it’s been a weird weather pattern. one day it will feel like winter, and the next day, it will feel like summer. yesterday was a summer day here in hawaii. warm everything and a south swell! i surfed in the morning, and in the afternoon. morning at bowls, evening at a secret spot. both fun, both refreshing, and both satisfaction.

i’ve been using the gopro hero 3 black edition camera. so far, so good. look how clear the photos come out. Inaida-san surfing better and better. north shore next year?

Yuki-san is starting to take her first cross step. hang 5 next year?

Mehwa on her new surfboard present from Inaida-san. i would be happy to.

i surf, i shoot, and i do both at the same time. haha. i learned how to cross step, i learned how to hang 5, and my next goal is to hang 10.
the fun continues. everyday is a surprise! enjoy it!

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i’m getting older so more and more people around me are passing away. losing a loved one or friend is a hard thing to get through. after going to funerals, it makes me really think about when it’s my time to go. will i be happy? yeah. do i want people around me to be sad? no. so how do i do that? i think it’s important for me to tell and show everybody that i’m living a great life. i love doing the things i love to do, and everyday is a beautiful day for me. i have only wonderful people around me, i cherish each and every one. i love life, i love the world, and i love people. so when it’s my time to go, please remember that i had the greatest life a person could ever live.
and how would i want my funeral to be? of course, surfer style! this was my friends funeral i went to a few months ago.

i want a paddle out. where? anywhere for me because i really don’t have a home spot. maybe kaimana beach? nice and calm and great memories there. form a circle, hold hands, and feel the power of all being together. then think about the times i teased you or made you mad, then please forgive me. haha.

after my loved ones spreads my ashes in the water, throw flowers and leis, splash water, and make noise. then remember the crazy things i use to do and laugh out loud. BUT, please don’t bring leis with string. or if you do, please take the string back to the beach and throw it away. some people throw leis and the string gets caught in the reef, or around a turtles neck. remember that the ocean is my second home so keep it clean and natural.
well, i know a few people that planned their own funerals. i just planned mine. so when that time comes, this is the way i want it done.
but for now, my dream life continues. i hope you’re having a great one like me. cheers!