CIARAN RYAN'S BLOG
Not just a Tribie.
As I stand here at a prepaid internet kiosk in Nadi airport, I feel I have left something behind me. It is not lost, as I know where it is, but I can only get it back by returning to where I left it. I chose the title for this blog not because I feel I have been elevated to a higher status as a member of Tribewanted but because I have a new appreciation of what being a Tribie is. All of us who have become a part of this adventure, regardless of your membership number, are part of …
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As I sit here typing this in the quiet part of the day between Lalli ring and breakfast bell, I have time to prepare myself for another Isa Lei. After five weeks on the island I find myself in awe of the long term staff here. Each of the Isa …
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I didn’t think that I would have enough news for another blog since Wednesday but it has been a busy week on Vorovoro so here’s another update. The theme of this week has to be “Community Buildingâ€. Peter’s funeral made us feel a part of the local Fijian community but …
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At the half-way point of my term as Chief I finally feel like I actually know what I’m doing. The number of ceremonial faux pas’s is decreasing (though not eliminated) and, thanks to Giles and Tevita, my ability to communicate to both the tribe and the Fijian’s is improving. On …
Read More >>>October Chief's half-way point
At the half-way point of my term as Chief I finally feel like I actually know what I’m doing. The number of ceremonial faux pas’s is decreasing (though not eliminated) and, thanks to Giles” and Tevita, my ability to communicate to both the tribe and the Fijian’s is improving.
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Read More >>>Chief's Blog 10/10/07
Well my term as Chief started with a bang, or a “BONK, BONK” at least. The commissioning ceremony for the village “Lalli” was a wonderful ceremony to have coincide with our Chief’s handover ceremony. Early in the day Tui Bitu and I accompanied the senior men of the village to …
Read More >>>Chief's Blog 10/10/07
Well my term as Chief started with a bang, or a “BONK, BONK” at least. The commissioning ceremony for the village “Lalli” was a wonderful ceremony to have coincide with our Chief’s handover ceremony. Early in the day Tui Bitu and I accompanied the senior men of the village to …
Read More >>>St Patricks Day
I can’t believe I haven’t posted on this before, but better late than never.The idea started way back in September when I suggested an Autumn gathering. There were already a few gatherings happening (inc. Chicago) so I decided to postpone to St Patricks Day. Although the deadline for signing up …
Read More >>>Chicago.
I’ve always liked this city. It’s a master course in architecture just strolling around. However, from now on it will always have a special place in my heart for being the site of my first intercontinental TWOT gathering. It was fantastic to meet some old friends for the first time …
Read More >>>Tests etc.
I passed my driving test today. Hurrah for me! I have been driving for nearly 15 years so you would think it would have been a breeze, but it was like being back in highschool again. All my cool calm instinctual driving evaporated as I tried to do everything the …
Read More >>>More time please!
This wonderful experiment of ours is starting to eat into my time. I don’t know how the high end contributors manage it. Kudos amigos!That said I am loving the experience. In a world where people feel more and more detached from the process of governing their societies this is a …
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