Grandpas

Grandpa Pursley - Im sad the young generation family doesn't have the advantage of knowing Grandpa Pursley. He was awesome and not in the mold of any stereotypical grandpa. He constantly casually cursed like a sailor and told stories about brawling and manure and such. He would tell me his political views and personal views and views towards other people like he was talking to a peer, not a kid. This made me feel like an adult for that time. He had a charisma, a loud grumbly voice (for a little guy), and was hilarious. He had allot of pride and his own funny way of putting things, like when he called the house he would say "Let me speak at your dad". When he did I thought my dad was in trouble.

Grandpa Alho (Vernon) - I was young when Grandpa Alho passed but I remember him as very stoic but I remember him laughing allot. When we would arrive he would instruct a female family member to feed us immediately and someone would cook homemade ramen or chicken long rice. He had a very artistic hand for a career military guy. I think he could have easily been a wood carver and craftsman himself for money but he did it all for fun. He had IMMACULATE tropical gardens that we ate all the fruit off of. He had amazing artistic wall hangings and decor everywhere that appealed to the little artist in me.

Great Grandpa Alho - was lean and shortish like Grandpa Pursley. I remember he always smelled like whiskey and had a glass of it in his hand, as permanent as the constant satisfied smile on his face. My memory was that he was quiet but not shy. Grandma did all the talking, organizing, cooking and commanding it seemed. He had a bit of an accent (probly pigeon). I remember that I didn't always understand what he said. I always got the sense he love his family very much.

Hawaiian Tata'u

Among the coolest things Hawaiians invented: tattoos and surfing. The original word for tattoo is 'tata'u' (pronounced tata oo) but sailors passing through pronounced it 'tattoo' as we call it today.

Happy Birthday to Joyce!

Happy Birthday to Joyce!

Need a New Printer?

Staples is having a special on printers. If you bring in an old or even broken printer they will give you $50 off your purchase of a printer of $200 and up. I have a broken printer anyone can use to get $50 off. Also Carrie has a coupon to get $20 off. So you can potentially get $70 off a new printer. Let me know if you're interested.

Things We Take For Granted...

...as pointed out by Louis CK and Eddie Izzard.

I'm Back

Ok, I've benn slipping on the blog for a while. Some cool things have happened since the last post:

Uncle Ken organized a family reunion with all the siblings, kids, and kids kids that could make it, which was pretty much everyone.

Me and Carrie got married. Thanks to everyone for showing up and all the the very thoughtful gifts! I didnt think much about gifts during the process and I was touched by everyones thoughtfulness and beautiful presentation.

Erika Pursley-Paulson and Steven Paulsons son Grant is having a first birthday near December 13th. More details will be posted.

Everyone had fun at Joyce Paces daughter Noalani had a birthday recently passed at Frogs Bounce House. I cant remember what other birthdays passed in my absence from the blog updates but Ill try to hit all the upcoming ones.

Some fun artwalks passed such as Carrie Canfield-Pursleys debut headlining photography group show, a painting/fashion show, and a 28 artistgroup show. See www.kavikaworks.com for details video and pics.

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.

Jennifer Party

Jennifer is turning 19 in August and very soon taking off to be with her man/husband. Sean, to support him in the Airforce (hopefully soon enoughthey will be back in Cali). We are having evening pool party for a combined 'birthday' and 'send-off'. Your presence is the best present so dont worry about a gift. Plus she is packing to leave and she has no room to bring more objects with her.

It sounds like Jen will have plenty of room for visitors in their house off the base in South Carolina. I saw tickets online for $280 if anyone wants to visit.

When: Sunday, August 2
Time: Anytime after 3 pm to to late evening. Stop by when you can.
Where: The Parents house
Bring: Swim outfit

Erikas 30th Birthday

Erika is old now like the rest of us into our 30s so to welcome her into our club we are having a birthday for her at her and Stevens house on July 11th for a UFC party. Starts 6pm. Dont worry about gifts, the best present is your presence. If you really really wanna bring something, chips or a wine is fine.

Erika lives near Warner and Harbor in Coasta Mesa. Call me if you need directions (949) 677-7106


This was interesting too:

Engaged

Sunday I took Carrie on a air balloon ride to ask for her hand. Pictures are worth 1000 words so here are a few.

Latest Updates in One Shot

Lots of people and cousins showed up to Aunty Tonis birthday BBQ to wish her a Happy Birthday. Was fun. I played some UFC game and have to buy it so I can practice :).

Also Junes art walk was kind of a letdown other than my dads birthday party which was fun. Allot of people arrived to that too to wish him a good year.

So at the artwalk the artist arrived late, missed 1/3 of the traffic. The traffic was slow because of Fathers Day and graduations that weekend. The Kogi truck started over an hour late. Good thing the birthday party was good and people provided allot of food!

Me and Erikas birthdays are coming up soon in July. Not sure who elses. I hate being the center of attention at large gatherings tho. I can handle small ones.

Yard Sale

This weekend Carrie had the idea of putting out a few things for a yard sale. The neighborhood only allows one big yard sale weekend every 3 months so we put out some junk and made $80 easy. $8 of it was from cupcakes that sold out. So I opened it up to my mom, Jen and Erika the next day (Sunday). Jennifer made cookies and Erika sent more than 1 truckload of stuff. Sunday Jen made almost $7 in cookies that pretty much sold out and a Gameboy, Carrie and I Made $62 and a surround sound system and Erika and Steven made $227. Also my mom scored a nice jumping horse for the backyard for the kids.

Total we brought in $385 in cash. Not bad. Was allot of work but tax free money is great! :)

Contest

I been busy and not updating the family blog. Here is the reason why, posted below.

Me and some friends (thanks Kurt, Tyler, Alan, Oscar, Matt and Craig!) are entering an art contest that we stand a good chance of placing 1st or 2cnd in. It was allot of work because we entered when it was half over., so we had less than half the time. Our entry has officially passed qualification for consideration and we are allowed to fix some small bugs that were a result of our rush job. Our submission has to animate in the Unreal Engine and Editor. That was the hard technical part.

He is Anubis 'God of the Dead" ruler of the Egyptian Underworld they called, 'Duat'. The ancient Egyptians believed every night Ra/Horus guarded the sun through the treacherous Underworld where Anubis tried to destroy it.

Latest (Moon)

Moon is a new movie that looks great. See trailer below. Reminds me of the movie Insomnia. Intense.

Also Aunty Puanani has a friend who is selling refurbished computers for $200. Contact her for more info.

Lastly remember Santiago Art walks happen once every month on the 3d Saturday. Im too tired to do the math on the date on that, I'll update that later with photos of past walks.

Joyces Birthday!

I know this is last minute but I think people know. Joyces Birthday will be tonight at a Hawaiian restaurant. Call Joyce or John to find out where. Happy Birfday! Carries and Uncle Kens birthdays are on April 15th too.

Grants Dedication

I missed it last Sunday but I should have posted it before it happened so people can go. Next time. But it went well, Grandma Pursley was there and the immediate families. Pastor Davidson performed the dedication.

Joyces Birthday

Hey all, Joyces birthday will be on Wednesday April 1. More details as they come in will be posted. Word is that it will be a Hawaiian restaurant in OC. I'll let you know where exactly when i find out. Just keep your evening cleared. Partay!