Growing up on the island on Maui is a truly unique experience. Not many can say their childhood memories include lush island greenery, swimming in the ocean, and enjoying the island life. Whether you were born and raised on Maui or have been here your whole life, we can all relate to certain things that make our island home special. From living the rubber slipper life, eating rice with every meal, or spending family days at the beach, nothing compares to Maui life.
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You shoot the shaka when you drive past someone you know
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You know what “dakine” means
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You NEVER wear your slippers inside the house
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You can never find your slippers when you leave a party because there are 30 pairs outside
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You have more bikinis or swim shorts than actual clothes
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You offer to help a kupuna whenever you can
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There’s always a beach chair and towel in your car
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You love your “tutu”
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You give lei’s on every special occasion
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You can’t leave any get together without taking leftovers
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You call everyone “sista” or “braddah”
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You have a 50lb bag of rice in your house at all times
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You give directions like “turn by the mango tree” or “it’s over there by dakine”
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You always pick a “pua” for your ear
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You throw your hair into a “tita bun” every day
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You eat mochi crunch or furikake with your popcorn
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You’re scared to whistle at night
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You have a family potluck at your aunty or uncles house at least once a week
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You don’t turn your back to the ocean
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For special occasions, you wear your nice “slippahs”
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You always have a rubber band on your wrist
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You eat rice with EVERYTHING
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You’re Hawaiian bracelets clink
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You grab a musubi before heading to the beach
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You know it’s “shave ice” and not “snow cone”
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You say “choke” instead of “a lot”
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You say “aloha” to everyone when you arrive and leave
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There’s more sand in your car than at the beach
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When you call everyone “aunty” or “uncle”
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“Honi” all 30 people at the party, even if you don’t know some