Hawai'i

The Big Island and Kauai

March 2, 2020

We woke up docked at the port in Hilo. With only a day in town, we decided to keep it real mellow and just check out the nearby city life. As we headed out to the bus depot, we were befriended by a woman and daughter who could not stop talking to us. The woman […]

I Was Wrong About Hawai’i

March 1, 2020

The last time I went to Hawai’i, I was maybe 17 or 18 years old. My brother and I went to visit our cousin Andrew who was studying at University of Hawai’i. I don’t really remember much about that trip except a visit to Costco for some alcohol that did not go our way. Andrew […]

Going Home

February 14, 2019

Note: I meant to write this post within the first two weeks of moving in but instead it’s happening almost six weeks later. I’m kinda happy I waited, it gave me more to think about. During winter break, Caitlyn and I bought a house in Anaheim. While it’s wildly exciting, it’s also one of the […]

The Boys Hit Big Bear

February 17, 2019

It’s so simple. In your 20’s, you’re indestructible. In your 30’s, you’re not. For President’s weekend, some of the boys headed up to Cory’s cabin for a quick trip up the mountain. With 2 of the 3 roads into Big Bear closed and the wettest winter we’ve seen in decades, the city was eerily empty […]

YMCA Skate Fest

May 22, 2019

In case you didn’t know, I used to be a Director at a YMCA in downtown Long Beach at the Community Development branch. Fun Fact: It was actually the job that made me realize that I wanted to get into teaching and education in general. There’s so much to be said about young people’s needs […]