Saschathon: Didjamissme?

I sure hope so, because I know I missed you! Now, I could update you on the random things that have happened in the past couple of weeks, like how a post-bath Harada looks more like a wet rat than a cat,

Or how I went to Aranacino's for lunch with family friends, my mom and Brent,

and how after lunch, I saw a Waikiki trolley reppin' my favorite anime, "One Piece,"

(Just so you know what to look for when you google "One Piece" later),

Or even how I saw awesome stores named "Anytime Cafe" next door to yet another new restaurant Brent called "Ph Kitchen" (pronounced "fff").

I could also fill you in on how Brent and I went to a new Thai-style shabu shabu restaurant called "Shabu Shabu Bangkok,"

And tried their delicious Tom Yum broth (we also ordered a chicken broth),

or how I was invited to a 3 year-old's birthday party with Vicki,

And later went to eat a late lunch at Mariposa restaurant in Neiman Marcus...

(with great food, might I add)

I could tell you all of this, but I have much more important news to tell you...

First of all, I saw a really nice rainbow at Ala Moana Beach Park when I went there for a Full Moon night yoga lesson (by the way, I'm hooked. I plan to go every full moon night, if posible).

Second of all, Salena lost her first tooth. Here's a before pic,

and here's an after.

Also, just as importantly, Brent performed at a collaborative dance show called The Movement with Hype 5-O and Poreotics as headlining acts. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take pictures of the show, but if you go to Brent's new website @ BrentKoki.com,he'll be posting a clip of his performance soon.

Believe it or not, I have yet even better news...are you really for this? It's Brent's birthday weekend! Woo~hoo! And being the fantastic girlfriend that I am, I decided to surprise him with a Five-Star seven-course French dinner cruise on Star of Honolulu.Well, almost surprised him. Jermaine accidentally asked him if he was excited about the cruise just as we were getting ready to drive over to the surprise destination. Brent asked, "what cruise?"...awwwww....so close! It's okay though, I knew it wasn't intentional and Brent assured me that he still had no clue where we were going. When we finally got there, I got a "Omg, you're crazy!" hee hee hee...Like I always say, if you're going to do something, you might as well do it all the way, right?

Pre-boarding entertainment

hors d'oeuvres on the top deck.

Look at that handsome guy. Yes, I've successfully converted him into an iPaparazzi.

Chilled Hau’ula Tomato Soup Trio...it was good, but I'm not much of a raw tomato fan. Pretty colors though!

Pineapple Avocado Terrine...Unfortunately, I'm allergic to pineapples so I had to move them to Brent's plate, but the rest of the salad was delicious (yes, even with the raw tomatoes).