My 10 Affirmations to tell myself for September 30, 2013

I am an early riser to kick start my day.
I thank nā akua (the gods) for giving me breath in my lungs and the will to move forward.
I will work this business in order to work for my passions.
I am truly worthy to succeed.
I will learn lifeʻs lessons from failure.
Aʻa i ka hula, waiho ka hilahila i ka hale (Dare to hula, leave my shyness at home) Hawaiian Proverb that I live by.
七転び八起き Nanakorobi yaoki Fall seven times,stand up eight. Japanese proverb that I live by.
I am associated with successful people. (The power of association)
I will take advantage of this avenue for my success.  

I will knock you out if you tell me I will fail.

About Ian Tsugawa

Ian Itsuo Kailua Tsugawa “Kai” is a homebased entrepreneur who blogs about many things that concern him.

He is of Hawaiian and Japanese descent who just received his Hawaiian Homestead lot 5 years ago.  He feels fortunate to have received such a precious gift of a home.

Kai was born and raised in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan until the age of 8 and moved to Hawaiʻi with his family.  He is also fluent in Hawaiian and Japanese and prefers to speak them over English.

Kai is also a dog lover and adores his black labrador retriever named ULUWEHI.

Compassionate people saving dogs from danger

Aloha everyone!

Just wanted to share this nice video of people helping our 4 legged fury friends.  Donʻt you just love when humans are compassionate and caring?

 

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Sixth Annual Kahanalei St. Block Party

It was a blast last night, as the neighbors of Hawaiian Homestead Kahanalei St. got together, ate, drank, and danced the night away.

Makapuʻu! First big swell of 2013

May 19-21, 2013.  Makapuʻu. Crank the tunes if you like Rock music. Surf was typically 4-6 Hawaiian with larger sets.

 

Broke neck action baby!  This years swell was sick!

Pay it forward

If you were suddenly independently wealthy, how would you spend your time? What positive change would you bring to the world?

 

How would you pay it forward?

 

I know for sure I would spend more time on my passions.  I am a firm believer of volunteering time.  I am a former Eagle Scout, and Iʻve always wanted to go back and help be an examples to great young men.  I remember back in the day, I had few good leaders helping me with my projects and merit badges.  At age 17, I earned what was probably my greatest achievement in life.  The Eagle Scout award.
It was because of scouting, I learned so much.  Cooking, how to build a fire, physical fitness, even sewing.

I miss those days.  Heck!  I miss my fellow scouts.  It was a blast!