back on this rock.

so back on oahu 

and cruised the the SHA girls, and jacobe too.

                                            

lunch at bravo's on sunday.

tuesday afternoon

cruised on cici's uncle's boat.

we went snorkeling.

and diamond head was really green.

because of all the rain.

besides this, so far this break just been chillin, watching movies and spending time with friends

tonight is new years eve and going to aloha tower to watch azn sensation perform.

happy new years! be safe. and have fun.

BLACKOUT.

Location: Mililani - Kapolei -Honolulu- Kailua, Hawaii

So on the rock, it seemed like all 20 people had everything plugged in at once and started a blackout Friday night. Went to my friend Danielle's house for a Post-Christmas party thang. In the middle of the festivities the power went out, but we all chilled there overnight. At first I thought it was junk that I wasn't in Kapolei (one of the few places that still had power), but then again sleepovers are always fun- so are Christmas bows.

Just had to put a post about the electric situation on the bigger pebble.

Then woke up and went back to the westside and met up with Sean and Rory. My townie friends made the trip out to Kapolei :) At least I got a little darker. After that went to Tanioka's and got some ono-licious spicy ahi and rice. I wish I had a picture, but I ate it too fast. My car was pretty dirty and managed to get Seans pants dirty. Sorry about that, those were some pretty Hinano boardshorts. I should work on that, the whole clean car thing.

After that, went to Genki to get some more mercury into my system (fyi. fish have mercury). Luckily I wasn't such a fatty that I didn't get a picture of the deliciousness.

As we walked out we saw a sticker about us.

A picture says a thousand works. well in our case, just two- YOU'RE FAT. But being fat is fun.

Then went and met up with Rory in town and went to a farmhouse party thing. Pretty Chill. Went home K.O.ed

It was a fun day: beach, fatties, people.

-Ari

jESS iN MAUi

okay okay. so maui. (seriously ari i have nothing to write)

hahahah. i've been back in hawaii for like almost two weeks now, been to the beach only once. this rain is killing me, and keeping me white.

on maui for christmas as always, and its still boring.

watched a lot of tv, probably more than i did in the last 4 months combined.

slept. went to the mall today, for like a really little while.

and yea. christmas didn't feel like christmas. its kinna depressing.

but i told ari i'd write on dis before i left this "pebble" so here it is . . . hah.

don't even got pictures to put up. lol.

i'll do better next time. i promise. ;)

oh yeah and if anyone besides ari reads this . . . god bless you. :)

Mele Kalikimaka..

Location: Kapolei, Hawaii

Just got to kick it with the fambam today and watched the game.

If you haven't yet, go check out the Christmas lights in Kapolei. They've been doing it for I think three years-ish. Talk about going all out, they have 6 houses all working together to make like a Christmas land or something. Its pretty amazing, I'm suprised they didn't cut back considering- you know, the economy and all.

ENJOY

And yes, this is a Heineken Tree. Awe-inspiring.

And hopefully there will be posts from Jess too on here soon. We just got to wait for her to come back from that pebble (yes, pebble not rock,cuz Maui is that small). But I miss the other half of my brain.

-Ari

Check please.

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

And yes, I checked off another place on my list of local food to eat before I go back. Went to Ono's on Kapahulu to get delicious Hawaiian food (sorry, the name kind of gave it away). Got to see Riho, who is flying to Japan on Christmas(All I have to say for that one is BOO!) and Val and Jacobe. Of course I was the fatty who went all out and go the laulau plate with everything including poi. But, it's well worth not being able to fit in my plane seat when I go back. And like my friend later had to point out, I was wearing the shirt I got from exclusive. I know you all do that, wear clothes right after you get them, if your shaking your head no, you lie.

After that saw my USF/Hawaii friends at Ala Moana. Now, I know it seems like I'm acting like a mall rat since I was just there the day before, but I'm trying to cram 5 weeks of vacation into 2. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Then I was happy to finally see Rory's car. He made like it was in such bad condition, but the body is good, engine is clean, and the sub doesn't hurt. So I just had to post a picture since I took one. Oh, and he told me the story of how he got in a little bumper bender, lamest story ever. Hah, just had to say it, but you know, truth hurts.

-Ari

Minor Changes.

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to one of my favorite shops here at home, exclusive. I've been waiting to go there since I left, I'm a little bummed that some things have changed, but of course they still have great clothes and accessories. Usually the owner Christina would be in the store everyday but she has a guy and girl working in there, they're really helpful and friendly. Got two iKandy shirts, glasses, and a couple bracelets making the drive to town worth it.

A mini-reunion of some of my old friends was pretty fun with everyone at Bubba Gumps. Just walked around Ala Moana a little after, and have to say I was bummed that Island Snow wasn't in its usual spot.

Being in SF this whole time and using their awesome trasportation system, muni, has made me forget how much time I use to waste in traffic everyday. When I came back on Sunday my gas tank was full, down to a quarter tank now :( At least the economy is bad so gas it cheap, I guess that's one thing its good for.

Ari

In the beginning...

Location: Northshore & Sheerwoods, Hawaii

So Oahu has been storming this winter and amazingly yesterday the skies were clear and the sun was out. Unfortunately the red dirt managed to flow into the rivers leading into the ocean so the prestine north shore was not amazing. Not to mention the gloomy skies didn't exactly make Waimea inviting. It may look okay from the picture, but trust me, the water was brown. Only the hardcore surfers were willing to go out. The shockingly empty parking lot at the usually packed waimea beach was evidence.

Since this was a bummer, we decided to make the most of our losses and eat at Kua'aina's in Haleiwa. Even at the usually packed Kua'aina, we had our pick of seats, something I've never had the chance to do. It busy everyday, but I guess everyone got that news that North shore wasn't looking so hot - but us. I had an avocado burger with bacon (well worth the extra dollar, and yes I know how fat that sounds) and Jess had a bacon burger.

I've been going to Kua'aina since I was about four. My older cousins would take me to Haleiwa every weekend during the summer. The game plan was simple, beach, Kua'aina, and Matsumoto shave ice. Ono. That's one of the great things about Hawaii that is different from being in the city, tradition. Yes, I know San Francisco has great food joints that have been around for forever, but it seems like almost everything in Hawaii remains the same, untouched by time. You can go to the same burger place for 13 years and have the food taste as good as ever. Kua'aina's made my day, not to mention it was on my list of places to eat before I go back to SF.

Even though Haleiwa was a bust, we decided to go all the way to Hawaii kai side and get to Sheerwoods where the beach was nicer and the sun was out. Traffic is one thing I don't miss about our rock. After getting a little color, we went to Keneke's and got some ice cream. Must say, even though we didn't get to go to our usual spots, the food (as usual) made it all worth it.

All in all, I have to say it was a good day.

Ari

hou'i hou

Location: SFO to HNL


Flight 11 itself was ok. I have to say that the "breakfast burrito" was less than awesome. I sat next to a haole guy who oddly offered me three oranges. Obviously, I passed. Guess it was nice, but still a little sketchy especially with the way people are crazy lately. Until i went to SF, I didn't realize how ghetto Hawaii's airport is, like being partly outdoors. Its probably for the tourist to enjoy the warm weather, but I don't really like it.






Its strange coming back to a place you've lived your whole life and feeling removed. My plans are pretty simple for these two weeks back home: Eat. Beach.


Ari