Hey, It's been a while.

So, it's been a while. (Figured that much out). I must say, everyone for the most part, is getting by pretty nicely. I'll have more pictures and what-not later. But for now just some stuff happened over the past weeks: But if you donn't want to read another dissertation, you can just scroll down 6 to the videos .

Band Camp concert was by far THE best concert this year over here. Hate to say it, but it was better than Jack Johnson's Kokua Fest. Although, the Kokua Fest that i went to two years before was THE best.

First up, was Augustana. I'm serious, i would fly over to the Mainland just to see that show again. They delivered. You knew and felt the feeling from the lyrics to the voice singing it. There was NOT a single song that I did NOT like. They are now my top favorite.

Now, because of "I'm Yours" very quickly became overplayed fast, I lost all respect for radio, and for Jason Mraz. (Not to mention, a local reggae/jawaiian group covered the song, which means the only stations not playing it was Oldies 107.9 and 95.5 the Fish Christian Rock)
However! after seeing the man play live, all is forgiven. Until he played "I'm Yours" on stage and all the Heinekens were proudly being held up in the air. What's up with these people and that brand of beer? Just a pint of Guiness or Newcastle would suffice.

311, you just knew it was going to be a good show. No question.


Next up, i had a hand in doing a little bit of work at the Branch. You just knew, from the minute you step into the room, you can feel the spirit. The love everyone showed was great. Really, faith-strengthening. followed the end of the day with a family Watchtower study. MAN!!! Now, the way I see it: That's how it should be done. the comments to the conducting. I loved that day.

Then, on friday got to work at the Assembly Hall where Pioneer School was happening at the same time. Poor pioneers. They just dont know. They just don't know how much more happiness they're going to get. What's awesome was that there seemed to be a balanced mixture of older ones to young ones. And everyone seemed to keep the spirit going. Encouraging each other to not stop. And that's what it's all about. They look like they'll be checking up with each other a lot more from now on.
But, what I realized a while already: It's going to get harder. From where we are now it seems like those tests are going to be ridiculously hard. But by the time they do come, hopefully we'll be a lot stronger than how we are now.
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And all jokes aside: We have fun and enjoy life, but we can't forget the reality that we NEED to stay strong and help those closest to us stay strong too. We or our friends can't afford to slack back and quit when times get too hard, or we're being distracted with things that keep us away from what's more important.
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Then came the wedding to end all weddings this year: an Ishisaka and Yeda union. That was a nice starter for the trip to begin with. I FINALLY got to see what Haleakala was like. Driving up through the clouds was fun in itself though. And of course: Krispie Kreme!! They got Ruby's. Who has heard of Ruby's? It's like a time warp. You go back to the 50's. Milk Shakes and burgers! That's where it's at! But then you remember, there wasn't much mokes working a diner at the cash register like that. So that's when you realize you're still living in the now.

There's something else happening too. But i can't say anything yet. So, for the few that read this, you're just gonna have to wait. On a side note: I'll get pictures from my travels around the two islands soon.

In the mean time, here's an old video I made about the Lanai Kingdom Hall build. I mean, honestly, where else can you take couple hundred people who, for the majority don't know how to build a house, and yet still manage to get this up within 4 months? No human can do it on their own. No way. I dare you. But the way I see it: If you hadn't yet, sign up to volunteer. This is a side of an organization you aint never seen yet.

CROMWELL ALERT!

I'm just letting you know. And "you" i mean, Bangs i'm talkin to you. HAHA

First Profile video of 1 of the 7 of the 28 MTS brothers. It need to be updated but here it is anyways. And the music i picked was the kinda music he'd listen to everyday we'd drive to the Assembly Hall. I think only a few times he'd blast FallOutBoy.

First up! Donald Barayuga

And this last one is one that i made. Eventually, this will all be on DVD. (Call in the next 10 minutes and I'll throw in an extra bonus disc, absolutely free. Plus, i'll throw in a free MTS shirt. jus kiddin).

This video just shows us messin around. AFTER class, never during.

MTS: Recess