Monday, November 29, 2010

Semester coming to an end.


So we have about 3 weeks left of Fall Semester, and my brain is getting fried. I feel like its being fried. I've been having headaches here and there and I just want to relax and sleep in and not to worry about a bunch of things here and there. I hope I will do well this week and also do really great in my presentation tomorrow for my Anthropology class....I will be back soon.
Always,
May

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

10/19/2010 SweetHome Waimanalo.

Going to SweetHome Waimanalo was quite a ride to and from home. But, I admit that it was worth the ride and wait for dinner. Upon arrival, Kevin, out host gave us a tour of his potential farm and house. It was fascinating that Kevin and his family actually used recycled objects, wood, and other things to help make his living space for his family. Its a great investment in a sense where he is trying to promote a living space along with a restaurant in using recyclable goods. With the tour of the farm, being able to use the land for harvesting vegetables, meat, and other essential uses, promotes a great way of living without using a lot of waste. This field trip made me realize to not take usable needs that grow around your living space for granted. Other than the tour and realization about the not taking things for granted, the restaurants food was very very good. The corn bread, barbeque kailua pork, and salad tasted very o’no. This field trip to  SweetHome Waimanala was enjoyable :]]
Always, 
May 

10/ 12/ 2010 180 Degrees South.

Watching 180 Degrees South, was about a man by the name of Jeff Johnson. He travelled around the world hiking up beautiful and outstanding glaciers that I couldn’t even do myself, nonetheless hiking up to Stairway to Heaven here on O’ahu. He is quite enthusiastic where he never gave up on his goals. This video gave me a message that the ultimate reality of pursuing goals is the transformation in one self. Also, just like Jeff, we all will come to a day where we all have reached our “last climb”, our last goals.
Many interesting thoughts came to mind. For one, Jeff spoke of saving your soul in terms that he stopped climbing and making goals to do these kinds of things. When he said this, a thought that came into my mind was that most people now a days seem like some are living as if their soul is already buried into the ground rather than on the surface. In some sense it is true. But in general, I felt that Jeff was telling the world to reconnect yourself with self; being able to reconnect yourself with nature which in my perspective seemed such a great idea. The reason is because now a days, our daily lives are surrounded with objects that take us away from being able to reconnect ourselves with nature.
Always, 
May :]

10/9/2010 Mokauea Island.

So I’m long over due of my postings here on my blogspot, and it’s almost to the end of this semester. As I look back going to Mokauea Island was a fun experience that I took part of for my Anthropology class. Being able to learn about the islands history, was interesting. I did not know that this island ever existed. One of the speakers was actually a resident there, and it was interesting that only blood family descendants can live there. It was sad to know that other higher power persons wanted to over take that island. In attending this field trip, it was nice to give a helping hand to the families that live on this island. Their goal is to restore this land to its natural state in a sense where they want to plant native plants and use this island as a historical learning facility. Being able to do this brings life to people on the island and also sharing it to the public. I was very glad, well educated, and pleased to help these families and other families that are part of this future historical learning facility. 
Always,
May :]

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

I've Been MIA Lately...


Being a student is hard. I mean I guess that how it is to get where you want to be; to be a 'someone' in the world; to actually be successful. As the days past through, I will be continuing my blog thoughts upon my anthropology class. So please bear with me.
Always, 
May :]