when driving in a car, you can see only certain things. when riding a tall motorcycle, you can see everything. i had 2 free hours yesterday afternoon so i decided to go up the ridge and check things out. just looking for something different, something untouched, and something interesting. my motorcycle is stock so it’s very quiet. i can roll down mountains in complete silence.

and when you pull up to corners on the ridge, you can see some amazing breathtaking views. i’ve been living in hawaii my whole life and i still trip out on how beautiful this island is.

i know someday i’m going to get lost. it’s just a matter of time. i just hope my sense of direction will get me out of the jungle. all i have to know which way the ocean is and it’s going to be easy because i can smell it.

next time i go up this mountain, i’m going to take up a small tent and sleep overnight. it’s my little version of “Into the Wild.”

yet another breathtaking billion dollar view. and i got to see all of this in 2 hours.

then of course i stop to check out the surf. south swell continues. tomorrow i bet there will be 4′ sets at some secret spots. north shore 15′ and maybe only waimea bay. then get ready for 4 days of strong north winds. lucky for us guys living on the south shore as we surf perfect waves all week long.

Hiyori-chan came from freezing Ishinomaki yesterday to very warm Hawaii. blue sky, white sand, and lots of aloha. welcome to Hawaii Hiyori-chan!

she surfed really well. just riding the ocean as if she rode it everyday.

this was yesterday. today i’m going to take her out for a special sunset session. different colors, different light, and different feeling. i know she’s going to love it!

Harmony
Good morning 6am.
North shore HUGE! High Surf Warning!
15′ and stormy on shore winds.
South shore chest high maybe getting bigger this afternoon.
Best spot is West Side. Lock your car.
Strong North winds at 25mph all week.
Rainy today and tomorrow.
Going surfing.
Have a wonderful day!

was on the top of Kaka’ako last night celebrating christmas with my friends. my friend John has the billion dollar view! so amazing!

Bobby prepared the prime rib. OMG, it was so good! i ate 3 pieces and felt like my stomach was going to blow up. i couldn’t drink anything but water after that. i was bummed i couldn’t even eat dessert. then i brought home a piece and ate it with eggs this morning for breakfast. haha.

i’ve never seen prime rib in japan before. so if you ever come to hawaii, you must try the Bobby Special. i’m sure you will eat 3 pieces too.

it’s amazing how much time and effort Kristie puts into her yearly christmas tree. i could just stare at it all night. the smell and details makes me so happy.

cool bling bling high heel ornament.

the christmas tree smell on the right, and the fresh white roses on the left. i was loving every single breath.

it was also Patrick’s 50th birthday party. super cool surfer friend of mine for over 25 years. happy birthday Pat, you look like you’re 30 years old.

my very successful group of friends. i’ve known these guys for about 25-30 years each. seen them all succeed in the business they do, and see them living the dream life too. nice to see you Sam, Bobby, Patrick, and John. it was fun talking about our crazy childhood memories. haha.

i went to pick up Hiyori-chan from the airport this morning. we came back to my house, 15 minutes later i ask her “what do you want to do?” she said “surf.” so we went surfing and this was her first wave. from sendai airport to honolulu airport to bowls. so stoked to see Hiyori-chan back surfing in hawaii!

then we went to cool down with a taiwan bubble tea. it’s so funny how Hiyori-chan reminds me so much of her mother Naomi-san. so active, so positive, and so tough. same smile, same personality, and same everything. what a special gift this girl has.