Me, Myself, & I

Can I say, I'm baaaaaaaack once again... I couldn't have resisted staying away too long from you homie! Kinda need to getaway from the real world. I need something to jot down my thoughts, ideas, and just plain & simple life momentos! I don't think I need to introduce myself but allow me again, my full name is Lisia Opeti. My pops thought tough about my future with all the long hard pronouncing Tongan names he made my life much easier with blessing me with just a simple first name. Simple yet special.. I'm the only person in my whole family named after my Grandpa's sister. All I know about her was she was such a wonderful woman. We can all say that about someone but she real life was a great person. I was born in the land of the long white clouds... aka the greatest country in the world, NEW ZEALAND! *ding ding ding* I myself am a native. Grew up in Auckland in the south side Otara. Sounding way to gangsta but can't lie it is the ghetto part of Auckland. My family and I migrated to the US of A when I was 9 years old. That was a major change in my life. Coming from a neighborhood full of Polynesians and Maori's to a whole different scenery of all kinds of people. Never in my life have I seen a Mexican or African American, always on TV but never in real life. I think that's when I first realized there was a lot of poverty in Oakland where I first lived. In New Zealand I never seen people stand around on corners or people sleeping outside as a kid. But now that I look back it only made me appreciate all that I have. The roof over my head, food on my table, water to shower, etc. Not all people are fortunate to have all these things and I'm blessed. I have been born of goodly parents, who have loved, cared, and nurtured me to be the woman I am today. I am the eldest of 5 and with the perks of being a boss lady it comes with major responsibilities and a being a 2nd mother to them when my Mom isn't home. I love my siblings more then life itself. I'd give anything just to keep them safe and happy. My dreams for the future is to finish school and work in the immigration field or anything that has to do with that. From my own personal experiences I know exactly how it feels to be an immigrant and the many opportunities turned down because of our status. Yet, I have so much faith that one day I'll be able to have a chance to work hard for my family and my people, and my community. Last but not least, I am an LDS member. My biggest blessing of all! Despite my imperfections I believe this gospel has paved me on the path that I'm on. I'd be a lost soul w/o it. Everyone in this world come from all different religious views but I am one out of 14 million lds members in this world. I can only say that what I believe in has been a big impact in my life. From standards to life lessons. Well, I guess this is a small piece of me you've read.. and this is only the beginning. 

WELCOME TO MY LIFE.... <3

Yours Sincerely,

Miss Opeti