Im Back!

Aloha! A lot happened since I blogged last.  My husband got a great job offer, one he couldn't let pass by.  The only catch, we needed to move back to Hawaii, and ASAP. The job wasn't going to wait for him, it was now or never.  So, together we decided moving back to Hawaii would be a great opportunity for us, plus we were home sick.  It wasn't easy to pick up everything again and move 4,644 miles. Again.  We sold everything we owned, rented out our beautiful 2000 sq. ft townhouse to strangers and moved to a cozy 700 sq. ft apartment on the 41 floor (the view is amazing) in the middle of Waikiki.  So, here we are, home sweet home once again.

I want to thank everyone for their support and encouragement to start up my blogging again.  Without you, I would be nothing.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="397"] Okinawan Festival in Waikiki Summer 2013[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1240" align="alignleft" width="560"] The Moi'ili'ili Summer Festival Bondori Dance[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_1243" align="alignleft" width="560"] View from my front door[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1242" align="alignleft" width="560"] Sunset view from my front door[/caption]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Ho`onani Hawai'i (My beautiful Hawai`i)

This beautiful stop motion video was created by an aspiring Asian American Photographer, Kenji Croman.  With over 10,000 single photo shots, this 3 minute film took nearly 7 weeks to shoot.  My brother, Kenji Croman was invited to share his unique style of photography with the TEDx City Project held at the Aulani Resort on Oahu, October 20, 2012.  The video was filmed in my home town, Honolulu, HI.  From the moment the film begins until the end, you will be intrigued with the talent that this young man has.  Kenji, shows the extraordinary beauty of this island through his lens, the place I call home.  My ho'onani Hawai'i.

http://youtu.be/gthPNs8r8Jg

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="240"] Kenji Croman's photo (Photo credit: zsoolt)[/caption]