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I jumped into the smartphone bandwagon. In many ways it's cool, I just wish the built in camera takes sharper pics. The resolution is so bad that it makes me look like a drunk photographer. Funny thing is they look super fine when looking at them on my Palm Pixi.



This is Roxi. I know her Russian owner Sergei through my Kyrgyztani roommate, Artur. Roxi found this little spot at Makapu Beach last Saturday. She now owns this spot.



The steps taken today both cluttered and cleared my mind. I started off listening to the Soldier song by the Killers. Halfway through the hike I took my headphones off and that's when I heard nature. The birds were gossiping amongst themselves and I really didn't wanna join them so like a respectful citizen of the natural world I gave the birds their space. Soon enough I heard my own voice, "How much of myself does it take to be entirely responsible of my existence in this state of my choosing?" The answer is everything, and everything I am feels good! I am where I wanna be.



Under a tree next to a creek was a perfect spot to chill on top the Makiki Trail. Sometime back then in my childhood this has happened before. It was a glimpse of carefree times that my mind transported to. In a way I am sure there is the underlying search for past decisive moments that still play in my head. Hawaii is full of nature, and this fact easily takes me there.



It didn't take long for another hiker to pass by with her dog which looks very much like Jethro. I couldn't help but to get up to pet the dog. As I did, traces of my best buddy and our camaraderie stung me - then I thought of Chicago. Beyond snow and the lake effect cold Jethro is there and much more, the foundation of how I got here is there.



Different times and places fused within my head and this trail aint even over yet. I put my headphones back on. When Landslide started to play I thought of Joe and Karen, my friends of 16 years. They are going through the passing of their grandma. As homage to their Lula I went in search for a good shot. This photo did not come about while hiking the trail, but it was during my bike home.