(note- this was in my drafts and I wrote it before I met Nick)
Lots of feelings on this subject. It is my home, where I grew up, and it has been exploited by people who don’t live here, buying a lot of the houses and driving the cost of living up for everyone.
It cost $10,000 to move back home. I did have my expectations set, and wanted to spend time with my sister and niece, now I can’t. I did not know that electricity would be $500!!!! Colorado, I paid 50$ for all utilities. My sister’s house, 5 bedroom mansion in Makakilo; pays 100$ for her electricity.
Need to ask for a raise, marry a military guy, or move to the mainland to afford the cost of living.
On the subject of military spousehood. I liked it. They paid for housing and utilities, health insurance. It helped me save so much money in the first place. If i could find the right person, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibilities. It is very beneficial to be a beneficiary.
Inspiration 