I currently have two friends who are visiting from the mainland.  These friends I have not seen for some time now.  We all worked together but had mutual friends.  They speak Japanese fluently and english is their first language.  They are brothers who are 2nd generation from Japan.  Their friendship is invaluable to me they not only taught me some of the useful Japanese phrases I use today, they are just great fun being around.  Yesterday we decided to go golf it’s something we all have in common and love doing, plus I can beat the older brother Takashi from time to time.  The younger brother Jason was a junior golfer and has a great golf game.  I have absolutly no chance at beating him just yet I think next time we golf I’m going to have to injure him, nah just kidding.  I’m hoping that in the time that they have here in Hawaii we’ll have a great time just doing whatever.  Right now with the new girlfriend and me trying to save money for my dream home it’s becoming more and more unlikly.  I will be trying to practice my Japanese with them to see if they can help me understand from a native english speaking stand point.