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Reiji Minato
About me:
Thanksgiving '89 Baby. Born Reginald Panes Micu. Adopted the Japanese Kanji name scripture 港 令治. Burbank, California native. ISTJ-A. Sigma Male. Former Aviation Electrician (US Navy, 2007-2011).
Colegio De San Juan De Letran (Calamba, Laguna, Philippines) 2001.
David Starr Jordan Middle School (Burbank, California) 2003.
Christopher Columbus Middle School (Canoga Park, California) 2003.
Reseda High School (Reseda, California) 2007.
Coolidge High School (Coolidge, Arizona) 2007.
Cal Poly Pomona 2016 (B.S. in Marketing Management).
Los Angeles Valley College - LAVC, 2024 (A.S. in Electronics).
Glendale Community College - GCC-LA, 2025-Present (A.S. in Pilot Training).
Cypress College (Orange County/OC), 2025-Present (A.S. in Commercial Aviation a.k.a. Airline Pilot Training)
Writer, illustrator, Japanologist, adventurer, electrician, ramp agent, industrialist, and aspiring Airline Pilot, Commissioned Officer, and Military Aviator in the US Air Force Reserves/Air National Guard (affiliation outside of California). Future Other West Coast/Inland Mountain/East Coast States transplant.
Practitioner of Shorinji Kempo, Muay Thai (Kickboxing), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kendo, and Naginata-Do. Also sampled Taekwondo, Shotokan Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, Eskrima, Judo, and Jeff Speakman's Kempo Karate 5.0.
Colegio De San Juan De Letran (Calamba, Laguna, Philippines) 2001.
David Starr Jordan Middle School (Burbank, California) 2003.
Christopher Columbus Middle School (Canoga Park, California) 2003.
Reseda High School (Reseda, California) 2007.
Coolidge High School (Coolidge, Arizona) 2007.
Cal Poly Pomona 2016 (B.S. in Marketing Management).
Los Angeles Valley College - LAVC, 2024 (A.S. in Electronics).
Glendale Community College - GCC-LA, 2025-Present (A.S. in Pilot Training).
Cypress College (Orange County/OC), 2025-Present (A.S. in Commercial Aviation a.k.a. Airline Pilot Training)
Writer, illustrator, Japanologist, adventurer, electrician, ramp agent, industrialist, and aspiring Airline Pilot, Commissioned Officer, and Military Aviator in the US Air Force Reserves/Air National Guard (affiliation outside of California). Future Other West Coast/Inland Mountain/East Coast States transplant.
Practitioner of Shorinji Kempo, Muay Thai (Kickboxing), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kendo, and Naginata-Do. Also sampled Taekwondo, Shotokan Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido, Eskrima, Judo, and Jeff Speakman's Kempo Karate 5.0.
About my family:
I am the only child of Nida (Neth) Panes-Micu, a caretaker in Los Angeles and Gerardo (Gerry) Subido Micu, a former Navy shipboard engine mechanic and a mechanical engineer throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States. My parents divorced when I was barely starting 7th grade (around September 2001), and I'm just fighting not to repeat that on my end. As of November 24, 2024, I'm a single 35-year-young man hoping to find the best lady to be with (albeit her imperfections in life).
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Shorinji Kempo Green Belt Ceremony (Zenshuji Temple)
After six years of absence from taking Shorinji Kempo with the South Bay (Los Angeles) dojo, I finally got my Green Belt. There was a bit of confusion regarding my grading after I passed the test for Rokkyu level (6th Junior Belt). But, I made it, nonetheless.
VFA-115 "Eagles" Aviation Electrician Shop - Family Christmas Photo (2010)
Taken at Club Trilogy, the main club open to all ranks on base at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, at the town of Ayase, almost 34 miles southwest of Tokyo.
This was a couple of weeks after we had finished our 3-week exercise with the Japanese Navy (JMSDF) that year.
From the front to back:
1. Front - John (white suit, a Petty Officer First Class/AE1 as of 2024);
2. 2nd Row - Matt (fedora hat, black suit, red shirt, and white tie; died in March 2014 during a snowboarding accident up on the mountains near Tokyo), Jen (Lieutenant flying P-8 Poseidon patrol planes as a Naval Flight Officer/Navigator as of 2024), Tony (retired Senior Chief - AECS), and Katie (AE1 as of 2024);
3. 3rd and Back Row - Keith (AE2), Joey (whereabouts unknown), Mitch (now a Chief Electrician - AEC - and still serving on active duty), and Yours Truly.
What I'd give to see everyone again (except for Mattie whose grave I've visited at least a couple of times throughout the years as I've stayed home in Cali).
Christmas 2010. Lest we forget! AE - "Aviation Everything!"
This was a couple of weeks after we had finished our 3-week exercise with the Japanese Navy (JMSDF) that year.
From the front to back:
1. Front - John (white suit, a Petty Officer First Class/AE1 as of 2024);
2. 2nd Row - Matt (fedora hat, black suit, red shirt, and white tie; died in March 2014 during a snowboarding accident up on the mountains near Tokyo), Jen (Lieutenant flying P-8 Poseidon patrol planes as a Naval Flight Officer/Navigator as of 2024), Tony (retired Senior Chief - AECS), and Katie (AE1 as of 2024);
3. 3rd and Back Row - Keith (AE2), Joey (whereabouts unknown), Mitch (now a Chief Electrician - AEC - and still serving on active duty), and Yours Truly.
What I'd give to see everyone again (except for Mattie whose grave I've visited at least a couple of times throughout the years as I've stayed home in Cali).
Christmas 2010. Lest we forget! AE - "Aviation Everything!"
Reiji Minato - With Mom 2 (Cal Poly Pomona Business School Class of 2017)
Here's the 2nd photo of mom and me when I graduated from CPP on June 11, 2017.
Reiji Minato - With Mom (Cal Poly Pomona College of Business Class of 2017)
Giving my mom, Nida (Neth) Panes-Micu, a very hearty hug as she's one of the biggest motivators during my time as a business student at Cal Poly Pomona, 2014-2016. I owe it to her for making it up to this point. Here's to more graduations to come in various colleges throughout California, Mom!
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Shorinji Kempo Green Belt Ceremony (Zenshuji Temple)
After six years of absence from taking Shorinji Kempo with the South Bay (Los Angeles) dojo, I finally got my Green Belt. There was a bit of confusion regarding my grading after I passed the test for Rokkyu level (6th Junior Belt). But, I made it, nonetheless.
In early 2001, Uncle Rency invited me to watch Spy Kids at a local theater (AMC at Burbank Town Center a.k.a. Burbank Mall). Being the quiet kid I was (and still am), I didn't know what to say. I was somewhat embarrassed because I had seen the movie beforehand (via a bootleg VHS airing during a bus ride back in the Philippines one time). I kept silent. Uncle Rency had this perplexed look on his face until Uncle Danny chimed in, saying that I was more in the mood to watch more cartoons at home on Nickelodeon (Rocko's Modern Life, Catdog, Rugrats, Aah! Real Monsters, Rocket Power, and the likes). Uncle Rency then said, "Okay, suit yourself, Kiddo!"
Looking back, maybe I should have taken that offer (for further bonding between me and Uncle Rency).
Lawrence Micu
Lawrence Micu
In early 2001, the four of us (myself, Uncle Rency, Uncle Dan, and G.M.) went to Knott's Berry Farm Buena Park. This was around three to four years after our outing at Universal Studios Hollywood, and my biological father "G" was one year away from getting out of his enlisted service in the Navy. I could remember G's car breaking down before we went there. Of course, we were all hungry and contemplated on eating at a nearby Outback Steakhouse; I'm glad we didn't as we managed to fix the discrepancy with G's Camry. It was all worth it as we heartily ate at a barbecue joint within the theme park. I remember ordering these large beef ribs, which had huge bones. Uncle Lawrence was the one mainly teaching me how to down those. Afterwards, we just enjoyed the rides. This was all before I was due to start 7th grade at David Starr Jordan Middle School (Burbank, California) around August or September. Another moment of fun times!
Lawrence Micu
Lawrence Micu
Sometime late 90s, I went to Universal Studios Hollywood with Uncle Lawrence, Uncle Danny, and my biological father Gerardo. Uncle Lawrence previously worked there as a cashier and bought a lot of toys and candies for me from there (of which I still remember a family home video capturing the moment that I opened up the box containing those gifts).
We were at some kind of "Slime Time" show at the Nickelodeon sublet. I was trying to join the other kids on stage but hesitated at the last minute. Nonetheless, I still tried to get up on stage when Uncle Lawrence pulled me back to my seat. It was one of the funniest things ever.
Lawrence Micu
Lawrence Micu
Hello. My name is Reiji Minato (formerly Reginald Micu). I am the nephew of Lawrence a.k.a. "Rency," but I personally call him "Uncle Larry." The last time I spoke with my uncle was back in 2008, before I shipped out to Japan for my initial tour of duty during my initial enlistment in the Navy. We ate at a fusion Thai-Chinese restaurant called Banana Bay in La Puente, California, and had a great time with another uncle of mine (Danny), his wife (Mina), and his kids (Kyle and Miles). Uncle Larry's last words to me were, "Never let anybody or anything bring you down...ever. Pursue your wildest dreams as long as they bring out positivity into the world. F everything else. I f-in love you, you little bugger. Never forget that!" He then gave me a nice bear hug one last time, months before he died. To this day, I do my best to live by those words and carry on his memory. Recquiescat In Pace, Uncle Larry. I'll always be your little buddy. Much love and respect!
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