This is one of my Wanikar clansmen by the name of Mario. Those of us that know him, call him "Aten Le Pwangekis" which means he fits in all the tight places--he is very handy to have around. He is an all-around-kinda-guy. He is self-taught in many fields including auto and diesel mechanic, carpentry, heavy equipment operator, local herbology and love potions, Oneopese customs and traditions, healing and message(especially of the female ailments and meteks), and many other trades and skills.
What's so amazing about brother Mario is his diligence and perseverance in learning and acquiring these skills given the fact that he had dropped out when he was only in the 5th grade at OES. Right now, he is in Honolulu working as a supervisor in a construction company. Other Oneopese guys (some with college degrees)had to go through his rigorous application process and screening, trying to get employed in his company. Mario turned every one of them down. According to him,"They don't know da kine...shit!"
In his free time, Mario is now volunteering as an Oneopese-to-English-to-Oneopese interpreter and translator. Just the other day while listening to the Chuukese oldie "Upwe Ochek Pwe Niwinin Omw Oput Ngang", a Marshallese girl asked him what is the meaning of the song. Mario stared deep into the girl's eyes, licked his lips, smiled and said, "I will eat you because you don't love me."
Ain't that sumptin'?
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