Kiana+B

Phase I: Who Am I? What's My Place?

"What really makes up my identity?" Thats a question that I really have to think long and hard about. Most times, I find myself keeping to myself and not really sharing many details about my life or what's going on. When I'm around people that I don't know or just my acquaintances, I don't yet feel comfortable with them so I tend to just keep quiet but smile. Although, when I'm around my good friends and family I can just let go and be loud and crazy and show whatever emotions I may be feeling at the moment. I enjoy having a good time with good positive people. I've had my share of bad decisions and mistakes and that all has made me the person I am today. Though, I may not be the same person in the future because I will have gone through many new experiences and have made many new mistakes. The people in my life at this point all truly give me what I need and keep me in place. Patience is one of the things I have recently learned that will always help me out when things get tough. So I say, "Good things, come in good time."
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

My sense of place I would have to say is being at the beach on a clear-skied, sunny day with good friends and family. I love paddling canoe, that is a one-man canoe and six man and also stand-up paddling. Being at the beach and paddling or even just watching all the bodyboarders in the water makes me feel relaxed and content. If it's not at the beach, its hiking up to a place that has a beautiful view where I can just look out and appreciate all that the Lord above has given me.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

My identity of being able to smile all the time even when its when I'm with people I don't know and having patience will help when working with others in a group. It will help make my group members feel comfortable with working with me and feel they can easily communicate with me. Having patience will help me to not get frustrated when the project isn't going how it was planned or maybe if there is a group member who isn't staying on task I can easily help them out and give them the extra push they may need.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I can contribute having an open-mind to any idea or suggestion that may come up. I am patient and will do my part in the project. I am very easy to communicate with.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

I believe that theft and burglary is a problem that needs to be addressed in my community. In recent months, many homes have been broken into and valuables have been stolen. Some steps that could be done to solve this is prevention pamphlets or posters around. Having a neighborhood watch would be great also or reporting any suspicious activity to police. Having speeches to teens especially of why burglarizing isn't the right thing to do could be a way to solve this problem.
 * What is one local problem (where you live) that you believe needs to be addressed? Suggest some steps could you take to try to solve it?

I believe a person should have courage to speak out against something they feel is wrong. A person should have a good-heart that wants to help others and themselves. They should have the perseverance it takes to keep going through with solving a problem even when things get bumpy.
 * Finally, some problems have been around for a long time. What qualities do you think a person must have to step up and try to solve them?

Phase II: Sense of Place

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 * This is a picture of Makapu'u tidepools, this is near a lighthouse which you can hike up to. It is very beautiful here and there is also sometimes whale watching around this area.
 * This is about a twenty minute drive from my hometown and as you can see from the picture we have a great vast ocean surrounding us. Many people like to have photoshoots near the tidepools due to its beauty.
 * This is a separate hike from the hike to the lighthouse and sometimes can be dangerous. It is only recommended for people who know the hike really well because it is down a mountain and sometimes can be slippery. But, the sun is always shining and there is usually always blue skies. I enjoy doing this hike as often as I can and when I reach the bottom, it makes me really appreciate living in Hawai'i.

Use these questions to help you determine which picture shows someone else why your “place” is so special to you.
 * Does a scenic picture represent the beauty you believe that your town has?
 * Does a picture of a group of people represent and show a warmth and friendliness that your town has?
 * Does a statue or building convey the feeling of history that makes your place important and unique?
 * Is there a cultural event that represents the values of your home location?

What are your initial thoughts about how your image addresses the questions above? Later, you will be working with the members of your group to create a travel package that includes visits to each group member's home location (see Phase II)

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue? My local issue is theft and burglary

What can you do to be address the issue?

What is the global impact of your local issue?

Add these thoughts to your Group's Discussion Forum on Local Issues