Sept 28th

Today we met up with Joe. We worked on our time sheet so that we can turn it in by today. What we also talked about is the conceptual map that we all came up with and Chas created. We also read some articles that Diana had just emailed us. We also came up with the two hypotheses that we thought stood out the most. The two hypotheses talks about disagreements between the churches principles, its religion, and how it affects the youth. The Tensions has the youth turn to drugs and alcohol having it take control over our Marshallese youth, which creates more negative vibe, and tension amongst the Marshallese Community. As a group we thought these are the most important ones because it mentions what is happening with our Marshallese Communtiy in one paragraph.

Sept.27

On the 27th of this month I read some of the article that Diana had sent to us at home. What the article is mentioning is how to write outlines. It gives ideas on how we should label our information, how we should format it and putting down the most important information down. The article aslo mentions exlopring and documenting issues. I thought I would take notes on the ones that I thought were most important.

Sept. 26th

Jos and I attended a Pacific Islander Festival down in San Deigo. We had Leilani pick us up, which we had met for the first time. She was a nice person. We talked to her about our 1akwe project, she thought it was a great idea, and that she as well wants to be a part of the project. She also mentioned that for a young age, its great that we start being involved with the marshallese community. When we finally got there, we met anty Lola who we worked for as interns over at her booth. She had Jocelyn, Chas, and myself explain to people of the islands about certain health issues, pacific islanders face on a daily bases. There were informations in different languages from the islands. Aunty Lola aslo introduced us to these Marshallese kids that were adopted by an Amercian family. The kids named were Almon, Issaiah and 3 other younger kids. They told us we were the first Marshalleses people they've met so far here in California. They told us about a little about themselves. Jos, Chas, and myself thought that its great that they get to live here in California, because now they have many opportunities here, they all have a greater chance in having a better education.

Sept. 25th

I recieved a survey that Diana had sent to me. What the the survery based on is our academic goals for college. I'm glad i got to do this survey because it has got me thinking ahead of my future. It's getting me prepared for my classes that I'm sure I'm going to take and help me for my future career which is becoming a nurse. Being a nurse has been something I've always wanted to become ever since I was ten. I want to be able to help others with their needs, and health. My main goal right now in order for me to achieve that dream is focusing on my education.

Sept.21st

Today we had a phone conference with Diana. What we mainly discussed was the ten hypotheses we came up with. We also brained stormed about the Marshallese communty.

Sept 20th

On the second day which was the 20th of the Island Festival, My group and I pretty much did the same thing, except this time we were not selling but giving out surveys, about the health of our islander people. Our goal was to give out at least 15 surveys, but we it actually turned out that we gave out over 15, which was great.

Sept.19

Today my group and I met at the Pacific Islander Festival over at Huntington. Jocelyn Chas and I helped out with the Ocapica Booth. Our job was to walk around the festival selling tickets. The money we sold went to scholars, for college. The good thing about selling those tickets was we got to meet new faces and friends. It was great that our islands helped out with the Ocapica Booth and it was awesome they took the time to hear us out. Although it was hours and hours of walking under the sun, i can say it was worth it, because Jocelyn, Chas and I sold a large amount of tickets. What i'm most proud of is we worked seven hours,ten A.M to five P.M which is great. We're hoping to do the same tomorrow.