Hustling into 2019 without breaking a stride like my niece excitedly crawling up a long flight of stairs in a fast pace! Let’s take it to the next level in 2019!
#newyearseve #newyear #newyear2019 #2019 #hustle #niece #family #goals #vision #tenacity #happynewyear #happynewyear2019
When all worlds are dead,
I will show you one that’s left.
It lives within you.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 211, 12/31/2018 –
Filed under Creative Writing, Haiku, Poems, Writing
The world of imagination is where the magic lives. My niece and I create worlds where dragons and tigers make friends with different life forms and collect different powers to protect the universe from the darkness that exist among all beings and creatures. The lessons in our make-believe realms can play a huge role in our daily reality, even our life’s purpose. Here, we’re playing at a playground.
#niece #family #imagination #imagine #creativity #stories #story #storytelling #acting #art #makebelieve #reality #dragons #tigers #heroes #purpose #fun #superheroes
Filed under Creativity, Family, Life Coach, Writing
Like you, I’m a wreck.
Playing the same song for days.
Scared of the unknown.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 210, 12/24/2018 –
Sometimes, only those who go through the same struggle you’re going through, understand what it feels like. Think of that person out there, and send that person your best wishes. You’re not alone.
#haiku #haikupoems #haikupoetry #haikupoem #poem #poems #poetry #poet #poets #poemoftheday #creativewriting #writing #writer #spilledthoughts #spilledink #quote #quotes #healingquotes #mentalhealth #mindset #positivemindset #notalone #journeyoflife #thinkofothers #bestwishes #wellwishes #youcandoit #love
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My niece and I at the library. Kids love reading and learning, and so do we. Keep going and crushing it!
#family #children #kids #library #libraries #reading #learning #writing #knowledge #knowledgeispower #mindset #desire #vision #drive #tenacity #keepmoving #hustle #grind #life #career #business #health #everything
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I ran just under 3 miles in the crisp air. Exercise is one of the key practices to boost our physical, mental, and spiritual health. It’s a super habit, along with sleep and gratitude that makes us feel unstoppable with what we set ourselves out to do!
#exercise #exercising #run #running #runner #runners #jog #jogging #jogger #joggers #practice #practices #habit #habits #dailypractice #dailyhabits #goal #goals #vision #unstoppable #health #mentalhealth #spiritualhealth #mind #body #soul
Filed under Exercise, Health, Life Coach, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Positive Living
Falling to my death.
My tears, like years, fall away.
I see you smiling.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 209, 12/24/2018 –
Filed under Creative Writing, Haiku, Poems, Writing
Shine my light on you.
It’s okay to be alone.
There’s only one moon.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 208, 12/24/2018 –
#haiku #haikus #dailyhaiku #poems #poems #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetryporn #alone #lonely #lonelynights #moon #love #lovequotes #quotes #quote #writing #writingcommunity #romance #romanticquotes #lovestory #spilledink #spilledthoughts #selflove #thinkingofyou
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This is how I woke up on Christmas day 2018. I slept in my nieces’ playroom. I really enjoyed Christmas with my family! I hope you had a good time as well!
Let’s end 2018 with all we’ve got! Let’s work on our goals in the last days of December with passion! Let’s add up our daily wins at the end of 2018, which should be a at least a couple thousand. Also, let’s write our 2019 resolutions, amend our life goals, amend our vision board (physical or digital) and attack more daily goals in the new year!
With Warmest Aloha,
Jon
#christmas #christmasday #holidayseason #goals #vision #determined #driven #focused #newyear #resolutions #newyearresolution #tenacity #patience #mindful #mindfulness #grateful #gratitude #mindset #positivemindset #anythingispossible #believe #health #relationships #business #career #entrepreneurship #lifegoals #visionboard
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Merry Christmas! Seeing my nieces happy and excited on Christmas Day is such a memorable moment!
#christmas #christmasday #christmastree #christmaspresents #happyholidays #family #lovedones #mindful #mindfulness #gratitude #grateful #thankful
Wishing you & your loved ones a wonderful holiday season! Minori Craft Japanese Tavern is open tonight, if you want to go out for a Christmas dinner.
Minori Craft Japanese Tavern is located at 1731 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, which is on the Westside/Ewa of Kalakaua Ave. & North/Mauka or mountainside of the Hawaii Convention Center & Kapiolani Blvd. There’s parking in front of the restaurant. 2-hour parking validation is available at Century Center Condo. at 1750 Kalakaua Ave., East/Diamondhead of Minori Craft Japanese Tavern.
The restaurant serves dishes such as nabe/hot cooking pot; yakiniku/BBQ; sashimi; tempura; sushi; curry; other popular Japanese cuisine; & dessert.
They’re on Yelp, Facebook, Instagram, & Pinterest, & its website is at http://www.minorihawaii.com.
Tsukada Nojo was its former brand. Mahalo! #japaneserestaurant #hawaiirestaurant #japanesefood #honolulu #hawaii #christmas
I dedicate the following poem to all of the politicians, entrepreneurs, and entertainers who are filled with love, compassion, and empathy who are facing the darkness that leaches around power:
You do what you do because you want to make this world better.
But when you get there, you’re judged, criticized, and taken down.
Your work for the community gets overshadowed by whether or not your personal life is stable or broken.
They get excited when you make any mistakes or are just near any mistakes.
They don’t care if you were wronged by other powers out to get you.
They label you when they don’t know the truth.
They smile when they prepare the chains.
I saw the tears in your eyes – you don’t have to hide them.
I know how much you care for others.
The public doesn’t know you like I do.
I just want you to know, that my love is here for you.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Poem, 12/20/2018 –
#poem #poems #poetry #poet #poets #creativewriting #writing #writer #writers #author #authors #politicians #entrepreneurs #entertainers #love #compassion #empathy #power
Filed under Career, Creative Writing, Poems, Writing
Hi Everyone!
Here’s a view of Minori Craft Japanese Tavern’s second floor lounge and dining area that’s great for company meetings or gatherings, or a birthday celebration or get-together with friends! Check it out when you dine there.
The restaurant is now open to the public for its December 2018 special business hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only, from 5 PM to 10 PM! Call to make reservations at (808) 951-4444.
Minori Craft Japanese Tavern is located at 1731 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii, which is on the Westside/Ewa of Kalakaua Avenue and North/Mauka or mountainside of the Hawaii Convention Center and Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii. There’s parking in front of the restaurant. Also, 2-hour parking validation is available at Century Center Condominium at 1750 Kalakaua Avenue, East/Diamondhead of Minori Craft Japanese Tavern.
The restaurant will be serving various dishes such as nabe or hot cooking pot with chicken, pork, beef, and assorted vegetables; yakiniku or BBQ chicken, beef, and pork; sashimi; tempura; sushi; curry; other popular Japanese cuisine; and dessert. They also have take-out bentos available.
Minori Craft Japanese Tavern has two floors and a bar, a great place for dining for lunch and dinner. They will be able to accommodate business and private events as well.
Minori Craft Japanese Tavern restaurant is on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, and its website is at http://www.minorihawaii.com.
Tsukada Nojo was its former brand.
Mahalo!
#japanesecuisine #cuisine #japaneserestaurant #japaneserestaurants #restaurants #restaurant #hawaiirestaurant #hawaiirestaurants #japanesefood #japanesefoods #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodporn #partyvenue #partylocation #hawaiiparty #businessdinner #foods #foodie #foodies #foodsofinstagram #foodlover #foodlovers #hawaiifood #hawaiieats #hawaiigrinds #pauhana #happyhour #hawaiifoodporn #honolulu #hawaii
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I had a great time with my friend Allen Yadao and his family at a Christmas Party for the Sinaitenians of Oahu at the Airport Honolulu Hotel. I gave a short message on what Christmas means to me. I told the audience, “The positive energy we are all sharing tonight in this room is what Christmas means to me. To share our love, and laugh. I hadn’t laughed this much in a while, like how I’m laughing all night with my buddy (I pointed to Allen). It feels so good!” I enjoyed greeting and taking pictures with everyone. That was special a night!
[I forgot to post this in December 2018!]
#friends #lovedones #christmas #christmasparty #party #airporthonoluluhotel #hotel #positiveenergy #love #laughter #laugh #friendship #mindful #mindfulness #gratitude #grateful #thankful #happy #happiness
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I’m so thankful for my mom who has been waking up about 3 a.m. every year to drive me from the Westside of Oahu to the Honolulu Marathon’s starting line by Ala Moana Beach Park. Then she picks me up at about 10 a.m. at Kapiolani Park after I complete the run and receive my medal, shell lei, finisher shirt, malasada (Portuguese fried donut), banana, and Gatorade or water.
After finishing the Honolulu Marathon on Sunday December 9, 2018, my mom and I went to St. Louis Drive Inn for lunch. My mom had an apple turnover and coffee. I chose the fresh seafood plate, which includes sashimi, mahi mahi, shrimp tempura. Ono! (Delicious in Hawaiian language). If you haven’t tried St. Louis Drive Inn yet, or are a visitor wanting to eat what the locals in Hawaii eat, check the drive inn out at 3145 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii.
#honolulumarathon #marathon #marathons #marathoner #run #running #runner #exercise #health #mom #lunch #driveinn #restaurant #restaurants #hawaiirestaurants #hawaiifood #travelfood #platelunch #seafood #ahi #sashimi #shrimptempura #tempura #mahimahi #mindful #mindfulness #gratitude #grateful #thankful #happy
Filed under Exercise, Family, Goals, Health, Live Events, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Positive Living, Restaurant
I ran my 11th Honolulu Marathon on Sunday December 9, 2018.
#honolulumarathon #marathon #marathons #marathoner #running #run #runner #exercise #gratitude #grateful #thankful #mindful #mindfulness #accomplishment #goal #goals #health #mentalhealth #mindset #happy
2018 Honolulu Marathon
2018 Honolulu Marathon.
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Knocked down to my knees.
The weight of the noise pains me.
Silence brings me peace.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 208, 12/5/2018 –
#haiku #haikus #haikupoem #haikupoems #haikupoetry #poem #poems #poetry #poet #poets #quote #quotes #writing #creativewriting #writer #writers #author #authors #silence #peace #innerpeace
Filed under Creative Writing, Haiku, Poems, Uncategorized
We see what they don’t.
Apparitions filling in.
Colors of our dreams.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 207, 12/3/2018 –
#haiku #haikus #haikupoem #haikupoems #haikupoetry #poem #poems #poetry #poet #poets #quote #quotes #writing #creativewriting #writer #writers
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Make-up to hide you.
Posing for your photo shoot.
It’s fine to be you.
– Jon Riki Karamatsu, Haiku Poem No. 206, 11/28/2018 –
#haiku #haikus #haikupoem #haikupoems #haikupoetry #poem #poems #poetry #poet #poets #quote #quotes #writing #creativewriting
Filed under Creative Writing, Haiku, Writing
Dear Friends,
I’m excited for Minori Craft Japanese Tavern, a Japanese restaurant that will launch in the first quarter of 2019 at 1731 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816, which is on the Ewa-side or Westside of Kalakaua Avenue & Mauka or North of the Hawaii Convention Center & Kapiolani Boulevard.
The restaurant will be serving various dishes such as but not limited to assorted sashimi; assorted tempura; sushi; nabe or hot cooking pot with chicken, pork, beef, & assorted vegetables; yakiniku or BBQ chicken, beef, & pork; other popular Japanese cuisine; a number of different appetizer dishes; & some dessert choices. There will also be take-out bentos available for people & organizations.
Minori Craft Japanese Tavern has two floors & a bar, a great place for dining & pau hana or after work gatherings to unwind. It will be able to accommodate business & private events as well.
The restaurant is on Facebook & Instagram, & its website is at https://www.minorihawaii.com Minori Craft Japanese Tavern. Have a great day!
With Warmest Aloha,
Jon
#japanesecuisine #cuisine #japaneserestaurant #japaneserestaurants #restaurant #restaurants #japanesefood #hawaiifood #food #foodie #foodies #hawaiirestaurant #honolulurestaurant #dining #nabe #yakiniku #tempura #sashimi #sushi #honolulu #hawaii
The restaurant will be serving various dishes such as but not limited to assorted sashimi; assorted tempura; sushi; nabe or hot cooking pot with chicken, pork, beef, & assorted vegetables; yakiniku or BBQ chicken, beef, & pork; other popular Japanese cuisine; a number of different appetizer dishes; & some dessert choices.
Filed under Business, Food, Restaurant
My mom, niece, and I at our Airbnb in San Diego, California on 10/16/2018. We are enveloped by the warm glow of the sunset.
Having some sunlight a day helps us produce Vitamin D, which assists us in having strong bones and prevents cancer. It also helps us better our mood, combatting depression since studies have shown a correlation with Vitamin D deficiency and depression. Just don’t overdo it, which can harm your skin.
So enjoy some time in the sun to get Vitamin D. I enjoy going to the beach to swim and watching sunsets. Take care.
With Warmest Aloha,
Jon
#vitamind #health #mentalhealth #sun #sunrays #sunset #strongbones #bones #preventcancer #cancer #fightdepression #depression #quote #quotes #family #mindful #mindfulness #gratitude #grateful #thankful #love #joy #happy #happiness #airbnb #sandiego #california
Filed under Positive Living, Writing
Entrepreneur James Altucher @altucher , author of “Choose Yourself” and Podcast show host of the James Altucher Show, encourages us to improve ourselves by at least 1% everyday. Whether we are learning, producing content, and/or building relationships, our improvements will compound over time! Here, I’m at Starbucks @starbucks at Waikele Premium Outlets @waikelepo in Hawaii on this awesome Saturday, December 1, 2018!
Keep going my friends! Crush it!
With Warmest Aloha,
Jon
#jamesaltucher #businessman #entrepreneur #business #author #writer #podcastshow #podcast #virtualmentor #learn #read #write #content #service #products #buildrelationships #relationships #selfdevelop #improve #hustle #grind #daybyday #stepbystep #tenacity #determination #momentum #quote #reinventyourself #chooseyourself
Filed under Business, Career, Entrepreneurship, Goals, Inspiration, Motivation, Writing
JON RIKI KARAMATSU 