Ever thought about life after Peace Corps? Because I have — a lot. Peace Corps was the most transformational experience of my life. I honestly feel like everything I did in my life led me to joining the Peace Corps and everything I do after will be because of the Peace Corps. Oh and hi!…
Sugar Is Just Sweet Salt
I can’t make a difference So don’t try to tell me that I am making memories that will last a lifetime Because at the end of the day It’s just too challenging for me So I am not going to lie to myself by saying I like being here and I love these people Because…
He Hawai’i Au, Mau a Mau
I am rooted. I am proud. I am Hawaiian. From my name, Kamaka, to my values: I am Hawaiian. I write this post at an interesting time in my life where I am living abroad working for the American Government. One of the three goals of Peace Corps is to promote understanding of Americans onto…
Always Coming Back Home To You
Alohaaaaaaaaa \m/ Guess what? Hawai’i, I’m coming home! Not for good, but just for a visit. After being in Madagascar for over two years in the Peace Corps, I will finally be heading home to see my family, friends, and beloved Islands. Buraaahhhh I cannot wait! Since I will be going home soon, I should…
Alatsinainy Bakaro: Where The Roads Are Bad, But The People Are Awesome
Ianareo no nandray ahy. Ianareo no nanaiky ahy. Izay zavatra rehetra nataonareo ho ahy no be dia be noho ny izay zavatra rehetra nataoko ho anareo. Misaotra betsaka. Mankasitraka e. To the place and people I have committed two years of my life; to the place that has opened their doors to me and in […]
Me Time, Free Time & Community time
I have always believed that the key to a happy life is balance. That is probably why I took up slacklining as a hobby a few years ago—I love everything to do with balance. Like the hip hop duo Atmosphere, I am always trying to find a balance. But as you some of you may…
Making Pancakes and Cooking Friends
Yup you read that wrong! I mean you read it right, but it’s still wrong. It should say making friends and cooking pancakes. Just a simple tactic to draw your attention so you can click on this link. Like standards in today’s society, the title is the “looks.” It’s what grabs your attention. And my…
What’s News? (Inona Ny Vaovao)
It’s been a while hasn’t it? Don’t worry I’ve missed me too. Oops I mean I missed writing for all of you to read. I’ve been busy though. Kinda. Sometimes. Not really. Well yeah, actually. Peace Corps service is weird at times. Sometimes you feel like you have a million of thing you have to…
Love At First Site
Hold on, before you say anything I know what you’re thinking. “What an idiot, he totally spelt ‘site‘ wrong. Sorry to break it to you, grammar policeperson, but there’s no misprint in this title. I obviously know how to spell love at first ‘scythe.’ I know my blades. I’m talking about love at first site….
A Hui Hou Kākou
All good things end too soon. That’s how I felt about my time at La Maison d’Arnaud which is an orphanage in Diego, located in the northern part of Madagascar. I want to try to explain how I feel about the city of Diego and the orphanage without making it seem like a Yelp review,…
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