Where I Live...

...I write my emails with "Aloha" and "Mahalo."

At first I felt like a complete impostor but it's become very natural. It's very nice in between greeting for "hi" and "dear." And feels much more heart-felt than "thanks." So I've embraced it and I use it many times daily. My work emails typically go something like this:

Aloha John,

Attached are some great ads we created. Blah, blah, blah.

Mahalo,
Jenni


I even get sneaky sometimes and use it to show people on the mainland that yes, I am in Hawaii and therefore know more about Hawaii than they do, or therefore am in a special place and they should be jealous.