Daily Archives: June 17, 2009

Good song.

Beyonce – “Disappear”

If I begged and if I cried
Would it change the sky tonight?
Will it give me sunlight?
Should I wait for you to call?
Is there any hope at all?
Are you drifting by?

When I think about it
I know that I was never there or even cared
The more I think about it
The less that I was able to share with you
I try to reach you, I can almost feel you
You’re nearly here
And then, you disappear
(Disappear, disappear, disappear)
You disappear
(Disappear, disappear, disappear)

And then I lie all by myself
I see your face, I hear your voice
My heart stays faithful
And time has come and time has passed
If it’s good it’s got to last
It feels so right

When I think about it
I know that I was never there or even cared
The more I think about it
The less that I was able to share with you
I try to reach you, I can almost feel you
You’re nearly here
And then, you disappear
(Disappear, disappear, disappear)
You disappear
(Disappear, disappear, disappear)
You disappear

I missed all the signs
One at a time, you were ready
What did I know starting our lives
Now my love, I’m ready to shine

When I think about it
I know that I was never there or even cared
The more I think about it
The less that I was able to share with you
I try to reach you, I can almost feel you
You’re nearly here
And then, you disappear
You disappear, you disappear
You disappear, you disappear

You disappear

On June 9, 2009, Councilman Duke Bainum, 56, died at about 11 p.m. of complications from an aneurysm.  In 2003 Spring,  he visited me at my office with his aide at the time, John White.  I would see him at events throughout the years since.  He was  a gentleman and very ambitious.  Just as he was making a comeback, it was shocking how quickly he passed away.  My heart goes out to his spirit, family, and loved ones.

On Monday, June 15, 2009 from 5:30 P.M., I attended the 12th Annual “Roy &  friends” Benefit Dinner for the Hawaii Farm Bureau Foundation at Roy’s restaurant at Hawaii Kai.

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu with host Alan Takemoto and tablemates

On Saturday, June 13, 2009, my family celebrated my sister Lara Karamatsu’s birthday at Pagoda restaurant.  My other younger sister Mia was unable to attend because she is in Loma Linda, California finishing her fellowship for trauma care for children where she is a pediatrician.

Lara (sister), Laraine (mom), Richard (dad), and Jon

Jon, Richard (dad), Lara (sister), and Laraine (mom)

On Saturday, June 13, 2009, I attended Bethel Chapel’s CFJ Jubilee Family/Keiki Expo at Auhust Ahrens Elementary School from 10:00 A.M. to noon.

Betty Bartolome, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, & Bethel Chapel's Pastor Cris Bartolome

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu greeting people

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu & Boy Scout Troop 76

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu greeting residents

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu talking to the kidsRep. Jon Riki Karamatsu and Brandon Lee talking to a representative of the Christian Academy

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu with residents

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu & residents

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu addressing the crowd with Betty Bartolome, DJ for Filipino Radio KPHI, 1130 AM/101.5/OC 882 FM

Mrs. Clemente, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, and Kielsea Clemente who sang a couple of songs for entertainment

Sen. mike Gabbard, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, and a business representative taking a shot of a healthy mango juice

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Ellen Tengan, and Brandon Lee

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu and Haphil Ballesteros

Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu and residents

Jon and a resident

The team taking a break with Chris and his mobile video game bus

On Friday, June 12, 2009 from 6:00 P.M., I attended the Philippine Consulate General Independence Day Ball “Freedom Bash 2” at Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Tapa Ballroom. 

It was also a farewell dinner for Consul General Ariel Y. Abadilla who has been posted in Honolulu since December 2005.  He will be Philippine Ambassador to Ireland.  Senator Clarence Nishihara, Senator Norman Sakamoto, and I made a few speeches and presented a certificate to him on stage.  In my speech, I stated, “One of my favorite memories with Consul General was when we had a strategy session at his house to help the Filipino community.  However, what I will miss the most is seeing his smile at all the events.”

I danced with a friend and even got Sen. Donna Kim to dance with me.

Philippine Consul General Ariel Y. Abadilla & Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Sen. Bobby Bunda & Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu taking pictures with guests

Sen. Clarence and Mrs. Nishihara, and Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu

Eddie Flores, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, City & County of Honolulu Managing Director Kirk Caldwell, and guests

Philippine Consul General Ariel Y. Abadilla, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Sen. Norman Sakamoto, & Sen. Clarence Nishihara

Philippine Consul General Ariel Y. Abadilla, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Sen. Norman Sakamoto, & Sen. Clarence Nishihara

Philippine Consul General Ariel Y. Abadilla, Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, & violinist performer