Friends of All Walks of Life

In my 32 years of life, I have met so many nice people.  Sure, most of my friends are professionals in business, law, and politics.  However, I am fortunate to have made friends from all walks of life.

I have a lot of friends who work in various trades and labor.  When I was seventeen years old, my first job was working in the warehouse for Duty Free Shoppers Hawaii.  I appreciate all the work they do to make Hawaii and our country better.  Without their dedication, our state and country would collapse.  

I have reached out to people who got in trouble with the law.  I am a strong believer that people can better themselves.  I tried to help a friend who got in trouble with selling drugs.  I made speeches to students at various schools about the dangers of drugs.  Earlier this year, I met a person who changed his life around at a fundraiser dinner for a non-profit organization.  When I got in trouble with my driving under the influence incident, he emailed me about how he remembered my conversation with him, and he sent me his encouraging words.  I was sincerely touched by this. 

I have tried my best in my personal promise to myself to make a difference on behalf of the girls and women who have entrusted me with their stories of rape and domestic abuse.

I have met women in various industries and sometimes they get mistreated.  I try to see the good in all people.

I have enjoyed making friends in acting, film directing and producing, photography, art, creative writing, and music.  Artists help us get by in the real world.  I love to dream big dreams.  The art world helps me to bring out my creativity.

I have met people struggling and I have met people who are finacially secure.  I have learned from them all.

In a summary, we are all in this world together.  We are interconnected and need to help each other and learn from each other.  Dream and strive for all your goals.  There is no such thing as failure.  You gain skills and knowledge in every so called “failure.”  Therefore, let's go all out in all our goals, helping others, and seeking happiness.