the hole in the wall Hawaiian diner

Byrons drive-in. It is located off of Nimitz Highway nestled right behind a best western inn. Upon first glance it looks like well a drive-in hence the name. The building looks a little shabby, it has the hexagonal shape with a bunch of picnic tables out font. I have spent the last year or so in Pasadena, so I'm expecting a nice little burger joint, with a breakfast menu, some grilled items, maybe a quesadilla defnilty some great hamburgers.

No quesadillas, tacos or burritos, we're not in a region dominated by hispanic people. Here at Byron's local seafood dishes, some classic Hawaiin style meats, and an amazing breakfast selection has just rated this place pretty damn high in my book.

So well let me break it down for ya crazy kids....

I ordered the Ona dish. This my friends is the beauty of Hawaii. Local ingredients being utilized in a brilliant manner. The fish was served with white rice and macaroni salad. I also had a pretty yummy lemon lime drink.

The Ona reminded me a lot of a miso butter fish, it wasn't too salty, but it was still seasoned very nicely so I know it wasn't prepared in miso, but there was a butterry flavor offset by a mild spice that just made the flavor pot. The fish wasn't stringy and remained very juicy. I simply can't argue with a filet of fish seasoned well, cooked to the perfect temperature.

This was not two rate work.

So I thought my delight would end there but the rice was sweet, almost as if mirin was used but it wasn't overly sweet. Once again this rice was lightly seasoned, not to sticky not too stiff, perfectly prepared as if someone was truly trying to make this dish come out correctly.

The macaroni salad, well I love macaroni salad and this was good, so just know, very very yummy.

I am now extremely excited to fully explore all that hawaii cuisine has to offer. My journey here in Hawaii shall be delightful!

Hawaii and Norwegian Cruiselines

Yay I have arrived in Hawaii.  I couldn't be more excited.  Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits and I know it comes out great here.  I'm about to embark on an amazing journey.  Working 7 days a week, 10 hour days for five months.  I think I'm gonna to stay here after that, I want to really make a connection with some of the people here.  I want to show them what I'm about and learn about who they are.

This trip is going to be fun and exciting so hit me up if you'll be running around the islands.  This will be fun times for sure!

Last couple years of the 20's

My heart breaks with every day I get older. My early twenties, every adventure and relationship I had makes me smile everytime I think abou them. I value every friend I ever had I will never forget some of those moments we shared. Wouldn't it be nice if we could stay in those moments live in those places and spend all our time with those people we loved.

There are a few friends that have stayed with me for a long time, I believe they'll always be there and I think that it comes from understanding. Our time is precious, we can't always spend every moment with eachother, espcially because we live across the globe. Our love is always there.

Unfortunately, not all of us share the same goals, even more unfortunate some of us those move on from those times. I do my best to leave a positive impression and hopefully a wonderful impact with everyone I've ever spent time with. I have to grow up though. If my friends refuse to grow with me, it's sad but necessary that I must move on.

The lesson that my age is teaching me, is that time goes by so quickly. I have learned that every person on this planet has a passion, most of them for the friends and family,sometimes for their work, some even for their hobbies. I learned that each and everyone of them is more than happy to share their passion, share their love, but each and everyone of them has precious little time to accomplish everything they'd like to.

I definitely am a dreamer. There are so many things that I was inspired by and aspired to do and failed to accomplish most of them. I used to feel conflicted believing that it was because I wasn't trying hard enough, I didn't put enough effort forward. The real reason is because their simply isnt enough time to accomplish everything. I find solace knowing that the dreams that are important I am fulfilling, the dreams that matter the most are the dreams I will accomplish.

I'd like to have everyone I ever had love for be there with me, to help them accomplish their aspirations in anyways I can, and enjoy their company while they enjoy mine.

Fulfilling obligations, taking responsibility for my actions, and being prepared for the consequences of my decisions are not fun. It's not easy. Sadly sometimes it even means letting go of some people you love.

I'm 28. I have many years ahead of me. Those years go by so quickly so making the most of the time I have is crucial. If I had advice to the people strugging with their quarter life crisis', the people scared of the upcoming 30's it would simply be precious the time of the one you love. Time is the most important gift someone can give you.