Financially, she was well under average. She had struggles to meet ends every other week. She was rather respected though seen as belonging to the middle class. However, he could access to many opportunities. She was seen as a true poet, and legends says that she couldn't live without reading and writing. Years after, some of the works Makena made are still enjoyed and sometimes studied. She was vigorous, muscular, and had a near perfect body. In the life, she was able to take a few important life-changing decisions.