Wednesday, December 17, 2008

He aint HeAvY(ok,maybe a little)He's my BroTHER!

and my cousin!:)

Hey what'd ya know? 2 of my favorite people on my Favorite tv show!

Some of you know and some dont, but my brother Sione and my cousin Filipe are going to be on the 7th season of Biggest Loser. It airs January 6th! I'm so crazy excited.."you dont even know!" (say it like Dane Cook)
No lie, they are 2 of my favorite people. That is probably the source of my excitement. Sione..because duh..he's my brother. And Lipe is defintely our family's closest cousin, he's one of those "cousin who shoulda been my brother" kinda cousins. I just wanted to write a few things about them to get you pumped for this season. I think they will definitely bring something new to Biggest Loser since they are umm...Freakin' Hilarious!! Oh, and they're the 1st Polynesians to be on the show!!
Sione-Baloney:
-he's probably the best impersonater there is. When he is imitating someone/something...it's spot on! That's why his stories are always funny. Whenever Steven tells me I imitated something good, I always say "Yeah, but Sione's the best at it" :)
-he loves to sing, and has a really good voice, too! He used to always want to sing duets when we were little which were usually the Les Mes song "A little fall of rain" or "Love is spoken here" :) We never had a kareoke machine growing up so now that my dad and brother Vuna have one, he could probably spend hours on it. Sione and Lipe actually did a way good version of "Sunday Morning" that my BIL LeRoy recorded!
-almost every one of my friends wanted to marry Sione at one point. -he's very determined, he always won the fight of what movie we were gonna watch after church every Sunday. It was always "Willy Wonka" or "Shipwrecked"
-speaking of the word "Won"..I say it like "WON" not "WUN" Steven always makes fun of me for saying Won like ...uh..the way its spelled. How do you say it?
-We were the last 2 kids at home for while before and after Sione's mission. "He says" I was the cause of him not being able to go to Hawaii his senior year with my parents because I put up a bigg fuss. I was 13 ok, and they were gonna all leave me on my BIrthday! I'm sorry I caused you your trip Sione:)!Anyways, we finally all got to go my senior year and I remember we would fight alot on the trip, then 2 seconds later we would be joking around and teasing my mom because she claimed that she brought banana bread to Hawaii (haha!) ..fun times.
-I loved that we got to work together at New Vision for almost a couple years. It was a call center and most the time we got to sit near eachother. I remember sometimes no one would hear my jokes, so Sione would repeat them (and of course say it funnier) and everyone would laugh. Steven does that to me, too sometimes.Remember, I am the source! jk. Also when Pop Breen sat next to us, they would make me laugh like crazy everyday. They came back from lunch and told me how some lady was mad at something they did driving and she was in front of them glaring at them in her rear view mirror. And then they started ripping up and biting their styrofoam cups and acting like crazy hooligans in front of her. I guess it's only funny if you can see Sione imitating what they were doing:) Oh and one time we were really late to work because we both started doing this colon cleanser the night before..he had to stop 2 times on the way. and yeah, it hit me at work when the whole office decided to go to the bathroom at the same time. So yeah, I had to explain for the craziness and next thing the whole office knows about "Our colon cleanser experience"
- Ok-off the subject, but about work...We used to sit by "Poopy soap" She was in the bathroom for 20 minutes 6 times a day..no joke! And when she came out she really smelled like PoOpy SoAP! I always snooped through her drawers when she was in the bathroom because poopy soap lady was such a mystery to me, since she spent most of her time in the bathroom, and also because she had a rather large, weird orbus of a caboose. She had the same candy in there for like a year.(In her file drawer, not her bum) I never ate it, because well her name was poopy soap!
-Ok so there could be alot more about Sione but this would be very long..here are some pics.
Sione was very proud of this picture during his fatter days..lol. He was really skinny, but I dont think he was very happy during this time of his life..This time he will be skinny and happy! :)
This was after Sione was married a while to Britni ! Lets face it..the happier you are ..the fatter you get! lol

Now,

FILIPE!

-anyone who knows Filipe, knows he is probably one of the funniest persons you'll ever meet! He has great timing and provides comic relief to any situation! The only story I can think of to tell you is one where I wasnt even there but it makes me laugh when I think about it. I cant remember who told me this one but my bro or sis said they were at a movie and it was packed and you know how sometimes someone who works there will ask people to scoot in to make seats for everyone?..well the worker said "C'mon now, the person next to you wont bite..." and then Lipe screams really loud.."AHHHH...she BIT me!!" and the whole theater was dying laughing.

- I LOVE how Lipe feels completely comfortable around our family! He comes to

all our family get togethers for bdays and blessings, etc. I love how when he came out to my house in Queen Creek to spray for bugs, he's never been there before, and he walked straight to the fridge and asked what there was to eat. (LUckily I had lefotvers from the day before!) But, I love that about him..there is never an akward moment with him...he's one of those people who puts you at ease immediately.

-In 7th grade at Mesa Jr. (He was in 9th at the time) He poked his head into my history class (during class!) and said something like "That's my cousin Salena, and you better not mess with her!" I dont remember being embarrased, I probably was.

These boys are the BeST! If you know what's good for you, you'll set your Tivo and watch this every week, cheering for them! :) They'll represent all the FAt Tongans out there!

I'm so excited for SeAsON 7! Team BLUE is gonna RoCK The Hizzle!

(Ok I dont ever talk like that..but it seemed appropriate )

Lipe and his wife Levila

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24 comments:

Carie said...

I am an obsessed Biggest Loser fan, and when they showed a preview for next season i was so excited when I saw him! i can't wait, and I bet you will get to be in on the family filming! i'm so excited for his season because it looks like an extra good one!

Carie said...

I am also so jealous that now you get to hear all of the inside stuff, like about Bob, and Jillian!
You better be posting everything, so we get to hear it too!

Camille Witter said...

haa! I can hope they show it here but I seriously doubt I'll get to watch it. You'll have to keep me posted on what's goin on. That's so cool for them! They are both really nice people and deserve to win! If Sione wins is he gonna throw some money your way? Does biggest loser give money for winning, or is losing the weight their reward? I've never really watched the show, just a few episodes really. I would totally watch this season though cuz of your fam bein on it! Good luck guys!

Anonymous said...

well salena that was some tribute. and yes your brother is one awesome guy, and a hilarious one to boot! someone who can always make you laugh. Britni is one lucky gal! I hope the two of them kick some serious trash, and if it's not dane, then it has to be one of those two. I too can't wait to watch this season!! So excited!

Anonymous said...

two of them meaning sione and lipe that is. :)

Harris Family said...

That is awesome! I can't waite for Jan. 6th! You will have to keep us posted. This will be such an awesome experience for them and everyone in your family. They always have the clips of the fam back home amazed at the results and all missing their loved one. Hopefully it will go by fast and no severe missing will be necessary.

starsinmybelly said...

omgosh....this is so great for them! they seem like really fun guys too, I am really looking fwd to watching this season and rooting them on, yay! Thanks for sharing the news with us :) I wish them much lick and success with their goals!

xoxo, Jax

starsinmybelly said...

did i just say lick? typo's like that one...so embarrassing!

Camille Witter said...

that would be great if it would actually work over here. Usually stuff like that is unwatchable here cuz it's only for Us residents only :(

Brandi said...

I can't get over the fact that Dane, Sione, & Lipe all ended up there together!! I will definitely be rooting for them ALL!! Love the Poopy soap story! lol- That is freaking nasty, but I'm sure we can all picture someone in a close office like that that smelled like poopy soap!! lol :0) I can't wait to see the 1st episode! yEaH

Brynn P. said...

Okay i think it is sooooo crazy that your brother, cousin AND Dendi's brother Dane is going to be on the show! That is just CRAZY....but sooooo exciting! this will def. be the BEST season to watch!!! Good luck to em' all

Carie said...

I cant get over how excited I am for this season and to cheer for the blue team! Are they all done filming, and now their home losing the rest on their own waiting for the finals? Are you even aloud to talk about it? if not i understand, as you can see I am obsessed with the show I LOVE the trainers, even tho Jillian scares me, but I would love to have Bob!

Patterson Family said...

Salena,

Nice shout out to your bro & cousin, but what about the guy who would drive you and Brandi around? Okay so it happened hat one time. I did get a ticket, but come one.

JK

You'll be so proud of them they have done so well.

Dane

Patterson Family said...

sorry I re-read the comment after I posted it and I still have the fat fingered typos going on.

Dane

Rich Mom, Rich Dad. Poor Mom, Poor Dad. said...

OMG!!! This is amazing! For both guys! Please send them both my support but tell Sione I will be watching and rooting them on!

Rich Mom, Rich Dad. Poor Mom, Poor Dad. said...

Salena.. I noticed you mentioned the colon cleanse. Were you there when me, Sione, Alex, and whoever else drank it and well, um, there were quite a few empty seats??? hhahahahah

Christina said...

Salena! I'm so glad i found your blog! Your children are gorgeous and I have missed you too! I have always loved you and your family, I have never watched the show but you better believe i am now!! From one half poly to anther, Go blue team!

Ana said...

Salena I LOVE this POST ....I just wanna say ....I second that for this post ...those 2 are my fav peoples too!!! so i guess you deleted the thing about mom ...but just so you know i say won...the same way but i guess it doesn't count cuz we fall from the same "Coconut tree" ;D I can't wait FOR SEASON 7 of the BIGGEST LOSER or as the all the fobby tongans would say...."The Fattest LOSER" and Dane we will be watching for you too...i think it's so Awesome your on there too..when people find out about my brother and cousin are on the show i always have to mention you too!!!!

Camille Witter said...
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Nate and Kristen said...

I am sooo excited! That was cool to see him on the preview this past Tuesday! I hope he wins!

Ryan and LeDawn said...

How exciting! My husbands friend Dane Patterson is going to be on it as well so it will be even more fun to watch knowing that your brother and cousin are on it too!

Camille Witter said...

hey you deleted my comment?!

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Tina ♥ said...

That's awesome.... can't wait to watch, and be inspired! That is exciting!!