In Some Ways, I'm Relieved That I

Once I Got Past My Anger Toward My Mother, I Began To Excel In Volleyball And Modeling.

The Key Is That I Control My Life; My Life Doesn't Control Me.

Sports Provide Girls With The Opportunity To Develop A Better Relationship With Their Bodies. They Can Be Aggressive On The Court, Be Strong And Still Be Feminine.

That Isn't To Say That Hawaii's Better. On The Mainland, Everyone Seems To Be Trying To Get Somewhere. Kids Are Taught To Shoot For The Moon, To Believe In Their Ability To Do Anything, To Follow Their Passions. In Hawaii, You're Stuck In The Middle Of The Pacific, And It Can Be Difficult To See How You're Going To Follow Your Passion From There.

In Some Ways, I'm Relieved That I Didn't Have A Son.