Happy Thanksgiving 09

thought I was gonna go up north for a family dinner, but didn't happen. Instead, went to manong Sheldon's house. told me to drop by if i wasn't doing anything. Almost spent thanksgiving by myself. Gave it some thought, Thanksgiving should be spent with family and loved ones. Fortunately I had a place to eat dinner and enjoy it with family friends. Dinner was awesome and I'm very thankful/grateful for what I have in life.
I am thankful for my faith, God gave us one of the greatest gifts we could have. The ability to choose whether to follow him or not. I am thankful for my family. My family may not have a lot of things in life, but we have each other. And that's what keeps us going from our day to day lives. The satisfaction of knowing if all else fails, we still have a bond that not many families have. And I am thankful for friends. Friends all over the world to enjoy life with. Whether it be a simple phone conversation, a night out at the club, or just a meal to share. Friends keep me sane and I take in every piece of joy that is brought out from situations. Enjoying life as it passes us by. What are you thankful for?
Happy thanksgiving!

iyaz- replay (ukulele cover)

halloween '09

coming back from Friendship games, my friends throw me an idea for Halloween. We decided to go as bounty hunters. and yes since i wasnt there to plan, by default I had to be Dog Chapman.

prayer before catching fugitive

masked fugitive, we got um. St. Rose crew

Me and pacman at fasa halloween party

fortune teller

robertos after party holding the key/wiggin it

pacquiao vs cotto

went to the track a couple of times to see manny run. I was so determined this time around to get his autograph, unfortunately, i didnt get it. At least I got to see him though.

SEMA 09

Tico tico (instrumental ukulele video)

I took lessons back on the island. Since it was my ukulele teacher's , Terry Brown, 10th year opening up his business, I promised him a classic ukulele song upload that he taught us. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be where I'm at today as far as music knowledge goes. He taught me the fundamentals of ukulele picking, strumming, chord structures and solo instrumentals. I've been a bit rusty as the years pass but I always try to practice here and there. Here goes nothing, with the song called Tico Tico, enjoy!

Biggest Tattoo Show On Earth

Biggest Tattoo Show on Earth was held at Mandalay Bay convention center. free for locals so we were able to check it out today. a lot of talented artists and cool artwork. Tattoo shops from around the US, samoa, japan, and france from what i remember.

locals get in free but we got in from a free pass and surpassed the line.

samoan tatau

booyaa tribe: so i noticed this guy from one of my street world books. I was pretty intimidated to ask for a picture so i asked if he was featured in a book. he said "yeah i'm in a couple of books and magazine."
so i asked is it cool to take a pic?
he goes yeah no doubt. we take the pic and he goes "you from Hawaii?"
i said yeah, waipahu!
he goes "WAIPAHU, I family there, USO's"
chee hoo USOfam! ;-)

japanese artwork

samoan tattoo

japanese tattoo