When I Think, I Write.

It is really irritating when people bring-out/up your imperfections from the past! Throughout my time, I have learned from my mistakes and I try to utilize that (my mistakes) to show/give positive influence/example to family and friends around me. It is definitely better to prevent something from happening (getting into trouble, etc.) than curing it later. Why let younger siblings, friends, etc. go through the same scenario? You could simply motivate and teach them (set good example), before they hike up the mountain of LIFE! At the end of the day, their own outcome in life is based on the decisions they made -- but as someone who set an example or taught a lesson, you know you gave them a solid path. Therefore; before calling someone out on their imperfections from the past … analysis your own imperfections and see if you have played a positive impact on your own sibling’s and family’s life!

I strongly believe that there are two-types of "College Experience/Life." The first is one that understands self upbringings, sacrifices, and the nuances of struggles. The second college experiences/life, is one that can not wait to leave home to be free from authority (parents). These students have the choice to consider and or ignore the ideological, motivational, and cultural approaches of their self upbringings

Themes Not a lot of people were happy regarding the presidential election. People thought Secretary Clinton would win the election, but Trump won the race. President Obama, gave his speech on the results of the election. The people’s reaction to his speech caught my attention, because of the amount of emotions that were shared through the people’s comments on Facebook.  In analyzing these reactions/comments on Facebook from President Obama’s speech on the results of the election, I was able to categorize the comments that were made into three main categories. The three main categories are: Ideological, Motivational, and Theological Approach. There were a lot of emotion that people shown through their comments on the video. My theory is about the way that leadership requires more than being loyal to a party or a person. Leadership is not determined by a specific idea or party. It comes from wanting to do what is best for the people, by understanding cultures, thoughts, and be...

Moana is a Disney film that came out on Thanksgiving Day 2016. Moana is Disney’s first Polynesian princess and first animation with all actors of Polynesian decent. The reason why this film is important is because Disney has a huge voice in pop culture. In today’s society, the media influences ideas, beliefs, and actions of the public. In Moana it shows Surface Culture which is what people can see and perceive from others as the following: cultural attires, historical contributions, and outward displays of behavior and identity, etc. (Pratt-Johnson, 2006). Deep Culture is the intuitive truths reflected in the Surface Culture that people do not know and understand because they cannot see it physically. The film takes the audience to a time when there was only the ocean (Moana). Te Fiti’s heart was stolen by Maui, who is a Demi-god that traveled the ocean. When Maui stole the heart of Te Fiti, the island began to die and was covered by darkness. While Maui was trying to escape, the l...

Indians our often depicted and defined through the stereotypes and misconceptions that individuals within society grant them. The point here is that most of the stereotypes that are given to Indians are not accurate. In the film “Smoke Signals” some of both the positive and negative stereotypes that people have pertinent to Indians are shown. These preconceived attitudes that individuals have towards Indians are revealed in this film mainly through ways such as humor and struggles that Indians face within today’s society; such as many problems they prevalently encounter while inhabiting the various reservations that the U.S government operates for them. The method of using humor to carry out Indian stereotypes, such as used in the film is both practiced and culturally accepted amongst modern day Indians. These stereotypes have been responsible for the overall view that people have of the Indian people and it first begins by people’s view on how Indians live.     One...

Greetings all, I would like to welcome you to my blog/ journal titled, "When I Think, I Write." As a competitive and ambitious Tongan (Pacific Islander), I welcome new challenges. I strongly agree with the Karate Kid's quote, "Ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry-land." I always think creatively and I am an innovative problem solver with strong work ethic to exceed expectations. I have a massive amount of experiences in Pacific Island cultures, recruiting, retention, US territories and international affairs, dignitary services, and public relations. I hope you guys enjoy my blog/journal and stay blessed always! 'Ofa atu moe lotu, (Love and Prayers to you) Tevita Sekeni II