for the past 28 years of knowing Tokura-san, i remember him collecting classic cars, and i remember going into his garage and checking it out when i went to Japan.  they weren’t flashy or expensive, they were just simply “classic and cool.”  so yeah, flashy and expensive cars doesn’t impress me, it’s these classy ones i love.  and maybe that’s the reason i’m looking for my next classy one.  haha.  thank you Tokura-san for the inspiration…omg, when i saw this photo of my friend Aya-chan free diving in Miyako Island, i was mesmerized.  i took her snorkeling in Hawaii before and i think it was her first time.  and now this?  seeing photos like this makes me want to jump into the blue, and seeing photos like this makes me happy to see another mermaid being born.  good to see you Aya-chan!

Foilers having all the fun…

Good morning 4am.

Ala Moana waist high and good.

Diamond Head chest high and bumpy.

Trade winds at 20mph.

Sunny and warm.

Going foiling.

Have a wonderful day!

this Summer has been sunny and warm everyday.  and also offshore winds all day long making everything perfect  i don’t even remember the last time it rained?  so weather wise, it’s been the best Summer i can remember.  as for waves, i’d say above average.  as for crowds, the most i’ve ever seen in my life.  not on the beaches, but in the ocean!i look at Bowls in the morning and count the locals, and then count the sets.  then i can calculate how many set waves i can catch in an hour session.  if that number i calculate is 7 or more, i will surf.  if it’s less, i will foil.  because when i foil, i don’t have to wait for anything or anyone.  i can take off on a wave nobody wants and turn it into magic! so this morning, i chose the magic!  i’ve been making some good choices recently because when i come home with the biggest smile on my face by 7am, i know that was the best choice.  and that’s been happening every single day!check out my plumeria!!!  i look at it everyday and think how beautiful it is.   all it needed was some love…