yesterday was a great experience for me. getting invited to speak at such an elite school was an honor. Mid-Pacific Institute is a beautiful school and amazing school. as i stepped out of my car, Heidi was there waiting for me and escorted me to this historic building where i was to talk in front of a 6th grade class, and two 8th grade classes.

i didn’t get the chance to take a photo of the 6th grade class, but here is the first 8th graders that took the time to listen to me. Kurashige-Sensei is an amazing teacher that’s been teaching Japanese up at Mid-Pac for the past 29 years.

this are the second 8th graders. these kids are Hawaii’s future.

as i walked out of the building, i was amazed by the view of Diamond Head. i don’t think these kids know how lucky they are to be taught in such a historic building, with a billion dollar view like this.
To: Kurashige-Sensei and her wonderful students,
I had a great time talking to you all. Thank you for sitting quietly and listening to my stories about Tohoku. I am very happy to meet you all and hope you all have wonderful careers ahead of you. Study hard in school, practice your Japanese everyday, and dream BIG! I hope to see you again and hope you have a wonderful spring break ahead. Enjoy life, appreciate every thing and everyone around you. And please remember, “We Are One!”
Jya, mata ne.
Kirby
**one last thing. the first question that i was asked was “Do you surf?” i thought that was cool.
**one more last thing. hey you kids, please don’t mind my misspelling and grammar. i went to a public school so cannot help. haha.

Go-Pro, Go-Chiaki, Go-Naminori! Nice photos Chiaki! Keep on Shooting!
Good morning 6am.
North shore: Small. 1-2′ and little bumpy. Looks like chest high
Backdoor today.
South shore: Small. 1-1.5′ and clean. Clean Ala Moana, Windy Diamond Head.
Wind: Windy tradewinds at 15-25mph.
Weather: Cloudy morning, sunny afternoon.
Plan: Surf all Day!
Have a wonderful day!

good evening. everyday has been busy for me, but to do the work i do,
you really can’t complain. talking to the kids this morning really made
me rethink about my life. i always wanted to become a teacher. i told
myself that after i travel this world, gain some knowledge, and fulfill
my travel desires, i would become a teacher and try to encourage the
kids in hawaii to work hard and live out their dreams too. after leaving
Mid-Pac and driving past the University of Hawaii, i thought it might be
a good time to go back to school and study for my Masters degree so I
can become a teacher. i then drove to the east side of the island to do
a job as a photographer. i’m sitting on the beach waiting for the model
to get ready, i look up at the sky and see this! i inhale a deep breath
of fresh air, i raise my arms up high, and i tell myself “hey, your not
ready for a classroom yet. wait a few more years, gain more knowledge,
and then teach the kids.” yes, i think my spiritual mind is right. i’m
still enjoying my life too much and i don’t want to give it up yet. i’ll
rethink things in 2015. until then, i’m chasing my dreams around this
wonderful world! Namaste.