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New Addiction…. Longboarding

….new hobby. Yes, I’m really enjoying longboarding. Haven’t skated since I was a little kid on my Checkers & Pogo skateboard. Picked up my longboard on Valentine’s Day. A lotta fun….

Been practicing out of view in this parking lot across the street. (That’s my building behind my shoulder.) I always pray for safety & grace as I’m coming down the elevator. I should be OK as long as I act my age and not my shoe size.

Was able to make it to “Point Panics” at the Kaka’ako Waterfront Park on my 4th session. My goal is just to go cruising. I feel that if you live in Hawai’i, you should have a skateboard. It’s fun, healthy, and “green.”

Having a blast. Hope to make a GoPro video later this summer. ‘Til then, happy trails….

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Eat the Street

Walked over to Eat the Street this late afternoon in Kaka’ako. They have it on the last Friday of each month.

It’s become a popular event for families and the entire community. There’s entertainment, DJs, community organizations, and of course, great food.

There are more dessert trucks popping up. These macarons are from Cake Works.

Tonight I had the pastele stew & gandule rice from Local STOP. It was really good.

For dessert, I had an OnoPop. Yes, it was ono….

Did I mention that the crowd was HUGE? Haha, a lot of fun people there. Good times….

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Rock the Cut

I’ve been going to my hair stylist Jen for about 15 years now. She is awesome. I’ve followed her from Waikele, to Kapolei, to Pearlridge. We’ve become good friends over time. I’ve told her every single joke that I know, as well as my ups, my downs, and my faith. I’m finally blogging about it.

Haha. She talked me into getting highlights a few years ago. Said it would make me “cool.” Well, don’t I look cool?

Yesterday, she put me under this contraption. Always wanted to be an astronaut….

But in the end, I always leave looking spiffy and feeling like a million bucks.

Jen is super, and truly a cut above….

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Beaching It….

Walked down to Waikiki Beach for University of Hawai’i Wahine beach volleyball since today was the only scheduled home date. It’s officially called sand volleyball (if your school doesn’t have an ocean conveniently located nearby.)

The matches are held at the Queen’s Beach Sandbox which has four adjacent courts.

There was a nice crowd of fans and tourists. Diamond Head makes for a nice backdrop.

Here’s our #1 pair, with “Walls” in the background.

On the way back, I stopped by Marukame Udon for lunch. It’s the only restaurant in Waikiki that has a constant line all the time.

You go down a cafeteria style assembly line to pick up your udon and assorted tempura side dishes. Mmm, so ono….

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Honolulu Festival 2013

Long day, but a great day! Went to check out Honolulu Festival, “Pacific Harmony.” Walked down to the Convention Center. Stopped by at Pho One, since it was on the way….

The Convention Center was filled with exhibits, performances, an indoor bon dance, games for kids, and the “World’s Largest Aloha Shirt.”

Then I walked over to Waikiki Beach for the parade. Found a nice spot near the Duke Kahanamoku statue. Always important to find a restroom in the area….

These girls from Japan really wanted to be in my blog. ありがとう!

This parade was pretty impressive! There were marching bands, beauty queens, cultural dances (from many different cultures,) and an inflatable dragon.

In fact, the parade lasted two hours! When it got dark, the lighted floats passed by.

After the parade, I walked along the beach and found a spot in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

The night ended with a spectacular fireworks display. Props to my iPhone 4S.

Had a blast. What a treat….