Surfer's Zen

Last night, pro surfer Rochelle Ballard launched her DVD, 'Surf Into Yoga' at Bonzer Front cafe, Haleiwa. It was a definite country vibe with Ballard's friends all present, including John Cruz and Megan Abubo who were featured in the film. So, I spent my Mum's Day on the North Shore, snapping up the local scene with some surfers in tow...

Rochelle Ballard talks of the "highlight" of her yoga DVD with TT - "My highlight would have to be seeing the vision and dream come together and feeling it in my hands."

Cool posters on sale in the photo exhibit room at the Bonzer Front...

...and this one. I liked the touch of the lamp without a lamp shade...cool.

MS. GARCIA - Performing artist, Gina Jeanna De Garcia looks dolled up in elements of 50s glam. She wears, Betsey Johnson sunglasses (note, it's 8 p.m. at this time...but no one's stopping her look the part); clutch, thrift store; heeled sandals, "a gift;" silver garnet ring from India; dress, vintage and black body suit partially concealed under dress, Victoria Secret (opening soon to Ala Moana Center!!)

TT: Quote of the moment?
GJ: I choose to be a casa
"SURF FOAM" - Well, this is what I thought I heard "J.R." say, but I blamed the accents, while she blamed the 'noise level.' J.R. is actually a local artist wearing, dress and earrings, thrift store; Minnetonka shoes from Goodwill; jade necklace from China; sunglasses, Ray-Ban wayfarers.

TT: What brings you here?
JR: I make surf films [TT: Which is what I misunderstood as 'surf foam.']