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Joe

Hey! Ever seen me do a cartwheel??? =)

About Me


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I'm 5'12" and I'm on my second car about to hit 250,000 miles in the past decade or so (can't afford to fly all the time! haha)...
UPDATE: Second car died after 260k, and I'm starting on my third... lol
I'll sing if it's stuck in my head...
I'll eat if it smells & tastes delicious...
I'll laugh if it's funny...
I'll yell if it's stupid...
I'll twitch if it annoys me...
I'll scratch if it itches...
I'll question if it doesn't make sense...
I'll tear-up if it touches me...
I'll snap a pix if it catches my eye...
I'll smile if it's good...
I'm your average "Joe" with double extra large smiles on the side...
Team Hokori... 4-Lyfe!!! =) Team Hokori
On MySpace at www.myspace.com/teamhokori
Oh wait! On my spare time, I also manage Import Image =)
On MySpace at www.myspace.com/importimage

My Interests

Travelling, Photography, Videography, FOOD & BBQ-ing, Anime, Import & RC Cars (TeamHokori.com and BeetlePorsche.com), Guitar, Singing (no need for liquid courage if you put a karaoke mic in my hand! *giddy*), Landscape architecture, Trying out office chairs, pushing the demo button on the printer displays at BestBuy, collecting canes and crutches, boba/pearl drink connoisseur

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I Attached my Friendster Testimonials! lol

Kaiya , 01/28/2004:

Joe has helped me soooo much in tha past few months for no reason at all, but to be a great frend! He has given me hundreds (no wait...I think we're in tha thousands now!) of great pics, he's introduced me to his awesome frends (sum of tha coolest ppl. I've met), was my tour guide & taxi cab for a week wen I went to Frisco, printed my pics in tha middle of tha nite (I told u not to do stay up 4 that!!), gives me tons of useful advice, and has not only been a great photographer, but a frend. He's always willing to help someone in need whether he knowz u or not. He's caring & very generous. You're missin' out if u don't kno this guy. And look at his car. He won't stop takin' away thoz trophies. He should share tha wealth. Not everybody wins cuz this guy be takin' home multiple trophies frum one show! (j/k u deserve it)... Anyway, I'm sooo happy to hav a frend lyke Joe =D

Velvet , 12/14/2003:

Who would have thought I'd meet you in LA, much lesst in a club. I couldn't tell in the beginning really if it was you or not, kinda hard when you've got some drinks in you... ha ha ha but I'm glad I actually just got up and asked if it was you. True enuff and it was. Nice meeting ya after all these time. Too bad didn't have more time to chat, we'll have to do it again if I go back. Take care!

Arlene , 11/03/2003:

Hey dohdep..what can I say but I'm not worthy *bow*zerbert* Joe is the best...he even drove 50 million hours to pick me up and show me a good time...Joe your the best..don't ever change...I'm so happy to call you my friendSTER...hee hee I'm still corny *hugz*

Shell , 10/10/2003:

Hi Joe! Joe is the BIGGEST sweet heart in the world. We met early on in my Hokori days when he was the team photographerand nowIm happy to say were team mates! Joe is the greatest, I dont think Ive ever seen him mad or upset. Although, Ive seen him very tired from the endless picture taking that he does. But I honestly think that there is not one bad bone in his body! Mr. JAC 1 along with the 1 Bug for a 1 guy!!! Keep Your Head Up!

Steve Bitanga , 09/11/2003:

JOE.. my sensi photographer.. my inspiration.. I LOVE YOU JOE!

Mark , 09/10/2003:

This multi-talented dude rocks! He is very helpful, thoughtful, has a great sense of humor, -as you can see from the other testimonials, he is well loved!- And yah, we still gotta kick it sometime and 'MSTK3' Star Wars! Ha ha! I still can't thank you enough for thinking of me when it comes to the Sharks games! I hope we can try to kick it more often. It's an honor to know you braddah! Now, everyone raise your 'Devil Horns' and chant with me!... FOZZY! FOZZY! FOZZY!...=o)

Kimberlytia.com , 09/09/2003:

Undoubtedly..hands down..by far.. thee best reflector butt boy I have ever had in this business! I hope to one day have a REAL photo shoot with Joe, and maybe without Henry's super infrared radar sonar cop calling to import model locations zoom in camera. lmao... Luv Ya JOE NIBOLAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Gemmalyn , 09/05/2003:

I remember how my brother tried to protect me from that dog across the street when I was little... the dog ran into the yard and chased me around in circles and I ran into the house crying! Ever since then he always tried to keep me away from something... like AOL, IRC and everything else that he was once addicted to (even Friendster)!! Oh well.. didn't work =) EVERYONE knows my brother... E V E R Y O N E ! He makes NINOBLA a household name everywhere he goes! Thanks for giving me a great reputation! ~DohDep/Fozz/Joseph's Lil Sister~

.mika. , 08/11/2003:

joe's the man. he featured me in his article in the philippine news website. ask for the link. LOL joe, thanks alot. we gotta go for boba soon. make sure you don't make faces this time. you almost made me cough out a boba out of my nose the last time! hahahaha see you around. -mika kealohaonapilimua

Dean , 07/17/2003:

ledda ninobla, dep, you name it! he's in the import scene now! watch out! joe is lethal with a camera up to 300 feet (with x3 lens.) this guy used to be famous for the cha-cha, and slo, and IRC! and probably the first person to make the legendary irc road trip. many have followed, but few have been as intrepid! haha what is oldschool again? how many irc trips in a year? joe's albums speak VOLUMES! *word*

Jen , 07/17/2003:

I first met Joe when I conned him into being my photographer...and that's how I became a calendar model. *insert sarcastic remark/look here* Although I've only hung out with him a few times, Joe is really super-duper. He's always out to have a good time (especially with DJ Pineapple!!!), and he's a caring, warm, and genuine....that's Joe NinoBLAAAAH for ya!

Cath , 07/14/2003:

Kuya Fozzy aka Dohdep aka Joe is one kewl cat! The girls and I will forevermore remember him as our mentor back in the days during our "youth group" at St. Basil's. He was always there to listen, drive us around, and just be a great friend/mentor! I'm glad to still be in touch with Dohdep after all these years.

Abe , 07/12/2003:

Damn, I think me and Joe are the two biggest guys in the import scene...hahaha....besides Edwin....lol...this guy is much fun...remember cruising vegas looking for a place to eat...hahaha...you the man dawg

Lani , 07/11/2003:

Joe's a great guy -always full of energy and has a heart-warming voice. Cheerz Joe!

Chuck Deezy , 07/07/2003:

Doh...Ah Dep..Ah Doh-oh DEP! Me...a friend he got reacquainted wif after many a moon of no communicationnnnn! Now why did that sound better in my noggin'? lol. What can I say about him? What can I say about me? What can he say about me? lol. This is one cool Bradduh! Fo shizzle. Always got that smile on his face. Too bad I didn't hang around you when you broke outta your shell! Still gotta sit and have that drink. Special friend from many moons ago. This is one of those fools that you can't git rid of...not because you want to...but vice versa. Much luv brah.

Jason , 07/03/2003:

Dep...what can I say about the man who welcomed me into the online world of IRC/online friendships. I had many a great adventure with Joseph, as we drove together up and down the west coast. Although we hardly see eachother now, he always manages to keep me connected in the same way we met...online. I will always cherish the good times we had together and I am honored to have him as my friend. I only hope someday my children are as lucky...you da man Joe!

Tony , 07/02/2003:

If you already don't know this guy..ur missing out..Joe's the NICEST PERSON ALIVE!..*nuff said* *12 Hours!!*

JingNPatrick , 06/25/2003:

we're back! *burp-burp* whew! longsilog!

Christine , 06/15/2003:

DOHDEPDEAREST! Man, I feel like I've know Joe forever. He is one of the sweetest and thoughtful people I know. Many a late night I spent on IRC chatting it up with Joe, and he always had a smile and a virtual hug for me. Even now, we still keep in touch a bit, but I still miss those fun days way back when. What a guy. He rocks!

ChimChim , 06/15/2003:

What can I say about Dodep.. I've met him about 10 years ago.. San Luis Obispo.. PCN... I was about 50 lbs lighter... I've seen him a LOT throughout my elongated college career. Great guy to know!

Shasha , 06/13/2003:

*tah dah* HI HI HI HI HI JOE JOE! Oh my Im having crepe & tapioca cravings!! We gotta make an appearance agains there hehe. *hug* JOE IS THE BESTEST! fo sho! =D

Maricel , 06/12/2003:

Mr. Ninobla is the biggest P-I-M-P I have ever known. At a car show, you'll see him with all the fly hunnies. He's such a sweetie and a good friend! Take care Joe. Hey! when are we going to have lunch? I'm Huuuuuuuuuuungry!

Marilyn , 06/11/2003:

Fozzie!!!That's my big teddybear!!!

Osby , 06/11/2003:

Ooooooooh My Goodness... Oh My GOsh... DOHDEP!!! =) This guy has given me sooooo much & oh man... I miss hangin' out in Vallejo w/ him during the summers! Dohdep introduced me 2 IRC when I had no idea what it was back then... not I can't go on a comp w/o d/ling it! He also taught me how 2 sing better, has givin' me soooo much advice about everything, & bake peanut butter cookies @ his house! Gosh man.. I Love You Dohdep & I hella miss U Dude!!! Hope we get 2 hang out soon!

Mama May , 06/10/2003:

I must of met Fozzy more than 5 times through different people. Everyone smiles when they talk about him... The caring Teddy Bear .. the funny dude and to me I owe him so much because he captures my sucess on print. You dont realize how precious memories are until he shows you through pictures. He makes me realize how important it is to be stay in business. He will be right along side me as I get sucessful in business. I wouldnt have it any other way

Maga , 06/10/2003:

What can I say about Joe.. well, I fo' sure speak from experiance when I say joe is the type of guy you can just meet and within a matter of seconds be soooo in to -like a deep ass conversation. ROX

May Jean , 06/07/2003:

Da hell you get me into??? This Friendster thing is downright addicting! What can I saw about Fozzy...sweety, tech savvy, and is King of Rotation! All I gotta say is one thing...what's the secret ingredient to your bbq marinade?????

Edmund , 06/06/2003:

Ninong Joe... Hmm, I guess you didnt like my past testimonial. OK, I will be kind. YOU DA MAN!!! Hey umm do people know about... never mind.

Oliver , 06/06/2003:

MANNNN, I SEE THROUGH ALL THE LIES!!! JOE IS THE DEVIL!!! THE DEVILLLLLL!!!! naw, Joe is an amazingly generous and friendly guy. Y'all should count yourselves lucky if ya got even one friend like him up in your arsenal. PLUS, he has the uncanny mutant power of SHOW TUNE AWARENESS!!! This mutha can sing just about any tune ya throw at him!!! Les Mis? AMATEUR NIGHT!!! West Side Story? PUHLEEZ!!!!! Grease? GIVE THE MAN A CHALLENGE!!!!!

Jay , 06/02/2003:

Joeeeeeee!!!! Big man!!!! Playa!!! Always makes the shows fun. It's never a fun carshow unless Joe is there with the BUG and his camera. A true friend!!!

Madalyn , 05/22/2003:

Joe.. My human teddy bear.. Alwayz a pleasure to see & a perk to receive your warm hugs.. heeheehee =P You & I can sing a duet anytime.. OSAKA, here we come.. Oh yeah & the food too.. Where we going to eat?? =) Much luv to you, SweetZ! ;)

BringTheNoise , 05/21/2003:

heeeey joe...where ya goin' with that bun in your hand? no wait, that's not it. heeeeey joe...why'd ya bury that nun in the sand? hmm. whatever. if joe were a plate of beans, he'd be cool. get it? cool beans? uh. yeah. he's the latenight pho partner, who, without his continuous generosity, many of my pictures wouldn't look the way they do.

Mike , 05/16/2003:

Here's a jack of all trades: VW Beetle Bad Boy, Master of the Slow Jam Mix, Guitar Guru, Web Author Fiend. But, you have to be sure to ask him about his excellent barbeque marinade. He'll have to bring it over to your local BBQ. :D Joe's an all-around cool guy!

David , 05/15/2003:

Watch out for this guy! He'll make funny faces at you without you even knowing it, while you're drinking BOBA! (MMmmmmMMm, BOBA!) Definately cool peoples and all around talented stud. If you ever need BOBA, GIVE THIS MAN A CALL!

Angie , 05/14/2003:

I can sum up Joe in 2 words: Renaissance Man. I've never met a more talented person than him. I've met Joe a long time ago. I'm glad your doing well. Take care.

Eileen Joy , 05/13/2003:

man fozz, you're the best. you were my guiterest for my JAC retreat, the reason why a lot of people knew what i looked like before i started irc'n, and a whole bunch of other stuff. you're so the bomb, and i appreciate you, more than you know. *daps* *hugz*

Nelly , 05/13/2003:

Fozz...oops I mean Joe, is one multi- talented dood! He's the one that can balance his Star Wars figures (still mint in the box) on some ZIP disks, while editing a video he shot while zooooming in his suped-up "Bumble Bee"! But forreals, me and this dood go waaaay back during them JAC days! He used to jam on his guitar at our retreats and shindigs! Like I said multi-talented, but also a good friend! He's one of the nicest doods you'll ever meet! Just don't bend over or he might take a picture of your ass! Oh yes and he can, since he carries his camera with him 24/7 for those "priceless" moments! =P

Neesa Maria , 05/13/2003:

Big Joe is one of my bestest buds ever! Such a sweetie and good friend. He always knows how to bring a smile.

Jaimie , 05/12/2003:

Joe is the ultimate COOOOL ONE!!! He's very helpful, super creative and a kick ass photographer!

I'd like to meet:

If you can burp in front of me with no shame, you're family... *bow*

I'm a listener first (probably cause I'm really shy at heart), but I can ramble on with the best of them once I get to know ya better! hahaha

I admit I've spread myself thin in the past years, so I'm here to not just make new friends, but to re-establish past friendships... I gots the first round! =)

Say wassup if I also know you from...
-- V-town (Vallejo, CA)
-- GATE '88 (Grad from the Gifted and Talented Education program)
-- O.G. St. Basil's Youth Group
-- REC (Recollections in Christianity, VJO53, directed VJO61)
-- JAC (Junior Apostles for Christ, O.G. Youth Advisor and resident "guitarist")
-- Sacramento REC (I directed before SAC1, whoa! hehe)
-- PCE (Pilipino Cultural Exchange, Cal Poly SLO)
-- IRC (filipino... old skewl Efnet before the Internet exploded)
-- Import car scene (Team Hokori still representin!)
-- just running into my profile, thanks!

I'm the guy relaxin' over there with the big grin on his face... And if you're related, I'm the one usually stuck behind the camera/videocamera and the one that cleans up the leftovers after the parties are over... hahaha

Sorry for the inconvenience, but I got a lil' tired of all the friend requests by fake accounts or from strangers that are just trying to use me to hook up with a friend or model friend. So, with a lil' more effort, please drop me a message if you really like to be a friend, yeah? *bow*

Music:

Movie Classics, R & B, Hip Hop, Rap, traditional and contemporary Jazz, Ska, Pop, Tribal, Reggae, Alternative, Drum and Bugle, Oldies, Classical, Hawaiian Waikiki-style harmonys, Christian, Musicals, Choral, and an aficionado of the old skewl Slow Jams

Movies:

I prefer live Broadway musicals but to be fair...
- movie musicals,
- Anime... SUBTITLED!!!
- suspense (Hitchcock!),
- kung-fu flicks,
- movies w/ Harrison Ford or Sean Connery,
- movies w/ Audrey Hepburn,
- Star Wars Trilogy,
- LOTR Trilogy,
- Office Space,
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off
- Goonies
- Shawshank Redemption,
- Usual Suspects,
- Princess Bride,
- Top Gun,
- A Few Good Men ("You can't handle the truth!")
- Sister Act (1 and 2) I miss choir! hehe
- Kurosawa B/Ws,
- Foreign flicks from Asia... SUBTITLED!!! (too many to list!)
Hmmm... Okay! so I like movies too! ;)

Television:

I try to make time for...
Entertainment: FAMILY GUY, Smallville, Stargate-1, Iron Chef and Adult Swim!
Sports: NFL or Arena Football is fun to watch
Cable: Discovery Channel, History Channel, and TLC (I'm always learning!)

Thank Gawd for Tivo! I can be a work-a-holic again... =P

Books:

Books with lots of pictures! hahaha.. I dig books on architecture and photography and I can get nerd-like on blueprints, schematics and cut-away drawings... Anything else I have time for reading is usually what's posted on the Internet =/

My Blog

Updated 2007 Specs

2007 VersionVehicle: 2000 VW New Beetle 6-Speed TurboConcept...
Posted by Joe on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

San Francisco International Auto Show - Nov22 thru Dec02

If you're in the SF area, thinking of shopping for a car, and/or have nothing to do.  The beetle will be on display at the Extreme Autofest car show in the Espalande Ballroom with all the other m...
Posted by Joe on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:14:00 PST

Not a bad season...

Dubfest, September 9, 20071st Place Mark IV New BeetleBest Audio OverallBest of Show Overall Watercooled ...
Posted by Joe on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:28:00 PST

Goes to show you...

After competing for over 6+ years, you'll eventually win one of the big ones at a big show... Best of Show at Nisei Showoff, Lil' Tokyo 2007 (with my buddy, Courtney)...
Posted by Joe on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:24:00 PST

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years 2007

Eventhough this year has been pretty crazy because of another injury I'm having to recover from (deja vu 10 years later!  haha), there's still a lot I'm grateful for... I may have been laying low...
Posted by Joe on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 12:17:00 PST

FILA discount rite here... *bow*

My sibling gots her FILA connection... Since I rarely find my size, I'll pass the savings on to all of ya!
Posted by Joe on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 10:31:00 PST

Happy 39th Wedding Anniversary to my parents

I don't know if my parents know how much I appreciate and love them, but I very much do. One story I like to share about my parents... One time in college, I got really sick... I didn't realize it, b...
Posted by Joe on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 03:30:00 PST

HIN Nighshift San Francisco

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Posted by Joe on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:19:00 PST

Import Showoff, Nisei Week 2006

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Posted by Joe on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:17:00 PST

HIN Los Angeles 2006

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Posted by Joe on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:16:00 PST