Rowan
@aotearowan.bsky.social
Pākehā/German Samoan/Tauiwi
Father, Husband, Teacher, Researcher, Classics and History nerd
NZ Warriors, All Blacks, Kiwis, Toa Samoa, Manu Samoa, Black Ferns, Black Caps, NY Jets, Steamers, Chiefs, Crows
Based in Japan
Father, Husband, Teacher, Researcher, Classics and History nerd
NZ Warriors, All Blacks, Kiwis, Toa Samoa, Manu Samoa, Black Ferns, Black Caps, NY Jets, Steamers, Chiefs, Crows
Based in Japan
Hey whānau
Looking for your recommendations on "perfect" albums - no skip start to finish. I'm exercising an album a day.
Chur!
Looking for your recommendations on "perfect" albums - no skip start to finish. I'm exercising an album a day.
Chur!
a toad with his mouth open and the words help me please behind him
ALT: a toad with his mouth open and the words help me please behind him
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January 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Hey whānau
Looking for your recommendations on "perfect" albums - no skip start to finish. I'm exercising an album a day.
Chur!
Looking for your recommendations on "perfect" albums - no skip start to finish. I'm exercising an album a day.
Chur!
Lucky day at Tokyo Disneyland yesterday. Cup is full
January 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Lucky day at Tokyo Disneyland yesterday. Cup is full
Good morning,
The sky is blue and the view from our hotel ihas Mt Fuji clear as day in it.
That is all.
The sky is blue and the view from our hotel ihas Mt Fuji clear as day in it.
That is all.
January 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Good morning,
The sky is blue and the view from our hotel ihas Mt Fuji clear as day in it.
That is all.
The sky is blue and the view from our hotel ihas Mt Fuji clear as day in it.
That is all.
There are two types of parents.
Those that dress their children in matching clothes, and those that don't.
Those that dress their children in matching clothes, and those that don't.
January 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are two types of parents.
Those that dress their children in matching clothes, and those that don't.
Those that dress their children in matching clothes, and those that don't.
Pretty special place this Aotearoa is.
January 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Pretty special place this Aotearoa is.
I'll be here if you need me otherwise, see ya next year.
December 31, 2024 at 4:52 AM
I'll be here if you need me otherwise, see ya next year.
Climbed Mauao amongst the crowds. Great day for it.
December 30, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Climbed Mauao amongst the crowds. Great day for it.
Pāpāmoa Hills used to be my little escape from the crowds. A time to reflect, chill, feel close to history.
Went back today, and it is crowded and noisy. Hopefully it is just the "holiday crowd".
On a more positive note, LOVE the info plaques.
Went back today, and it is crowded and noisy. Hopefully it is just the "holiday crowd".
On a more positive note, LOVE the info plaques.
December 28, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Pāpāmoa Hills used to be my little escape from the crowds. A time to reflect, chill, feel close to history.
Went back today, and it is crowded and noisy. Hopefully it is just the "holiday crowd".
On a more positive note, LOVE the info plaques.
Went back today, and it is crowded and noisy. Hopefully it is just the "holiday crowd".
On a more positive note, LOVE the info plaques.
This year I spent an afternoon with Dai and his whānau in the pouring rain at Osaka Castle. He's just as funny in person as he is on TV. Finally got my hands on his book.
December 28, 2024 at 3:52 AM
This year I spent an afternoon with Dai and his whānau in the pouring rain at Osaka Castle. He's just as funny in person as he is on TV. Finally got my hands on his book.
Family Christmas is over and a success! The four reasons why are as follows:
1. I didn't drink.
2. The usual suspects didn't get drunk and cause a scene.
3. I got a bucket hat.
4. I got a second bucket hat.
1. I didn't drink.
2. The usual suspects didn't get drunk and cause a scene.
3. I got a bucket hat.
4. I got a second bucket hat.
Heading to delayed family Christmas.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
December 27, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Family Christmas is over and a success! The four reasons why are as follows:
1. I didn't drink.
2. The usual suspects didn't get drunk and cause a scene.
3. I got a bucket hat.
4. I got a second bucket hat.
1. I didn't drink.
2. The usual suspects didn't get drunk and cause a scene.
3. I got a bucket hat.
4. I got a second bucket hat.
Heading to delayed family Christmas.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
December 26, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Heading to delayed family Christmas.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
Thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
Dear NZ,
You're very ripped the f off. No way I'm bringing my whānau back permanently with this cost of living. The quality of life for my children is IMMENSELY higher in Japan.
You're very ripped the f off. No way I'm bringing my whānau back permanently with this cost of living. The quality of life for my children is IMMENSELY higher in Japan.
December 26, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Dear NZ,
You're very ripped the f off. No way I'm bringing my whānau back permanently with this cost of living. The quality of life for my children is IMMENSELY higher in Japan.
You're very ripped the f off. No way I'm bringing my whānau back permanently with this cost of living. The quality of life for my children is IMMENSELY higher in Japan.
Aotearoa NZ is so unbelievably green.
Coming back from Japan, I am amazed at how much I took things like grass and bird song for granted when I lived here.
Coming back from Japan, I am amazed at how much I took things like grass and bird song for granted when I lived here.
December 25, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Aotearoa NZ is so unbelievably green.
Coming back from Japan, I am amazed at how much I took things like grass and bird song for granted when I lived here.
Coming back from Japan, I am amazed at how much I took things like grass and bird song for granted when I lived here.
As a kiwi that lives in Japan and is now in Aotearoa for a holiday, I find it super strange that kirin chu hi (with vodka instead of shōchū) is trendy.
December 24, 2024 at 5:53 AM
As a kiwi that lives in Japan and is now in Aotearoa for a holiday, I find it super strange that kirin chu hi (with vodka instead of shōchū) is trendy.
We're coming for you Aotearoa! See you soon
December 21, 2024 at 7:23 PM
We're coming for you Aotearoa! See you soon
We have encountered our first hurdle on our journey home: our ferry to the airport has been canceled.
Bus to the rescue! Will it get us there on time?
Bus to the rescue! Will it get us there on time?
December 21, 2024 at 8:28 AM
We have encountered our first hurdle on our journey home: our ferry to the airport has been canceled.
Bus to the rescue! Will it get us there on time?
Bus to the rescue! Will it get us there on time?
I've been teaching since 2012, and this is the first time I have received something called "a bonus."
Does anyone know what this is? Should I be concerned?
Does anyone know what this is? Should I be concerned?
December 19, 2024 at 4:18 AM
I've been teaching since 2012, and this is the first time I have received something called "a bonus."
Does anyone know what this is? Should I be concerned?
Does anyone know what this is? Should I be concerned?
1 day of teaching left
2 days of school left
3 days till we fly to Tokyo
4 days till we are in Aotearoa
2 days of school left
3 days till we fly to Tokyo
4 days till we are in Aotearoa
December 18, 2024 at 6:23 AM
1 day of teaching left
2 days of school left
3 days till we fly to Tokyo
4 days till we are in Aotearoa
2 days of school left
3 days till we fly to Tokyo
4 days till we are in Aotearoa
I have spent 6hrs at Immigration and the Ward office today. Nobody does paperwork and bureaucracy like Japan.
December 17, 2024 at 5:27 AM
I have spent 6hrs at Immigration and the Ward office today. Nobody does paperwork and bureaucracy like Japan.
Post a gif of a movie you could watch over and over
December 16, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Post a gif of a movie you could watch over and over
Trump won "Person of the Year" for doing what? Serious question.
He wasn't president. Has he done something amazing somewhere else? I'm confused.
He wasn't president. Has he done something amazing somewhere else? I'm confused.
December 15, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Trump won "Person of the Year" for doing what? Serious question.
He wasn't president. Has he done something amazing somewhere else? I'm confused.
He wasn't president. Has he done something amazing somewhere else? I'm confused.