My Favorites

I need to liven things up.  I often write about issues, legislation, and my philosophy of life, but I also have fun.  So here is an entry of some of my favorite things in life.  More to come later!

My Favorites:

Month: 
The month of December is my favorite because it is a festive time.  Besides, my birthday is in December.

Holiday:  
As a kid, Christmas was my favorite.  However, now I put more importance on New Year's Day because that is when we prepare for a new year of fun goals.  In Hawaii, getting New Year's blessings and omomori (good luck items) at the Shinto and Buddhist temples is a tradition for many people.  There are even good luck food such as ozoni (mochi soup) and soba (buckwheat noodles).  I also enjoy family gatherings on this special day.  Finally, I pray to my loved ones and ancestors.

Number:  
Seven is my favorite number.  It was my jersey number when I played soccer in high school.

Color:
I love all kinds of colors, but if I had to choose one, it would be blue.

Food:
I enjoy all kinds of food.  Japanese food is a favorite of mine.

Activity: 
I enjoy traveling, especially to foreign countries because I learn so much about culture, history, government, and of course food.

Simple Pleasure:
Hanging out at the beach.