yesterday we went out into the ocean and it was as beautiful as it gets. just deep blue ocean and light blue sky. this is paradise!

then we came across a big pod of dolphins. maybe 50 or so all over the place. jumping, playing, and swimming around the boat.

yes, we were very lucky because you can’t see dolphins everyday. i’m sure Hirano-san got some great photos!

seeing dolphins in captivity makes me feel really sad. but seeing dolphins in the wild makes me feel really happy. i was really happy to see them swimming so freely.

omg, snacks and handmade soba from Akita. thank you Hirano-san!

i went to two Janet Jackson concerts in hawaii. one was about 15 years ago, and the other was back in 2002. for the first one, i was sitting way on the top of the aloha stadium. way too far to see anything. the second one, i was front row. right in front of the stage, i could see everything! but the thing that stood out the most was Janet’s abs! omg, she had bricks or a 6 pack on her stomach. one of the girls i was with seen it too and told me after the concert, i’m going to do sit-ups everyday and have abs like Janet. six months later, she did.
anyway, Janet is coming again and i’m going. i’m not expecting her to look like she did 13 years ago, but i’m sure she still can sing like she did 13 years ago. an awesome entertainer and oh so beautiful. don’t miss it!

Burger King, are you joking? Yucky!
Good morning 6am.
Solid South swell here!!!
4′ solid at Ala Moana. Very clean and good!
5′ at Diamond Head.
Bodyboard contest today and tomorrow at Bowls. OMG! Shock!
Trade winds at 15mph.
Super sunny and warm.
Surfing 2 rounds.
Have a wonderful surfing day!

omg again and again. the waves were perfect again!!! solid 4′ sets and lots of barreling waves to be found.

Hirano-san and i surfed 2 rounds today. super surfed out and super tired. we practically surfed until our arms were like rubber. come to find out, Hirano-san is 55 years old!! OMG, 55 years and ripping! must be the rice in akita, japan.

just another beautiful day. perfect waves and perfect rides.

gosh, when i turn 55, i hope i can surf like this. super solid bottom turn with lots of drive. great surfing Hirano-san!

got a few good waves for myself too. snuck out to the lineup at bowls and got 2 epic head high sets! my board is working good and my body is working good too. i just love it when the spray comes off the tail like this.

Hirano-san surfs and fishes for his hobby. he has 2 boats in japan so we had lots to talk about these past 2 days. ate a healthy sandwich for lunch, ate some mochi ice cream, surfed 2 rounds, went shopping, and had lots of laughs. thank you Hirano-san for the great time. i hope to be so energetic like you when i get to be 55 years old! keep on surfing.

i’m completely sunburnt and it’s only the start of summer! the days go on with surfing and meeting awesome people every day. can’t wait till tomorrow as i get ready to sleep. omg, it’s only 7:30pm now. haha and good night.