Monday, April 30, 2012

Puke shoes



My roommate CJ is an amazing musician. Check out her latest collaboration with her bro!

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Dog Days

My dad took my dog, Dodger, to the vet last weekend and found he had a tumor. The vet said that nothing could be done and gave Dodger two months tops. I grew up with Dodger. When I was little he'd sleep on my bed every night. In the morning my parents would find Dodger stretched out on the bed while I curled into the last corner he hadn't taken up. I guess what I'm saying is we've got some history.

So I'm dedicating these next two months to my dog. I'm going to take him everywhere, let him in the house whenever he wants, and while I might not let him sleep on the same bed as me (he's got some bladder issues) I'm going to give him the time of his life.

Yesterday I took him and my other dog Kekoa to the park near our house. It wasn't far but we drove anyway, the hills are a little rough for Dodger. We spend the afternoon lounging around the park, the dogs roaming and sniffing things and occasionally returning to me just to touch base. I pulled out a book and eventually Dodger came back and lay next to me. It was an amazing day and while it made me happy, I couldn't help but feel sad every once in a while when I looked at Dodger.






Update: This is now Dodger's last week. The tumor has been growing really fast and he hasn't been feeling very good. He's been getting extra special doggie treats and has complete run of the house. Whatever he wants is his! I'm going to miss him so much but I know he has had a good life.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

It's official!


Now it feels real. Finally! I have a Bachelor's degree. And with only a few months to spare before I start my Masters work at UH Manoa. This absolutely made my day.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Flat Stanley's last days in Hawaii

On Flat Stanley's last few days in Hawaii, I took him to my parents' house (Kawena's grandparents, Kiki and Gramps). Stanley visited with my dog Kekoa, who was unsure of Stanley at first but warmed up to him. 



 My parents' house has a direct view of my favorite surf spot on Oahu, whos name I will leave anonymous. It's one of the few places on the south side that no one really knows about or surfs. As usual, it was sunny and beautiful.




These shells were collected over the years by my grandmother and grandfather when they lived on the east side of Oahu

Checking the surf one last time.
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Did I mention I have a rabbit?


And she likes Stanley.
Bye Stanley!!!!!
Bye Stanley

Flat Stanley in Waikiki

 I took Flat Stanley to check the surf with me in Waikiki. The waves were pretty small but conditions were beautiful. Sunny and light wind. We checked some of our favorite spots. Bowls, Bomburas, Kewalos, and finally setttled on Point Panic. It is a bodysurfing only spot, so we had to be sneaky.
Diamond Head in the background

Checking Bomburas


It's flat!
The surf was fun. Again Stanley had to watch from the beach, but he had a nice tour of the south side of Oahu!

Friday, April 6, 2012

Flat Stanley on the North Shore

We took Flat Stanley to the north shore of Oahu, one of the most famous surfing destinations in the world. Here he is at Mokule'ia.