Mailanie P Sigrah - UH Hilo Spring 2021 Commencement Celebration Graduate

To my friends, thank you for all the laughter, tears, mongo yucyuc, sakura, ac ma pukanten. I will always look back and cherish those memories.
To Pah Frank ac Nac Fuka, thank you for all you have done for me. Komtacl tiac na tui in kasreyuc ac loangeyuclac ke ma pukanten.
To my parents and siblings in Majuro, komol tata for always being there for me.
To my Nac and Pahpah, kuloh ma lulahp. Funuh te komtacl, lukuhn te nga. Thank you for raising me, guiding me, kaiyuc ke tafonglac luk. You two made me the person I am today. I will forever cherish you two.

To the man who has been by my side during those tough four years. Thank you for the sacrifices you made for our little ohana. For the days you challenged and pushed me beyond my limits because you never want to see me lose.
To my daughter, Kaelialoa. Thank you for being you. For showing me what unconditional love feels like. You gave me the motivation I needed. I became a strong woman because of you.
Most importantly, kuloh nusel Pahpah Lucng ke tiac tui in lohng pruhe luk. With God, everything is possible.

Those 5 years were very challenging; emotionally, mentally, and physically. However, I still would not change a single thing. I would also like to apologize to the people I slapped whenever I laughed too hard (Tbh, where is the fun ke e te puopoh uh).
Five years ago, I came here as a scared and naive girl. Today, I am closing this chapter - brave, confident, and strong. Thank you, UH Hilo!

To my kosraean mutacns,
"A wise girl knows her limits; a smart girl knows she has none."
- Marilyn Monroe

Mahalo and God bless.