Buoyancy

Dear People of Hawaii,

You absolutely blow my mind. You know, I've heard a lot of people talk about "culture shock," when going from Hawaii to the mainland, and here it is, dear lovelies: it's the lack of family. Lack of Ohana.

Hawaii is Ohana. Family. Togetherness. Giving. Receiving. Always going above and beyond for your neighbors, and always being appreciated for it. Hawaii is support, tenderness, opportunity, and love.

Hawaii is the thousands of kind acts that are keeping me fed and afloat while I make ends just barely meet. Thank you, my Ohana, my Hawaii, for keeping me at the surface.

I'll see you again soon.

All my love,
Allyson West