In Hawaiian language, "ho'okahi" translates "to make one."
On Mondays and Thursdays over the last six weeks, GoSwords.com have talked to select returning student-athletes from all 10 Chaminade University sports about how they are learning from home, keeping busy and coping with the current situation.
Featured here is
Malia Ka`akimaka-Moisa of softball. The Ewa Beach, O'ahu, Hawai'i native had a .323 batting average, second-highest on the team, led the Silverswords in walks with nine and co-led with 10 hits when the season was abruptly canceled.
Q (GS.com): What are you missing the most about Chaminade?
A (ES): Definitely missing my softball teammates and interacting with them.
Q: Outside of distance learning, what did you do to pass the time?
A: I've just been working out and trying to work on myself better. I've also been training for our upcoming season in the fall.
Q: What are you doing to keep your spirits up during the situation?
A: Spending time with my family helps a lot because I don't spend as much time with them during the semester.
Q: How are you staying connected with you coaches and teammates?
A: Just by using social media and making sure they're okay during this tough time.
Q: Have you learned any new skills or picked up new hobbies that you otherwise would not have if not for the current situation?
A: A new skill I've learned is to stay off my phone and better my time management skills.
Q: What is your favorite on-the-field or on-court memory from this past 2019-20 year?
A: My favorite memory would have to be beating Biola because they were the No. 1 team in our conference. I remember the team being so happy and I just loved the fight that we had.
Q: What is the first thing you will do after we return to a sense of "normalcy?"
A: The first thing I'm going to do is pick up my friends and go to the beach then go to (our favorite Korean restaurant).
