sometimes i take my camera out if the timing is right. this time, the timing was right. so i stuck my gopro in my pocket, put it on a couple boards, and this is what we got. check it out.

i truly believe that surfing brings out the best in everybody. i’ve seen the best smiles of everybody in the ocean. Yuki-san is smiling from take off till the end of the wave. and even if she has a big wipeout, she’s still smiling!

surfing is for everyone. it’s never too late to start and ever since Inaida-san started from last year, he’s been healthier and happier. healthy and happy equals good life!

Yuki-san bending her knees and looking forward. this is perfect surfing!

Katsura-san is the best sports trainer/swimmer/massager/stretcher in japan and probably in the world. she can fix your body up in 15 minutes. it will hurt, but after she’s done, your body will feel like a teenager.

Elias is from swiss. diver instructor turned surfer? hey Elias, good luck on the resort island deep down mexico. i’ll go visit you sometime!

and last, i always get a cool photo every time i shoot. this is Inaida-san upside down. haha.

The waves are coming up now!
Head high sets at Ala Moana.
Go-Naminori!

2 months ago i was at kaneohe jeep looking at cars. this young salesman came out to greet me. his name was Jai and he was only 18 years old. just started that month so he trying to sell a car to me was pretty funny. i mean, i’m double this guys age and have 100x more experience in sales than him so i was listening to his sales pitch. he was trying so hard to get me to buy a car but i didn’t. when i left the car lot, i drove away thinking of how this kid reminded me of myself when i was young. i guess we all have to start somewhere right?
fast forward to 2 days ago. my friend wanted me to buy a jeep for him so guess who i went to see? yes, Jai. i called the kid, told him i’m coming down and wanted him to make the sale. we met in the morning, talked story, then bought the car. buying a car in hawaii is much different than japan. it’s very tricky and i’ll explain how later. luckily i’ve bought many cars for friends before so i know how the system works. if you go down by yourself, you might get a good deal. but if you go down with me, you will guarantee get a steal. haha.

this is Jai Troche from windward jeep. why do i like him? because he’s pure. i could feel his pure heart, i could see him trying so hard, and i seen part of the old me in him. that makes me want to help this kid out more and more. he just turned 19 yesterday, has a wife, a kid, and another kid on the way. a hard working young man that gave up Martial Arts fighting to become a salesman to support his family. he has a 25 win and 4 lost record as a fighter. hopefully a undefeated record as a salesman. i respect this kid. if you buy a new dodge, chrysler, or jeep, or any used car, call Jai at 808-383-5035. and tell him i said hi.

people around me have been traveling recently. toda-san and takami-san were in thailand hanging out with matsu. check out this photo they sent me. gosh, i really wish i was there too. i love thailand. the temples, the massages, the food, and the ladyboy’s. haha. just joking.

now this is somewhere i don’t want to go to. crazy yeah?

and last, i took Takeda-san and his wife to my secret spot in hawaii. i told them to keep it a secret. then he went back to japan and seen these guys expose it on japanese tv!!! OMG!!! shock! hey Takeda-san, don’t worry, this place won’t get crowded. why? because when a japanese tourist parks his car outside in that neighborhood, somebody will steal it for sure. haha. and by the way, who are these guys on this TV? and who told them about this place?