This New Year...2007

Well happy new year to everyone! I know I've been slacking on my posts, but things have been really hectic with work, family, church and our preparations for Samoa. Not only that, been spending a lot of time with my babe before he leaves or left for New Zealand! :-(

Well let's see, for all the wrong that I've done in 2006, please forgive me! For all the stupid acts and the hearts that I've broken--I'm sorry! 2007 will bring a new person out of me. Not that I wasn't unhappy with who I was then, but I'm getting older and have to decide in a more mature manner u know?? No more little kid stuffs and no more kicking it with little kids. lol. j/k.

I can say that my faith in God has gotten a lot stronger since the events from 2006 like Grandma's funeral, my cousin Richard in the hospital and Dad in the hospital too. Moreso, being blessed with a wonderful man like Hector has gotten to be more appreciative and thankful to the Lord about all the blessings I've received.

Welps, the youth is alive and kicking getting ready for Samoa. All my childhood buddies are back at church and we love eachother's company so much. So it makes the work a lot easier with the youth. Although, we've had a couple of stragglers that have lost sight of family, church and love in itself and started running off, but nevertheless-->they are back home and hopefully they realize that there's no place like home!

My parents are getting old and are alot more aggravated with us. It's like they've become more anal about a lot of things and sometimes they forget that we're getting older just like they are. lol. Like how my dad slept with our car keys the night of New Year's Eve so we wouldn't go anywhere. lol.. who does that? It's all good though, my parents will slowly adjust! My sister Keti's ready to go back home cause she can't handle the pressure at home. lol. it's no biggie. it's just when you come home after being on your own all the time, it's not the same. All in all, I am so proud of my parents for their tremendous work they've done for the church, pulega and the matagaluega. They've managed to pay off the church land and now it belongs to the EFKS Dominguez. The matagaluega continues to grow with 16 churches in the whole American District. Praise God! NOt only that, but people have started to come back to church. SO kudos to Mom & Dad for that one!

My sisters have had boyfriends and before the first month can end, they've broken up with their boyfriends. My sisters are beautiful and will have plenty of guys to holler at them, it's just situations are situations and things happen for a reason. So it's ok! I just crack up because both my sisters' boyfriends' are older than myne. lol. But it's ok. I tell my sisters and brother every day, make sure you find someone who will make you happy and laugh every day. Don't find anyone for the looks because you'll be miserable. Find personality not the personal looks. however, my brother still holds tight to his long conversations with his girlfriend during the wee hours of the night. lol. so it's ok. She's another faifeau's daughter and I know they aren't in a serious situation. It's just with all the pulega practices, attractions will happen and relationships will be built from this. Oh did I mention my brother's girlfriend and my man go to the same church? lol. yeah!!!


My family is in full effect, with my cousin Lokeni coming down to help my dad out with his ministry project of teaching the kids a hip-hop dance for the trip to Samoa. Poor Keni, we've been drinking all weekend just to celebrate with him. Too fun! My daddy's side are some talented folks!!! Dancing runs in the blood! lol. My mom's side is still in-tact, with everyone home for the holidays, we're still bonding as usual within the church. Love them to the fullest too.


My babe is now in New Zealand for his cousin's wedding. Got to see him off and miss him terribly too! Have a lot of things to think about when he gets back, like discussing possibilities of tying the knot. lol. Did i mention that I love this man? lol. So hurry back babe because I miss you and can't wait to see you next week! Like I said in a previous post. God has put me where I want to be and am not complaining about it at all.

Well that's my life so far! Happy new Year and may God bless you all.

Congrats cousin Lokeni!

Although it's the holiday season, and while everyone's putting up their Christmas lights, decorating their trees and doing a little bit of holiday shopping-->our family is proud to celebrate a great accomplishment by one of my first cousins as he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Humanities (?). Our family is so proud of him because this uncle of ours and his family struggled to survive here in America.

My uncle Leota came out in 1991 by himself to find a better future for him and his family. 1992, he sent for the rest of his family and I mean, Uncle Leota started his searching in Los Angeles, then he went up to San Bernardino, Portland, Oregon and finally decided to settle in Washington. Uncle Leota is a hard-worker and such a provider for his family. They've come a long way and now they are on top of their game. He's a foreman for his job, Aunty Vi is a bus driver, Diana's got a beautiful daughter and is working herself, Lokeni just graduated from a University with a Degree, Liki's moving on up working and living with his girlfriend. By the way, my cousins LIki & Lokeni got scholarships to school out in Vancouver, WA while in high school which is a school for the Deaf. Yeah and last but not least my baby cousin Warren, is a bomb @$$ football player for Rainier Beach High School. all in all, my family in Washington is blessed.

Not only that but Uncle Leota is a lay minister for the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church in Seattle! He's the strong supporter there and is a great servant there with his family. He's the faifeau's most reliable person there. I know Uncle is sooo into the church up there only because he knows he's helping his brother in L.A(My dad) with that church in Seattle!

Back to my dear cousin Keni!! So I found out that My cousin had his graduation in D.C and didn't let any of us know about it, so he graduated on his own. That just killed me! That's why I'm making the effort to go up there when my uncle called. Like I explained above, they came a long way and for him to finish his school just overjoys our whole family! So consider me there Keni!

Nothing makes me more happier than seeing people from back home (Samoa) who can't really reap all the benefits, but make use of whatever it is they're given. For instance, my cousin is deaf , yet used all the resources from the State to educate his mind and further it to a higher level of education. For that I'm proud of him and proud of my uncle aunty for supporting that. It isn't easy for Samoan parents to go along with decisions so extreme like that. To be away from home at such a young age. Mayunnnn, that's tough!!! so God is good and continues to see over my family!

But here in America people usually look down on us folks from the WEST, but I'm so happy that our people strive and motivate themselves to be the best at whatever it is they can get at. With my cousin and my uncle's family, they've overcome all obstacles to be where they're at now! That's all that people told me when I was going to schoool, "Rema, you were born in Samoa and u still have a green card...LOL...but you need to use America for all the opportunities they're giving you." So yeah thanks America for us green-card holders' education! lmao. <--Whatever! Thank God for everything!!!

I really would've wished that all my cousins on my dad's side could've made it out to Keni's party or maybe just Aunty Moelagi or Uncle Satu'u, but things are so hectic with our reunion out there next month that i know it's almost impossible. Nevertheless, we're all here for him and through our prayers and support, everything will be all right!

So again, congratulations Lokeni and we love you very much! We pray that you continue to use your knowledge to help excel the family and to better your future.

Love u always: Your Tiatia Family outta COMPTON!!!

*How Do I Love Thee? Let me Count The Ways...*

Before I even go on, I just want to say that I believe that God puts everyone where He wants them to be. Everything he does, should never be questioned but understood! God is good all the Time and all the Time God is good! Those are what my beliefs are in the particular situation that I am in now!

Friday morning, December 1st, I committed to someone whom I feel has been a long awaited love of my life. We've been exchanging words for so long yet have never been able to sit down and acquaint ourselves. He is one who comforts me (as my Dad had been in the hospital), makes me smile and laugh, understands my role in our EFKS church and continues to bring the best out of me. I've found all these qualities in this man whom I am spending every day with. True, I enjoy being pampered and babied, but I've found out quickly that he's not one to be a push-over when I get too much!! For that I love him more. Yes, guys I love the man! I love him because he loves me and just makes me happy. Happy to a sense where we can discuss anything and everything. He completes my sentences and agrees with everything I have to say. Its' hard to find someone who is willing to talk to you about church and your parents, but He does. All in all, I am blessed to be with him and I don't care what anyone has to say! I know this man will love me with all my flaws and goods as I will him. Call it what you want, I may be rushing into this but I love this guy and during my down times, he's put that smile on my face!!! Thank you Babeeh!

Things happen for a reason and you meet all the wrong ones before you meet that RIGHT one! With all due respect to my exes, that holds to be so true! I love u H.P! I'm so thankful that you're in my life!

To my HP: If I should ever give you a hard time or act up (so to speak), know it is because I don't know how to react to all the happiness I've come across with you! I look forward to every time I'm with you! I love you and am grateful to the Lord you are mine!

**Ok I know that was sappy, but it's the truth!**

*Germs & Love is in the Air*

Well, my daddy's sick! He came back from Samoa and had the case of Dengue Fever. He's so weak and he gave us a scare on Sunday when he almost collapsed doing the faamanatuga. So we rushed him to the nearest hospital which happened to be one of the most ghetto ones in the neighborhood, but you know Samoan men and their stubborness, wanted to go tot he closest one. Anyways, my sister Peka and I walked into the room he was lying in and he had his gown, laying there, sound asleep and all the IV's and tubes in his arms and chest, WE STARTED wailing and crying like he was about to die. My poor daddy just ke'id and told us to shuddup!~ lmao. It was scary just the thought of my dad in the hospital.. ERRH!! Especially when I hate hospitals!


Then one by one, the visitors started showing up. Faifeaus, their church members, our family members, and then my loving church. As sad as my sister and I were, we were so comforted that all these people were there to show us love, show dad love and that they wanted him to get better!
My dad is such a great man and he's helped so many. He may have a high title in the church but he's always humble and is down to earth. He's instilled in me so much strength and faith that I wil always be grateful. He's believed in me when everyone else didn't. From that I am who I am today. I am loving, caring and humble with a twist of fearless humor! I love my Dad and I'm sooo close to him. It's true that the Father/Daughter bond will never go away. I believe that with my Dad. I always say, that as long as my Daddy is alive I won't ever need another man. So if my boyfriend decides to up and leave me, trust me, I don't have the time to BOO-HOOO about it!




I can't sleep at night and I pray that my Daddy will be better again! It's truly not his time I know. But mannnn, this is the scariest sight I've seen my daddy!~~ LOVE YOU DAD!!! Get well soon!

*Gobble, Gobble*

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!

This is the time of year that everyone gets to stuff their faces and Give Plentiful thanks for all the blessings they have.

More like, Americans thanking the Pilgrims and Indians for this lovely holiday that we get two days off for work and school. LOL. I mean, who does that!!! But it's just sad because the poor turkeys get shot up and cooked out for these days! This is where all the women swear they make the best stuffing, but for Samoans it's another family gathering where they get to pull names for the Christmas Gift Exchange and prepare for Christmas. Samoans usually cook their big ol' pua'as and palusami and umu talo and all the pies!! lol.

Yeah, and you think I'm excited? NEGATORY!!! lol.. Mom and Dad are in Samoa for Malua's graduation, so you know we aren't gonna have much to eat since it's just a house full of CHILDREN. lol.. More like Fiailoa, To'alua, Me, Peka and Piei!!! Free as a bird to just sleep and not have to hear the roll call from Mom to do all these feaus or 'tumu the tea'. lol. Nope, every man for himself right now! So while everyone's at home enjoying the gathering, we'll be at our house just watching t.v hoping that someone loves us enough to invite us to their big feast. LOL... Mea o le fiaola! Auuuooiiiii...

In any case, I love the holiday because of the splendid sales that the shops have. I'll be camping out at some store, whether it be Circuit City, Wal-mart or Best Buy, I will definitely be buying me a digital and video camera. LOL.. Magaia ga, If i can swipe me a t.v for my sister in Arizona, i certainly will do that too! LOL.

The Day after Thanksgiving has the biggest Sales which is why Amerika calls that day, "Black Friday". They sell Electronics for cheap, have giveaways for the first 10 or so people. My favorite Movies are being sold for $2.99 and the best digitals at $54.00, things don't get any better than that mayunnn! So although I won't be stuffing my face, I sure will be stuffing the stores' cash registers with my money for my goods! ha ha ha!

Anyways, happy thanksgiving everyone, I know people in the South Pacific don't really celebrate Thanksgiving but that's okaye, because during this holiday I always think of my families around the world.

I thank God that they're alive and well and that everyone is still in-tact.

I am thankful that my parents are in good health thus far, and that my sisters and brothers are alive and stilll giving me gray hairs too. (LOL).

I'm thankful that my church is still strong and that our faith is driven to continue to work for Him!

I am also thankful that there are still people in this world that pray for us as we pray for them.

I am thankful for my wonderful friends who still love me and give me a reason to laugh each and every day.

I am SOOOO thankful to the Lord for my loving family who is down for me and my family all the time. Who continue to comfort and support us during the rough and good times.

I am thankful that our family is always strong and "ONE" with everything!

Last but not least, I Thank God for all his mercy and grace on me throughout this year! I haven't been the best and have had many flaws, but with his guidance and help, I have been able to come out of the terrible habits I once had.

Thank you all and Thank you for reading my post!!!

Congratulations Baby Sister!

It's almost the holidays next week: Thanksgiving to be exact. Mom & Dad will b in Samoa for Malua's College Graduation, seeing my Uncle Ui and Aunty Lulu graduate after the four years there. anyhow, things have been hectic with preparing the pulega youth and family stuff.

Most of all, CONGRATULATIONS to my baby sister: SHARAM PEKA TIATIA on graduating with her certificate as a Medical Assistant. Wow! High Honors and the Class Speaker.. I'm soo proud of my sidder!!! lol... My poor sister has always been the odd ball out. Instead of following her older sisters' footsteps by going to the 4 year universities, she decided to do something else. Now after all that hard work, she's finally done!! So Thank God for that and good job baby sis!

Other than that, I'm trying to switch my hours to help the pulega youth out. I can't afford to miss out on helping twith their things. But with all that's happening it's just too crazy.

The lil' shitz that usually create da drama were there this past weekend and we didn't even exchange so much as one word.. lol... But it's all gravy, they seem to love the miserable life and hope that i fall in that category, but NEGATORY!! I'm straight!!! I love my life and I'm way too blessed to be stressed!!

Things with my aunt still aren't the same, but we'll come around!!! It's all good...

Gotta get home now!!! BYEEEH!!!

"Rema"-The Easiest Name to Throw Around

This quote was sent to me by a good friend of mine, and i think it better explains the bullsh!t that's going on right now. Let's just face it, you can't change who I am because I will be opinionated and will stand for what I believe in and defend my family always. So if you have a problem with that, then deal with it 'cause I sure as hell ain't!!!

The past couple of weeks have been really confusing! Apparently, "Rema" has been a name one enjoys to throw out of their mouths to hide behind lies and gossip.

A couple of weeks ago, young girls decided to beat another one of their peers down and advertise all over the net. When the word got to the elders, these young girls automatically assumed it would be "REMA". "Rema told her aunt & uncle!" Rema was talking sh!t about us, Rema this and Rema that!

I really didn't think too much of it because for one, i don't have time to engage in childish activities and two, i really don't care for the young girls and their immature acts of violence, and last but not least I DON'T CARE FOR THESE GIRLS PERIOD... LOL.. So as you can see, I have been very irritated. Being the disciplinarians that my parents are, of course they question it to assure themselves,
but like I told my mom"E ma'imau fua iai tatou taimi, e le'o popole atu ai seisi."lol

These were the same young girls I used to spoil and treat as my own younger sisters, but we find out later that some people take that for granted and just KUI you in the MULI. lol. So since there's so much commotion on Myspace, I figured I can just sneak off into the Blogspot world and vent here where hardly anyone stops by! Lol...

Because of the Hearsay, my aunt has stopped talking to my mom and I; and yet I still don't give a damn because sooner or later my aunt will realize that people just enjoy to throw my name around only because I dont' waste time trying to rectify it. For what? If that's what you want to believe, then that's fine and dandy with me--but when all goes to hell, they'll all come running back. Ode to the times I have seen that happen! LOL.

So it's all gravy in the hood! My dad always tells us, people who do nothing but make life miserable for you are the ones you should thank. Why? Because they're the ones who help you build your character to become stronger and accustomed to survival. So to all those haters out there: THANK YOU!!!