"Maka and the Impossible" is a Polynesian children's story which I wrote based on my own experience as a Polynesian American. The message is universal in that it's a parable of Ambition. Maka is a little rock, and he decides to travel up a hill. The problem is that rocks are not mobile - no legs nor arms. Starting with that problem, I chronicle his impossible journey up a hill. Similarly, I know what it's like to decide to travel up the career ladder in California. After spending many years working and going to school, I've made progress in a field that I don't see too many of my peers: Law. That's right, I'm in law school :-) I know for sure that I'm standing on the shoulders of giants - my family - who empowered me to move forward. So I am grateful. Like Maka, my journey towards becoming an attorney was not easy. Many would say that my dream was Impossible because I did not have the financial resources to pay for law school nor the mentors from whom to model myself. Yet, all it took was Initiative. By continuing to believe in myself and putting in the work towards higher education, I gravitated towards the right people who answered my questions. Although I didn't have Samoan or Tongan attorneys from whom to follow, I reached out of our community and asked Latino attorney mentors for assistance - who were happy to answer my questions, and direct me towards scholarships. My children's story character - Maka - has traveled much further than I. But I look forward to catching up with his greatness in my near future. To read my Polynesian children's story, "Maka and the Impossible", you can purchase a hard copy on Amazon.com. For the ebook version, go to Lulu.com. Wish me luck! The journey continues. Ruby
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Sunia Finau Fanaika
7/19/2016 08:34:20 am
Good luck my sister! You're on the right track, with the right mindset indeed! Stay focused! 'Ofa lahi atu!
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Mele Lopez
3/11/2017 08:43:35 pm
So proud of you little sis.
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Pele Amataga
3/12/2017 08:15:01 am
Thank you Auntie for being such an inspiration!!
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Pele
10/6/2017 11:35:22 am
Hi Aunty Ruby!!! I am so glad you made it this far!I love you ! You have inspired me to do so much more with my life. Love you
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