9 Feelings You Have During Every Episode of Hawaii Life
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HGTV's Hawaii Life is not only an addicting reality show focused on couples investing in gorgeous island real estate, but is also an excellent way for viewers to learn more about Hawaiian culture as a whole. I quickly achieved Hawaii Life obsession myself after realizing I could easily binge-watch five in a row (full disclosure: it was actually seven) and still be hungry for more. From the amazing beach properties to the lush mountain views, Hawaii truly offers the best of both worlds, coming together to create a true state of paradise. If you have ever caught yourself thinking, "I think I could get down with an island lifestyle," you most definitely qualify as a superfan yourself. Read on for nine experiences any avid Hawaii Life watcher can surely relate to as each new episode unfolds on the silver screen.
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Immediately becoming emotionally invested in the couple’s personal story.
I totally understand why they would want to move to Hawaii to a) raise their new family b) get away from the stressors of city life and c) spend more time near the water. I mean, of course.
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Reciting along with the show's explanation of the four main Hawaiian islands, and then feeling super proud of your knowledge.
The Big Island, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai, and in that order.
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Pausing the show to practice your pronunciation of the Hawaiian terminology, like makai and mauka.
Googling definitions may/may not also be going down during commercial breaks (makai = toward the ocean, mauka = toward the mountains, for those who were wondering).
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Always picking the right answers on the commercial break quizzes.
Yes, you are allowed to bring a Hawaiian pineapple with you on your flight back into the continental US. So, I'm basically a Hawaii trivia expert.
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Being amazed by (and kinda jealous of) all of the fun Hawaiian activities the couple will get to enjoy by picking house #2.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. How are Steve and Gina going to have time to work with so much swimming, diving, boating, and hiking right at their fingertips!?
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Breathing a sigh of relief when the couple ends up choosing the home with that balling lanai.
For some reason, saying lanai instead of balcony just makes me a happier person.
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Celebrating in your living room each and every time the couple's offer is accepted.
That bungalow in Kailua Kona was obviously the only real choice.
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Calculating the steps you would have to take in order to make your own move to Hawaii.
I’m going to take a peek on Zillow, JUST to see what is out there.
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Knowing that until you are truly ready to make the move yourself, you can always live vicariously through Hawaii Life.
Love you, Hawaii Life. You keep doin' you.