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Petting Zoo
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The other week I got to attend Honolulu Star-Adver- tiser’s Young at Heart Expo at the Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. It was billed as “an event for those 50-plus,” but honestly, it was something adults of all ages would have enjoyed. This was the first in-person show for the expo in a couple of years and it was like the grand opening of Disneyland! I think the feel of a return to normal elevated everyone’s mood and the crowds seem to be having genuine fun. Many of the seniors stood in line at the various booths, holding open free recyclable shopping bags and receiving “swag” from the many vendors. It kind of felt like kūpuna trick-or-treating.
DAYNA SUR
Diabetes Research Assistant, Kāne‘ohe
“Kāne‘ohe pillboxes. It’s perfect for me because it’s not too long, the majority of it is shaded and it has
a beautiful view, so it’s all worth it.”
NICHOLAS HELSHAM
Restaurant Manager, ‘Aiea
“Hanauma Bay Ridge. The view at the top, especially during sunrise, is definitely worth waking up early enough to witness.”
NADIA KOUCHI
Cost Analyst, Mililani
“Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail because the beautiful view at the summit is always worth the challenge.”
TYLER KAHUMOKU
Bike Mechanic, Wai‘anae
“Hands down, Mā‘ili Pillbox is my go-to spot — amazing views of the coastline and because we all know Westside is the best side.”
Some booths had games and there was even a pickleball court set up in the exhibition hall. There was a stage and runway set up for hourly entertainment. Probably one of the biggest events of the expo was a fashion show featuring celebrities and their pets. Local celebs were invited to walk the runway with their pets (or are provided rescue an- imals), who are wearing the latest animal fashions.
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NGain From Pain
o one likes to hear negative feedback, yet, we can’t avoid it. Wanted or unwanted, people will give their opinions based on their own
perspective, and not everyone will like what you do. I use an approach to help me to handle my emo- tions in a more positive way. I literally say to myself, “Ouch. That hurts! Let me move my ego aside while I simultaneously hold the discomfort of this pain and
use it to my advantage.”
I then ask myself if they have a point. Can I see
where they are coming from? Can this spark creative inspiration to evolve my idea?
Negative feedback is essential for growth, and ap- proaching it in this way helps us gain from the pain, and avoid a downward spiral of insecurity.
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I was invited to participate, although I consider myself to be a B-list local celebrity. I wasn’t able to bring my dogs, Buddy and Wilson, so they said they would provide me with a dog loaned by a very proud owner.
There was quite a lineup of bona fide celebrities, a lot of them with their own pets. I waited for them to pair me with an animal; it would be either a dog or cat. Then someone gently handed me the cutest little “fufu” dog named Amy. She was dressed in a little red outfit. She was shaking so I held her close to my chest to calm her down. I noticed others doing the same thing.
As we waited backstage, a beautiful celebrity was standing next to me holding an adorable little kitten. The kitten had on a feathery collar and the woman had on a matching feathery top. She held her kitten close to her chest to keep it calm, but came up to me to pet Amy. “What a cute little dog!” she said while stroking Amy’s little head. Wanting to reciprocate, I reached out and started petting her kitten.
The woman looked at me, smiled and said, “Ron, that’s not my kitty you’re petting.” In all those feathers, I was inadver- tently stroking something else that was soft! Embarrassed, I immediately pulled my hand back and profusely apologized.
I guess it could have been worse. She could have been holding a lap dog.
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