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OK, so blogging has not been as cocsitent as I wanted it to be… but I do twitter somewhat consistently… every few days or so at the minimum… follow that @kahaleola…

Aside from that, I’ve been relatively busy at the office. Coaching has slowed down for the year, so I have more free time to myself, so that’s good…. Just seems like I’m sitting in traffic even longer now. Mililani to Pearlridge is more of a 25 minute drive than a 10 minute one despite the short distance. And with all this construction on the road, how can a car NOT get damaged?

Black Friday was crazy… Target wins hands down over Wal Mart interms of overall appeal when going there. I tweeted that going to Target was like going to Disneyland whereas going to Walmart was like going to Zombieland… it was a feeding frenzy there.

Anyways, I’ll be back before the end of the year, I promise!

Well, we are full swing into fall… hard to believe only that there’s pretty much less than 90 days til the end of the year.

Not a whole lot has been going on at the office… same ol’ same ol’… Although it is really nice to see a lot of my regulars come back and tell me about their lives… some passed their exams… some talk about their boyfriend or girlfriend problems… some like to talk shop about their businesses and things of that nature. It really is refreshing to hear someone else’s perspectives on life and sometimes it’s necessary to have an outside voice shine some light on your own problems…

I did get to visit the Aulani resort this past weekend… the rooms were really nice, but honestly do they REALLY need to charge $35 for parking… and that was VALIDATED!?!?! Crazy!!!

I also saw Guardians of the Galaxy this past weekend as well. I say it was one of the bext Marvel movies in their cinematic universe and I really look forward to seeing how they integrate them with the Avengers (I think in the third installment).

I’m debating whether to try to update this blog everyday this month or twitter everyday… follow me on twitter… kahaleola

As a fan of baseball, today was one of those days that we can tell our grandkids about… Today was the last day Derek Jeter played shortstop for the Yankees. And in typical “Jeterian” fashion, he created an indelible memory that makes the Jeter legend even greater… A game winning hit in his last at bat at New Yankee Stadium…

I can’t honestly say I was a Derek Jeter fan, but without question, I respected the hell out of the man. He played baseball the right way; he made all the RIGHT plays and despite his limitations later in his career, he did whatever it took to win. Despite playing in the biggest fishbowl (New York) he managed to stay out of the tabloids and maintained infallibility during the steriod era despite many of his contemporaties and even teammates (ahem, Alex “Roid”riguez) either admitting guilt or being found using PEDs.

A lot of talk has been made recently via local and national sports talk radio about how good Derek Jeter was. I don’t think is in the pantheon of Hank Aarons, Babe Ruths, or Ted Williams of the baseball world… Not top 50… maybe not even top 100 of all time… But honestly, when you’re talking about over a hundred years of history, you can’t say it’s a slap in the face to say that. Perhaps he’s in the top 10 all time of shortstops… and arguably in the top 10 of Yankee greats. Did he deserve all of the hoopla and sentiment? I think so… He was this generation’s ambassador to baseball… the transition from the great Cal Ripken and the 80’s generation to the 90’s. He seemed like a genuinely good guy.

Who will pick up the mantle and fill the shoes that Derek Jeter leaves vacant?

For me, I think it will be Mike Trout. He seems to have the deference to the games and the greats that preceded him and seems to understand what it takes to be great. Well, I guess we’ll find out…

That Nike commercial kinda sums it up best for me
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I’m back on the blog today… It was a slow day at the office, so I was able to listen to some ESPNradio1420. And honestly, I picked a pretty crazy sports news day to listen!

So there was the Ray Rice indefinite suspension. 100% warranted, no question… That penalty should have been levied from the jump. Domestic violence is reprehensible and there should be zero tolerance for it in any and every profession. I guess now, what the issue is, is the NLF’s handling of the situation, with the onus primarily on commissioner Roger Goddell.

So I was listening to Josh Pacheco on the radio this morning. I think he tried to be inflammatory and stir the pot like a Colin Cowherd, but whenever I listen to him, I don’t feel his conviction or any gravitas… It just seems like he enjoys hearing the sound of his voice. But I digress. Today, when discussing the Ray Rice situation, he felt that Roger Goddell should be removed immediately from his office as the commissioner. I believe if he executed a cover up of this “new video” and there is ACTUAL proof, then he should be removed. But honestly, as the public we “like the sausage, but we don’t wanna know how it’s made”… meaning, we probably do know there was some level of cover up, but we as the public will not REALLY wanna do something about it. We’re not going to boycott the NFL if we really find out Goddell was complicit, are we? I don’t know… If we the people are so against “bad people” in the NFL or any professional sports… or movie stars for that matter, there would be very few people and players we could root for…

So that was one big story… the other was that former University of Hawaii head coach June Jones had stepped down from SMU. They’ve been doing pretty bad this season, but this somewhat came as a surprise to the people there and enlivened debate of him returning to Hawaii.

I would like Hawaii’s football program to return to its prominence of the Colt Brennan years. (FYI, it was cool seeing him on that KISS arena football show… sucks that he couldn’t play, because it looked like he would have been the face of the franchise.) I don’t think that June Jones returning would bring about immediate success and I’m pretty sure it would come at a hefty pricetag as well. I don’t think Norm Chow has done the best job as head coach (and perhaps he was never head coach material to begin with), but I think they’re ok with the talent available to him; it’s his system that never jived with the players. I think he’s begun to transition his scheme to the players, but I doubt he is still around to see it fully implemented.

The way it seems to me, June Jones is probably burnt out from the SMU job, thanks to a large contract, equally large expectations, and probably constant scrutiny from those super critical Texas types. When he comes back here… He’ll have a large contract (maybe the highest paid state worker again), large expectations, and incessant scrutiny as well. I think that Norm Chow has a couple years left, and perhaps he finishes out the contract, so maybe the timeline will work out.

I personally think that Hawaii needs new blood to revitalize the program and rejuvenate the interest of the fans. I think that Nick Rolovich would make the best candidate for a future head coach of Hawaii. He’s become an established offensive coordinator with Nevada whose paid his dues and he knows the June Jones system but is still relavent and probably has new, ingenius tweaks to said system. And I’m pretty sure, he’ll come at a cheaper price tag… at least in the beginning! But that’s just me talking out of my ass…

So yeah… this is what happens when I don’t do anything at my office all day… brain just goes… But then, I came to this idea, since this should be a “massage blog”… all you new clients out there who have read this far, if you mention that you read my blog, you get your first one hour massage for $40. Let me repeat
NEW CLIENTS who read my blog get their forst one hour massage for $40!!!

Woohoo!!!! Massages!!!

Football season is here!!!

I’m not what you’d call a super, uber football fan, but as a fantasy football player, I am burdened with the responsibility of knowing a lot about players, statistics, and anything and everything else necessary to get an edge on my friends/opposition. And as an Oregon State alum, I cheer for my football team as well… especially when they come down here to play Hawaii! Ok, well, I’m not so much an Iolani football supporter, but I know they’re Division II… so yeah, whatever!

But anyways, I was able to head to the game yesterday and needless to say, I had a great time! I was able to see a couple of old friends over there as well as making a couple of new friends here and there too!!! It was a good game… a little close for my taste at the end, but I was pretty confident everything was in control. The next time Hawaii will play Oregon State will be in 2019 and 2021, so I really did need to see this one! I hope to make it to other Hawaii games (where I WILL be cheering for Hawaii) and I do hope that people continue to support the UH football team. They’re 0-2 on the season, but UW and Oregon State are solid teams and UH has acquitted themselves pretty well.

I had a pretty busy weekend in addition to attending the game. I went to two birthday parties, one of my classmates and one for a one year old. I really did have trouble finding a gift for a one year old… what do they need really!??! And lucky for me, I’ll have another one to go to next Sunday as well! I had fun at the baby party though because they had shaved ice… and really, on this hot a day, who wouldn’t love shaved ice!!!

Anyways, good weekend, as usual always much too short, but back to work, right?

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//joerunsfar.net/. He is an ultra marathoner and blogger! Check it out!

Happy Labor Day everyone… for those (like myself) that weren’t able to get the day off due to work… big shout outs to you all!!!

Fortunately, or unfortunately, I hadn’t updated the blog for almost a month. No real good excuse about it other than I was lazy and on occasion busy with work…. or out having fun with my friends!!! One of my friends that I hung out with this past month, I hadn’t seen in probably almost 10 years… it was good to see him and catch up!

In the past couple of weeks, I’ve had various athletes come in… a Spartan Race warrior, a few long distance paddlers, and a distance/trail runner. I think they’ve had varying levels of success pre and or post massage, so I’m glad I could do what I could help them with whatever they needed. It’s always fun to pick their brains on their motivations to participate in what I consider “crazy ass” activities. Some of it is to stay in shape as they get older, others just want to check it off their bucket lists, and some just do it because they like to do it! I definitely give them credit because after some weekends of just softball, I am wiped out!!!

So yes, September has rolled around and that means the start of football… college, the NFL, but mainly for me fantasy football! I’ve done more than my share of mock drafts and live ones… both standard and auction… Honestly, I’m ready for the actual season to start and have all this prognostication and predictions to end!

Also, FYI for anyone wanting to set up an appointment with me on Saturday. I will probably be out of the office around 2 to go to the Oregon State vs. Hawaii game. Yes, Hawaii gave all UW they could handle this past weekend, so I’m hoping for a decent game with my Beavers coming away with a comfortable victory!!!
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Well Hurricane Iselle is here… and apparently it bought in a LOT of inconsiderate people!!!

I’m sure a lot of you saw the price gouging when it came to water… that’s not cool at all!!! But on the flip side, a lot of the consumers have manipulated the truths… Like if you buy a case of the BIGGER bottled water or the fancy stuff, it WILL be more expensive… Pretty everywhere I went recently, the water is still the same price… it may not be on sale, but it’s not like $30 a case!!! Because seriously, in Hawaii, those businesses would be screwed by public opinion and driven out of business!!!

But unlike many of you, I went into work today… not because I wanted to, but because clients INSISTED on coming in, knowing full well that the storm was coming. Yesterday, I offered to reschedule their appointments, but again, they INSISTED. The most comical (and possibly stupidest) resaon for aving to come in is because their voucher was going to expire. So I obliged them and told them I would come in.

So this morning I did. No traffic on the roads, no line at the costco gas station… only Longs was open in Pearlridge (the entire mall was closed). I opened up my office and waited. at 10am, I get the call from my 11am client to see if I was in the office. And then she said she would be coming in. At the same time, my 12pm decided to cancel. Then at 1030am, my 11 decided to say that she cant come in.

The “yelp” perspective of my is that I’m rude, uncaring, and a “horrible asshole” (from that other text)… but I think I went above and beyond to accomodate these clients, and what do I get in return…

INCONSIDERATION

The didn’t care about my safety, they only care about their agendas… THEIR VOUCHER, THEIR MASSAGE, THEIR SAFETY… what about me? They didn’t care that I had to come in and leave my family, (had they come in) that I would have to provide them a good massage, and then I would have to drive home after they left. All they offer is a “ok, sorry”…. and the public still won’t realize that I’m NOT an asshole or rude or inconsiderate…

Julio is right behind Iselle, so I expect more of the same in the not too distant future… Sad to say…

Say goodbye to July and say hello to August!!!

The kids are starting to go back to school and well for me… it’s the same as it’s always been for the rest of the year… Hopefully there will be less traffic AFTER the typical rush hour traffic. I still can’t see why there’s so much traffic ALL THE TIME!!!

Anyways, it’s been kind of the usual at the office. This past weekend though, I was able to play in the annual alumni softball tournament at CORP. Unfortunately, Iolani didn’t do as well as we’ve been placing in recent history, but it was fun nonetheless. Also I heard that Iolani put on their Touch of Iolani with food and alcohol vendors showing off their wares on campus. Some of my friends were in charge of the food and I heard that it went very well, so good for them!

Lots of random news stories like the chancellor of the University of Hawaii being fired or something… I don’t know, but there’s something very, very wrong with the higher ups at UH… from this debacle, to the “Stevie Wonder” blunder, to the termination of the football coaches, the horrible idea of downsizing to a tiny staduim, something is wrong there and needs to be fixed before it all just goes really bad…

Football season is back though and I for one am looking forward to doing some of my annual drafts!!! Plus it will stop me from playing 2048… that game is so stupidly addictive… and I am SO close to winning it!!!

Anyways, hope you all have a great week… but come in for a massage!

Hello again!

Sorry for not posting on the blog for a bit… it’s been pretty hectic at the office thanks to expiring Amazon Local vouchers. And then when you combine the copious amounts time spent in traffic everyday, having to coach, and trying to have a life outside of the office, you can see why I don’t necessarily feel like merely venting on the blog… sounded like just a long winded excuse, huh… well, yeah, it was…

But yes, I have been busy at the office trying to take care of as many customers with vouchers as I can. For the most part, most customers have been quite cordial when trying to schedule. Jan and I are very appreciative of that fact. As compared to our previous experiences with Groupon and Crowdsavings, the Amazon Local customer has been infintely better, especially when it comes to the expiring voucher…

It seems as though an expiration date is the bane of existence for some people. They don’t believe expiration dates exist; some develop a blindness, inability to understand English, or lose their sense of reading comprehension when perusing their vouchers; or maybe even, they feel that these dates just simply do not apply to them!!! Whatever the case may be, what ever affliction they may possess, with some level of remorse or kindness, we try to accomodate you as best as we can. However, there have been instances where these people decide to demand forcefully as if we owe it to them to bend over backwards because they think they are in the right.

On example stands out above the rest. It was a Groupon customer. Jan and I were swamped on a Saturday; we were fully booked that day. at 5pm, we get a phone call that Jan decided to answer. I hear portions of Jan’s discussion with the lady with Jan saying, “I’m sorry, but we are closed for the day… no we are not available Sunday… yes, but you’ve had 6 months to redeem your voucher”. When she gets off the phone, she tells me that this lady started yelling at her, demanding an appointment, and asking why can’t she make one today. I just laughed because what else could I do…

Those last minute ones are the best or worst depending on your perspective. I understand that you’re busy, we all are. Tell me you’re sorry, that you’ve been super busy, but be cool about it, and I will honor the voucher or extend the date of useage. But calling me rude or insensitive (or a horrible asshole!!!) because it’s your fault isn’t gonna ingratiate me to do anything for you.

So yeah… I guess it did turn into a ventfest… crap… I’ll have to come up with something sunnier later!!!

I really have been slacking on the blog recently… for that I apologize. But honestly, I’ve had good (ok, decent) reason…

Well, for one, I had a birthday… I celebrated it by trying to do all the things I wanted to do that day! One of the things I did want to do was work, which I gladly did, much to the surprise of some of my clients. Unfortunately, one prospective client started my day of celebrating by completely flaking with a no show and no call… so awesome. If they had cancelled that day, I would have been able to head out to town to watch a few innings of the Campbell American Legion baseball team… But oh well, we moved on…

The rest of my birthday was generally good. I got to spend some time with my softball peeps at CORP. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to play, but no big deal… and then later that night, I got to hang out with my Iolani friends. Good news, that was fun, but bad news, I locked my keys in my car. Fortunately, with some quick thinking, I was able to get my keys from home with the help of my friends.

This past week, I helped the Riptide under 14 softball team in their state tournament. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to get to championship Sunday, but I hope they learned something about themselves and where they need to be when this time next year comes around. They will be going to Maui for another tournament (I won’t be accompanying them on that one) so there will be more preparation for that in the next couple of weeks.

Oh, I have a question for all of you who read this… If you gave a gift certificate to a restaurant or any other store to a friend, do you expect that establishment to call your friend to set up the reservation or to pick up an item? Just curious… I guess I shall be waiting for Haleiwa Joe’s to be calling me soon!
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Well, June is just about over, as is this post… See you in July!