“ Family one of the things that plays a vital role in shaping our lives and ourselves. It is where you can find help support when you’re struggling. They are your backbone something to rely on. At end day they ones push be best version yourself. I grew up on Oahu Hawaii an island culture around family very valuable unique. In considered people who close important you. Your friends could even their parents too. There this thing do Hawaii we call any adult auntie or uncle its own way it sign respect. Through showing respect allows closer family. My family me not only related but my as well. created many memories together. We did all kinds together: hiking playing soccer going beach vacations just simply spending time with each other. One cherish miss most about holidays. would always meet at somebody's house have big get together aunties uncles from different families coming together celebrate Like long table castle foldable tables lined driveway chairs everybody bringing some sort dish: fresh fried noodles pan white rice sweet teriyaki chicken crispy gau gee. food table was like buffet. The scents fill air let know eat. eat enjoy other's presence good time talking laughing feeling comfort satisfaction. Us kids game tag hide seek while drink beers another. remember sit listen adults talking never chime interrupt conversations maybe saying occasionally still sitting listening conversations. brought me ease. And towards everyone’s energy started die down coma kick in come dads start singing guitars ukuleles. A mini concert for drunk sang hearts out. such unique amazing thing. friend teacher People care This has really drawn made essential part life because this I'll back Hawaii. Given that beautiful tropical island it’s culture. That within community rare want able live in. place raise taught share will go home whether 10 years 30.”