Meeting with "ALISI"

October 11, 2010 it was my second day meeting not with our mentor, but our boss lol. This was another great day because Alisi also took me to Dennys, wasnt i just thee luckiest student ever. Two days in a roll to "Dennys". Okay back to business, meeting with Alisi was actually a great one-on-one opportunity to ask questions, fix mistakes, what needs to improved, etc. She gave me a better understanding about our powerpoint in December. Alisi also showed me how to understand myself which was in fact funny.

She also told me her expectations, and what we want to get out of this whole intern.

I really enjoyed the many storys she shared about our community, and how we can make a difference in some areas. All we need is a voice "Ourselves" by doing this we need to be involved with alot of community exposure. So i really enjoyed breakfast with Alisi, she gave me alot of tips on helping others get involved. As well as myself, also to recommend this program to alot of youths and young-adults.

Thanks so much Alisi...Ofa atu!!

Meeting my mentor "LORRAINE"

October 08, 2010 was thee first day i met with my mentor Lorraine. I can truly say that she is an extrodinary person inside and out. I was lucky to have my first meeting at Dennys..mmmmhhh..we discuss so many topics, we also got carried away in our life storys. We talked about the importance of education, and a little bit about time management. But to be honest, we had more fun getting to know each other. Dont worry that is not thee only meeting we will ever do this, but it sure was the first. Getting to know each other plays an importance role in our life, so that meeting was great and it meant alot.

Next, i know we will touch base on more things such as: advice, and help.

Again, i really enjoy having dinner with Lorraine. I got to know more about her and her family. It was really good hearing about her experience in school, and to say that she is still her in 20s with a Master Degree. Now that is a Role-Model!!!

Thanks Lorraine...much love to you and work!!

OCAPICA (Mentor Dinner)

Dinner at the Carson civic center was truely a blessing. Not only having a great program to be in, also having mentors to help us not only on our projects but what we expect to get out of this program. I really love how Alisi put so much work in contacting the mentors for us and sharing some of their fun and exciting programs.

The ice breaker done by Lorraine was also fun as well, not only did we get to know a couple of peoples background but also learning how to in silence under thee pressure lol.

Most, of all thee last part of the day when Lisi seperated us into groups to discuss what we expect or what we want to learn from these mentors. It was a great way to understand the mentors from their own point of view and also see some of their feedback. I loved how "Time Management" was our main focus, something i need alot of help in. Other then the whole dinner, this was by far a great gathering to reunite with our fellow intern as well.

A GREAT program, set-up by GREAT people!! thank you all for makin it happen for us.