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Who is your role model and why?
S Deafening Silence
ince before high school, I’ve been an audiophile. One of my parents’ indulgences was to have the most high- end stereo they could afford. My dad was very proud
of their reel-to-reel tape deck and hi-fi record player. It was paired with tower speakers, and the ensemble was the focus of our living room.
MARICAR AMURO
Social Media Manager, Makakilo
“My mom is my hero, guardian angel and role model. She graduated to heaven when I was only 8, but left me a lifetime of lessons. She exemplified grace, humility, kindness and love.”
JASON AMURO
Bus Driver, Makakilo
“My dad. He was a Marine who fought in the Korean War. He loves our country, loves God and loves people. He told me, ‘Treat people the way you would like to be treated.’”
KRYSTLE ILAR
Waitress, Kāne‘ohe
“My dad because he’s turned his dreams into reality. He’s worked so hard and he never gave up no matter how difficult things got. My dad inspires me daily to be the best that I can be and to always be nice no matter what.”
DARRIN SHINSATO
Resident Care Assistant, Honolulu
“Anyone out there who has the courage to come out of the closet. You’re
all an inspiration for those still behind that door, and one day they will gain that same courage you all have shown.”
I really had an appreciation for this during my rock phase and, of course, disco when the volume was either “off” or “earth shaking” and nothing in between. Then, the Sony Wal- kman entered the picture and I could enjoy my music full volume without deafening anybody else around me.
Over the years, those habits seem to have taken their toll. I remember watching television late at night only to have my mom come out from her room asking in half-Japanese, “Chot- to turn down, nei?”
My wife is less direct, but I always know when the TV is too loud just by the “look” I get when she comes out of the bedroom to get a drink of water. Our daughter doesn’t need to be delicate and will open her bedroom door and yell, “Dad, the TV is too loud!” Sensitive to those requests, I will turn the vol- ume down and switch to closed-caption mode on the screen.
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LAll Work And No Play
ately, I’ve heard people talk about two op- posites — both the need to work and be productive, as well as the need to play and
“live for today,” as you never know what might happen in life, especially these days.
Yet, work generally takes priority because, well, we need to make a living and we can’t be lazy, right? So work first, play later is how most prioritize.
However, this way of thinking is the perfect recipe for deterioration. Fun isn’t a rival of ef- ficiency; it is fuel for productivity. Downtime is not a “reward” for making it through your to-do list; it’s an essential part of accomplishing things on that checklist.
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Because of years of my own doing, I recently developed a case of tinnitus in my right ear. You might know that there is no cure for tinnitus, that you have to learn to live with this constant reminder in your head. Still, I went to see a doctor and was given an extensive hearing test.
This proved that my problem was compounded as I have hearing loss at both high and low frequencies. I wasn’t at the point of hearing aid usage, but it was depressing to know that one of my greatest enjoyments in life was now muted.
My “girls” understood this and so I was elated when they bought me an expensive pair of over-the-ear wireless head- phones for my birthday. It was an incredibly thoughtful gift, even though it’s more than I ever want them to spend on me. The sound quality was amazing and I couldn’t wait to hook ituptomyTV.
On my first TV trial, I put the air conditioner on full blast and sat in my recliner with a drink and some snacks. Whoa, I didn’t realize that the noise-canceling feature would be so effective as the sound from the TV was crystal clear and the noise of the air conditioner was completely eliminated.
However, the noise-canceling feature also eliminated the voices of both my wife and daughter, who were speaking to me at full volume and thought I was consciously ignoring them. I immediately asked for the receipt so they couldn’t return what might be one of the best gifts I’ve ever received. Haha!
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