“He worked day and night to support his family in Hawaii and in the Philippines... In Hawaiian culture, the makau symbolizes safe passage over water as well as prosperity and strength... As a child growing up in a predominantly white place... The night sky and the moon are something that I emotionally connect with... There was a period of time that I hated my stuffed animals... They exist as a promise I made to my God. There’s three of them... She gave one necklace to my cousin, and one to me... After a long time of persuasion, they finally said yes... It was the first present I had received for my birthday in 18 years... They started off all pink and soft, but they’ve been through a lot... It’s a way to remember the past and those that may no longer take a part in your life... Every time I travel out of the country I get a piece of art... A lot of people don’t really realize how many emotions we can feel... I remember crying after my brother defeated me in a pokemon battle in Pokemon Pearl... I remember learning english words and phrases through the game.... I wrote about my good days, my bad days, and everything in between... On my hard days it reminds me of our friendship and the support shes had for and still gives me... We always give each other weird nicknames that don't make any sense... Growing up my mom was very spiritual and performed spiritual cleansings on me whenever I was down... Her exaggerations to her efforts to buy these items as a small business owner has been engrained into me... She could’ve sold it at a dealer and made a lot more money off of it... In January 2020, I was lucky enough to get a second chance for interview... From having that place be the room where I obtain the first degree in my family... I often flip through this folder when I feel overwhelmed by the weight of being alive today... He’s been through most of my anxiety attacks, depressive episodes, and heartbreaks...” . . .