John+K.

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

I am hawaiian, irish, and chinese. I love to go out and hang with friends but i"m always at home helping out my family.
 * What __really__ makes up your identity?

What makes up my sense of place is the basketball courts. Thats a place where i can let loose about stress in my life and just have fun. Playing basketball is like my 2nd home. Some people think that its just a spiort but others that truly love the game know that basketball has evolved more then just a game. Its a teacher of life and reveals your strengths and weaknesses.
 * What __really__ makes up your sense of place?

My roles in working with people is trying to learn every part i can to be more of a help. I dont like to specialize in one part of the job. I want to learn every part i can. To e i think that it makes the job go by faster and it helps me learn a lot more of the whole system.
 * What roles do your identity and sense of place play when you work with others in a group project?

I am resilient and most importantly i can make friends easily. I wont let any conflicts get into my way and i'll make sure the job gets done even tho its just me working.
 * What are the qualities that you bring to the GLIP conversation that will help you make a contribution to your global group?

One local problem that i think needs to be solved is people that ride there bikes on the road. They hold up traffic and they are more likely to get into an accident because they are riding on freeways without being on bike lanes.
 * 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 one quality that you need is taking risk and not being afraid of trying what you believe will work. Being committed and staying motivated in any way you can will also show contribution towards your goal.
 * 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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-Hawaii is known for the beautiful weather. -Another thing that Hawaii is known for is the beautiful beaches with nice surfing spots. A lot of people in Hawaii take advantage of the nice sets of waves that the ocean has to offer. -Hawaii also has a lot of mixed ethnicities which means there is a lot of food from different cultures.

Use these questions to help you determine which picture shows someone else why your “place” is so special to you. > No because to me a picture is just a picture. > Depends on how the people are interacting. > Yes, because it shows that the place has some kind of history. > yes, going to the beach and having fun in the ocean catching some sick barrels (what you guys call waves).
 * 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? Homelessness. Its one of our main issues that is building up due to high cost in houses or even renting. A lot of these homeless people live on the beaches or on the side of the road in towns. What can you do to be address the issue? -Right now Hawaii has provided shelters for the homeless but hasn't really worked. -You can find out more about this issue here [] - "lifes a beach for homeless in hawaii"-USAToday "Homeless people seem not to bother people, but its also the image they dont want"-Kathryn Novak

What is the global impact of your local issue? -Homeless in Hawaii would affect the Economy then it would eventually effect other parts in America. We must not neglect these small situations that we have because it could be the biggest problem that we need to fix.

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