It’s about time… Well, it has been almost 3 months since my blog post. Things are good, just busy. Taking care of Nanami and seeing her grow are some of the most exciting things to live by. Will post some photos later.
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Residents of Manoa can now sleep through the night. =) The funny thing is it took a lot of effort and patience to capture this little buggah.
It took a lot of trying, but the lone Manoa coqui frog has been captured.
The presence of coqui, known for its piercing, loud shrieks, had dismayed residents of Melemele Place, a quiet dead-end road on the East side of Manoa Valley. Neighbors and state Department of Agriculture inspectors went out many nights trying to catch the frog, which is about the size of a quarter.
The problem was, every time residents went looking for it, their flashlights would scare the frog into silence.
“I would hear it and go out there and it would stop, so I would turn off my flashlight and just wait in the dark,” said Laka Preis Carpenter, who lives on Melemele Place and went on several frog hunting missions.
Source here.
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For garbage bag amount of marijuana?
The alleged sequence of events began the morning of Peredo’s death, when Delorie, Lizama, Terlaje and Derrick Cruz allegedly met to plan a burglary, according to a Superior Court of Guam declaration signed by Lemons.
The declaration states the defendants allegedly planned to go after Peredo’s marijuana. Lemons said there was enough marijuana involved to fill several large garbage bags, but he couldn’t be more specific because authorities had not yet weighed it.
Source here.
Really sad to hear young guys engage in this kind of a murder plot.
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Land-use planning, more than any other public policy, shapes the way you live. It’s responsible for your 60-to-90-minute commute from Kapolei or Hawaii Kai. It’s why you live in a three-bedroom, two-bath home with a two-car garage.
It’s what influences you to work downtown, shop in Kakaako and spend your weekends playing on the North Shore or carousing in Waikiki. In short, the decisions of land use planners affect almost everything you do. However, land-use planners have changed their thinking in recent years and that may change the way your children live.
Interesting article about ‘Smart Growth’ with a mixed use theme. It goes over Oahu’s infrastructure, land-use planning and the challenges we face today. A nice read.
See story here.
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Jung runs a seminar called the Coffin Academy, where, for $25 each, South Koreans can get a glimpse of the abyss. Over four hours, groups of a dozen or more tearfully write their letters of goodbye and tombstone epitaphs. Finally, they attend their own funerals, and try that coffin on for size.
In a candle-lighted chapel, each climbs into one of the austere wooden caskets laid side by side on the floor. Lying face up, their arms crossed over their chests, they close their eyes. And there they rest, for 10 excruciating minutes.
Is this for real? I mean why do they have to go through that ordeal and horrified experience? Never knew the suicidal rate is the highest in the world for South Koreans. Even New York Times recently reported the rise of suicides amongst New York Koreans.
See story here.
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The Hawaii state legislature and Mayor Mufi Hannemann are considering a honorary recognition to mark President Barack Obama who is a native of Hawaii. Recognition includes:
- Renaming Magic Island in Ala Moana to President Barack Obama Beach Park at Magic Island
- President Obama Day (August 4th – his birthday)
- Barack Obama II Ohana Day (January 20th – his presidential inauguration day)
- President Barack Obama Birthplace State Park
- President Barack Hussein Obama II Elementary School (His first school)
- President Barack Hussein Obama II High School (Renaming McKinley High School where he attended)
- Apartment building where his grandparents lived to a National Register of Historic Places
See story here.
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If you thought this was crazy, well you might want to know how Japan’s capsule hotel evolved from a “one night stay after missing the last train’s ride” to a “weekly/monthly rental” for some. The timing of this worst recession combined with the rise in homeless dwellers and high rental rate (living expense) has attracted a niche in the busy Tokyo.
See slide show here.
See story here.
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2 more hours to go as the 2009 year closes here in Honolulu. It has been an uncertain year in terms of economic times, but yet we were blessed with our first child – Nanami to be born this year. Our priority and time are now mostly with her, and each day brings new joy and smile to see her grow. Thanks to both of her grandmothers who took time to fly here and take part of helping with everything. There are times when – lack of sleep and baby’s never ending cry – become a big frustration ready to explode, but seeing her grow just melts that away. We thank all our family members, co-workers, and friends for all their love and support this year. May you all have a great new year and also a healthy lifestyle!
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Need a time-out? Enjoy this nice melody and lyrics from Fergie.
It’s G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S!
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Eddie Aikau 2009 was “ON” today at Waimea Bay. Impressive 35 – 45 ft faces are happening at the moment and this is probably the biggest since 1969 (40 years ago). Condition looked great with famous surfers going for the Big One! Check out the live webcast here.
UPDATE: California’s Greg Long overtakes Slater to win Eddie Aikau big-wave surf meet. Read here.
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