Sometimes in life, you need to take a step back, relax and evaluate your position in life: Do you like your job? Are you happy where you live? Are you healthy? All examples of the kinds of things you could do to help you realize what you could improve. Saturday night, I took a step …
While we all continue to devote our energy to raising awareness about the recent events in Japan and supporting the Japanese people, a small yet powerful story continues to impress me, but not surprise me. Why is there no looting in Japan after the earthquake? “During a state of emergency it is not unusual to …
This past weekend we heard the call: a call to help, a call to act, and a call to come together. Last night at the Waikiki Beachwalk stage, we witnessed it all come to fruition. [singlepic id=27 w=180 h=120 float=left]On Friday, early in the morning with the tsunami watches still in effect in Hawai’i, I …
When natural disasters strike any region, it’s sad to think about the pain and suffering that each person goes through. When it happens to a place you know and love, it really hits home. Last night, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck Japan and caused major damage and loss of life throughout the country. We …
Dear ManoaDNA.com Readers, As most of you know, last week, I entered my design into the SPAM can design contest. Hundreds of entries were submitted for vote, hoping to be featured on the Low Sodium Can in HawaiÊ»i. There were a TON of great designs, and I was truly honored to be up for vote …
“My name is Nick Kawakami and I approve this message.” Haha, I always wanted to say that. Ladies and gentlemen, after much procrastination, a little green tea, and a couple hours on the computer, I am proud to present my entry for the 2011 SPAM can design contest! [singlepic id=25 w=500 h=375 float=center] Click the …
As ManoaDNA, I have had the privilege to travel across Japan and experience the many different types of engineering feats the Japanese people have accomplished. I have been up tall buildings, on giant Ferris wheels, and performed in some of the most acoustically sound halls. Still, every so often, I come across something that blows …
As promised, a few more photos from the Punahou Carnival! All told, my damage from carnival came out to three teri-cheeseburgers, four gyros, fried noodles, three plates of beef & cheese nachos, and about a half-dozen malasadas! I am now fat and happy! Thank you Punahou Carnival, see you next year! [nggtags gallery=punahou,carnival,2011] The first …
What a weekend for ManoaDNA! Full of fun, and excitement with the Punahou Carnival and Super Bowl XLV! We start off with the Punahou Carnival. Held annually at Punahou School, the carnival is the main fundraiser for the school, helping raise funds for its financial aid program. Being Punahou alumni ourselves, we have been doing …
Life has been so busy lately that it’s hard to take a moment and focus on doing something I enjoy. Whether it’s the simple things like relaxing at home or paddleboarding, it feels good to “slack off” for a moment and see where it takes you. Recently, I decided to enter the SPAM Can Design …