365 days of Unko

Hello!
My name is Lance aka UnkoPono
Welcome to my 365 day project blog

This project is a way to motivate me to put my photography skills to the test as well as my editing skills. It's also to to keep my busy during a hectic day and something to look forward to. I thank you for coming to my project blog and I hope you enjoy what you see.

I will be using my Nikon D3000 along with my MacBook and my iPhone for this project.

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18th
February

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Day 45: Uncle will be back
The day I had to board the airplane again back to the mainland meant that I was once again, leaving my family. I’ve gotten pretty used to it after the first 5 times I flew back home for the holidays, and then it got harder when I met my nephew RJ for the first time back in 2007. This time, I met my neice Kayla Mae for the first time and she brought JOY to my life while I was back home. I was her personal teddy bear. Whenever she cried or kept kicking and wouldn’t go to sleep, I layed her down on my stomach while I was sitting and she would just knock out. I made sure I talked to her when I could and sang to her and kissed her as much as possible just enough to last her the whole time I was gone. I wanted her to remember her Uncle Lance while I was gone. I can’t say for sure she will, she’s barely 4 months old. But the last thing I said to her was “Uncle will see you again very soon OK?” and she giggled. That was more reassurance for me that she knew who I was. To me, that was one of the best feeling in the world.
14th
February

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Day 44: My Valentine
Forever and ever as long as I live, My Mom
My mom told me today, “You’re leaving me again. You like leaving huh.” To me, her saying that meant a lot of things. It meant that she wanted me to stay home and keep her company when it was just her at home with the kids. It meant that she didn’t want me going back to California because she thinks I’ll struggle a lot. It meant that she can be there for me if I ever needed help or if I was in trouble. It meant that we can look out for one another and take care of each other if I stayed home. It meant that she thinks I’m leaving her because I don’t want to be around my family. I want her to know the truth, and deep down I know she knows. I don’t like leaving her or my family. I never did, nor did I think I was LEAVING them. It meant that I wanted to live life as an adult to learn how to be responsible, know how to take care of myself and in the future, be able to provide for my family if ever. I want to make my mom PROUD that she raised a wonderful young man and that I can be the person I can be and show the potential I have in the world. I love my mom. And when things in life get complicated and changes or gets different, my love for her…and her love for me will never change. Happy Valentines Day Mommy.
13th
February

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Day 43: Michael Flores Ordonio
February 27, 1977 - July 9, 1978
My oldest brother. My mom’s first child, she was 18. Michael died of a heart murmur when he was just a year old. A YEAR OLD. Back then, doctors probably didn’t know how to treat them. It was one of the scariest and devastating moments for my mom. To imagine how she must have felt, to all of a sudden not hearing your new born baby stop crying all of a sudden and not respond to your voice. Having to bring your own child to the hospital, IN YOUR OWN ARMS, hoping for the best and praying that the worst doesn’t happen. He would have been 33 today, and celebrated his birthday with my mom. Many thoughts always run through my brothers mind and myself. “How things would have been different if he was still alive?”
I believe that when you pass on to the afterlife, you remain the age you passed on. Michael is up there, in heaven, just a newborn, being held by God. And I know…I just know…He’s looking over us. I love you big brother.
13th
February

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Day 42: Giovannies Famous Shrimp 
Best shrimp I think on the island. In Kahuku amongst imitators.
13th
February

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Day 41: Brothers
Lancey, Shanerz, Jermz, Boi, Chris
To my brothers,
We’ve been brothers for 5 years now. You’re all my best friends, my companions. We have been through a lot together, from the illegal drinking sessions in the club house, to the late night truck drives and from the birth of Generation G, to the memory of that electricity scare. Just like you all have been there for me from my ups and downs, I’m always here for you. Thank you for putting up with me, my bullshit and all my sarcasm and teasing. Friends apologize for offending one another, best friends keep going at it til we run out of jokes. I love you guys.
13th
February

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Day 40: Genki
Went out with Chris and Justin to Genki Sushi. In our brotherhood, Genki Sushi was always our place to eat. Atleast 3 times a week we would go here. We pretty much ate at every Genki Sushi in Hawaii and found 2 that really amazed us and probably knows us by name. We know each others orders from the Garlic Ahi to the Spicy Tuna no green onions.
13th
February

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Day 39: Kayla Mae Dayoan Ordonio
It’s bath time!
13th
February

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Day 38b: Margarita on the rocks
with Blue Hawaii and Tequila sunrise in the background.
13th
February

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Day 39a: Candid
The Cali heads and our Hawaii brothers went to Germaine’s Luau in Campbell Industrial. Show was good, food was great, the atmosphere was awesome. Friends and drinks was the way to go. These two up here? Chris and Justin. 2 of my best friends, my brothers. Since High School I’ve been beside these two during their relationship and has already been going 4 years strong. They make 5 years on Valentines Day. I’m proud of them. I love them so much, that their happiness makes me happy.
13th
February

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Day 37: Lying under the coconut tree