A Winter Moment in Hawaii
Everyday is not "life at the beach”. Day-to-day life events are required like cooking and eating, cleaning house, and working a job. Throughout the week, time is spent caring for people, shopping for groceries or other required items, washing clothes, and buying gas for the car. Doing your kuleana (responsibility) is important in Hawaii, and doing your kuleana is expected to happen first before play.
In Hawaii, the ocean in not only a source of play for surfers and swimmers, the ocean provides food for local fisherman. The land is not only a source of enjoyment for hiking or viewing its beauty, the land provides fertile soil for farmers and dense vast areas for hunters.
Spending time with family and friends is valued by people on the Hawaii islands. On weekends, multi-generational families get together at parks, near the ocean, or at homes. People talk story (chat) and listen to stories that have been passed down orally for generations.
For me, connecting with the heat of the sun, the smoothness of the sand, and the flowing ocean water is one of my favorite things to do in Hawaii. I created this video to bring some sunshine and warmth to your winter day.