I prepared taxes for free with two institutions here in Honolulu for almost a decade.

I also volunteered as a paralegal for the Hawaii State Bar Association, the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, and the Volunteer Legal Services of Hawaii.

And there are two to three more associations, institutions where I have given my time either as a tax preparer or a paralegal.

Currently, I am a sustaining member of another institution. I am a monthly giver. With a little amount from my paycheck, I am a part of something bigger than myself—-for that I am thankful.

Here, on WordPress, I have my humble ways of giving back to our community; but for modesty reasons, I rather keep it to myself.

Why Am I Giving Back?

I don’t expect reciprocity nor accolades. It’s just that I realized the need to do so. Most importantly, it gives me a purpose and my life a meaning. Rather than wallowing to my difficulties and challenges, I get involved in worthwhile causes.

In the end, I found my passion and pursued higher education, thinking I wanted to give more. I am grateful for the privilege; because not everyone can give.

To God be the glory!

Although, I did not take culinary arts, I have a culinary skills which I learned from my parents.

There’s a growing population of homeless people here in Hawaii, if I have the money, I want to serve them a decent meal with soda and/or coffee and dessert too.

I would rent table and chairs, so they can eat properly.

It’s vanity to have one;

And I do not condone it.

For necessities,

I always opt for the basic and generic—

And I am thankful to afford such.

Simplicity is not just a thing of beauty;

But it is also a thing of wise.

And you’re maybe one of them—

Who knows?

Listing them, I might forget one or two—

Which is not fair—

So, I rather not.

As for advice,

I’ve been keeping track of my former professors’ words of wisdom;

Likewise, I treasure the words of my parents and elders.

But when it comes to decision making,

I am a grown woman who makes the call,

By choosing the most sensible option for the situation.

I am open to constructive criticism

And respect the views and insights of others.