Pushing someone on a wave and then trying to catch that same wave is pretty challenging. The timing has to be perfect and when it is, I can ride on the side, coach my student, and also take photos. This time everything was going perfect until I yelled “LOOK FORWARD!” and then my student looked at me. Yes, I’m on the left side and here she comes! Ouch!
Before I went to Japan 32 years ago, my Grandpa Osaki gave me this little note and attached to it was $50. I had no idea what it meant but now I do. It’s the Japanese culture to give your kids or Grandkids spending money when going on a trip. I kept this for 32 years because it reminds me of my Grandpa’s true Japanese spirit. A sprit I continue to follow…
Grandpa built my house by hand. Back then they didn’t have any of these power tools. I don’t know what I would do without my power tools. How did he do it all by himself? I sit on my sofa looking around and I can imagine his hard work pounding every single nail with a hammer. Thank you Grandpa!
