Nalukai Introductions by Mary R Kiang https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth Here we are! en-us 2016-07-18 23:45:39 UTC 2025-09-24 04:37:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Mary Kiang mrskiang https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116599575 1) I am at my best when I can work when I feel most awake which is NOT early morning.
2) A favorite quote is "This too shall pass." bc it reminds me that the bad times won't last and to savor the good times.
3) My secret skill is 'finding things'. Whether on the web or IRL, I can always find what someone is looking for. ]]> 2016-07-19 03:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116599575 Do this... mrskiang https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116599849 1) Make a new NOTE.
2) Use your NAME for the title.
3) Take a PHOTO of yourself.
4) RESPOND to the following:
• I'm at my best when...
• A favorite quote is...
• My secret skill is...



]]> 2016-07-19 03:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116599849 Steffy Lee stephanielklee https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116607259 1) I am at my best when I am in a comfortable routine (e.g. I know what to expect, and I've done it before)
2. "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out all fear." My faith is the source of anything I am able to do. 
3) My secret skill is I am a bird whisperer. I serendipitously find a lot of baby birds and hand raise them. ]]> 2016-07-19 05:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116607259 Makai Mossman https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116609808 1) I'm at my best when I have a bottle of diet coke/pepsi at my side while I sit on a wooden chair.
2) " have been asked what I mean by ‘word of honor.’ I will tell you. Place me behind prison walls–walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground–there is a possibility that in some way or another I may escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of the circle? No. Never! I’d die first!” -Karl G. Maeser
3) My secret skill is being able to visualize things as 3d models in my head! Thats how I draw out my designs! I visualize a 3d image of how certain parts look and am then able to draw them out.]]> 2016-07-19 06:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116609808 Gabriel Navalta gabriel_navalta https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610044 1) I'm at my best when I work with other people with the same intentions, or give great ideas when I don't have them.
2) One of my fav quotes: "You don't have to be the greatest, you just have to be passionate about what you do"
3) My secret skill....... not really secret but volleyball is life. ]]> 2016-07-19 06:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610044 Kelli Tamashiro quackyla https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610093 1) I'm at my best either after I get a good night's rest or when I'm really pressured to finish something.

2) My favorite quote is from Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone: "It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live." 

3) My secret skill is being able to stay focused while under pressure and under time-constraints (mainly applicable for those SAT essays hah)]]> 2016-07-19 06:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610093 Noah Williams https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610132 1. I'm at my best when I am in a position where I have no choice but to succeed.

2. "The challenge for me is to respond to the realities that could crush my vision, and also to protect my head." - Demna Gvasalia

3. I know how to win. ]]> 2016-07-19 06:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610132 Nick Wong https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610162 I am at my best when I'm relaxed, slightly pressured, and fully passionate about what I'm doing.

"To me entrepreneurship is about creating change, not just creating companies." - Zucks

My secret skill is that I'm a national champion in chess.]]> 2016-07-19 06:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610162 Mason Puett https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610224 1.) I am at my best when i am focused and not suppressed with to many things with not enough time.
2.)"It is not about the daily increase but it is about the daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials. - Bruce Lee
3.)My secret skill would be I can play guitar and sing.]]> 2016-07-19 06:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610224 Miranda Canniff https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610315 1) I am at my best when I'm working in a cool environment--usually I do my best work after the sun goes down. 
2) "If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely" -Roald Dahl
3) My secret skill is being able to stay positive and optimistic--even though sometimes I don't show it outwardly--and I'm really good with spatial relations]]> 2016-07-19 07:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610315 Sheridan Hanby  https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610316 1) I'm at my best when I am surrounded by people I feel comfortable around. I open up easily and I'm friendly. However, if I'm not comfortable around you I tend to be cold and distant.  
2) "If it was easy everyone would do it" 
3) My secret skill is that write stories and books in my free time. (Though none of them have been shown to anyone) ]]> 2016-07-19 07:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610316 Keona Conroy-Humphrey https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610317 1) I am at my best after I've eaten and showered.

2) My favorite quote is "You have to believe in yourself when no one else does" - Serena Williams
3) My secret skill is that when I'm in my best shape I can do a max of 20 pull ups. ]]> 2016-07-19 07:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610317 Eli Dawson https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610378 I'm at my best when I have less other things distracting me

My favorite quote is "i like shorts they're comfy and easy to wear" because I agree but I never wear shorts.

My secret skill is that I can do that thing where you flick your wrist and sorta like hit your fingers and it makes a sound. I do it differently though]]> 2016-07-19 07:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610378 Julia Smith https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610395 1)I'm at my best when I'm working towards a single goal.

2)"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try."

3)My secret skill is that I can speak Japanese fluently.]]> 2016-07-19 07:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610395 Kiana Liu https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610447 I'm at my best when I'm around other creative people. 

"We must have adventures in order to know where we truly belong."

My secret skill is being able to persevere in hard times. ]]> 2016-07-19 07:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610447 Ian Denzer https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610491 1) I'm at my best when I'm pressured, well rested, and full from a big meal.

2) "The good is that which lies within reach of our talents for good, which means that there are as many goods as there are such talents. There is not one single kind of good that suits and fits everyone; there are as many good lives as there are people to live them."     - A.C. Grayling

3) My secret skill is that I'm a not to shabby cook.]]> 2016-07-19 07:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610491 Em Stallings https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610584 1~ I am at my best when I warm up to people and not afraid to show my thought process. Also when I'm with a group of people who encourage out of the box thinking

2~ "When you fall, I will be there to catch you" - the floor

3~ If I told you my secret skill it wouldn't be secret anymore. So aside from that, I write really lame stories and kill the main character. ]]> 2016-07-19 07:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116610584 Leilani Maui https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116611085 1) I am at my best when I am around people who I'm close to and comfortable with and after I've done something active.

2) My favorite quote is "The strongest action for a woman is to love herself, be herself, and shine amongst those who never believed she could."

3)My secret skill is surprising people with my personality and I'm a really good chef.]]> 2016-07-19 07:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116611085 Renezel Lagran renezellagran https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116611162 1. I’m at my best when I’m feeling positive and focused. Creating something I feel really passionate about is a bonus.

2. “Failure is a success in progress,” “Not all those who wander are lost,” and “I’m a rebel.”

3. My secret skill is avoiding the word “moist.”

]]> 2016-07-19 07:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116611162 Darius/Bubs/Bubba Monsef https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116611164 I'm at my best when I'm close to the madness.

A favorite quote is, "what would you do if you didn't know you couldn't?"

My secret skill is never having met a problem I couldn't at least partially solve.

]]> 2016-07-19 07:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116611164 Sophia Davis https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116611184 I’m at my best when I’m surrounded by humans that are passionate about their geeky interests and want to use their love of said interests to change the world.

A favorite quote is “I was born not knowing and have had only a little time to change that here and there.” (By Richard Feynman)

My secret skill is that I can make super tiny origami cranes. 
]]> 2016-07-19 07:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116611184 Ally Nisenoff https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116612152 I’m at my best when I am helping someone that I truly care about.

A favorite quote is “Anyone remotely interesting is mad, in some way or another.”

My secret skill is that I can come up with crochet patterns in my head and that I can see how any one stitch will change the final product.
]]> 2016-07-19 08:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116612152 ethan sandomire https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116612321 1. I am at my best when I am in the zone doing what i like and care about.

2. I don't have a favorite quote they all sound the same.

3. One secret skill that I have is that I am a good pyrotechnician.]]> 2016-07-19 08:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116612321 Jasmine Conroy-Humphrey https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116613812 I am at best when I am well rested and have no distractions.

My favorite quote is "It always seems impossible until it's done."
-Nelson Mandela

My secret skill is that I can play tennis.
(My computer wouldn't let me take a picture so I am using a different one.)]]> 2016-07-19 08:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116613812 Aya Chang https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116614639 I'm at my best when... after I've eaten
A favorite quote is... seize the day
My secret skill is... I'm really good at jump rope]]> 2016-07-19 09:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116614639 Douglas Kiang https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116629891 I am at my best when I am in a classroom with kids or adults.

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10

Cats trust me.]]> 2016-07-19 14:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116629891 Aaron Schorn aschorn https://padlet.com/mrskiang/psf9v271tzth/wish/116642715 1) I am at my best when I am collaborating, when I am being challenged through critique and difference of opinion. 

2) My favorite quotes:
"Chancho, sometimes a man must wear stretchy pants"--Nacho Librie 
"Decide what you stand for. And then stand for it all the time.” --Clayton Christensen

3. My secret skill is the ability to connect with anyone in a short amount of time

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