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8 . 2 6 . 0 0 Couple days left in paradise, probably spend it packing and eating food, same as last summer. Went back to Sansei to see Matt before he leaves for Cali, Adam left today. Somehow I'm almost always the last one to leave. At least I'll have minimal distractions packing. Became a beach bum this week, morning sessions at Canoes and Pops, not bad since it wasn't that crowded now that UH is in session. Caught quite a few good rides, I'm thinking that I should've gotten my racks earlier this summer. Lots of cute longboarder chicks too, most of whom are much better surfers than me. I just like the water. Bought the new Shaggy CD, first CD I bought in a while, I figure its a good buy. so far I'm pretty impressed, not bad. It has that banging on the bathroom floor song on it, along with some other ones. I'm hearing that the song is only popular in Hawaii, I wonder why. Got kicked out of the Moana surfrider last night, thought maybe we could've pulled off the "hapless tourist" thing, but I guess we weren't convincing enough. Confused silence doesn't cut it for hotel managers, even with sunburn and asian features. I'm assuming that it hits you all at once, so fast you don't even notice it, sudden, but there is something comforting at knowing what you want--the next step is the tricky part. I am empty in assumptions and demands, but a little part of me is overflowing with laughter and smiles. Like to roll someday, but for now we'll see. After I pay this UH parking ticket though of course. 8 . 2 2 . 0 0 About a week left to kaeru the Mad City, been spending the time pretty well at the beach and what not. Went to Canoe's today in Waiks with Adam, caught the tail end of the big swell that came in yesterday. I was by Walls with Reg yesterday trying to bodysurf in the waves, but hit too many rocks. Today was a mean session, 2-4 waves with long drops, not too crowded, not too many novices like us out today. Lots of cute surfer girls though, fobby, local, and haole what not. Went to Rainbow's after for some plate lunch, debating on going back out for an afternoon session, but decided to pass on it on account that we we're both pretty out of shape. Probably try going tomorrow morning if I get up early enough. hopefully It'll be pretty empty. That is if my arms are still attached to my body..... UH started session yesterday, I noticed it with the trail of cars down woodlawn, and the pedestrian traffic on University. Makes kind of a hassle going to the beach, but at least I can say I AM going to the beach instead of sitting in class. Helped mom with some Xcell questions at the church today, helped one of the workers put green paper on the bulletin boards in the dorm. Also saw The Cell on Saturday, it was pretty good, although I think it could've been a lot better. wasn't weird and surreal enough for my taste I'm thinking, it made a little too much sense. Website is cool though. I think the Lopez factor made up for some of the lack of script writing. not to mention some pretty crazy special effects. 8 . 1 9 . 0 0 So I've been watching the presidential campaigns, the DNC, RNC, etc etc, and I have to admit I'm a little disheartened by the whole process. Not very many choices out here for leadership, I can't help but recall some of Howard Zinn's writings on the topic. Something along the lines of America being a illusion of democracy, choice of A: Republican, B: Democrat, with no mention of C: Green, D: Lib, E: Socialist? F: Bu laia.... I think I'm voting for Nader. Went to Magoos last night and had a blast. they have 33 beers on tap, at happy-hour prices all night long, not to mention some pretty decent pizza. Saw Al, Ben, and 2/3 of Ho Chi Mihn's Pride, we all reminiced about the old days playing freestyle reggae and jazz at beach parties and bars. Gotta dig up that old demo tape we made. Went longboarding at Ala's couple days ago too, good being in the water again, even though I'm pretty out of surfing shape. wasn't much as far as wave action, but I caught a couple decent rides. Gonna miss the beach the most I think, that next to my shoyu poke and rice. kind of in a mellow mood right now, end of relaxing and insightful summer, probably not exactly anxious on getting back to the mad city, but not really longing on stayin home either. good way to start year 4 i think. bout a week. 8 . 1 5 . 0 0 Dropped the quirckstah off at the airport today, on her way to SF. Funny seeing so many tourists heading back to the mainland after a nice stay in paradise. It never phases me how ignorant some of these malihini can be, before, and after experiencing Hawaii nei. Them and their aloha shirts, plastic leis, and sunburn. sometimes I wonder what "Hawaii" really is, outside of the imagery and magic of disney films, elvis presley movies, and travel brochures. Got some surf racks now, hopefully I'll see some action by the time I go back up to school. Plan on going dawn patrol as often as I can. after the swell though of course, I'm not hard core enough to surf 4-6+. not yet, and probably never will be. I always did like just cruzing on the waves, the bobbing up and down, the blue all around between sets. bonding with the kai. Pretentiousness is a statement in itself, but altough I think that such harsh words are not meant to come from my mouth, or even implied. could it be that I appear too confident for comfort? funny as i don't feel nearly that way all the time. It's all my high school's fault. really. heh. Talked to Heidi tonight, she sounded pretty happy about her work-intern/externship, apparently her findings this summer are implementing change in policy at the departmental level. something i can relate to. minus years experience of course. then again, age aint nothing but a numbah right Allyiah? I suppose somewhere around here in August I should start counting the days back to Madison AKA Madtowne. for some reason i don't feel too anxious, or anticipating. perhaps it is because this is probably my last semester there. scratch, maybe its because I know i I might not even go back at all. the burdens of keeping one's options open is eventually making a choice. story of my life. 13 and counting. . . . 8 . 1 1 . 0 0 It's a good life i guess. maybe just at the moment it is, but hey, life is about moments. happy happy Wrote that last night at 3AM after Ocean's, took the quirckster there, she had a blast. We all did. Dancing on tables and what not. I think a careful balance of uninhibited behavior and good company makes for a good time. helped that da boyz were there too. Good seeing Nish, Mattchew and Jossem especially, pounding just like old times. Red Coronas are fun. It all made up for an otherwise shitty mid-week. Probably shouldn't go into it too much, lets just say that as for a future in crisis intervention, I'd probably cross the line and get my ass in trouble. One area where I don't think I'll ever be able to act professionally. Too hard-headed for some situations definitely. Just couldn't leave without my conscience, but now I have to detach and let people take care of their own lives. Self-empowerment is a lone struggle. Went into the office to check up with SS, showed him some of the graphs and adjusted data charts I've been fiddling with, the findings non-SWAG are pretty eye-opening. I'm excited to see what kind of impact it has on policy. Something about being part of a positive and proactive change in SOMETHING is rewarding, even if it goes unnoticed. 8 . 7 . 0 0 Went to Lanikai today with the quirckstah, nice white sandy beaches and cool trade winds. On the way back through the beach access path this little kid was crying and following us, yelling "okaaasan!" "Okaaaasan!", I guess he thought we were his parents and were walking too fast for him. We got to my car when we realized that he was following us onto the road. We ran back just in time before he got hit by a big truck. Poor thing. The mom and dad didn't seem very faded, didn't even respond when I said "daijyobu?". ah well. Neat having Marita in town, in a sense My Madison and Hawaii worlds are connecting, Met up with Hic, Cap, Adam, Mahea at the Mai Tai bar for some drinks, it was really humid, but it was alright. Had some Ali'i longboard ale and one of those drinks, called a lavaflow or something. this past weekend we went to Jonah's house in Waimanalo for a big bash, was like an informal HS reunion from the past 4-5 years. pretty crazy. Marita said that she was getting a lot of funny looks from people, probably because she's a new face and was with me. Curious, I didn't stay too long. Have to catch up on some work and finish up some touches to the report that Coyne is putting up for the department. Probably either Tuesday or Wed I'll be devoting it to crunching some numbers. I think the week vacation came in handy. Some of the issues and upcoming preparations for APAC are coming into play, I'm in the middle of a political/PR struggle, hopefully I'll come out on top on this one, but it already is coloring some of the assumptions for the year at APAC. competency and responsible individuals are at every level of the system, even at the top. will see. 8 . 4 . 0 0 Quirkstah's coming in tomarrow. gotta go pick her up at the Airport. hopefully Amber made it in from Minneapolis today, she missed out on a pretty wild night at Ocean's last night. just talked to psychokitty about life in the Windy city and her new boy. Kind of interesting how the split between college and HS friends exists. went to Ala moana yesterday, trying to make it a point to swim the length by the time summer's up. good workout actually, easy on the joints too. Ocean's last night was pretty fun, but its a dent to the wallet. 2.50 corona's all night long, I was there for quite some time....fun fun. woke up this morning a little shaded, but still alive. tis is life after 21. i think part of the fun of clubs is the alcohol, it colors the mood and the conversation which usually comes out as hoarse yelling on deaf ears. earlier this week, went to Dinner with Dr. B and my folks at Allen Wong's, had some interesting conversation dealing with politics and public policy, I think maybe Dr.s in general need to be getting more politically conscious when it comes to medical bills getting passed in the legislature. politics, impressions, status, and reputation. in a way I think HS was a good crash course of sorts. |