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I just got a new lens and I love it. The 50mm f/1.8d lens is a super fast and sharp prime lens for Nikon DSLR camera’s. I have only had it on my D80 for a day, but I love how sharp the images are.

One thing that I really like about the lens is how fast it auto focuses with my D80. One thing to note is this lens will not auto focus on the D40, D40x or D60 DSLR camera’s. I still do not think even that should discourage anyone from purchasing this great lens.

For just around $100 brand new, there is no excuse not to own this lens. If you are not completely sold on the idea of owning this prime lens, check out a review over at KenRockwell.com.

This song is taking over!!

This video made me jizz in my pants!

I recently got a chance to have two of my photos published in the 2009 Kadena Calendar. I am really excited about getting this opportunity because there are some really great photos included in the calendar from other Okinawa based photographers.

You can check out some of the other photographers work by going to their websites below:

• www.pamelaoliveras.com
• www.aviva-photography.com

Here are the two photo’s I got published

My buddy Matt sent me this video of Ken Block having his way with his Subaru STI. You can check out more at KenBlockRacing.com . This is same guy that jumped his STI 171 feet .

This video is sick!

I live right around the corner from American Village which is located in Chatan, Okinawa and realized I did not have any pictures of the beautiful Sunset Beach.

Here you go…

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How to get there: From Kadena Gate 1, take a left onto HWY 58 and drive straight until you see a massive Ferris wheel on your right. It should only take about 5 minutes. Turn right and drive until you reach the water. You should see signs for "American Village".

Today my sister Jenn who is stationed about five minutes down the road from me called and wanted to do some shopping. I wasn’t all that interested at first, but after the shopping my sister and a couple of friends she works with mentioned how they haven’t had the chance to see Okinawa at all.

I decided I would drive and show them a couple of nice spots close to the Kadena area. We went to Gate 2, Maeda Point, Cape Zanpa , and Zakimi Castle . It was refreshing to get out and show newcomers some nice areas to visit. I have lived here for nearly three years and I am glad to show other around when I get the opportunity.

Here are some of my favorite shots from the day.

For all you computer and Matrix geeks out there.

Found this funny video on collegehumor.com

This year my wife and I decided to have some friends over for Thanksgiving at our house. Some of the guys from work thought that it would be a good idea to get a keg for this splendid event. This is how the first Kimball’s Kegsgiving was born.

Secret Ingredient

We had nearly 14 people show up for some good ole fashioned turkey eating. With this large number of people we decided that I would deep fry a 15 pounder and my wife would oven roast a 10 pounder. This was my first time frying a turkey, and it turned out to be one of the best turkeys I have ever had. I don’t think I ever want to eat an oven roasted turkey again.

Money Shot

We played a couple games of beer pong and Jenn and Danielle ended up destroying everyone and going on a 6 or 7 game win streak. I think they cheated some how, hahah!

As I mentioned earlier, there was a keg. It becomes a little more difficult trying to operate a camera after you’ve had a few beers.

It was lots of fun, here are some pictures below of the beginning of the night.

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