Pasifika Rap

IALT: Talk about the Teamwork skills I used while working with some of my other peers.

For the past week or so, I have been working with Siale, Aumau and Kenneth on a rap about our culture. It had been a time with challenges and disagreements, but in the end up record with Caleb our music teacher. For me recording in the Music room for the first time made me nervous, but knowing I had friends who would support me even though I did some things wrong. The rap took about 4 days to both write and practise. At first writing it was one of the hardest things to do, but going along and memorising the lines wasn't too hard but made it more easier for me. 

The bet we decided to do it to was 'Still-Dre' which is a fast beat and suited our rap perfectly, we only needed to get the timing right, to ensure it sounded right and like it took us a long time to write it. We did it in 2 languages, English and Samoan. I started off first, giving my mates a clear view on what they were going to do. Aumau was the only boy who did it in a different language was was very smart indeed. 

I times I would change my lines, to make it better because it didn't sound right to me, but to others I just worried about them and their lines and obviously mine. Just going over it over and over again made me proud of myself because I was getting used to writing lines for songs and rehearsing them to be recorded. Working together in a team was something that I found a highlight because without them I wouldn't be in the same place I am today. 

I can't record and show the rap, but it sounds good to me. Better then what I thought it was going to be. Feel free to leave a comment.

Many thanks :P 

All Blacks Lose To Lions!

IALT: Talk about the All Blacks losing to the British and Irish Lions in Wellington.

The second test between the Lions and the All Blacks took place at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, the home ground of the Wellington Hurricanes, the 2016 Investec Super Rugby Champions. The kick off from the sides made me think that the All Blacks were going to beat the Lions again, and go on to win the cup, and the series. The Lions gave away too many penalties which was too easy for All Blacks first five eighth Beauden Barrett as he kicked them in, missing some which was critical for later on. 

It wasn't half time yet and the All Blacks had lost a valuable player, Sonny Bill Williams was given a red card after he went to tackle a player but ended up with his shoulder hitting the face of the player, the Referee wasn't convinced it was an accident and therefore he was taken off the game for the  game until the 80:00 minute mark was passed. Playing with only 14 players for the rest of the game is something the All Blacks had been through in the past.

But this time against a strong team like the Lions, it was a different story. Giving away penalties and space the Lions went on the advantage of playing against 14 players and out manoeuvred the All Blacks shifting the ball to one side then the other giving the Lions space for a try, make that two tries. Although the first wasn't enough for them to take the lead,the second was, with the points becoming 21 - 24 Lions. 

As the game continued on, Mako Vunipola was given 10 minutes in the sin bin after illegaly cleaning out Beauden Barrett in the ruck while he was on the floor, he didn't think it was the right choice but truely his absence was a high advantage for the All Blacks right? As the time went by the All Blacks found it difficult to break the line, the hooter went and the Lions kicked it out to win the game.

An interview with both captains, with Sam Warburton the captain of Lions congratulating the Blacks on keeping up their defence with only 14 players. I too was impressed because I thought the Lions would've won by a reasonable margin. Kieren Read, also thanked the Lions for the game and says that they have improved in their fitness. 

I can't wait for the 3rd test at Eden Park, because I know the All Blacks will make us proud. As always. 

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Many thanks :) 

Sunday Reflection

IALT: Talk about what I learnt and did during my time at Church today.

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints is the chapel I attend in which I go and renew my Baptismal Covenant with our Heavenly Father, he is the creator of all things and we must always obey his commandments. For the first hour of church which is 1:00pm till 2:00pm we always have a Sacrament Meeting in which we sing hymns and partake of sacrament, as a 12 year old boy and priesthood holder I serve sacrament in honour of what Jesus Christ did for me ancient years ago.

When it was finished, I went up to Sunday School, where I was combined with two other classes, 12,13,14,15, and 16 year olds all in the same class learning about the same thing and helping others choose the right and face towards the light of Christ. As the youngest class in the room my class had to be seated on the floor well some of us, which included me. Showing Respect to our elders are one of the things we mus be obedient towards. 

Something I learnt during that time was the difference between a covenant and promise. Not exactly a promise but I forgot what it was, anyways the answers in which were given, I wasn't used to as the kids who answered were all older then me. A covenant is a sacred thing in which we must keep, a promise is something you said you are going to keep, and that's where the fun  begins. 

The time went by extremely fast, as one of the member's from the bishopric came in and observed how we are doing in class and to check up on what we do in class. Sunday School was something that I always look forward to, as the 1st councillor said that everyone comes to church for their own reason. For me going to church to learn is something that I go to church for all the time. 

Going home, for me I felt blessed and I knew that the spirit was going to help me during my challenges during the week. Asking for help is something that we must not be scared to do, because you never know, you might end up finding your answer. 

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Many thanks :)