Saturday, February 18, 2012

Cold Cap Therapy PSA, 2/11/12

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I had the privilege of taking pictures for the Department of Education: Honolulu Science Fair.

I was pleased to meet Jiro and am pleased to join him in his  efforts to inform others about  Cold Cap Therapy PSA.


"Cold cap therapy is for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and a cold cap is worn on the patient's head before and during the chemotherapy session. The cold cap is a frozen cap and it stops the chemicals from the chemotherapy from killing the hair follicles on the head. Cold cap therapy prevents hair loss from chemotherapy and it is the only way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy."

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Elegance, 1/20/12

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And let the waltz begin…












Thank you so very much for allowing me to share your waltz with my friends.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Dragon party, 2/5/12

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Sylvia and Sandy gave a party to "bring in the dragon".  It was so much fun and we learnt more about our culture with a "Chinese New Year" quiz.  Let's see how much you know.  Here is the quiz:

1.  2011 was the year of the ___?
a. Rooster  b. Rabbit  c. Ox  d. Ram

2.  What animal will next year's celebration center on?
a. Horse  b. Snake  c. Monkey  d. Dog

3. What color is most favored at Chinese New Year?
a. Gold  b. Red  c. Silver  d. Orange

4. What is another name for Chinese New Year in China?
a. Spring Festival  b. Winter Festival  c. Family Fall Festival  d. Autumn Festival

5. How long is Chinese New Year celebrated in China?
a. 1 day  b. 3 days  c. 10 days  d. 15 days

6. Chinese believe Lisee should be given to friends and family during the new year because?
a. Money is evil  b. Giving money always brings you luck  c. Children need money for snacks  d. Chinese are inherently generous

7. Red Paper Slogans are hung up on front doors to bring good luck but after 15 days they should be:
a. Thrown away  b. Turned upside down  c. Given to friends  d. Burned

8. The primary focus of the Chinese New Year is:
a. Family and friends  b. Children and elders  c. Businesses  d. Buddha

9. Fire crackers are burned to:
a. Deafen demons  b. Bring in money  c. Scare off evil spirits  d.  Commune with ancestors

10. Which of following is not practice of the Chinese before each new year?
a. clean their houses  b. pay off debts  c. wear new clothes  d. eat moon cakes

If you are doing the quiz, you may want to stop here - below these pictures are the answers.




1.  2011 was the year of the ___?     b. Rabbit

2.  What animal will new year's celebration center on?     b. Snake

3. What color is most favored at Chinese New Year?     b. Red

4. What is another name for Chinese New Year in China?     a. Spring Festival

5. How long is Chinese New Year celebrated in China?     d. 15 days

6. Chinese believe Lisee should be given to friends and family during the new year because?
b. Giving money always brings you luck  

7. Red Paper Slogans are hung up on front doors to bring good luck but after 15 days they should be:
b. Turned upside down

8. The primary focus of the Chinese New Year is:     a. Family and friends  

9. Fire crackers are burned to:     c. Scare off evil spirits

10. Which of following is not practice of the Chinese before each new year?     d. eat moon cakes


Thank you Sandy for compiling these questions, giving us explanations and letting us do this test with a partner.  Thank you Sterling for being such a great team partner.  Hee hee, the first quiz was too tuff but this one we did much better.  Again thank you Sylvia and Sandy, we did have healthy food, fun and (45) friendships.


If you are interested in more Chinese info - here is a link to my festivities in chinatown 1/14/12

In my previous blog weekend snippets 2/3-4/12,  I shared how much fun I had on Friday and Saturday,  this Sunday party made my weekend the best ever.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Weekend Snippets, 2/3-4/12

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Long story short, my weekend started on Friday.  I called my friend TW and off we went to Haleiwa.  We headed straight to Cholos for a yummy lunch.  
 Just around the corner was a glass blower's shop.  He is so talented!!!
 Never knew about this sunscreen. Cute, huh?
I really like Haleiwa, so many fun places.

Off to Laniakea, a place where these turtles "honu" come to rest from their migration.  They are enticed by the algae in this area.




In the evening, I joined a group to shoot Friday Fireworks.  Never took fireworks from this area - decided to include the masts.


Saturday, 6:30 am.  Yay my walk with TW.
 Lighting was so beautiful!



Around 10:45, Milton S, Derek and myself at Hoomaluhia.  This time I decided to do some macros actually just close ups.







I played around to make a simple weed look artsy.
It has been a fun weekend, hee hee I still have Sunday to enjoy.  Thanks everyone.