had the opportunity to go to the Manoa Ward which met in this beautiful tabernacle. My dad and I were lucky enough to have made it there just in time to start. Almost every time someone came up to talk, they would start with an "aloha" and the congregation would say it back. It's going to take a bit to get used to. But in Laie, the major place of worship is the beautiful temple. I haven't been inside yet, but it is on my agenda for the near future. The church has created things beyond satisfying description.

I'm so excited and grateful that I have been given the opportunity to live here in Hawaii for a year. It has already been amazing, and it's only been five days. I can't wait for what the rest of the year offers.