If you're happy, I'm happy!

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had an incredible sunrise morning session with Rie-chan yesterday. there was a rainbow lingering around for a long time. watching the rainbows and surfing is like a dream.
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this has to be my favorite time of the day. beautiful sky, glassy waves, and no sunburn. haha.
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the most fulfilling thing for surfing is to see others enjoying surfing. and this is the very reason i love to surf.
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thank you Rie-san for the wonderful surf sessions. your surfing went up 4 levels in just 2 days. amazing!
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then had an amazing afternoon session with Yoshi-san and Rio-chan. father and daughter enjoying the rides.
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Yoshi-san is super strong. i was amazed by his muscular body. good to see him using his power in the ocean.
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and yes, surfing brings out the best smiles in everyone.
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Rio-chan is a very smart girl from a very elite college in the states. a bright future ahead for this girl!
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thank you guys for a wonderful afternoon session. keep on surfing and keep on smiling!
oh, i didn’t forget about my mid-morning surf session with the Arai-san family. i’ll get to that tonight. cheers!

August 13, 2016 Hawaii Surf Report

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omg, i love kids smiling!
Good morning 5:30am.
Ala Moana waist high with chest high sets. Clean!
Diamond Head shoulder high and windy.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sunny and very warm.
Going surfing and painting.
Have a wonderful day!

Seven Happy Surfers Today!

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left my house at 5:30am. beautiful dawn patrol!
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6:34am: rainbow surfing with Rie-san.
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8:55am: tandem with Kanna-chan.
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9:10: tandem with Sakura-chan.
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9:25am: Nao-san’s first wave.
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10:30am: Arai-san perfect left.
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2:50pm: Yoshi-san’s long ride.
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3:05pm: Rio-chan’s amazing ride.
5:05pm: arrive home.
long happy day: goodnight.