good evening. big waves still rolling into the north shore. i heard that sunset was the spot. i took a break from surfing today and stayed in town. got a few things to do this week but after it’s all done, i’m moving back out to the north shore again. town and country? surf, eat good food, and have fun with my friends around the world. i love this life. oh, wanted to say hello to garut. sorry bro, i’ve been busy. we’re having a barbecue on saturday so see you there. kamu chinta saya???? haha…

team okinawa is finally here!! kazuma(9) and shoki(13) jumped in to get wet at kewalo’s. it was head high for them and perfect. only 2 other guys were out. i got kazuma’s first ever wave ridden in hawaii on video. youtube coming soon…. wanted to welcome kazubo-san, takahashi-san, mago-san, kimura-san, kazuma, and shoki to hawaii. the waves are going to be good all week long….

when i see parents and their friends sitting on the beach cheering on their kids, it makes me happy. it’s something i didn’t have while i was a kid so seeing this is kind of touchy for me. i hope these kids appreciate all the love and support their getting. and if they don’t, uncle kirby will kick their asses…

i remember the first time i crawled out of the water at kewalo’s. it was freakin scary. vana, crabs, eels, and rusted fish hooks all in those rocks. abunai…

and one last thing. i want to thank calvin maeda and steinlager pure for the love and support. these beers will be in good hands… more on this oishi beer coming soon. but for right now, i’m going to drink one… or two… kampai[:?????????:]

In Hawaii….

good morning. 6;30am thursday morning. the waves should be going off on the north shore today. it’s morning sickness and bumpy right now but as soon as the trade winds kick in and the tide drops, the waves should be going off. town still has a little swell but not as big as yesterday. wait, i just seen a chest high set at bowls and one stand up paddle boarder is on it already. another day of waves all around the island. want to check out waimea bay yesterday? CLICK ON KINSAN’S BLOG. oh, team okinawa coming today so get ready for some serious fun!![:??????:][:?????????:][:??????:][:?????????:] see you guys soon!!! have a nice day….

on the island of mahini in french polynesia of tahiti, there is only one hotel. the rooms sit in the ocean overlooking the crystal clear water. i’d guess that a room like that would cost at least $800/night. too expensive for surfers or divers. if i paid that much for a room like that, i would take home the furniture. and everything else in the room. haha… i went there to borrow an internet connection and my friend tim bought me a $9 hinano beer. takai!!!

living in hawaii has it’s rewards. just take a look at this sunset from waikiki. it’s like this almost every day. sit on the bench, sip a glass of wine, and the person your with will remember it forever…

and last, check out my new slippers. the new yamari shirasu slippers that you wish you had. sorry, these are mine. thank you kimura-san…. i’m not sure if they sell these but you can try to check by CLICKING ON THE YAMARISHIRASU WEBSITE… and while your on their website, order some shirasu and live like a king!!! i swear your won’t regret it. by the way, wanted to take this time to wish atsuko-san a happy happy hawaiian birthday!![:??$B!^(B??????:][:??$B!^(B??????:]