Samuel+S.

Can't wait to learn all about you Samuel!! ~Amber
Phase I: Who Am I? What's My Place?


 * What __really__ makes up your identity?
 * So what makes up my identity is my family. They taught me everything I know. Ever since I was a kid my parents always took me outside to do activities like hunting, fishing, and farming. My parents always believed I should know how to be self-sustainable.


 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?
 * I believe my sense of place is being around plants and in nature. Being a farmer and working in a nursery, I really grew to love plants and take care of them. I enjoy going into the mountains and being surrounded by big trees and lush vegetation. It is here in nature where I feel at peace.


 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?
 * It is these values that allow me to interact well with others in the outdoors. I am com
 * fortable helping others do work and I can also am comfortable teaching others and sharing my knowledge of the outdoors.


 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?
 * I am an outgoing and easy type of person to get along with. I have a good memory for things that I learn and am able to retain information easily. I can work well with others and get along with most people. These qualities make me a good group person because I enjoy communicating with others and learning from them.


 * 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?
 * Homeless is a big problem in Hawaii. You see it everywhere, in the streets, parks and beaches. To help stop this, I believe we should be pushing to educate every person, provide avenues for people to get proper job training, provide more affordable housing and provide more jobs.


 * 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?
 * Someone who has a good sense of right and wrong, and can help solve problems. Someone that has actually experienced hardships and would understand the situation. Someone that is sociable with good communication and can get the message out to many people.

Phase II: Sense of Place

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 * Samuel, I love this picture. My dream is to go to Hawaii one day because it is so beautiful. You are very blessed to live in a place like this. ~Carma **



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 Koolau Mountains are my backyard and I was always fascinated with the amount of waterfalls falling down in the valleys after a strong rain. Sometime it would be every ridge. I think that we should keep Hawaii's nature as lush and beautiful as how they are now. I love the uniqueness of the mountains and the deep ridges that create the valleys where the waterfalls run. This makes my home town of Kaneohe so beautiful.

Phase III: Identify Local Issue:

What is your local issue?

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