forgot to post so many photos from our panama trip. was waiting for Hawaii Skin Diver TV to come out before showing the prize fish Demetrias shot. i watched every move this yellowfin tuna did as it approached from the deep blue. i saw Demetrias shoot it, fight it, put 3 shafts in it, and bring it back to the boat. i was on the sidelines thinking to myself “OMG! I want one too!” never happened but there’s always a next time. found more photos from that trip so will post it soon.

my grandnephew finally comes to me without crying. all i have to say is “hey, do you want to go smell the flowers?” i grab him, we take a walk around my neighborhood, we find the sweet tiare flower, and we both smell it and smile. and he knows exactly where it is.

you have to see his cute face when he puts his nose up to the flower to smell it. i just laugh.

then we go to the grape vine at my neighbors house. sweet grapes from the valley.

i let him touch it, but not eat it. why? because if he gets sick, my niece will kill me.

when was the last time you drank a fresh 100% apple juice? did you know that there is as much sugar in it as in 10 oreo cookies? omg, i’d rather eat the 10 oreo cookies and drink water. that’s crazy!

just got a text from Mike Woo who just got back to japan to shape. here is his new project called the “Orbit.” i can’t wait to try one! looks so fun! if you want to try it too, check TSSC.

Appreciate you own car!
Good morning 6am.
North shore 3-5′ and little bumpy. Morning sickness. V-Land probably best.
South shore small swell. Waist to shoulder high sets and clean. Ala Moana best conditions. Trade winds at 20mph.
Sunny and warm day.
Going surfing!
Have a wonderful day!

today was another beautiful day here in hawaii. went out early in the morning for a short dive. no fish, but found some treasure i will keep forever! it’s amazing what you can find in the ocean!

then got too hot so went to cool down at the new Shaka Shaka Tea Express. if you haven’t noticed, Tea Cafe’s are booming here. new ones popping up at every corner. this one uses fresh fruits and it was pretty dam good!

very clean and very relaxing mode.

i ordered the avocado/taro smoothie. cost $4 or so and it was delicious. i’ll be back there again for sure. it’s located next to Nijiya Market on University Avenue. go try it!

then went for a long afternoon. planned to jump in the water for a couple waves but ended up being out there for 3 hours. did some snorkeling and lots of surfing.

Alyssa Wooten is like a niece to me. just so fun watching her grow into a famous model/surfer girl in japan. everybody loves her! i took her snorkeling, told her to look in this cool cave, and seen her eyes almost pop out of her mask when she seen the 6 sharks inside. it was hilarious! i almost choked through my snorkel laughing so much. Alyssa, welcome to shark country!

after that we surfed for a very long session. i don’t think anybody knew but there were some nice waves! shoulder high sets and uncrowded. it was so fun that we kept surfing and surfing. i can’t believe how sunburnt i am right now.

yes, a model is very easy to shoot. just point the camera and anything will look good.

this is what i’ve been driving home too everyday recently. i watch the sunsets in the ocean, then i drive home and watch the after sunsets from my house in the mountains. freaking amazing! what an awesome way to end a beautiful day. mother nature at its best!