By Cameron Enomoto | Staff Writer
Word on the Street: What is something that cheers you up when you’re sad?
Taylor Kim
Age: 19
Hometown: Honolulu, Oʻahu
Major: Biology
“There are a lot of things that cheer me up when I’m sad. Though I suppose I would say chocolate. I like the Meiji brand which is Japanese.”
Dylana Vaquilar
Age: 20
Hometown: Kalihi, Oʻahu
Major: Liberal Arts
“Going to the beach always cheers me up. I like going to Lanikai beach.”
Pam Mendoza
Age: 18
Hometown: San Diego, California
Major: Natural Science
“I would say just going outside. I think that staying inside tends to bring my mood down, but just getting out and feeling the sun on your skin can help. Especially here in Hawaiʻi, I think vitamin D and fresh air plays a huge part in mood overall.
Marissa Nishiki
Age: 21
Hometown: Honolulu, Oʻahu
Major: Psychology
“I meditate when I’m sad since it helps me to reconnect with myself. I do guided meditation with an app called Insight Timer.”
Kayoko Iannucci
Age: 68
Hometown: Saitama, Japan
Major: Education
“I think listening to music helps when I am sad. I am taking a music therapy course now with Professor Koseki and I am learning about how music can help.”