This week has been very different to say the least. I had no idea what to expect when coming here. I am glad that I didn't have expectations. The first few days all I could think was "what have we gotten ourselves into!" It rained constantly the first 2 days with flash flood warnings. We are staying on Ford Island which is WAY too close to Honolulu. Traffic in the Honolulu is INSANE!!!! For example, I went to the commissary (military grocery store) yesterday. It is 2.5 miles away. It took me 1 1/2 hrs just to drive back!!! You seriously can sit in one spot for 10 mins.
We have been house hunting all week. This too is frustrating to me. When I call someone...I expect a call back in a timely manner. It is just good business. Even the realtors won't call you back for several days. Some houses we thought were taken and that was why they didn't call back. But no, they just took their sweet ass time. I am NOT a patient person. I think this is extrememly rude. That is the reality I am going to have to get used to though. The people here are in no hurry for ANYTHING!!!
Upside...I think we have found a house. I absolutely LOVE it. It is 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath. But it has a large loft for a game room/guest area ;) We REALLY want visitors so the extra space was really important to me :) The kitchen and living area are open. I really like that. I will actually have a pantry!!! Yay! The boys' rooms are a little small but with the loft it won't really matter. I like their toys to be seperate from their beds anyway :) The house is in Ewa Beach. It is located on the opposite side of Pearl harbor than Honolulu. Big plus! The subdivision is Ewa by Gentry. Really nice neighborhood with lots of bike trails. It is about a mile from the beach. I'm thinking we will make several bike trips down there.
We went to Kailua beach the other day which in on the east side of the island. Beautiful!!! Here are a few pics of our trip.
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