11/07/2017
Our next calendar participant is Jenn. If you like Ulu you probably know who she is 🙂
Q: Tell us who is in this photo and if you live or work in Kaimuki.
A: It's me, Jenn, my doggy baby daddy, Kelly Tam Sing, and our dogs--Abby and Izzy (blue heeler littermates), and Matilda (Bulgarian street dog). I'm a chef at Juicy Brew on 8th and Waialae, and Kelly lives on Maunalani Heights. I work about a zillion hours a week and live in Kahaluu, so having Kelly live near the cafe and help me care for our furry beasts, makes him the most supportive human in my life.
Q: Tell us why you love Kaimuki.
A: The sense of community along Waialae is just amazing. I love walking down the street in my apron and feeling like Belle in Beauty and the Beast saying "bonjour" to all the people, but silently, because I'm actually social phobic. But I do love the comfort that comes from knowing everyone, and knowing that they are all passionate about what they do--whether it's Chris at Breadshop; Jordan and Matt at The Public Pet; Alan, Kris, and Laurie at Kaimuki Auto Repair; everyone at Ace; or the whole Superette/Mud Hen/Town squad. Before we built out Juicy Brew, we looked at commercial spaces in other neighborhoods, but I always knew we belonged in Kaimuki.
Q: Tell us why you wanted to be apart of this calendar with your pet and why helping organizations like is important to you.
A: I have only ever wanted dog children, and to say I have more affection and compassion for animals than people is an understatement. I swooped Matilda off a dirt road in Bulgaria when I was in the Peace Corps in 2005, and she's been my canine soulmate ever since. Izzy gets me out of bed and into the mountains on all the days I can't get myself out of bed, so I understand deeply the meaning and support animal companions bring to human lives. I am more than thrilled to help an organization such a K-9 Kokua, that assists the dogs of the houseless--especially if all it takes is posing for a photo. I hope we are able to provide a substantial donation to this crucial nonprofit via calendar sales.
Mahalo & Kelly + , and