Happy MADA'S DAY!!

My Ohana celebrated by going to eat at Kum Chee Korean Buffet in Pearl Ridge.

Here's da pictures.























Love and ALOHA,

Auntie Pupule

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This morning PK took me to Kalakaua Middle School. It was the Pre-Convention Meeting where Delegates come together and discuss issues to bring to the Convention. Brainstorming if you may. The cafeteria packed with so many Elected Officials and Members of the Democratic Party. It was once again an electrifying experience. Everyone is so helpful and genuine.

Really.

Nora Nomura of HGEA invited me to sit with her and her friends. She's one awesome wahine. In fact, it was her who straighten out the Bento Mess. Mahalo Nora. I would also like to thank Annele Amaral for being there and listening to me vent and cry when my heart was in pain. Ladies, you're terrific!

It was great to see my friend and fellow Samurai/Twitter brother, Bill Kaneko.

I walked up the stairs and Rep. Della Au Belatti YELLS "Auntie Pupule, Mahalo for joining the http://www.hawaiiconcon.org/ " I smiled and hugged her. She's one true hard working public servant!

The Chairpersons for my Platform Committee was Rep. Sylvia Luke and Judge Walter Heen. I learned what the Democrat party stands for. Yes. I belong to this Party!!

We will bring on Friday a Platform in which we believe what we as Democrats are all about in Hawai'i!!

I'll be writing a list of candidates I'll be supporting at the Convention laterz this week.

Of course, I gave my pledge to Obama last week.

Love and ALOHA,

Auntie Pupule

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Lemme see.

What's been happening.

People making humbug.

I still at the anger stage so I don't want to write. LOL

Bumby, I going write someting I going regret.

Yeah, right.

K-den...without naming names.

I was given the task of ordering Bentos. Lots of Bentos.

So I called the various places and found one who gave a good price. I emailed the information to the people in charge. (I neba say who) heheheh Den they wanted Vegetarian Bentos too. So back to the Business. They gave me a new price list with a higher amount for the Veg. Bento.

Emailed information.

Called around and found a much cheaper place for both regular and vegetarian bentos.

Emailed information.

Guess wat happened?

I get a email telling me:

"Lynn V, thank you so much for pricing the bentos.
******has assigned ****** to be the chairperson for food.

Lynn, we appreciate your help with pricing the bentos for the volunteers.
Please give E**** the information you have gathered thus far. He will take it from here.
Aloha,"

Of all the nerve!

Chairperson for Food? Dang!! The kaukau all ordered foa da Convention. Ooops! Did I write dat? Dey need a Chairperson foa Bentos when I got the information already?

Somebody, plezzzzzzzzzzz help me to understand.

Well, I gave the information to the person with one request. Not to order the Bentos from the business that is owned by the Child Molester.

My friend's company was going to pay for the Bentos. Lucky, I neba tell um.

Love and ALOHA,



Auntie Pupule

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I was facing the kitchen window. Busy preparing the tempura batter for the oysters and shrimp. I lifted my head and saw his bright smile...my son, my hero, my life, my Conrad! I shouted and everything dropped from my hand. I neba care. PK neba know why. He thought I was having one of my "Pupule" moments. ha ha ha I rushed to the front door and opened it. My arms waiting to hold my precious son. We embraced ever so tightly.

My son and I.

Last night, I slept a bit better but not 100%. My Christy-Lynn is still in Texas training for Weapons Specialist. She'll be home on May 15th. We'll celebrate Mother's Day on May 15th. Das when I'll have all my children with me.

Conrad leaves May 23rd for his remaining Tour in Iraq.

This is his third deployment.

My children volunteered to be soldiers. I am a Proud Military Mother.

Love and ALOHA,

Auntie Lynn aka Auntie Pupule

















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On Friday night I went to Dole Cannery for my first taste of a Political Covention. From the start, I felt the Aloha and tremendous excitement all around me. Ted Mina and Ted from Board of Water Supply took me under their wings with Lorraine.

Saturday morning we were given our badges and blue bags. There were tables with Candidates and Orginazations!





Awaiting Delegates, their seats in the ballroom. Tables with our Districts. I found mine.

Nora Nomura, Jesse Souki, Karl Minke, Tony Gill (Elected Chairperson For OCC)
and Carolyn Wilcox. (Missing Rep. Karl Rhoads, Elected Lynn Matusow and myself.)

Everything was new to me. Carolyn became my Kapuna and started to teach me about the process. Rep. Karl Rhoads taught me too. In fact, everyone was teaching me!! LOL I was amazed how the Delegates go up to the microphones and passionately argue thier views on whatevas. Den...I found myself in the same position. Someone put in a resolution for the Oahu Democratic Party to go against the Stryker Brigade because of Environmental reasons. Well, I am a mom of a Stryker Soldier. I stood up and raised my hand against it. Was only me and another person. Ainokea. My table knew why.

That got me going. I was HOT!!

There were so many former elected officials and elected officials. When get plenny...nobody really stands out. LOL In fact, I neba take piccha of none of dem. heheheh I was in awe of the Convention.

We listened to the candidates running for Chairperson of OCC. Then the list of other candidates.

The winners and newly elected officers of OCC are:

Tony Gill Chairperson

Heather Murakami Secretary

Lynn Matusow State Central Committee Oahu County at Large

Chuck Prentiss State Central Comittee Oahu County at Large

Annele Amaral and her Staff did an excellent job!

Love and Aloha,

Auntie Pupule

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I woke up around three a.m. Wanting to write about the MWH Tenant Association Meeting. Instead, I sent an email to Director Chad Taniguchi at 4:30 a.m. and then another one. Yes, I was very upset about what was said by a Staff Member.

Well, Director Taniguchi emailed me and healed the wound.

So I won't write what happened.

Come July 1, 2008...Asset Program will start.

Lots of things are changing due to HUD (Housing Urban Development).

There's a lot of confusion going on right now for the residents. Those who follow Rules and Regulations have nothing to worry about. Those who don't pay rent, cause havoc and chaos will find themselves without a home.

Yards are being cleaned by Maintenance. Unapproved trees, shrubs, plants, etc. will be removed at the occupant's expense. HUD have set their strict guidelines which Public Housings must comply or lose monies from them.

Another meeting is being scheduled with Director Chad Taniguchi and Members of my Community. I will let you know the outcome.

Love and ALOHA,



Auntie Lynn

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The April storm is almost pau.

Well, not necessarily. Life is full of rainy seasons and storms. Just so happen this month was rough for us....but our faith in God pulled us through.

Antonio was sick with asthma last week. The Vog.

MAMA was taken to HMC-East on Sunday. Her BP 64/48. She was made stable and sent home.

Earlier in the day, PK and I went to "Word of Life Christian Church" http://www.wordoflifehawaii.com/intro2_video.html in Honolulu. We're searching for a home church. It was a spirit filled church. So many wonderful and happy worshipers. Everyone reaching out to assist. The Pastor's sermon was intense. He spoke about "Pigmatic" What is dat? He spoke about ME! People who are bitter, hateful, revengeful, etc. etc.

I held on to PK'S hand and whispered in his ear and told him "Honey, he talking about me!"

When all was said and done...there was an alter call.

Somehow I wanted to go up but I was ashame. When I found the courage to go, it was to full. I made my way back to my seat. However, I raised my arms up like those in the front and asked the God I believe in to clean my heart from all the ugliness.

Pastor asked the healers to lay hands on those who came up. I felt PK'S arms embrace me.

Forgiving is beautiful. I asked God for forgiveness den I forgave myself too.

I'm truly sorry if I've hurt you. I know I may have said it before...but I really mean it from my heart and soul this time.



Love and ALOHA,

Auntie Lynn

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