Esei+M.

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


 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

my identy is defined by who I hang out with and how I live my life. It is what my parents and all the other inspirations in my life have taught me. It is what i know to be right and the principles that I live life.

My friends and the social groups that I am conected to. My sense of place also tells others my habits and aswell as my place in school, and in the outside world in general. It tells others how I have grown throughout the years.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?


 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

Growing up in Hawaii I have come into contact with many things that others are not able to be a part of which has shaped my identity.It has also given me certain principles and guidelines to show how I should strive to live my life. My mentors have aslo instilled in me morals with which I can share with others.


 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

I can provide a view into what my lfie is like. I may also share some of the same hobbies as some other people here on GLIP. Moving back and forth between the US and Tonga I can also understand how being from another country things arent always the same there as it is here. One example is certain things that are acceptable there may or maynot be acceptable there.


 * 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 think the worse problem is Homelessness.It takes away money from the state. We need to find ways to get the homeless off the streets so that we can use the money that we are currently spending on them to help other fields of our local economy.


 * 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?

They should be organized and trustworthy. They must also be able to take strong critisism from others and must strive to suceed in their goal.

Phase II: Sense of Place

Upload image (s) here:

this is Kaneohe.

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)

the picture i chose shows the beauty of my home town and its quiet nature.

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue? Homelessness

What can you do to be address the issue?

I can go and help find jobs for some of the homeless so that they can get back on their feet.

What is the global impact of your local issue?

Everywhere there is the problem of Homeless people. the problem is people dont think that this is a big issue. we have to help them to become good members of society that can have a means to support their lives.

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

[|www.nytimes.com/2011/03/15/us/15**homeless**.html]