What are your favorite emojis?

But I love all of them:

For me,

Emojis are the informal language of the Digital world,

Which we can use to express emotions “at the moment;”

And which often brings humor to the conversation.

Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.

It was tough being alone and starting anew;

But amid all risks and sacrifices,

Coming to the United States,

Taking and graduating from my undergraduate degrees—

And soon be taking my M. B. A.—

I have all the reasons to be so thankful,

Not just for being in the U.S.,

but in Hawaii in particular.

I love these islands,

I now call home.

Thank You, God!

What makes you nervous?

Just the thought of a colony

Gives me goosebumps.

The most notorious to me:

Fire ants.

How do you use social media?

To mingle;

To exchange sharing of passion, or ideas and etcetera—

With the hopes of building friendship along the way.

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

America was—

And still is—the best idea.

A true divine force.

North Star of the Free

World, It puts its trust in God—

What a blessed union!

Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.

There’s a reason why our heads are above our hearts and everything else.

We’re often feeling “trapped” over things that we fantasize or crave or simply wish. But let’s breathe deep and ask ourselves, do we really need it? Is it right?

Because right is something that doesn’t change no matter what angle. And it always has a final say. It doesn’t even require explanation, nor justification.

And because of its powerful nature, right leads us to move forward, way forward—which again—is always a cherished destination.

Bottom line and to reiterate: Right always has a final say. It makes things fall in the appropriate places that make sense.

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why?

We, humans are warm-blooded,

To be in that kind of cold place,

We are putting our bodies

Into great strain,

Especially me who’s coming from Hawaii.

So, sorry Siberia—

I can’t stand the freezer.

What is your favorite restaurant?

I love the old Italian ambience:

It makes me feel like

I’m in the scene of The Godfather.

My most favorite in their menu:

Garlic Parmesan Wings and Spaghetti Carbonara—

I forget my diet when I am at Bucca—

One of the best in Honolulu.

That’s why I don’t understand,

Why they’re closing?

It saddens me.

Because once a restaurant becomes a favorite joint

And that it last for decades—

It becomes a part of the community.

So losing them,

Creates a void.

Personal:

To Bucca Di Peppo of Honolulu:

You’re the best!

Thank you for serving good Italian foods for decades!

Thank you for singing on countless of birthdays;

You made us feel special.

You would be missed. . .

Terribly. . .

Guaranteed!