Right at home

Wednesday night was Pacific Night. I was totally psyched because I heard it was being held at the New Zealand Embassy!

I got to go with fellow, wiser (not elder, I don't want them to think I am calling them old lol) PI community leaders.

Over all the night was a great turnout! The majority of the people in the room were PIs! I felt so happy, and at home. And they weren't just Samoans and Hawaiians, there were like so many Fijians, it was beautiful to see everyone! All the different faces, to hear the different languages, honestly almost brought me to tears.

I also got a chance to meet some great PI leaders who were around my age, which I was stoked about! The night was just what I needed. I felt like I was surrounded by family. The whole room even got involved in a group Fijian dance, I am not sure of the name but basically the entire room danced together.

So much joy, so much love. So many people, so many good times and of course GOOD FOOD! I felt right at home, free to be myself. We were all there for a purpose, to enjoy each other's company. I'm not saying that I hadn't appreciated or enjoyed spending time at other events or conventions, but that night ... I felt like there was a deeper connection with these people: my people (:

(I also connect with the Asian American community, and I'm not putting them down in any way. I consider my people, people who are joining the fight for a stronger force in the AA&PI community)