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Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai

 Lavagal ― http://lavagal.net

Life from a Hawaii point of view.

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Listed: Nov 14, 2010

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Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― When Civil Beat announced that it will be partnering with Huffington Post and that there will be a site dedicated to the Islands called HuffPost Hawaii, I was excited. I’m looking for work, I’m a former Honolulu Advertiser and Pacific...

Tags: Daily Reflection, June 2013, Blog, Bloggers, Civil Beat, Free-lance Writer

Lavagal ― 1 week 1 day ago

My Honu half Ironman Triathlon.

My Honu half Ironman Triathlon.

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― I was reminded the day before this race that a year ago I blogged about having Honu Envy while I watched online as my TryFitness teammates complete the Honu half Ironman triathlon on the Big Island. I was thrilled for them as I watched …...

Tags: Daily Reflection, In Training, June 2013, Results, 70.3, Bike

Lavagal ― 1 week 6 days ago

Packing it all in.

Packing it all in.

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― Today I’m packing (doing laundry) my bag for Honu 70.3. Tomorrow I’m off to the Big Island for the first half Ironman of my life. Imagine! You can still have a first this or a first that at 54 years … Continue reading →

Tags: In Training, May 2013, Workouts, Ala Moana Beach Park, Big Island, Bike

Lavagal ― 3 weeks ago

Sandy Beach Bar & Drill

Sandy Beach Bar & Drill

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― A south swell has arrived on all Hawaiian islands. Here’s how it looks at Sandy Beach this morning. Filed under: May 2013 Tagged: body surfing, Oahu, Sandy Beach, South shore swell, surfing, waves

Tags: May 2013, Body Surfing, Oahu, Sandy Beach, South Shore Swell, Surfing

Lavagal ― 4 weeks 5 days ago

Sandy Beach Bar & Drill

Sandy Beach Bar & Drill

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― A south swell has arrived on all Hawaiian islands. Here’s how it looks at Sandy Beach this morning. Filed under: May 2013 Tagged: body surfing, Oahu, Sandy Beach, South shore swell, surfing, waves

Tags: May 2013, Body Surfing, Oahu, Sandy Beach, South Shore Swell, Surfing

Lavagal ― 4 weeks 5 days ago

Dolby ATMOS: An Earful at “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

Dolby ATMOS: An Earful at “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― I was invited to a presentation of the newly released Dolby® Atmos™ sound system that is being introduced at movie houses around the globe. Earlier today at Consolidated Theatre’s Ward Stadium 16, I and several other media types ...

Tags: May 2013, Benjamin Cumberbatch, Bennet Group Strategic Partners, Consolidated Theatres, Dr. Who, Hawaii

Lavagal ― 4 weeks 5 days ago

Invigorating Insecurity

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― Since I’m still a young, vibrant, and daring risk taker, and because I have a fantastic support system, I’m finally giving myself a chance to relax into this mode of self fulfillment. It is the hardest thing for me to do. …...

Tags: May 2013, Amazon.com Self Fulfillment, Eldon Taylor, Hawaii, Hay House, Humanity

Lavagal ― 5 weeks 6 days ago

Way Too Much Fun

Way Too Much Fun

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― I will admit that taking the girls to school in the morning with John, followed by a cruise around the Ka Iwi Coast to watch whales and to enjoy each other’s company, is a lot of fun. Going to bed … Continue reading →

Tags: April 2013, 70.3, Bicycle, Blog, HMSA, Honu

Lavagal ― 7 weeks 4 days ago

When it’s not easy to write.

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― Like now. I prefer to write about positive things, and I don’t like to cloud the blog with an overcast atmosphere. I guess that results in everyone thinking I’m on top of the world all the time, but it’s not … Continue...

Tags: Daily Reflection, Bicycle, Bike, Employment, Half Ironman, Honu

Lavagal ― 8 weeks 5 days ago

Life is Like Riding a Bicycle

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― My last day at HMSA is Friday. I’m thrilled and terrified and excited and anxious all at the same time. What can I say? Bring it on, LIFE! “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must … Continue reading →

Tags: April 2013, In Training, Workouts, Albert Einstein, Heartbreak Hill, Honolulu

Lavagal ― 10 weeks 2 days ago

Put a Child On a Plane

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― There’s this chasm growing between my 13-year-old daughter and me. It’s OK. I still remember being 13. My mother was much closer to me in age, so I am counting on this age difference between my first born and me … Continue ...

Tags: April 2013, Cappuccino, Dad, Daughters, Dulles, FlightAware

Lavagal ― 10 weeks 6 days ago

Honu Triathlon Training Update

Honu Triathlon Training Update

Lavagal Aloha from Hawaii Kai ― Last night’s Garmin stats for my/our trainer bike ride in Hawaii Kai: The Garmin stats for my Edge500 has the speed, cadence, and distance on the trainer: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/287282286 The stats for my Garmin 910 has my heart...

Tags: In Training, March 2013, Workouts, Aerobars, Aqua Jogger, Bento Box

Lavagal ― 12 weeks ago

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