I know what you mean. Often I can't appreciate the state for what it is. I always have to laugh when I buy a cheap product over the internet and the shipping cost more than the part. Or when I wanted to order my body kit and they quoted my $300+ for shipping.
When I go to the mainland, I love driving the long distances. I always miss that when I come back to Hawaii, as Hawaii drivers are among the worse IMHO.
But that's okay. It is a very unique situation out here, and I wouldn't give it up just yet
