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My namesake, my Nana

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Two days ago, I got some disturbing news from home that I started looking for the next flight out. My Nana was rushed to the hospital due to a high fever that spiked, made her throw up  and by the time they got to the hospital she was all YELLOW!!!!! Doctors are saying she might possibly have stomach cancer  but, they won't know for sure until they get the results of the bloodwork  they were sending to New Zealand (This is silly but that's a whole post for another time) Feb 2013 - 78 and rocking it My Nana is 78 years old.  She got into a car accident with my Papa back in 2007, fractured her skull,  suffered broken bones,  but she survived and has been bed ridden ever since.  She is a fighter - no doubt.  9 years she's been bed ridden 9 years she never gave up Sometime ago - she told me on the phone that she had already planned her own funeral She had already picked out who will giver her eulogies Of cour...

Random thought

Ever wondered why there's a bunch of men with mistresses? Or ever wondered why many women are mistresses aka home wreckers? Every time I go back home I see this almost everywhere. It's sad because it's become a 'norm' - a part of everyday life. I feel like an outsider in a strange (or I should say WEIRD) place. The saddest thing about it is, EVERYONE knows about it - I mean come on, Samoa is a small place - everyone knows everyone's business. Call me ignorant or arrogant or whatever you like - but the fact remains  that this happens and has been happening. I just want to know. WHY????????

Help Mona beat COLON CANCER

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I know there is hardly anyone following this blog - BUT, I'm exploring all avenues to share this so we can get some help. My sister is a single mom to 2 beautiful young children. She was recently diagnosed with COLON CANCER and we need your help so she can focus on beating this cancer. Any donation is very much appreciated and I thank you in advance for your time and support Read about her story and donate HERE . Faafetai Mona and her babies

Welcome to America

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Yesterday, March 13th, 2013 at exactly 11am, I, along with 129 other aliens , pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. A good friend of mine asked me after the ceremony " So how does it feel to be an American citizen? " Honestly? "t he same as before I was even an American citizen" hehehehe except NOW, I get to vote who represents me in congress, and who I think could lead this country to greatness! It was definitely one life event worth telling my future generations - so if you're one of my future generators reading this 50years from now - just remember that your Mama made a lot of sacrifices to get here. Yes, like sacrificing a truckload of good BOGO shoe sales just so I have enough money for the immigration fees. A whole week of nothing but immigration paperwork because we couldn't afford a lawyer to do all this work for us. Reading up the whole preparation booklet and faithfully listening to the audio CD until I fell asleep l...