had a great time yesterday. it was a happy day for friends to gather. sat by Alyssa, Maki-san, and Eri-chan most of the time laughing so loud. it’s amazing how much fun we can all have. and we didn’t even drink any alcohol. it was a natural buzz!

what a classic wedding cake! you know who’s the boss in this relationship. haha.

the reason Eri-chan and i have gotten along so well during the past 10 years is because we are so alike. look at her!!! haha!!! that’s something i usually do but Eri-chan beat me to it this time. haha.

this special wedding day was also Kanae-san’s birthday! Happy Birthday Kanae-san! Kanae-san and the newlyweds are very close friends. how did they meet? yes, from “WE ARE ONE!”

once again, i want to congratulate the new Mr. and Mrs. Nakahara. a beautiful couple and a beautiful wedding to remember. i wish you a bright future ahead!

there was a video of messages from friends that couldn’t make it to the wedding. guess who this is? haha. this is Matsu! always unique and entertaining.

when i seen Matsuo on the video, i came to tears. Matsuo is the one who introduced me to Naoka 10 years ago. if it wasn’t for Matsuo, there wouldn’t have met Naoka, and if i didn’t meet Naoka, there wouldn’t be any Go-Naminori. and that would be pretty sad. i remember Matsuo telling me “hey, i know a kid that has passion.” he was right. so thank you Matsuo for introducing Naoka to me. and thank you Naoka for working hard with Go-Naminori. together, we made made many friendships and dreams come true.

Amazing Ice!
Good morning 6:15am.
North shore 2-3′ from the North. Laniakea best. Perfect conditions.
South shore head high and perfect.
Ala Moana and Diamond Head going off!
No wind so good morning conditions. Afternoon onshore.
Super sunny and very warm. Like summer again!
Surfing morning and afternoon.
Have a wonderful day!

woke up early and surfed bowls with Kosei, Seigo, and Naohiro. stoked to see all of them catch so many good waves. south swell continues. it was a beautiful morning in honolulu!

then stopped in chinatown to grab a few manapuas.

old school shop that’s been here for decades.

everything hand made with love.

no checks please. only cash here.

manapua and shumai to go.

then went over to the east side to celebrate a special day with 2 special people.

it was an amazing wedding! so happy to see Naoka and Yuki-chan’s dream finally come true. a hawaiian wedding in paradise!
right after this, the heavy rain came! no rain in the forecast, but i knew it would rain. why? because i washed and waxed my truck yesterday. it always happens. haha. a very touching wedding. stories and photos to come. i just got home and it’s past my bedtime. work all day tomorrow and for the next 23 days until i leave on my next trip. see you in the water everyday!