i’m finally going to europe! throughout my traveling career, i’ve never had the desire to go to europe. i thought i’d wait to get older so i can enjoy the art, museums, and culture. and now since i like wine, i can’t wait to try some fine wine. another reason why i didn’t go was because it was so expensive. well, not anymore! the euros came down to almost an even 100 and supposed to come down even more.

the last time the euros was at this level was in 2003. i’m going to buy some euros when or if it hits 90, put it under my pillow, and finally take the european vacation i’m really looking forward too. Bonjour!

oh, there are many frequent questions that people ask me. i will start addressing them so here’s the first one.
Q: “are you half? or quarter?”
A: “no, i’m not half, or i’m not quarter. i’m 4th generation japanese/american. my great grandparents immigrated from hiroshima and kumamoto. they got married, then my grandma and grandpa were born. they were both 100% 2nd generation japanese/american. then my mom and dad were 100% 3rd generation japanese/american. so i’m the 4th generation and full 100% japanese blood. so when a japanese person asks me “are you half?” i tell them “no, i’m full japanese just like you. the only difference is i was born in hawaii and i speak weird japanese.” haha. by the way, i’m very proud to be 100% japanese. i love the people, food, and culture so much that i feel so japanese.

Hello Chicky!
Good morning 5am.
North shore 1-3′ and clean.
South shore waist high and clean.
Diamond Head bigger but side winds.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Super sunny and warm.
Going surfing.
Have a wonderful day!

been enjoying the sun and fun here in hawaii. took the girls out for some surfing and the waves were perfect for them. we ended up surfing for 3 hours and got some serious sunburn.

look at the girls ankles. the leash tan that you can’t hide.

yes, this is how good the waves were today. fun and uncrowded!

sooooo happy to get photos from Takami-san and Naomi-san on Hiyori-chan’s graduation. this is japanese style and i think it’s awesome.

a pure japanese girl with a gold heart. congratulations Hiyori-chan!

when i first saw this photo, it made me really miss Hiyori-chan. such a beautiful smile just like her mothers. hope to see you all in ishinomaki soon! i really miss you guys!

the Pipe Pro Junior ran yesterday at pipeline. before the event even started, i already knew one of my nephews would win it. Seth won it last year, then Seth just won the Junior Pro at Sunset, but this years pipeline crown goes to Joshua Moniz! 1st place and making big money and precious WSL points. i’m so proud of you Joshua!
Pipe Pro Junior
WSL Junior Men’s JQS1000
Banzai Pipeline, Oahu, Hawaii
16 – 27 March, 2015
RESULTS:
PIPE PRO JUNIOR MEN’S:
1st – Josh Moniz (HAW) – 16.8 points (9.8, 7.0); $2,000; 1000 ratings points
2nd – Benji Brand (HAW) – 14.4 (7.15, 7.25); $900; 750 ratings points
3rd – Natxo Gonzalez (EUK) – 8.6 (5.5, 3.1); $600; 560 ratings points
4th – Seth Moniz (HAW) – 6.05 (3.25, 2.8); $300; 525 ratings points
Semi-Finals:
H1: Benji Brand; Seth Moniz; Kanoa Igarashi (USA); John Mel (USA)
H2: Josh Moniz; Natxo Gonzalez (EUK); Joshua Burke (BRB); Derek Gomes
Quarter Finals:
H1: Seth Moniz; John Mel (USA); Makai McNamara; Luke Shepardson
H2: Kanoa Igarashi (USA); Benji Brand; Tomas Tudela (PER); Nic Hdez (USA)
H3: Joshua Burke (BRB); Derek Gomes (VEN); James Hogan (USA); Griffin Colapinto
H4: Natxo Gonzalez (EUK); Josh Moniz; Jake Kelley (USA); Jordy Collins (USA)