Road Blocks/Moving Forward

Some potential road blocks that I could face would be how exactly to create a children's book. I have some artistic ability to be able to create a good enough children's book that specifically portrays cultural traditions, etc. However, how 'legitimate' will this idea become in the future when it comes to actually making it. A way to work with this and make the book possible is probably talking to the art teachers at Drew about the possibilities of creating a simple book that I can complete within the time I have. Another issue would be transportation for those or myself on whom I will be interviewing/interacting with for my project. I have more than enough peers and family to really help build and be a part of my project, but a good majority of them live in Sacramento, East Bay, Marin or San Jose/San Mateo areas. One thing would be to work our schedules out around my volleyball schedule and their school/work schedules. A possible solution for this is the ability to video chat for interviews. Another solution would be just spending a good amount of time in the different areas.

Within the next week, I could begin my networking and communicate with who I want to be involved with this project. I can plan for future dates ahead of time to make sure they and myself are open to work on my project, interview, etc. I can also continue to look for other Polynesian (Samoan, Tongan, Maori) people outside of who I know to be included in my project too.

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Reflecting on the Revolution of an Idea:

1.       During the summer, I spent much time with my friends around the Bay Area who are of Polynesian or Melanesian race who were brought up back in the islands. We attended many events from weddings and religious events to barbeques and funerals. After experiencing all of these events, I realized that I am not as familiar with my culture as I thought. I knew the basics, but there was so much more to know about all the traditions and relations within the island community that I had yet to learn. This drove me to the idea of comparing how older generations are more knowledge and “old school” than the younger generations and how exactly I fit in this issue and what more I can learn about my own culture.

2.       Since the fall, I hadn’t really thought about how this is a widespread issue. I thought that this idea was mostly just about me. However, I have come to see that this can have a greater public purpose. I can easily talk about the greater community rather than myself or my siblings in comparison to our friends, but this can include anyone. I’ve learned that there’s value and significance in culture and this has inspired to hopefully reach out to the public.

3.       1. Communication – between me and my peers, interviewees, etc.

2. Research/Sources – Will I have enough resources to turn to

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