Novembuhhh

Damn another month went by and I can’t believe 2017 is slipping by so fast as the year is going to end. Anyways, lately I’ve managed to get my things together and start prioritizing my priorities better. But then again I’m still upset I missed the deadline for early college, so now I’m going to resort to trying online classes to get my credits done faster. I want to be able to cruise during my senior year and not be able to do A LOT of work so I’m trying to get everything set. But I’m happy in my personal life outside of school. Been about doing things that keep me happy and out of trouble. I’ve gotten closer to some people I wouldn’t imagine getting close to which was surprising. ON THE OTHER HAND, school likes to kick my ass plenty times as always so I have a lot of work to finish especially projects currently. I’ve been busy lately and it’s ruining my mooood. I never do have time to swing by leadership cause sometimes I’m rushing home to finish work that is due soon. Anyways, new things been coming my way and I’m very grateful for what life has to offer. Things are so good right and I happen to cherish life more than usual this month. Especially during Thanksgiving, that was definitely a change for me.

Some advice for those reading this, would be to stay focused. Sometimes you let things cloud your judgment which leads to you jumping to the wrong conclusions. But primarily, focus on yourself and getting things done. I had to learn the hard way and it definitely taught me to be better than what I was. Everyday is a new day for room to make improvement, remember that. Don’t doubt the process. But anyways, I’m so stoked for winter break!!! Finally dude, I love the holidays especially having someone that I could bring to the holiday parties. I’m just looking forward to to events with leadership because I have an excuse to make time out of my schedule. But anyways, not much went on since this month slipped by FAST

Alumni Blog #1

OKAY IM SO SORRY THIS IS LATE, I tend to take long naps and it’s Halloween so I wasn’t thinking of the things I HAD to do. Anyways, to sum up this whole month....would say it went by super fast and still caused me stress like always. I swear, some of my teachers have no structure of teaching whatsoever so I’ve been trying to keep myself up with the lessons by learning on my own 🙄. AND ON TOP OF THAT, this is my lowest GPA ever thanks to my Geometry teacher ((: so props to Ms. Kong. I know I could’ve done better but everything was just overwhelming, last term was really an eye opener. I refuse for my GPA to be this low again, also I missed the deadline for my early college...I really do feel like I’m behind on a lot of things. Although this month went by fast and I’ve been trying my best to maintain A’s, I’m slowly getting it all back. Like Mr. Ing, “if it’s important to you, you’ll make it important” and personally, I want to do good and succeed in anything I’m doing. Whenever I feel like I have a setback, it encourages me to try harder because I know myself my capability. Plus, I feel like I wasn’t that much involved with the October spirit ugh. I LOVE FALL so it really sucks I didn’t get to do a lot of festive things this month. 

Anyways, you guys should know by this paragraph my main focus I’d want to focus on is getting my grades up BIG time. It means a lot to me to know I’m doing really well academically because it does impact my own being outside of school and what I do in my personal life. Please, do not withhold the habit of procrastinating, DONT. But I really do want to get myself involve in more activities, unfortunately my sport season isn’t ready until Spring so I need to find something to occupy me. I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t been surfing, and I really do think I need to get back in the water again to relieve some stress. Overall to whoever is reading this, think thoroughly about what Mr. Ing tells you and the advice he shares. I could really use a talk with him sometime soon because whenever I feel like things are going downhill for me, I know who to go to. Don’t forget Mr. Ing is here to guide you in the path where you want to be/need to be, he may not be your favorite teacher or whatever but just know you’re in good hands. Unlike you guys, I don’t have a teacher like him anymore that helps me whenever I’m struggling so don’t take being in the class for granted! Again, sorry for this late blog but I do hope you guys had a very safe and blessed Halloween! 

How The Retreat Helped Us

I was invited by Mr. Ing to become a chaperone for the first time, we were at the retreat house to teach the kids that led us to our own sessions individually. I’m a former student of being in the class, therefore I was teaching upon my own experience that’ll help the students think of their self-evaluation on how they are in the class and what they want to gain from it that will benefit them for future references. The students got a sense of how the class runs and what is to be expected which is what we want from them. I strongly believe that being able to go on the other side of the island to the house for the kids to be off their phones and be able to ponder on their “shaping” throughout the class is important for them to build connections/relationships along with their individual itself to make improvements. The house is a good use of being able to have everyone together without any distractions which helps us teach the kids the definition of the class and it’s meaning to it. I could say this retreat benefitted me as a student within this class which helped build relationships for the sake of collaboration among with understanding how the class is run and getting to the place you want later on. Personally, this was one of the main impacts being in the class that I managed to reflect on how I was before and how I am currently. Not only does this impact the kids but it impacts the chaperones also because our goal is to help the kids in any way possible for them to gain something out of this, being able to help and put the kids first is a self-accomplishment made.

First year as a chaperone 2017

I can't believe I haven't written a blog for about 2 years...thank god I still have my account and didn't deactivate it. Besides that, this is my first year as a chaperone for the Leadership Retreat of 2017. In my own perspective this was different compared to when I was a student in the class and being one of the alumni. I enjoyed my time being there and being able to come back as a different position that only a few get to have an opportunity at. I can say that this is one of the events in my life that will be unforgettable and left an impact on my individual. Although this was Laila's last retreat as a chaperone (maybe), it was nice having her around and being able to know her a bit more personally. Along with the other chaperones, it was also nice to see them and be able to catch up on a lot of things because we hardly see each other around. It truly does remind me of the things I miss about being in leadership, the relationships built here...I got to escape from reality for a bit and be able to focus on what we do best at, teach the kids from our own experiences. I got to see the kids get along with each other and be able to collaborate with another so hopefully everything will eventually be better in a way that will benefit the class and Mr. Ing. Like many of us said, this year was very relaxing. Getting to learn what the "body dump" was quite frightening hearing it lol but I could see what they mean. Along with cooking and setting up everything with chaperones gave us a different responsibility that kept us occupied which I liked, I admire the feeling of being useful. But overall, my highlight of this was being able to sit down and have those "talks" with Mr. Ing and the chaperones or even just Mr. Ing because it's always going to make me think about the whole picture of situations and I need that. I could definitely say these three days was a cleanse for me to change my perspective on myself where I'm at with leadership and my own being. Now that I'm where I want to be in terms of leadership, I wouldn't want to change my "spot". 


*For Mr.Ing, thank you for everything you've done for me and continuing to impact my life in the most simplest ways.*

Now, something I always enjoy reading at the end of a retreat is our magic notes. My favorite magic note would have to be from Arianne. Arianne was one of my kids in my period when I was a group leader and reading what she wrote was very heartfelt knowing I helped shaped her to be the person she is currently. She came a LONG way to be where she's at and I'm proud of everything she's done to contribute to leadership.

End of the year

my phone has been acting up & restarted my blog *cries* honestly I'm so sad to be leaving intermediate & to be going onto high school. I'll always remember I was class of 2016 for this school. I made so much memories throughout the school year and it sucks that I have to end it now. I started at the bottom and now I have to start at the bottom again as Hope said in her speech for AVID. it was amazing years at Ilima intermediate and I wish I could redo it all over again because then I would have to go through leadership once again. if there is anything I could do differently, I don't think I would do it differently...I just believe I could improve on so many things. I still believe till this day that things happen for reason. people may come and go throughout my life but that's just the way life is, just like how we're going off to high school. I literally cried on the last day even on my graduation at the end. i'm so happy to have ended the school year with the teachers that have taught me so many things for two years. They were my supporters when I needed somebody and now it's sad to watch them teach new students as the new school year begins. I can't wait to visit them especially because I know deep down, they all wanted us to stay. I can't believe I'm crying while typing this LOL. It was so hard for me  to say goodbye to Mr. Barayuga especially since he was like a father figure towards me, when he told me that he loves me I just broke down realizing it has came to an end and now I have to leave for new beginnings. This school year is probably the toughest I ever faced honestly because I didn't realize how tough it was gonna be to leave. I made so much memories here & im willing to come and visit. I made a family here that won't be forgotten.

highlight would be when It was the 8-2 party. Everyone in the classes ive had was all in the chorus room. it sucks that this is the last time the Wolf Pack will ever be together. I stayed for 4th period & at the end I just bursted into tears because I just watched Mr. Barayuga hugging people as they leave. I always wanted the last hug of the line so I would go in the back of everyone. I just straight up cried in his arms realizing that he won't be teaching me anymore. I'm always going to love & miss him, we're so close and I'm hoping it'll stay like that.

lesson learned throughout the school year would be like Ive always said, things happen for a reason. everything falls in place where It needs to be so I believe that there's no other way that I regret anything but to wish that I did things differently if I wanted to. God gave us a path to follow & we're currently creating our story right now. we can't change what has been done to please others or yourself. thats what I learned throughout my school with guiding of so many people.

if there was anything I could improve on, I would do it. such as turning in my blogs on time, being more early when I had to work, more productive when I had leisure. stuff like that I want to improve on. I improved on so many things but I have still yet to improve. I'll be learning endlessly so I still have yet to learn as I'm growing older.

4th quarter blog

wow I can't believe this is my 2nd and last quarter blog about 4th quarter. I'm so excited to graduate as the countdown became two more days and by tmrw on the 24 would be one more day. I'm not ready to leave yet I want to because I'm so done with this school. leadership has been such an amazing experience for me, getting to know the 7th graders and more people came along. I learned so much this past quarter knowing that I have improved & that there's still stuff I could improve on. we were so busy this quarter, having to deal with yearbook also and orientation. we all practiced for a lot of things also tryna juggle with interviews for the 7th graders and upcoming 7th graders. I'm so stoked to finish this school year on a good note although it was a bumpy rollarcoaster honestly. if I were to have things differently, I wouldn't change anything honestly because it helped form the path I am on as of right now. I try not to regret anything because I do believe things happen for a reason so throughout this quarter, I faced so many difficulties including drama but I didn't let it interfere with whatever I needed to get done, especially with leadership. sure I would turn in things late but that's because I procrastinate with other work that I needed to do. Also, I'm usually the busy days I have blogs. 

highlight of the quarter would have to banquet. honestly, banquet was so fun. I wish I can go back to banquet day and continue everything. the food was amazingly good since it was hayn. also, the songs that were played which caused all of us to dance which was hilarious honestly 😂😂 despite the drama incident that happened after banquet, I still had a good time &I I tried not letting anyone ruin it.

lesson learned would have to be, learn from your mistakes. sure I messed up a lot throughout this quarter to maintain the place or position I needed to be at but there's always room for improvement. but in order to improve, I have to learn from my mistakes which is what I'm willing to do. school has been such a blast throughout this 2 years yet been my worse ones. I can honestly say that I accomplished so much and I still have yet to learn. 

nvm this is the FINAL weekly blog

wow time went by so fast honestly and I can't believe this is my last weekly blog to do. I'm so stoked to move into high school and start new memories but the sad thing is that I'm officially leaving ilima in a few more days. I can't wait to Lei everybody but almost everyone will be missing school on the last day so technically it's Tuesday we'll have a FULL day of school to see everyone before the ceremony starts and the last day of school. other than that, we had shifts for our final week I believe and I worked every job. I had to catch up on every homework I didn't turn in so far and I'm glad for my 4.0 that's soon to drop soon which is why I'm scared. Mr. Ing won't change my Homeroom grade and idk why 😭, I need it to be an A. I'm struggling tryna maintain my 4.0....but in the future if I were to read this blog again, just know that do not procrastinate and motivate yourself to the max! try new things and don't forget to love yourself !

highlight of my week would be today. I say today because I finally got to go to a high school. graduation. but this time it wasn't for kapolei or Campbell, I went to my first and most likely last graduation for Pearl City High 💜 I was so stoked to finally go and to congratulate Branden. he's my sister's boyfriend. 

lesson learned would be to be there for the people who need you the most. comfort those who are in need of help and love those who have loved you for a long time. apparently somebody important went missing tonight and I was scared I'll never hear from him again, especially since he's my boyfriend. be thankful for those who have walked into your life to support and love you, you'll never know when it'll get taken away from you. but I don't have to worry anymore cause we found him and that's all that matters cause he's safe.