This place is frustrating...

This School situation has to be one of the most irritating situations I've ever had to deal with.  Dealing with a Teacher, or in this case TeacherS, who are unaccountable SUCKS.  Now that I've seen a positive School environment work and assist a student with striving in ALL areas academically, I literally hate my kid's situation now. I'm trying to figure out the solution but how do you change it when it is just the mentality of some that live on this Island??  URGH!!!

Why do people do certain things?

Was it chance, nature, compulsion, habit, reason, passion or desire? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm......I wonder which one of those causes contributed to her actions.

Out from Under...

Sometimes it's hard to hold onto yourself.  Sometimes we are so busy trying to provide this front so that everyone else is ok.  That's my problem. 

Ever felt like a failure?

Ever felt like a failure? I did. It's frustrating for me when I hear when somebody complains about their situation. But sometimes I want to do the same thing. I understand that we all make our own decisions in life. All that we decided along the way in this life is what put us here right where we are today.

There is a lot of things I do not regret. Yet there are some things that I wish I did. I'm sure hoping that things come around once we stabilize ourselves as a family. Until then I will continue praying that God will just get us through these challenging moments.

Car trouble...

Help! Need help!!!

Aloha...

Aloha...

For Me, Aloha Is: Every positive emotion within my heart reaching out and embracing another creature, thing or spirit. Aloha is allowing another to express their own feelings without judgment. Aloha is being truthful…under ALL conditions and circumstances. Aloha is the attempt to make the life of everyone you meet a little bit better because you “touched” them.

Living Aloha has become an ultimate goal for me in my daily life.  After leaving the mainland, I found it my absolute duty to fulfill my need to Live Aloha and provide true Aloha Spirit to all I come in contact with.  At work, I'm on a mission.  These customers are flying with us by choice therefore the least I can do is show them my appreciation by simple kindness with Aloha.

It's disappointing when I see a fellow local from the Islands mistreat or disrespect another.  That is not the way we learn.  We are brought up to respect others and to show Aloha in all ways.  NO, we are not perfect of course not but it's something I was always told and taught by many adults in my life.  We should be better than those who choose wrongly.

Aloha is genuine.  There are some who pretend and act as if Aloha is in their hearts but it is not.  Many are smart enough to feel that vibe so pretending doesn't really go far.  Fake is an understatement. 

Practice what you learned growing up.  We were taught Aloha.  Do right by our ancestors and Live it daily.  Live it and mean it. 

Troubles...

It really sucks when there's troubled water. Uneasiness is no fun. It throws you off of your day.

Car trouble. That's got to be the most frustrating thing. It's more rough when you failed to plan for these moments. Choosing delayed gratification would have proven to be beneficial!

Financial. This is the biggest by far. In a nut shell - it sucks. Not making enough for not even basic needs is hurtful! It kind if becomes the focus in your life even though you try not to make it that way.

Hard times are just that...hard. Choosing to do something about it is another thing. Accept it? No. It does prove difficult when the timing is just not right however! Being in transition is a challenge. It's like a waiting game with no time to wait.

Just hoping that this will past soon as time just feels wasted. Hanging in to faith for certain!!

I wonder....

Uneasiness. I'm not sure why but I am definitely second guessing. Praying...

Island Fever or not?

I don't know what it is but I think I might have Island fever. It's only a temporary feeling but I think I just realized how inconvenient it can be when you are so used to a 24 hour city. Stores or restaurants close before 10 PM here and they open at 9am or 10am. Junk.

There are some other things that I miss about being in the mainland. Things are much cheaper so wallet shock in Hawaii is an understatement. I like a full cart of groceries for less than $100.

There are places that can accommodate all of your needs, for example threading for your eyebrows, on every corner. Just don't have to go far that's for sure. Walmart Kmart Lowe's Home Depot OfficeMax Costco and Sam's Club all of these places are close to where you live. Not much travel necessary.

I love being able to drive to another state. I wish that we did more driving then just going to California or Arizona.

I loved going on hikes. I did one with a bunch of women and I wish I could do it again. I love seeing red rock and I love going to Mount Charleston during the winter.

Hawaii is gorgeous and Hawaii is my home but there is a lot that the mainland can offer that Hawaii cannot. I don't regret moving out of Hawaii to experience things. It was the best thing we could have done. Not only does it help you to realize how special Hawaii your home is but it opens your eyes to possibilities. There is so much to do so much to learn so much to see outside of our islands. Even though I missed Hawaii when I was in the mainland, I was grateful to have the opportunity to be away from it too.

What ever the case things happen for reason and we are back home now. We have been blessed and we are so appreciative.

7 Steps to protecting our children from sexual abuse - #3

Step 3: Talk About It

Children Often Keep Abuse a Secret, but Barriers Can Be Broken Down by Talking Openly About It “My daughter tells me everything. I know she would tell me if someone molested her.” Understand Why Children are Afraid to Tell The abuser shames the child, points out that the child let it happen, or tells the child that his or her parents will be angry. The abuser is often manipulative and may try to confuse the child about what is right and wrong. The abuser sometimes threatens the child or a family member. Some children who do not initially disclose abuse are ashamed to tell when it happens again. Children are afraid of disappointing their parents and disrupting the family. Some children are too young to understand. Many abusers tell children the abuse is "okay" or a "game." Know How Children Communicate Children who disclose sexual abuse often tell a trusted adult other than a parent. For this reason, training for people who work with children is especially important. Children may tell "parts" of what happened or pretend it happened to someone else to gage adult reaction. Children will often "shut down" and refuse to tell more if you respond emotionally or negatively. Talk Openly With Your Child Tools for Talking to Your Children Good communication may decrease a child's vulnerability to sexual abuse and increase the likelihood that the child will tell you if abuse has occurred. Teach your children about their bodies, about what abuse is, and, when age-appropriate, about sex. Teach them words that help them discuss sex comfortably with you. Model caring for your own body, and teach children how to care for theirs. Teach children that it is "against the rules" for adults to act in a sexual way with them and use examples. Teach them what parts of their bodies others should not touch. Be sure to mention that the abuser might be an adult friend, family member, or older youth. Teach children not to give out their email addresses, home addresses, or phone numbers while using the Internet. Start early and talk often. Use everyday opportunities to talk about sexual abuse. Be proactive. If a child seems uncomfortable, or resistant to being with a particular adult, ask why. One survey showed that fewer than 30% of parents ever discussed sexual abuse with their children. And even then, most failed to mention that the abuser might be an adult friend or family member. Talk to Other Adults About Child Sexual Abuse Support and mutual learning occur when you share with another adult. You raise the consciousness of your community and influence their choices about child safety. You may be offering support and information to an adult whose child is experiencing abuse, and may not know what to do. You put potential abusers on notice that you are paying attention.

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