When I was 15 I decided to move to Laie, Hawaii to attend Kahuku High with my cousins. It was hard for my family to let me go, especially for me. I am so grateful I went though. I've been through so much. I seriously dont know how I made it 4 years out there. There was ups and downs but I found my way. KAHUKU HIGH wasn't so welcoming on my first day. Well from the first day of school till GRADUATION. I wasn't sure what was wrong, people looked at me like I wasn't cool enough to be a "RED RAIDER." But I am a proud RED RAIDER! I learned to love the school. Some people were such loving people. They helped me feel comfortable around so much Polynesians. Moving to Hawaii has helped me become so much closer to the church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I have almost given up with the Church so many times, because I always felt that He was letting people hurt me, talk about me, bring me down so low, that every time i tried to get back up I was always knocked back down. But I didn't give up. He was ALWAYS listening. With Prayer and Faith I always found my way to a "HAPPY PLACE" and to wonderful people.
My BESTFRIEND Tirza, who I met in 9th grade, has helped me so much! I was going to move back to California so many times, but I stayed for her. She helped me overcome the hate people always showed me and helped me realize that there are people who care. I am truly grateful for her! Deciding to stay brought me closer to many many friends and loved ones.
I am so grateful for my Uncle & Aunt for taking me in. For always being a great example to me. I've gotten closer to their daughters and son. Gain more family members from my Aunt's family. They made my last year in High School so amazing. I was a really sensitive in Hawaii. But I always had someone there to comfort me, my family, my new family, my friends. I worked at PhotoPoly in PCC my senior year, and so far it has been my favorite job! There's happy people everywhere in good old LAIE! I miss that place so much!!! I Graduated from Kahuku High on May 2010 and moved to West Valley, Utah with my parents.
It was so weird living in Utah, cause I didn't know ANYONE!I attended a few dances with my cousins and met more family. I began to love Utah. LOL My cousin, Eleanor, invited me to a ward camp in August, SJ 11th Ward, and it was such an amazing experience! Ever since then, I started attending that ward. The people there were so welcoming and so happy. haha. I enjoyed the YSA LIFE! It was a BLAST. I really really love that ward cause that's where I met such an amazing guy, Lisiate Talanoa Feinga! I seen him blessing the sacrament and told my friends that he was gonna be my "EYE CANDY."
He became my EYE CANDY on December 12, 2010. Ever since he walked into my life, I've become a better person, just for HIM! :) We've dated for 9 months till he asked me to marry him on September 12, 2011 in Miami, on Miami Beach. One of the best days in my life! Another great day was the day I got Endowed. November 17, 2011 in the Jordan River Temple. It was an amazing experience!!! A few days after my Fiance moved to Mesa, AZ to start preparing for our future. It was the hardest thing ever! I cried for almost 2 weeks. It was a crazy experience and I hope that NEVER happens again! haha.
Lisiate and I chose to get married in the Mesa, AZ temple on March 24, 2012, with a little help from our families. haha. Planning for a wedding was pretty crazy, well for me, cause I was living in West Valley, UT. It's kinda hard to plan your wedding in a different state. But I think I was just stressing for nothing. I'm such a drama queen. haha. When March actually came, it started to hit me, that I was really getting married!!! I had my wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses & shoes. I think I was set. NOT REALLY. I felt like I had nothing done that month. It was pretty crazy! The most Stressing but yet Humbling experience EVER! I moved to Mesa, AZ on March 18, 2012. A week before the wedding. It was hard leaving Utah, but my heart lived in AZ. When I got here, it was pretty awesome but weird. I loved it though! I got to see my babe everyday!
March 22, 2012 My Love and I got our Marriage License. It was pretty crazy, there was so much people. They were all there for Lisiate and I! Tongan ways are pretty awesome. We were just signing papers to get our License and to see everyone there just for that was amazing! We then realize that, that was only the beginning! A step closer to being able to married in the Mesa Temple! After we hate a get together to celebrate our day at Lisiate's parents home. The Vilo Vilo Chicken and Fry Bread was ON POINT! We were truly grateful for our family and how much they supported us!
March 24, 2012, THE DAY! I woke up at 6 am, cried while getting ready cause Hair didnt go as planned and makeup either! Had to do it at the temple. haha. OH MAN! My day started off really rough! But my sister in law Katie and my Mom helped me out! I arrived to the temple at 9 am to meet up with my LOVE! We signed some papers, then we were off! We got sealed and married for all time and eternity and it was the greatest and spiritual feeling ever!!! To see how much people supported us with our decision was incredible! No words can express how much joy I felt that day. To actually tell the world that I am MARRIED!!! It was a day to remember!
I am truely grateful for my HUSBAND, my family, His family, and my friends for everything they have done for me! I am Now a BIG GIRL. haha Living in Gilbert, AZ with my Husband is AWESOME! Being married is freaking GREAT!!! I LOVE HIM SO MUCH! My Dreams have came true!
