Wallabies in Hawaii??

Who knew? Once upon a time, in 1916, three wallabies (a male, female and juvenile) were brought to O’ahu to be part of a privately owned zoo in ‘Alewa Heights. The breeding pair was being held in a tent when a dog broke in and attacked them, setting the wallabies free. Currently it is estimated that there are approximately 250 Wallabies on the island. Most of the population lives in Kalihi valley, between a series of cliffs and ledges that protect them from predators. The animals are not formally managed or tracked, but are protected by the state.

Being the island adventurers that we are, we decided late one night to make the treacherous hike in hopes to spot these little creatures. We never saw a darned thing, but we have a great story to tell!!

Cheee-Hooooo!

What do you do between school and work...?

...you play!

Hangin' in front of da Moana Surfrider in Waikiki

Giovanni's Famous Shrimp truck in Haleiwa, North Shore

Uncle Duke and I. Two south shore rippahs.

Every surf sesh should end with a Matsumoto's Shave Ice!

"Stick a fork in me, I am PAU!"

On Thursday, I had my last final exam of my undergraduate career. It was the beast of all beasts...Managerial Statistics. Time ran out and I gladly handed my exam to my professor. As I walked out of the classroom, I could barely contain myself. I had perma-grin from ear to ear and before I made it down the steps and out of the building my eyes began to well up. Sounds stupid, but it has been a long hard road (much harder than it is supposed to be for some reason) and I never thought that I would get to this point. My heart is filled with gratitude and humility for all of the many people who helped me. I will never be able to truly repay them.

Minus the Bear - Honolulu, Hawaii 2/23/08

Last night's Minus the Bear show at Pipeline Cafe. Amazing show with great friends!

Just for the record, after seeing these pics, I start my diet and workout regimen tomorrow!

The English Beat live @ the Canal Room '06

One of my favorite things about living in NYC was the ability to see great live music. The week before I left the city, I had the chance to see the classic 80's band "The English Beat" live at the Canal Room. Some of you may remember the lead vocalist, Dave Wakeling, from his other well known band "General Public". On this night, I was even fortunate enough to catch him playing with the legendary guitarist/vocalist, Lynval Golding of the famous Ska band "The Specials".

Here is some footage that a friend and I shot at the show. Turn off my Hawaiian Music player and enjoy!

The above clip is The English beat performing The Specials' classic "Message to Rudy".

The above clip is The English Beat performing "Hands Off She's Mine"

I can't wait to move back to the city where I can enjoy great music at arms length.

No big surprise here!

This is a "color" test that has been circulating around our family's blogs. No big surprise, I came out RED. Those who know me will understand. For a better glimpse at my personality type, see my previous post on my ENFP type.

What's Your True Color?

My Result: Red

Your color is red, the color of racy sportscars, blushing cheeks, and luscious roses. Red symbolizes passion, romance, and love. So, since you're ruled by red, you probably trust your feelings more than your brain and tend to act spontaneously. If you see something you want, you go for it without thinking twice — impulsive is your middle name. You don't wait around for people to make decisions, either; you dive right in. Quite the romantic, you pay close attention to your emotions. In fact, if your heart isn't in what you're doing, you won't be satisfied. Of course, even when you do pour all your energy into the projects you tackle, your impetuous nature means your passions can shift as frequently as the wind. That's why some reds have trouble with commitment. Our advice? Next time you're feeling fickle, think before you act, if possible. You might be surprised at the results. Overall, though, it's great to be red. No one lives life more completely than you do.

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