I baked chocolate chip cookies while cooking Cajun chicken and Tuscan garlic chicken for some friends at my place on Friday September 9, 2017.
#baking #cooking #chocolatechipcookies #chicken #friends #waikele #honolulu #hawaii
Tag Archives: Hawaii
Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies and Baking Cajun Chicken and Tuscan Garlic Chicken
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Jodo Shu Hawaii on Sunday September 3, 2017
This morning of Sunday September 3, 2017, I attended Jodo Shu Hawaii’s service and presentation of ukulele and hula performances by Hawaii talent in Japan. After, we had lunch and a meeting between the boards of Jodo Shu Hawaii and Jodo Shu Haleiwa regarding our Kyoku Convention (Jodo Missions of Hawaii’s statewide convention) set a couple of weeks from now.
#jodoshuhawaii #jodomissionofhawaii #jodoshu #buddhism #honolulu #hawaii
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My Attempt to Build Energy and Motivation
This morning of Saturday September 2, 2017, I’m trying hard to build energy and motivation to analyze another redline of our agreement for a land deal for a company my partners and I are building. I have a birthday party tonight, and tomorrow I have a Jodo Shu service and board meeting, a community event with my family, and my weekly Skype with my sister Mia and 2 young nieces, thus, I want to try to get it done in 3 to 4 hours today. I had about 7 hours of sleep, so to add to the energy I got from my sleep, early this morning, I exercised at 24 Hour Fitness in Mililani, Hawaii – weightlifting and running the treadmill. Then I cooked up some breakfast: bacon; omelette with 3 types of cheddar cheese, onion, bell pepper, and my homegrown green onions; brown rice with furikake; and Ka’u coffee. I keep telling myself for nearly 2 years on this project that the sweat, tears, and struggle will be worth it. I’m grateful to have this opportunity. Let’s go!!!
#energy #sleep #exercise #weightlifting #running #24hourfitness #cooking #breakfast #food #nutrition #entrepreneurship #business #law #contracts #governmentaffairs #aviation #fbo #kailuakona #hawaii #struggle #tears #sweat #motivation #smallwins
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Following the Footsteps of Grandpa Maurice Karamatsu
On August 30, 2017, I had a meeting at the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Airports Division. In some ways, I’m continuing where my grandfather Maurice Karamatsu left off in his career at Hawaiian Airlines, Duty Free Shoppers, and the world of politics and business. Like him, I’m building projects around the sector of air transportation. It’s like he’s with me, guiding me through the ups and downs. Also, I’m lucky to have great business partners who strive for a win-win and the greater good.
#followingfootsteps #grandfather #business #entrepreneurship #airtransportation #hawaii
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My Gym in Kailua, Hawaii
Nice change in pace. Hanging out with my friends and their children on Sunday August 27, 2017 at My Gym in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii.
#friends #children #mygym #kailua #oahu #hawaii #mindfulness #gratitude
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Mindful Hawaii
My friend Representative Ken Ito asked me to come with him to a Mindful Hawaii community meeting chaired by Jimmy Toyama on Saturday August 26, 2017 from 1 p.m. at Kaito Gakko, next to the Manoa Chinese Cemetery. Saw some old friends and one of our Peace Day Hawaii co-founders. There was a presentation by Hui Aloha, a non profit led by James Koshiba that is working on spreading Aloha with events and workshops. They are helping the homeless issue in Honolulu, Hawaii. Marina Piscolish outlined her training course “Toolz For Tough Conversations” for conflict resolution.
#mindfulhawaii #manoa #honolulu #hawaii #mindfulness #peace #innerpeace
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2017 Jodo Mission of Hawaii Bon Dance
Jodo Mission of Hawaii’s Bon Dance on Saturday August 18 and 19, 2017 in Honolulu, Hawaii was a success. It feels so good to support culture and tradition that make Hawaii and our country so unique for all to enjoy! I’m honored to serve as President of Jodo Mission of Hawaii for the past 7 years and board member for the past 12 years.
The food was great with barbecue sticks, saimin, gyoza, chili and rice, andagi (Okinawan donuts), shave ice, and more. The dancers and taiko did performed well. I’m sure our ancestors are happy.
Mahalo to everyone who volunteered, and to all who came to enjoy the festivities! See you next year and may peace be with you and all those you touch.
#jodomissionofhawaii #jodomission #jodoshuhawaii #jodoshu #buddhism #obon #obonservices #bondance #honolulu #hawaii #ancestors #gratitude
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Last Day for Jodo Mission of Hawaii’s Bon Dance.
Last day for Jodo Mission of Hawaii’s Bon Dance is today, Saturday August 19, 2017 from 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at 1429 Maliki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii; food booths open from 4:30 P.M. The office number is 808-949-3995.
#jodomissionofhawaii #jodomission #jodoshuhawaii #jodoshu #buddhism #obon #obonservices #bondance #honolulu #hawaii #ancestors #gratitude
The Jodo Mission of Hawaii Bon Dance will be today August 18 and tomorrow August 19, 2017 from 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. – Food starts at 4:30 P.M.
The Jodo Mission of Hawaii Bon Dance will be today August 18 and tomorrow 19, 2017 from 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at 1429 Maliki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii; food booths open 4:30 P.M. for both nights, with Jizo bon prayer service at 5:45 P.M. on August 18, 2017. The office number is 808-949-3995.
#jodomissionofhawaii #jodomission #jodoshuhawaii #jodoshu #obon #obonservices #bondance #honolulu #hawaii #ancestors #gratitude
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Bon Dance at Jodo Mission of Hawaii on August 18 and 19.
We put up the yagura for the Bon Dance at Jodo Mission of Hawaii on Sunday August 13, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., followed by a lunch. The Jodo Mission of Hawaii Bon Dance will be on August 18 and 19, 2017 from 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. at 1429 Maliki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii; food booths open 4:30 P.M. for both nights, with Jizo bon prayer service at 5:45 P.M. on August 18, 2017. The office number is 808-949-3995.
#jodomissionofhawaii #jodomission #jodoshuhawaii #jodoshu #obon #obonservices #bondance #honolulu #hawaii #ancestors #gratitude
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Transcend past all that we desire and all that pains us.
Waiting for members of the 💔💖 club to share what I’ve learned in my journey of self-reflection. I’m trying to attain a higher level of inner peace. Transcend past all that we desire and all that pains us, and have gratitude for what currently exists around us.
#peace #innerpeace #selfreflection #mindfulness #gratitude #honolulu #hawaii #quote #quotes #happiness
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Dunkin Donuts Reward – Finished Legal & Business Analysis for a Land Deal
Yesterday, August 3, 2017, I treated myself to Dunkin Donuts as a reward after I finished drafting a 28-page legal and business analysis for a land deal my business partners and I are trying to execute for a start-up company we are building. I worked 3 days in a row at Starbucks in Waipio typing this document for 7 to 8 hours straight a day. Dunkin Donuts recently opened a store near Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii, making its return back to the State of Hawaii. I gave my mom 2.5 donuts today when she came by to drop off food she made.
#legaldocument #businessdocument #landdeal #business #law #businesslaw #transactionallaw #entrepreneurship #startup #startupcompany #startupbusiness #goals #tenacity #mindfulness #gratitude #starbucks #starbuckswaipio #donuts #coffee #dunkindonuts #honolulu #hawaii #reward
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Together we can reach new heights!
Together we can reach new heights in providing value to our community and world! Mahalo for all you do! Have a great day!
#reachnewheights #teamwork #business #entrepreneurship #publicservice #nonprofit #community #world #honolulu #kona #hawaiianislands #hawaii
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Sleep and My Awesome Simmons Bed
Sleep is key to our physical and mental health. It provides us the energy to exercise, work, and enjoy the day. Sleep also gives us the energy to overcome challenges. When I bought my place in 2003, I purchased a Simmons plush bed, which has foam and isolated pocket springs that has great back support and isolates movement, allowing me to continue to sleep even with movement on the other side. My bed is so comfortable.
#sleep #sleeping #sleepbenefits #benefits #simmonsbed #simmons #hawaii #mindfulness #gratitude
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Fun Places
Go to your fun places. Here’s my fun place to work, Starbucks coffee shop in Waipio, Oahu, Hawaii.
#funplace #starbucks #work #waipio #oahu #hawaii #mindfulness #gratitude
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2017 Jodo Mission of Hawaii’s Obon Services
I attended Jodo Mission of Hawaii’s Obon Services for all of our ancestors on July 23, 2017 with my parents and younger sister Lara. We also prayed to the souls suffering.
The wooden plank with my family name is our Karamatsu family otoba for my grandpa Maurice Karamatsu and grandma Bessie Karamatsu, great grandpa Yutaro Karamatsu and great grandma Shima Karamatsu (immigrated to Hawaii, United States from Yamaguchi, Japan sometime in the 1890s), and ancestors for obon services at Jodo Mission of Hawaii on July 23, 2017.
After the service, there was a nice taiko performance by Dragon Beat, a tenant at Jodo Mission of Hawaii.
#jodomission #jodomissionofhawaii #jodoshu #jodoshuhawaii #obon #obonservices #honolulu #hawaii
Doraku and Mike Epps Comedy Show
Pictured just before getting picked up by my good friend Allen Yadao who I met while we served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, to eat at Doraku in Kaka’ako, Honolulu, Hawaii, followed by the Mike Epps comedy show across the street at Blaisdell Concert Hall on July 22, 2017.
My good friend Allen Yadao and I at the Mike Epps comedy show at Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 22, 2017. Earlier, we ate at Doraku in Kaka’ako, Honolulu, Hawaii. Allen and I quickly became friends while we served as Honolulu Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys.
#allenyadao #friend #friends #doraku #restaurant #mikeepps #comedian #comedy #comedyshow #blaisdellconcerthall #kakaako #honolulu #hawaii #gratitude
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Always Forgive
My friend and mentor, Hawaii Speaker Emeritus Calvin K.Y. Say and I back in 2010, speaking to a Chinese organization in Honolulu, Hawaii. “Always forgive,” is what he told me in my early years as a politician when I was being attacked by opposition and negative people. This advice has stayed with me. Keep moving forward with peace!
#peace #innerpeace #forgive #forgiveness #positiveliving #positivity #positiveenergy #politician #quote #quotes #calvinsay #throwbackthursday
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Yuntaku on 7/13/2017 @ Artistry
With my parents at Yuntaku, a fundraiser for the organization, a member of the Hawaii United Okinawan Association at Artistry at Kaka’ako, Honolulu, Hawaii on July 13, 2017. My sister Lara (3rd from the left) was one of the organizers, helping out her friends.They did a dance together onstage. I’m very proud of my sister’s leadership in the community and engineering sector.
#yuntaku #hawaiiunitedokinawanassociation #fundraiser #event #artistry #kakaako #honolulu #oahu #hawaii
Have a good 4th of July
We may not always like the outcome, as we are still humans running our government, but we have to believe in the process. Together, we can continue to better our country. Have a good 4th of July and may peace be with you.
#law #justice #rights #equality #dueprocess #unitedstates #usa #america #hawaii #4thofjuly #independenceday #peace
Achala
A sculpture of Achala or the immovable one that I got from our Jodo Shu Hawaii bazaar some years ago that’s on the wall facing my home’s entrance. Achala bears a straight sword in his right hand, and a lariat or noose in his left hand. He uses his sword to cut through ignorance and his noose to reign in those who block the path to enlightenment. I read somewhere that he sacrifices himself from attaining Buddhahood in order to clear the path of enlightenment from evil so we can pursue enlightenment and become Bodhisattvas and ultimately, Buddhas.
#achala #buddhism #bodhisattvas #bodhisattva #bodhisattvas #buddhas #buddha #buddhas #budhahood #jodoshu #jodomission #jodoshuhawaii #jodomissionofhawaii #enlightenment #love #compassion #mindfulness #peace #waikele #oahu #hawaii #happy #happiness
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Children Playing at Haleiwa Beach
Children playing at Haleiwa Beach, Hawaii on June 29, 2017. Ocean therapy.
#beach #ocean #oceantherapy #haleiwa #oahu #hawaii #mindfulness #gratitude
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Call Me
You can call me, oh, if you’re lonely and need somebody.
You can call me, middle of the night when you need my body.
You can call me, you can call me, you know that you can tell everyone.
If you want me the way I want you.
Got my number, you know what to do, yeah.
“Call Me” by Neiked ft. Mimi.
#music #song #songs #lyrics #dancemusic #electronicmusic #electronicdancemusic #edm #dj #concert #concerts #festival #festivals #musicevents #event #events #promoter #promoters #entertainment #honolulu #hawaii
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Nature and Friends
To reduce our anxiety and stress, it’s good to be in nature and with positive people. I’m with my good friend and life coach Brandon Mitsuda at Ko’olina Lagoon 4, Oahu, Hawaii on June 25, 2017.
#beach #ocean #oceantherapy #sand #koolina #koolinabeach #lagoon #oahu #hawaii #sundayfunday #nature
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How many more sunsets do we have left?
How many more sunsets do we have left?
If we could count them, we would change the way we see today, and truly understand how lucky we are to be in every moment.
I would wake up with a smile and love you even more, attack my passionate goals, and always make an effort to experience new things.
Of all the things in the world, my time with you would be the most important.
I would do this every day until the orange glow tells me that I must say goodbye.
At that point, I would hug you so I can cherish every second until my last breath as I fade away into the darkness.
(My uncle Neil Akimoto inspired me to write this who is in a coma after a stroke caused internal bleeding in his brain on June 14, 2017 that is getting worse.)
#impermanence #life #death #sunset #sunsets #haleiwa #hawaii #quotes #quote #quotestoliveby #jonriki #jonrikikaramatsu #creativewriting #writing #uncleneilakimoto
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My Papaya and I
Huge papaya from my dad’s home garden in Pearl City, Hawaii on June 11, 2017.
#papaya #papayas #fruit #fruits #garden #gardens #gardening #homegarden #homegardens #homegardening #backyard #hawaii #oahu #pearlcity
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Chihuahua
Had some time with my pal from June 4 to 6, 2017.
#dogsitting #dog #dogs #chihuahua #hawaii #oahu #waikele #pals #chihuahuafanatics #chihuahuaworld
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Hana Farms Macadamia Nut Banana Bread
I received a loaf of Hana Farms Macadamia Nut Banana Bread from Hana, Maui as an omiyage. I ate it with hot green tea while I worked on my aviation business project last night, June 7, 2017. Very delicious!
#hanafarms #hana #maui #hawaii #macadamianutbananabread #bananabread #greentea #omiyage
Pals
Spending time with my pal at McDonalds as I wait for Petco to open on June 4, 2017. This is my 3rd time dogsitting him.
#chihuahua #dog #dogs #mcdonalds #pearlcity #oahu #hawaii #pals
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Local Boy From Hawaii
Lucky to be a local boy from Hawaii! Grassroots, Hawaiian style. My friends who got to live with me at my place know.
#hawaii #oahu #waikele #localboy #hawaiianstyle #grassroots #gratitude #mindfulness #aloha
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Flashback to 2007 -Presiding the floor session of the Hawaii House of Representatives
Here’s a picture of me in 2007 when I was presiding over the floor session of the Hawaii State House of Representatives when I served as Vice Speaker of the Hawaii House under the leadership of my friend and mentor Hawaii House Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say. I served as a State Representative of Waikele, Royal Kunia, Village Park, and Waipahu from 2002 to 2010. This is the background picture for my Facebook page until I achieve a moment that is just as exciting or better. 😉
#throwbackthursday #politics #politician #hawaiilegislature #legislature #houseofrepresentatives #hawaiihouse #statehouse #staterepresentative #representative #electiveoffice #elective #election #oahu #waikele #royalkunia #waipahu #hawaii #unitedstates #usa #publicservice #government
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Homemade Portuguese Sausage
I got Portuguese sausage made by my friend Mike Noguchi, steak from my mom and dad, and brown rice with green tea.
#portuguesesausage #portuguesesausages #sausage #sausages #homemade #oahu #hawaii #chef #michaelnoguchi #steak #brownrice #greentea #tea #dinner
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Pearl City High School 2017 Graduation
My alma mater, Pearl City High School 2017 Graduation at Aloha Stadium, Hawaii on the afternoon of May 20, 2017. Go Chargers!!!
#pearlcityhighschool #pchs #almamater #alumni #graduation #highschoolgraduation #chargers #oahu #hawaii #alohastadium
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Keep that child in us alive!
We must always keep that child in us alive to fuel us with imagination, curiosity, and playfulness that will help us in our projects for others to enjoy!
Aloha attire worn for Aloha Fun Wear at http://www.alohafunwear.com on 5/19/2017 at Waimanalo, Hawaii. Aloha Fun Wear has a lot of fun and comfortable Hawaiian style clothing.
#alohafunwear #alohashirt #alohashirts #hawaiianshirt #hawaiianshirts #hawaiiandress #hawaiiandresses #alohadress #alohadresses #hawaiianwear #alohawear #hawaiianclothing #alohaclothing #clothing #clothes #buttondownshirt #buttondownshirts #dress #dresses #hawaii #oahu #waimanalo #fashion #beach #ocean #paradise
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Aloha Fun Wear Photo
Picture for Aloha Fun Wear at alohafunwear.com on 5/19/2017 at Waimanalo, Hawaii. Aloha Fun Wear has a lot of fun and comfortable Hawaiian style clothing.
#alohafunwear #alohashirt #alohashirts #hawaiianshirt #hawaiianshirts #hawaiiandress #hawaiiandresses #alohadress #alohadresses #hawaiianwear #alohawear #hawaiianclothing #alohaclothing #clothing #buttondownshirt #buttondownshirts #dress #dresses #hawaii #oahu #waimanalo #fashion #beach #ocean #paradise
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Exercise and Ocean Therapy Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Here’s a picture from my short 2.77 mile run along the coast of Ko’olina on 5/15/2017. After my run, I swam the length of Lagoon 4 six times. Exercise and being in and near the ocean is helpful in alleviating stress and anxiety. I’m grateful to live in Hawaii.
#koolina #koolinabeach #disneyaulani #hawaii #oahu #oahuhawaii #running #run #swim #swimming #exercise #health #oceantherapy #therapy #stress #stressrelief #anxiety #anxietyrelief #innerpeace #peace #mind #body #soul #gratitude #mindfulness
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Swim at Ko’olina on May 4, 2017
Swam at Ko’olina on the evening of May 4, 2017. Peaceful. #beach #hawaii #oahu #koolina #koolinabeach #disneyaulani #fourseasonsresortoahuatkoolina #swim #peaceful
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We used to say this song made us feel some type of way.
We used to say this song made us feel some type of way.
It used to make us both feel free.
Underneath the covers you would grab my hand.
You’d say you’d never listen to it without me.
“This Song” by RAC ft. Rostam.
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Make It Better
After undergoing four rough days from a flu, I was happy to get back to work even though my energy was still low. While drafting a document at Starbucks in Pearl City, Oahu, Hawaii, I overheard this song “Make It Better” by Hazel English in their speakers as I was ordering my beverage. I like the catchy beat and mellow tune.
The following are the lyrics:
I want to be seen
Yet I want to be invisible
I want everything
Yet I want nothing at all
All of these thoughts I have
Negate each other
I keep trying to understand
How to make it better
But I can’t make it better
I am confident
Yet I always seem to doubt myself
I am intelligent
Yet I know nothing at all
All of these thoughts I have
Negate each other
I keep trying to understand
How to make it better
But I can’t make it better
I want to be seen
Yet I want to be invisible
I want everything
Yet I want nothing at all
All of these thoughts I have
Negate each other
I keep trying to understand
How to make it better
But I can’t make it better
All of these thoughts I have
Negate each other
I keep trying to understand
How to make it better
But I can’t make it better
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Feels Right
An energizing song “Feels Right” by Jocelyn Alice (Galloway Remix). A good song to dance to and lift your spirits.
Lyrics:
We don’t care if we do it right.
We don’t care what it looks like.
We’ve got love in the nightlife.
We’ve got love and it feels right.
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I’ll Only Play This Game With You.
Because it’s true, I’ll only play this game with you.
“Game 4 U” by St. Lucia.
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Here’s a song for you to dance into the new year!
Here’s a song for you to dance into the new year called “Physical” by St. Lucia. This band produces that feel good music that I love, which reminds me of the songs of my childhood in the 1980s, and it has that electronic sound in what we now call EDM or Electronic Dance Music, an area I’ve been involved in through my friend DJ G-Spot, my friend since college at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. To have that 80s and EDM sound is awesome! Hmm, I have some ideas as I’m writing this entry.
For those of you still preparing for 2017, enjoy and make the most of your last day of 2016! For the rest of you, Happy New Year! I have a very good feeling that we can do great things in 2017!
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Echo (Let Go)
“Echo (Let Go)” by Breathe Carolina & IZII.
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Picture Your Eyes As I Fall Asleep.
“Picture your eyes as I fall asleep.
Tell myself it’s all right, as the tears go by.
I wish I could feel your face.”
Nice song “Oceans Away” by Arizona.
And it hurts with every heartbeat
Just found this song, “With Every Heartbeat” by Son of 8 & Phats & Small.
Nice beat – though the meaning behind the song and its music video can make your heart ache:
So I don’t look back.
Still I’m dying with every step I take.
But I don’t look back.
And it hurts with every heartbeat.
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I dedicate this picture of pink clouds and song to my friend Representative Clift Tsuji.
I’m crying as I type this entry in dedication to my friend Clift Tsuji, Hawaii State Representative from Hilo, Hawaii. He passed away today, November 15, 2016. He had an amazing life as a politician, banker, and businessman. Below, you will see a picture of pink clouds among blues skies that I took yesterday, just after I found out Rep. Tsuji was taken to the hospital. I also dedicate the song below to Rep. Tsuji, “Shelter” by Porter Robinson & Madeon. The lyrics touches my heart: “It’s a long way forward, trust in me. I’ll give them shelter, like you’ve done for me. And I know I’m not alone, you’ll be watching over us until you’re gone.”
I will continue to seek your guidance as I carry on forward.
Rep. Clift. Tsuji & Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu during conferences.
I will miss my dear friend Clift Tsuji, Hawaii State Representative from Hilo, Hawaii. This is one of my favorite pictures of Representative Clift Tsuji and I – caught candidly as we were in the middle of conference hearings while I was serving as a Hawaii State Representative. I enjoyed my time with him, our travels to Japan, and collaborating with him in creating laws and programs. When I ran for Lt. Governor, he had me sleep at his house in Hilo, Hawaii. After I left politics, Rep. Tsuji supported my private sector projects and gave me valuable encouragement. We regularly hung out or had meals with friends. One of my funniest moments with him was when he tried to introduce me to a girl in a shopping mall in Japan, and I literally ran away. He would always tell everyone how I sprinted and leaped away in the busy mall. It’s hard to believe that I can’t talk with him anymore, but I know he will still be with me as I proceed forward.
Rep. Clift Tsuji, Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say and Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu
At Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Bon Dance
Rep. Clift Tsuji, Kazue Uehara, Rep. Jerry L. Chang, and Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu
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Please Vote For My Friends
Please vote my friends Rep. Kyle Yamashita, Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say, Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Keith M. Kaneshiro, Rep. Ken Ito, and Rep. Clift Tsuji.
Please vote for my friends Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say. In 2006-2007, Kirk was House Majority Leader and I was House Vice Speaker under Speaker Calvin K.Y. Say.
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If you’re tired of walking alone, I’ll walk with you and watch the sky.
You don’t know, you don’t know, know.
Your eyes glow in the dark, they glow.
You got friends all around, around.
It’s just you and me, you and me are going down.
Baby if you follow me home, I’ll follow you forever.
If you’re not going out in the cold, I’ll wait for better weather.
If you’re tired of walking alone, I’ll walk with you and watch the sky.
No matter where you are, no matter where you are, I wanna hear your footsteps in the night.
“Footsteps In The Night” by Lost Frequencies
Will you feel the sparks after the sunset?
Will you feel
the sparks after the sunset
and stay close
to see the fire burn?
Will you stay
and wrap your arms around me?
Stay close
to see the fire burn.
“Sparks After The Sunset” by Cosmic Gate and Sarah Lynn, and remixed by Rafael Frost.
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