going to shikoku in spring for the last 15 years is a treat. it’s the best time to view the cherry blossoms and it’s always in full bloom when i’m there. i like this tree right outside of the TSSC showroom because when i load up my boards in the car, the pedals fall all around me like snow. it’s awesome….

and not to mention the view. i love waking up to the sound of the ocean. and to be able to see it right in front of you. this is the best club house in the world and i’m glad i get to stay there every year…. thanks yasan and tssc….

hey, check out my new image. i was at the spice factory checking out the new summer collection. i’m going to be styling this summer….. thanks akazawa-san and spice…

hello hello, well i finally got an internet connection here in malaysia. i’ve been backpacking all over the place and couldn’t get connected. and guess where i am right now? in a small city where there is ONE american restaurant. yup, MCDONALDS… free wi-fi here. lucky…. well, i’m not going to sit here typing what’s been going on because it will take too long. took a lot of photos and video here. chotto matte ne….
malaysia has great food, awesome people, and is super cheap. it’s a country you have to come and see. clean water, beautiful islands, and some of the nicest people in the world. i’m having fun without my cell phone. and having fun away from my computer. got one more day till i go back to reality. so until then, i’m going to enjoy every last minute here.
hope your having as much as fun as i am…. GET A PASSPORT: GO OUT AND EXPLORE!!!!

i was at the quiksilver board riders club out in haleiwa the other day. i was gazing at the old photos all of the walls in the store. then i came across this one of tony moniz. cool old school shot…. remember the full gorilla grip deck patches? i had those on my board too… and i got them free. from tony….

remember edmonds? when i use to live on the north shore as a kid, my mom and grandma use to take me to this clothes store called edmonds. it eventually closed and businesses came and gone. but every time i pass this building, i always remember my brothers and i playing hide and seek in the clothes racks. i hope this building never goes away. and did you hear that haleiwa super market (IGA) is closed? sad…. almost as sad when they torn down the haleiwa theatre….. why would you want to completely crush a piece of history??? i don’t get it. every time i pass by the mcdonald’s that took it’s place, i get pissed at ronald….