Aloha! I’ve incorporated some upgrades on this second attempt at video-blogging, which simultaneously bring along some “opportunities for improvement” as I like to call them. Translation: it’s rough folks! Adjust your sound before clicking on the photo (of Shane and Lexi a little past sunrise on Kailua Beach).
Movie Specs: Movie Link [20.2 mb (4:30)]
You can listen to my new original music (created in Garage band) and view the new title design for the beach walk movies – now a series of two! Look for other posts here that begin with “Video:”.

Today’s Topic:
Lack of adequate rest often correlates with crankiness. And I figured out that if rest does indeed = happiness, then no wonder our dog Lexi is full of smiles! Like many dogs, she sleeps a lot.

I also started talking about the #1 and #2 personalities. Seems we all have ‘em, and I find it a very useful frame of reference for managing so many things – relationships, communication, time, etc. Tell me what you think!

Coming soon: real video (instead of these short hacks from my little still camera), as the digicam batteries have arrived.

In homage to my vlog guru, Ryan Ozawa, here is a link to search Technorati for other videoblog posts.

itt-2005-05-23.mp3 [5.1mb (10:32) 64kbps]

Sites mentioned in the podcast:

Beyond Fear: Tiger Shark Attack on Discovery Channel This docudrama was my screen debut – I played the friend of the woman who was eaten by the tiger shark off Maui. I also learned about the Hawaiian connection with mano.

Google List for Ron & Valerie Taylor Ron & Valerie filmed the underwater shots for the Jaws movies, and are shark freaks from Australia.

Ocean Systems Lab This is the business of my UC Berkeley professor, Mary Lou Coulston, who took me on sabbatical with her for six months of SCUBA diving in Lake Michigan (UofM), the Virgin Islands (Island Resources Foundation) and Nantucket Sound (Wood’s Hole Oceanographic Insititute). She too loves sharks!

Sharks and hawaiian Culture

As hot as podcasting is, there are related rumblings with video blogs. Eric Rice, of ericrice.com was in Honolulu to a) vacation with his family, b) launch his video road show, or c) both. From my point of view, he was here to inspire my foray into video blogs. Mahalo nui loa Eric!

Shane and I had lunch with him, and we’ve decided to jump into the fray.

In the transition, ain’t nobody predicting the future, but for now, it’s fun.

itt-2005-05-17.mov [14.24mb (4:06)]

Sites mentioned in the podcast:

ericrice.com