Tis the Season

The busyness of the season, added to the usual hecticness called my life, has nearly sapped all of the energy from my body and has left me very little motivation to update my site. My absence was not for lack of content, but for lack of time. Despite previous delusions that the completion of my schooling would bring all kinds of free time my way, it seems that any semblance of leisure and relaxation has been mysteriously sucked into the black abyss, leaving me feeling just as harried and breathless as ever.

So, to catch up, allow me to feature a photo-heavy update for your viewing pleasure.

Our Karate Dojo had a Christmas party – possibly the best party I’ve attended
Photo above shows the results of our “Santa Dress Up” contest. Good times!

I attended a one-week crash course in video production at the Olelo Community TV studios. After I turn in my minimum 1-minute short at the end of January, I will be “certified” and will be able to produce, direct, shoot, edit and air my very own community access television shows. I already co-produce a show for work, but I am hoping to put my newfound skillz to work on personal (note: “fun”) projects in the future.

I am now officially in love with video media. I hope to start doing some videoblogging sometime soon. If I wasn’t so unphotogenic, I’d probably have started videoblogging a while ago, but it’s tough to do an interesting vlog entry without actually being on camera. Although I grew up as a ham for most of my life, I’m finding that I am becoming increasingly averse to being in front of the camera. Behind-the-scenes seems to be where I am most comfortable these days.

Took a break and went on a photo expedition in historic Haleiwa town with Derek this past weekend

North Shore Christmas

Seeing this place (Ala Moana Shopping Center) more than usual

Discovering new places to eat: Koi Koi
Okonomiyaki at the Ala Moana Food Court

Okonomiyaki on a dime
Of course, not as good as Okonomiyaki Chibo, but decent
for a food court establishment

Feeling like this an awful lot

Did I mention that I’ve been so caught up in who-knows-what that I am only now shifting into high gear on the Christmas card/gift thang? I must learn to start earlier. June would be a good idea. So, if you get your card/gift a little belatedly this year, please forgive!

Christmas is five days away. I feel like I haven’t been able to really enjoy the season yet! I guess I better cram all of that holiday cheer into my system within the next five days or else I’ll have to wait until next year. Boo.

I hope you’re taking the time to enjoy your Christmas season! Remember the reason for the season. (And it’s not for retailers or to keep the economy going, by the way.)