Hawaiian Language 2.0

Aloha kakou (Aloha to all), so I've been trying to learn Hawaiian as some know. Its a beautiful language. Thank God it's resurged. Many language schools opened up in Hawaii led by original native speakers. But still there needs to be more speakers or it will be in danger again of becoming a dead language! Aunty Puanani gave me a link about language classes in Anaheim.

It's pretty hard (but worth it) as any non Latin based language is for Latin based language tongues. I know the family knows there are 7 consonants along with the 5 vowels in Hawaiian, as opposed to the 27 letters in English, but the difference is bigger than that. English has 27 letters but 42 sounds Hawaiian has only about 15 sound variations as taught in modern times. Though less sounds the words are typically longer than English You have to listen for very subtle pronunciation differences!

For particularists, original hawaiian has more variations in sounds like 3 'v' sounds, but that's not in my lessons. It is long an involved but here is a random find disposition on neo-Hawaiian language vs original Hawaiian.

Ahui Hou (until we meet again). Imua (forward) Hawaiian.

Art Show - Yuki Miyazaki

The last gallery showing of KAVIKA WORKS was pretty awesome. We had LA artist Yuki Miyazaki show dozens of her colorful paintings. Sales were made and people kept bringing their friends back and a couple people said it was their favorite gallery that night. Another highlight of the night was that we had Lokilanis Island Breeze Hawaiian band in the courtyard for the art walk. They rocked and some neighbors said it was their favorite band that has played yet. So hopefully we can continue to improve every month.

Comedian - Jason Collings

Joyce and John called me and Carrie to a comedy show gig of one of their clients. His name is the title: Jason Collings. He was the funniest act of the night so when invited again, I went, hoping he had new material. Little did I know at first, it was his first night headlining and he was excited. He killed a packed crowd with a double long set. His family was there too. It was cool to see him go from opening to headlining. So if you see a Jason Collings at an Improv, go and know itll be a good show.

Evening Beach Fire Pit Party

It was a recent decision. Anyone is invited. It'll be on the Peninsula in Newport. I'll get to a pit at 5-ish and let people know where exactly I found one. We got hot dogs, chips, soda, water, couple hangars, bbq sauce, marshmellows, graham crackers and chocolate.

530 pm to whenever. Take the 55 till its end at Newport Blvd. Continue on Newport Blvd till you pass PCH and it wont be far from that point on the right (where the beach is). Call me for exact location closer to the time.