07-03-2008, 05:42 PM
KathyH the voice of DOOM!!! Just kidding. ;-) Don't feel bad, I realize that some folks think we're nuts because they think we've just dunked into "the whole hawaiian thing". We did do a lot of research but there are things you don't find out until you are here.
I love Hilo so far and if I could live here I definitely would. But I don't see any rentals available IN Hilo. Most people seem to be renting in Puna.
I'm not concerned about commuting to Hilo and the price of gas. DH and I both work from home, so we need an internet connection, a fedex office and we're set. Fedex is in Hilo but we only need it once a week. We didn't come here not knowing what to expect. We came here knowing that we can make a living and pay rent and support the children. But the things you don't know are the types of people you are going to run into everyday etc...I'm starting to wonder how bad the drug culture is here. I don't know if I was just unlucky to run into these two separate situations. Today at the Ross parking lot a man rode by on a moped and said to my husband, "hey man you wanna buy some weed?". The look my husband gave him showed he was barking up the wrong tree. I would not want that man near my 12 year old. I know weed is not "evil" but I'm a mother first and foremost. I don't judge people for liking weed, but my duty is to inform my children about the culture that comes with the mindset.
I'm nauseous and need sleep. Nite!
--maggie
http://www.maggieblanchett.com
I love Hilo so far and if I could live here I definitely would. But I don't see any rentals available IN Hilo. Most people seem to be renting in Puna.
I'm not concerned about commuting to Hilo and the price of gas. DH and I both work from home, so we need an internet connection, a fedex office and we're set. Fedex is in Hilo but we only need it once a week. We didn't come here not knowing what to expect. We came here knowing that we can make a living and pay rent and support the children. But the things you don't know are the types of people you are going to run into everyday etc...I'm starting to wonder how bad the drug culture is here. I don't know if I was just unlucky to run into these two separate situations. Today at the Ross parking lot a man rode by on a moped and said to my husband, "hey man you wanna buy some weed?". The look my husband gave him showed he was barking up the wrong tree. I would not want that man near my 12 year old. I know weed is not "evil" but I'm a mother first and foremost. I don't judge people for liking weed, but my duty is to inform my children about the culture that comes with the mindset.
I'm nauseous and need sleep. Nite!
--maggie
http://www.maggieblanchett.com