...will be the Chinese New Year Edition of Downtown Honolulu's monthly First Friday block party.
As you may have read in my previous posting, I got my camera jacked at my birthday Barbecue (まじでかこ悪い, I know). Of course, I feel that this upcoming event should not be participated in without proper photo documentation. Therefore, I have decided to equip Scavenger Pro and picked up (not stolen FYI) a temporary Samsung brand point and shoot camera. Being that I have used this camera before, I am quite familiar with it. The lens happens to be amazingly sharp for Samsung grade glass and it is a 10MP (which is way more than I need). I will also bring out another camera which I found while cleaning my room, a 35mm Minolta X-700 MPS with a manual 50mm lens.
I will post the results when the prints come back from processing.
Till the next...
ほなで
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Taking a break...
School
Work
Homework
Modern Warfare 2
+
JJ training 2 days a week.
Painting the town Red every Saturday.
I'll update when this cycle changes...I promise.
Work
Homework
Modern Warfare 2
+
JJ training 2 days a week.
Painting the town Red every Saturday.
I'll update when this cycle changes...I promise.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
The first day of my new life.
Welcome 2010. It's an honor to finally meet.
The biggest turn of events happened to me at the mark of the new decade. Not more than 5 hours into my new year I lost my car, as well as my license and worst of all, I lost my camera(@Birthday Party). This definitely turned my World upside down and really grounded the arrogant prick I used to be. They say things happen for a reason, and this "turn of events" per se, definitely happened for a good reason. I needed to grow up.
I initially envisioned my 2010 to be a laid back year. For one, it will be the year that I finish up at Kapiolani Community College, and move on to the "bigs" at the UH Manoa campus and second, the Chinese astrology books my father purchased for me and my sister read that, the "Tiger" years are the best for us "Pigs".
Nonetheless, shit happens and when shit happens, you gotta make that shit turn into gold.
My New Years Day was not spent celebrating but, instead clearing out my wrecked car and analyzing my actions. I felt stupid, and I still feel stupid but I know that accepting stupidity is the stupidest thing to do. Despite the ridicule I may recieve, I know that I must now catch The Bus to both school and work. Of course, I've never really had a problem with public transportation but, it can't beat the excitement of driving.
Today was the first day of my new life...
My father had an expected reaction, not a single word spoken to me the entire day. As I was about to depart, I told him "bye dad!" with enthusiasm, an uninterested moan and a lazy wave was his only reaction. I then ran into my mother who had just arrived home from her half day at work. She insisted on driving me down to Pearl Ridge mall where I could then take the #20 bus to "straightshot" it into Waikiki. I refused and let her know that I need to suffer for what I've done. I started my journey.
The bus ride opened my eyes.
Not just through various colors and sights but deeper.
I understand a bit about myself and I am trying constantly trying to find out more. I understand that I gotta do what I gotta do. It's when you have nothing when you start to appreciate the small things and when you appreciate the small things you appreciate life. I am becoming older thus, i must also simultaneously become wiser as well. I can't be living the "invincible" life I've been so used to living. I know that I must change as a person and accept faith as it comes but, also use good judgement to determine my faith. That is how you read the future.
So, like every girl I've ever loved...
We both go our separate ways, and in this case, we will never see each other again. My only memory is the black weighted shift knob I used in order to connect with her.
You're always in my heart...
I almost forgot to add(actually I did, and it's terrible that I did)...My friend was in my car and it was stupid for me to be driving 5 mph over the speed limit cause I almost killed him. It was that 5 mph that could have prevented that crash. I highly respect him for backing me up to the police officer after the crash and I greatly appreciate him bailing me out of jail. Sorry for everything.
So what would you do?
If life handed you my current situation?
I already know my plan.
I hope this works out.
In high spirits! Let's do this!
The biggest turn of events happened to me at the mark of the new decade. Not more than 5 hours into my new year I lost my car, as well as my license and worst of all, I lost my camera(@Birthday Party). This definitely turned my World upside down and really grounded the arrogant prick I used to be. They say things happen for a reason, and this "turn of events" per se, definitely happened for a good reason. I needed to grow up.
I initially envisioned my 2010 to be a laid back year. For one, it will be the year that I finish up at Kapiolani Community College, and move on to the "bigs" at the UH Manoa campus and second, the Chinese astrology books my father purchased for me and my sister read that, the "Tiger" years are the best for us "Pigs".
Nonetheless, shit happens and when shit happens, you gotta make that shit turn into gold.
My New Years Day was not spent celebrating but, instead clearing out my wrecked car and analyzing my actions. I felt stupid, and I still feel stupid but I know that accepting stupidity is the stupidest thing to do. Despite the ridicule I may recieve, I know that I must now catch The Bus to both school and work. Of course, I've never really had a problem with public transportation but, it can't beat the excitement of driving.
Today was the first day of my new life...
My father had an expected reaction, not a single word spoken to me the entire day. As I was about to depart, I told him "bye dad!" with enthusiasm, an uninterested moan and a lazy wave was his only reaction. I then ran into my mother who had just arrived home from her half day at work. She insisted on driving me down to Pearl Ridge mall where I could then take the #20 bus to "straightshot" it into Waikiki. I refused and let her know that I need to suffer for what I've done. I started my journey.
The bus ride opened my eyes.
Not just through various colors and sights but deeper.
I understand a bit about myself and I am trying constantly trying to find out more. I understand that I gotta do what I gotta do. It's when you have nothing when you start to appreciate the small things and when you appreciate the small things you appreciate life. I am becoming older thus, i must also simultaneously become wiser as well. I can't be living the "invincible" life I've been so used to living. I know that I must change as a person and accept faith as it comes but, also use good judgement to determine my faith. That is how you read the future.
So, like every girl I've ever loved...
We both go our separate ways, and in this case, we will never see each other again. My only memory is the black weighted shift knob I used in order to connect with her.
You're always in my heart...
I almost forgot to add(actually I did, and it's terrible that I did)...My friend was in my car and it was stupid for me to be driving 5 mph over the speed limit cause I almost killed him. It was that 5 mph that could have prevented that crash. I highly respect him for backing me up to the police officer after the crash and I greatly appreciate him bailing me out of jail. Sorry for everything.
So what would you do?
If life handed you my current situation?
I already know my plan.
I hope this works out.
In high spirits! Let's do this!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
I'd like to wish everyone and their family a Merry Merry Christmas!
Today, was a day of thought.
Sit back and relax.
Somehow, I found the need to constantly edit this posting.
Today, was a day of thought.
Sit back and relax.
Somehow, I found the need to constantly edit this posting.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sorry to have kept you waiting / お待たせいたしました
ごめんね
Quite sad actually because it's not like I didn't have time to update this blog. Perhaps you could call it laziness or unmotivated but, I prefer to use the word "fatigue". Of course, this does not give me an excuse for the lack of updates this journal (of sorts) has seen. Strangely enough, I feel that I somewhat need these gaps in updates in order to conjure up a post with depth but, like I said earlier "no excuses". I also feel somewhat mad at myself for not posting the 1 year anniversary of this blog (obviously this was something of great importance.sarcasm) but, just in case you wanted to know my first post was on the 17th of November 2008. The only thing I can feel good about blaming for the delay is Modern Warfare 2. It's great stuff (in my opinion) but, if you happen to be a girl who is pissed off because your BF is addicted, I only have one piece of advice: "don't hate the player, hate the game".
So here I am, sitting at this same coffee shop where this blog was born. One year and about a month later, I am looking back at many of the events that have occurred during this past year. Lot's of things have changed, some of it is good and some of it is well...not so good but, I can say that I have learned lessons within each experience. I have found that dwelling on the past simply keeps me from moving forward, and I think the same may be for a lot of people. Anyway, I'll save the "Zen" stuff for my end of the year blog(which I hope I am not too *ahem* "fatigued" to complete).
Going off of the last post, I didn't end up buying the RX-7 but I did get something related to it. Definitely not as clean as the RX, or in as good shape but, I think I made the right choice. I ended up buying a 1994 Mazda Roadster in 5 spd MT. I definitely had to put a bunch of time, money and, most important, love. When I first got the car, it was in such terrible condition. I couldn't drive it more than 10 miles without overheating, tires were bald and, the clutch would work intermittently(Dealing with all of these problems at the same time, really fucking sucked). Considering I only picked this thing up for $1700.00 USD, I'd say it was somewhat expected. However, with a little bit of time and another $1700.00 later (Cooling system overhaul, New Tires, Redline trans fluid and diff fluid, Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil Change, clearing drain plugs) the change is definitely evident in a positive way. Servicing everything left me pretty much broke but, I consider transportation essential and it's even better when you can enjoy that trip. It's definitely the start of a good relationship.
Speaking of relationships, it's Christmas time again *sigh*. Normally, it's the best time of the year to spend with someone(I guess cause its one more present you can count on) but, I will be alone this year. Looking at the situation optimistically, it worked out nicely cause I really couldn't afford buying a Louis for anyone at this particular moment(not to say that all girls I date deserve Louie bags but along with trust, they will both come with time).
On another note, I have this weird stigma with Japanese girls. Perhaps I'm not trying hard enough? I'm not sure what it is really but, all I do know is that I haven't had the best of luck with them (the ones in HI at least). I guess I just have to wait till I go to Japan in March of next year in order to figure out whether or not I should just give it up (I highly doubt that though).
頑張ってます！
今何時？
今MFing写真Time.
Yeah, don't think I've been sleeping on the photos...well, maybe just a little.
Blame it on the MW2.
Portrait Set(L-R)
1.light
2.HHV
3.Good party exemplar
4.Roland
5.Nice bug trap
6.Minimalist
Landscape Set(L-R)
1.Good Morning
2.Engrish
3.Delay of Game
So now, I will hibernate until finals are over.
MW2 +HW+work= no time
But, before I go back to tweak mode...
I'd like to wish my sister a Happy Birthday!
Love ya Kel.
Back to reality S.S.D.D.
じゃあね。
Quite sad actually because it's not like I didn't have time to update this blog. Perhaps you could call it laziness or unmotivated but, I prefer to use the word "fatigue". Of course, this does not give me an excuse for the lack of updates this journal (of sorts) has seen. Strangely enough, I feel that I somewhat need these gaps in updates in order to conjure up a post with depth but, like I said earlier "no excuses". I also feel somewhat mad at myself for not posting the 1 year anniversary of this blog (obviously this was something of great importance.sarcasm) but, just in case you wanted to know my first post was on the 17th of November 2008. The only thing I can feel good about blaming for the delay is Modern Warfare 2. It's great stuff (in my opinion) but, if you happen to be a girl who is pissed off because your BF is addicted, I only have one piece of advice: "don't hate the player, hate the game".
So here I am, sitting at this same coffee shop where this blog was born. One year and about a month later, I am looking back at many of the events that have occurred during this past year. Lot's of things have changed, some of it is good and some of it is well...not so good but, I can say that I have learned lessons within each experience. I have found that dwelling on the past simply keeps me from moving forward, and I think the same may be for a lot of people. Anyway, I'll save the "Zen" stuff for my end of the year blog(which I hope I am not too *ahem* "fatigued" to complete).
Going off of the last post, I didn't end up buying the RX-7 but I did get something related to it. Definitely not as clean as the RX, or in as good shape but, I think I made the right choice. I ended up buying a 1994 Mazda Roadster in 5 spd MT. I definitely had to put a bunch of time, money and, most important, love. When I first got the car, it was in such terrible condition. I couldn't drive it more than 10 miles without overheating, tires were bald and, the clutch would work intermittently(Dealing with all of these problems at the same time, really fucking sucked). Considering I only picked this thing up for $1700.00 USD, I'd say it was somewhat expected. However, with a little bit of time and another $1700.00 later (Cooling system overhaul, New Tires, Redline trans fluid and diff fluid, Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Oil Change, clearing drain plugs) the change is definitely evident in a positive way. Servicing everything left me pretty much broke but, I consider transportation essential and it's even better when you can enjoy that trip. It's definitely the start of a good relationship.
Speaking of relationships, it's Christmas time again *sigh*. Normally, it's the best time of the year to spend with someone(I guess cause its one more present you can count on) but, I will be alone this year. Looking at the situation optimistically, it worked out nicely cause I really couldn't afford buying a Louis for anyone at this particular moment(not to say that all girls I date deserve Louie bags but along with trust, they will both come with time).
On another note, I have this weird stigma with Japanese girls. Perhaps I'm not trying hard enough? I'm not sure what it is really but, all I do know is that I haven't had the best of luck with them (the ones in HI at least). I guess I just have to wait till I go to Japan in March of next year in order to figure out whether or not I should just give it up (I highly doubt that though).
頑張ってます！
今何時？
今MFing写真Time.
Yeah, don't think I've been sleeping on the photos...well, maybe just a little.
Blame it on the MW2.
Portrait Set(L-R)
1.light
2.HHV
3.Good party exemplar
4.Roland
5.Nice bug trap
6.Minimalist
Landscape Set(L-R)
1.Good Morning
2.Engrish
3.Delay of Game
So now, I will hibernate until finals are over.
MW2 +HW+work= no time
But, before I go back to tweak mode...
I'd like to wish my sister a Happy Birthday!
Love ya Kel.
Back to reality S.S.D.D.
じゃあね。
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