My nephew came back from Molokai and brought me a bag of deer meat.  I got out my knife and pretended to be a butcher.  I cut the big piece up into smaller pieces.  Some for steaks, some for sashimi, and some for katsu.  

This night was for steak so I made sure everything was perfectly cut.

Garlic salt, olive oil, and fresh rosemary from my yard.  Soak it for a few hours in a ziplock bag and get it ready to cook.

For deer meat, DO NOT overcook the meat because it will get chewy!  In fact, I always undercook it.  This is how you want to eat deer meat.  Soft, juicy, and delicious.

Passed by the Shinkai and noticed something strange.

OMG, what did she hit?  She must have hit something because this scratches weren’t there before.

And more scratches on the side.  I estimate that’s a hundred thousand dollars worth of damage if it’s fixed the right way.  But that’s probably pocket change for the owner.  

Seth came home and we all had a family dinner.  To our family, Seth is just Seth.  He’s no superstar, he’s not #12 in the world, he’s just a cook kid.  And his nephews think the same.  Everybody loves Seth for being the most caring, kind, and loving kid in the world.  And that means more than anything to this family…

Yesterday once more:  Tokura-san x Diamond Head…

Good morning 3:50am.
Ala Moana waist high and good.
Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sun, showers, and rainbows.
Going to the sea.
Have a wonderful day!

Malcom was on the beach early this morning so we paddled out together.  I took my time and before I even close to getting out, I saw him riding a set already.  And of course, smiling all the way.  

Carter pushing his shortboard to the limit.  Protected by a Dove Wetsuit long sleeve rashguard.  Good equipment, smart man.

This girl has been surfing for a little over 4 years now.  Started off on a longboard and now riding a 6’0 and surfing with style and flow.  

Did you see the clouds this morning?  OMG, it was amazing.  So was Deco-san’s surfing!  

Tokura-san and I were supposed to go on a surf trip to Taiwan last month.  But because of the earthquake, we cancelled and now we’re on a surf trip in Hawaii.  Surfing everyday and enjoying the slow life.   Everything happens for a reason.

I’ll never forget the day 32 years ago when I told Tokura-san in Japan, “I’m going to become a salaryman in Tokyo.”  His reply was “No you’re not.  You’re a surfer.”  He was absolutely right!  The greatest advice of a lifetime.