Yesterday, July 7, 2008, a constituent who I met at a Waipahu Town Meeting I coordinated years ago, blessed my capitol office and truck using blessed water in a Koa bowl. She and I have become friends since then. In January 2008, I also got a blessing of my capitol office from Shinnyo-en.
I had a meeting with a constituent who is also a teacher at Waipahu High School. He is working on a project that encourages people to serve the community. I shared some of my experiences volunteering for non-profit corporations that serve our community.
We had our bi-weekly Peace Day Hawaii Committee meeting that afternoon.
In the evening, I met with two friends that I have worked with on legislation and campaigns.
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 