Pono Akina
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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~ Maya Angelou
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Fish Out of Water
Being a native Hawaiian and born in Hawai’i, I was exposed to many diverse cultures, ethnicities, and traditions growing up. The Melting Pot of the Pacific is a label surrounding the islands. So, I am used to meeting people not of my faith, race, and culture. I mean, with white, pristine beaches, eighty-degree weather, and wonderful, natural island beauty, Hawai’i is a destination many from around the world desire to traverse too. But if you have seen the movie Moana, many native Hawaiians have the same mentality as her. If you have not watched it, highly recommended.
By Pono Akina5 years ago in Confessions
The “Dark Side” of Apollo:
You’ve heard of Apollo 11 being the first manned shuttle to land on the moon in 1969, right? Well, brace yourself because you might have been hoodwinked. Thanks to conspiracy theorists like William Kaysing, many believe that the NASA program for all Apollo moon landings was a fabricated story by the US government to win against the Russians for the title of first to the moon. They called it, the Space Race. Did America really win the race? Was Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldridge the first men on the moon? Let’s find out.
By Pono Akina5 years ago in FYI
Boss Mom
The definition of a mother, according to Merriam-Webster, is “a woman in authority.” Well, ain’t that the truth! In Polynesian culture, the makuahine (Hawaiian word for: mother), is the disciplinarian of the ohana (family). They feed you, clothe you, and give you pa’i (spanking) when you are being naughty. My mother is no different. Whenever my sister and I fought, we heard her thundering footsteps coming down the stairs. One by one, one foot after the other, with that slanted, brows scrunched, and fury in her eyes. If I did not finish my homework, smack! When I disrespected a friend or family member, smack! Whenever I talked back, smack…Smack…SMACK!!
By Pono Akina5 years ago in Families
