tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.comments2023-11-05T04:46:41.862-07:00FROM A TONGAN DAUGHTER'Anapesi Ka'ilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992698596746562220noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-41857794249164341402012-01-24T05:46:06.537-07:002012-01-24T05:46:06.537-07:00Dear Anapesi,
I stumbled across your blog entry ...Dear Anapesi,<br /><br />I stumbled across your blog entry and was wondering in which book was Thinking taken from?<br /><br />Thanks<br />KataAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-63489560571112013202011-11-07T02:36:12.683-07:002011-11-07T02:36:12.683-07:00Awesome blog Ana.
I like what you state at the en...Awesome blog Ana.<br /><br />I like what you state at the end, "It is this next generation that will lead our pilgrimage as Pacific Islanders, I hope we will stand by them, guide them, support them and love them and in the end."<br /><br />From my observation, its a 2 way street. We need to help our younger generation learn how to survive in this world. They also need to be appreciative of what is available to them. <br /><br />Mentoring, coaching, etc..needed!<br /><br />thanks Ana, you are Inspirational!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12931807553863301729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-90251907166106702612011-08-14T20:14:50.518-06:002011-08-14T20:14:50.518-06:00The poems you wrote are real and full of learning....The poems you wrote are real and full of learning. it would be great to see some of your work are available on this site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-78735992831596920682010-12-28T07:01:04.269-07:002010-12-28T07:01:04.269-07:00as a tongan-american youth, this is very EMPOWERIN...as a tongan-american youth, this is very EMPOWERING! it makes me proud! & still gives me a connection to our islands! "moana"! i'm lovin' that word more every time i hear it because it brings more meaning! and deeper! :) love it! 'ofa atu dr.'epeli! toka 'ihe melino. :)Sinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-40569847807471944602010-11-21T17:25:59.622-07:002010-11-21T17:25:59.622-07:00wonderful work you are doing- may I help get this...wonderful work you are doing- may I help get this word out in my web portals for you?Tim Sweeneyhttp://groupof.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-39147386697993858682010-11-03T17:14:09.215-06:002010-11-03T17:14:09.215-06:00DR THAMAN, U ARE VERY SENSIBLE WRITER, U CONVEY TR...DR THAMAN, U ARE VERY SENSIBLE WRITER, U CONVEY TRUE MEANING EVOLVED IN THE HEART I LOVE ALL YOUR PIECES OF POETRY.QUIET PAIN IS MY FAVORITE,THIS POEM CHANGED MY LOVE LIFE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-16167188713613067392010-09-21T21:34:24.643-06:002010-09-21T21:34:24.643-06:00Hefa and I used to be friends in elementary school...Hefa and I used to be friends in elementary school. He was amazing back then and, obviously, still is! Good job Hefa! I'm proud!Brayden Kaaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-80436604620346657832010-08-05T03:34:42.632-06:002010-08-05T03:34:42.632-06:00My name is Victorina Palu. I'm currently a for...My name is Victorina Palu. I'm currently a form 5 student at Tonga High School. I may not know you but after reading your poems, I feel like u've put our island up in the sky, something that we'll always be proud of. It's like we are filled with pride and I thank you for that. You show me the meaning of cultures and how important they are and the valuable of the pacific people. I like all your poems and we read a lot of your writings including You, the choice of my parents, Basket of light, Quiet pain, Island fire, The cinema, Because of you...etc <br />Thank you for enlighten me and I will tell you this...I will always be proud of Tonga because that's what makes us special. Our culture defines who we are...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-37027039150079466222010-07-07T21:42:55.509-06:002010-07-07T21:42:55.509-06:00My Name is Gary and I am Hefe Sr.'s Step Broth...My Name is Gary and I am Hefe Sr.'s Step Brother. I just got off the phone with our brother Soane, and he told me of Hefe Jr.'s success. I have been out of touch with them for a number of years though our sister tried to maintain contact. I heard of hefe Sr.'s passing months after it happened, but I am so glad I got to read this and hear of Hefe Jr.'s success. He has always been a star and I am glad to see him doing so well. I have loved the Polynesian Culture having grown up in Hawaii but it is the relationships with my tongan Famliy that I have come to love the most. Thank you for this post.Gary Riehlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-22941843306922148032010-01-06T23:33:25.113-07:002010-01-06T23:33:25.113-07:00IT'S MEMORIES THAT ARE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN A...IT'S MEMORIES THAT ARE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN AND MUST BE PASSED ON. THERE WILL BE A DAY WHEN THOSE WHO HAVE NOT KNOWN WILL QUESTION. WHO WERE THEY? WHAT WERE THEY LIKE? DO I LOOK LIKE MY UNKNOWN ANCESTORS? IT'S CURIOSITY OF OUR PAST BECAUSE WE ARE A LITTLE OF WHO THEY WERE. <br />YOU ARE FORTUNATE FOR THAT MEMORY AND PAST YOU HAVE WITH GRANDPA AND GRANDMA. MAY IT BE CHERISHED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.<br />HOW SAD, HOW SAD MY GRANDPA IS BLANK. JUST A BLACK AND WHITE FADED PICTURE, BLANK PAGES AND THE LIVING WITH NO MEMORY OF THIS UKNONWN MAN. MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE HE WILL BE KNOWN BUT FOR NOW HE'S BLANK.<br /><br />THANKS ANAPESI FOR OPENING UP!!REALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968343078013182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-59964511166102067502010-01-06T23:32:01.066-07:002010-01-06T23:32:01.066-07:00IT'S MEMORIES THAT ARE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN A...IT'S MEMORIES THAT ARE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN AND MUST BE PASSED ON. THERE WILL BE A DAY WHEN THOSE WHO HAVE NOT KNOWN WILL QUESTION. WHO WERE THEY? WHAT WERE THEY LIKE? DO I LOOK LIKE MY UNKNOWN ANCESTORS? IT'S CURIOSITY OF OUR PAST BECAUSE WE ARE A LITTLE OF WHO THEY WERE. <br />YOU ARE FORTUNATE FOR THAT MEMORY AND PAST YOU HAVE WITH GRANDPA AND GRANDMA. MAY IT BE CHERISHED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.<br />HOW SAD, HOW SAD MY GRANDPA IS BLANK. JUST A BLACK AND WHITE FADED PICTURE, BLANK PAGES AND THE LIVING WITH NO MEMORY OF THIS UKNONWN MAN. MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE HE WILL BE KNOWN BUT FOR NOW HE'S BLANK.<br /><br />THANKS ANAPESI FOR OPENING UP!REALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968343078013182782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-83569765473624430622009-12-21T17:31:15.705-07:002009-12-21T17:31:15.705-07:00I too appreciate your comments. George shared the...I too appreciate your comments. George shared them with me and brought my attention to your blog. Thank you for your insights and I share your hopes for the next generation. <br /><br />Your sis, <br />VanessaNesalinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230738561107718961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-16652705610047878182009-12-18T04:05:28.379-07:002009-12-18T04:05:28.379-07:00WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! i love your insights! Heavens t...WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! i love your insights! Heavens to betsies i don't evem know where to start!<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughts! It's inspiring to read. Culturalization and identity is extremely important for our Tongan Youth/Polynesian Youth. <br /><br />It's late here in LA, but i am going to share your thoughts wiht some other people I know. WE've talked about this same subject over and over again. Call me communist (lol) but I do appreciate equal playing fields in society. <br /><br />My name is George Mataele from Los Angeles and i'll definitely keep checking your blog and sharing thoughts and insights. <br /><br />Sincerely <br />George MataeleGeorge Mataelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-42213127713341707612009-10-30T16:13:08.372-06:002009-10-30T16:13:08.372-06:00I'm glad i'm not alone on this. I came ou...I'm glad i'm not alone on this. I came out from the summit confused and asked myself if it was worth attending. My answer is 'NO' and finding/reading this post is a confirmation that it was not just me but so many (maybe) others have more questions after the summit than before the summit. Coming to the summit, according to the theme "Uniting to navigate our future", I was looking forward to an open discussion dialog knowing that the people (community and church leaders) who deal with our youth on a personal level will be attending. Instead the summit focused on how to identify a gang member. I was looking for a solution and came out empty handed. I like the idea (cultural intervention) from that dude from nz (solution). That was the only presentation that was worth listening to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733958265462348158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-33208095901160346022009-10-25T02:57:02.398-06:002009-10-25T02:57:02.398-06:00I took great pleasure reciting Thaman's poetry...I took great pleasure reciting Thaman's poetry to my students during every literature class so do my students enjoyed writing and sharing various issues of concern which Thaman depicts in her poetry. Thaman is a great South Pacific poet; as a young teenager struggling with arranged marriage and traditon l always turned to her poetry"you the choice of my parents" she writes about me.shakuntala prasad (Fiji/australia)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-40755765524456497482009-10-24T14:48:23.347-06:002009-10-24T14:48:23.347-06:00I think my inlaws went to the summit, I didn't...I think my inlaws went to the summit, I didn't go, but I totally agree with you. I wish I could say more but I am not involved in any community groups. Although it does affect me as a Polynesian mom and having grown up in the Glendale community. I still love that neighborhood and I hope the best for it's future. I really appreciate your insight and your involvement and hard work in all of these great projects. You are wonderful! Keep it up sistah!Anehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926625037693817242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-11026273005201540492009-08-28T01:21:29.718-06:002009-08-28T01:21:29.718-06:00always love Dr. Thaman's poems. It always rem...always love Dr. Thaman's poems. It always reminds me of my identity, who I am, wherever I am or may be. It always brings my memory and my thoughts back to the lands of my birth, the lands of my fathers. Just with these thoughts, my eyes fill with tears and my heart aches for the time when I will feel again the heart beats of my lovely island, Kiribati, which I have always hold dear in my heart, mind and soul, now and forever.<br />Thank you Dr. Thaman for your inspiring messages in your poems.<br />Tamana ItaakaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-19691135725315888802009-08-06T09:41:42.964-06:002009-08-06T09:41:42.964-06:00Abigal you truly are an artists. Your poem had tr...Abigal you truly are an artists. Your poem had tremendous emotion and much food for thought. <br /><br />Please keep up the good work.<br /><br />Mabel Harris WishartUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723335200029463102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-24587766060527944592009-07-20T03:30:20.310-06:002009-07-20T03:30:20.310-06:00That poem was awesome and sooo inspirational!
I ...That poem was awesome and sooo inspirational! <br /><br />I wish I was there in person to see/hear it! <br /><br />way to go Abigail!The Songerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032936526452890088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-5711831868624535512009-07-03T21:18:05.691-06:002009-07-03T21:18:05.691-06:00cool video!!!! i like what you wrote in your blog ...cool video!!!! i like what you wrote in your blog about the haters not spelling right! by the way if you have time, check out http://kytedalino.blogspot.com<br /><br />this blog particularly caught my attention since i have a friend who's a Tongan....<br /><br />Your blog was nicely done....Kytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07064308664046022233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-24537721071468567012009-05-20T21:24:59.001-06:002009-05-20T21:24:59.001-06:00Hi Lole,
Thanks for the comment...please feel fre...Hi Lole,<br /><br />Thanks for the comment...please feel free to add me on bebo... my bebo address is www.bebo.com/anapesik<br /><br />Much thanks and 'ofas!'Anapesi Ka'ilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992698596746562220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-38510722289865492012009-05-20T02:01:15.571-06:002009-05-20T02:01:15.571-06:00hay ana can you bebo me ?
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...hay ana can you bebo me ?<br /><br />lolesiok2-username . <br /><br />be great to hook up nd talk , just one ov tha many people from n.z who loved your story about "BIG PAUL"..<br /><br />just another ambitious tongan , who's ready to let loose nd starting making my dreams tangable..<br /><br />peace sis ! <br /><br />lole - oTARA 274 ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-35636350105863153842009-05-01T07:47:00.000-06:002009-05-01T07:47:00.000-06:00I love it! Well done guys....looks like to much fu...I love it! Well done guys....looks like to much fun:) I'm so bummed I missed your session last night but will definitely catch the next one. Thanks for all you guys do!Seini Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887197608456494330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-58153698494006671122009-04-23T11:52:00.001-06:002009-04-23T11:52:00.001-06:00Hay I love that Pic it is so pretty and I love how...Hay I love that Pic it is so pretty and I love how you used coloerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7763817652257084795.post-78146673061598551862009-04-23T11:52:00.000-06:002009-04-23T11:52:00.000-06:00I love the pic they are so pretty and I love how u...I love the pic they are so pretty and I love how us used the colorerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com