Lia+M.

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

To me the thing that makes up my identity is my personality. I am a loving, caring, outgoing person. This is what makes me who i am because it is how I react towards the people around me, wether it is someone of my family, friends, or of the community. If this wasn't what my identity was made of I think I would be a boring person.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

To me I think what really makes up my sense of place is my community, family, and friends. I say this because with out my parents for one I wouldn't even have a part in this world. Also without my parents I wouldn't have someone to help curve my pathway of life and hepl me make decisions in life. The peole in my community help because as i witness the things that go on it teaches me that if it's a bad thing then I don't want to be in that place or situation or if it's something good then I could consider wanting that or not. Last of all my friends they help me with my sence of place because without them I wouldn't have support from other's besides my family.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

The role's of my identity and sense of place play a role in my life when i work with others on a group project, because when I work on something with others I had learned that if i care enough about the project so should my group members. also I would try my hardest to help myself and my group to get the project done as easily as possible while still having it as a good project.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

The qualities that i would bring to the GLIP conversations that will cintribute to my group is that I can help the others to better understand the situations and issues that I go through along with others here in Hawaii. I might also contribute by learning new things here and letting others know what it is wether it goes on here or all over the world.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

One of the local issues here is homelessness. one way I think we could solve this problem is by trying to help these people get back on there feet and get jobs. Also by refering them to shelters and to place's were they can get food.
 * 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?

To me some of the qualities that you may need to step up and solve it is, risk taking, being brave, and being able to speak your mind and not care about what others may say.
 * 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

Upload image (s) here: The Beauty of the Eastside! The one who united our islands as one! The celebration of King Kamehameha The Great!

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?

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