Twinkling Lights

Twinkling Lights

Tonight we went and saw the Telecom Christmas Tree and the Franklin Road lights. It was the first time I’d checked out either and it was really awesome. Below are some of the...

Wellington Weekend

Well, overall my recent weekend in Wellington was… complete crap. Firstly, I spent the entire weekend missing a particular someone back in Auckland, which cast a shadow on the whole weekend anyway, but combined with a lack of money (3 months straight of going to...

I miss Creepy Santa

Today I got my first real look at the new Whitcoulls Santa and I’m not such a fan. I used to love Creepy Santa with his ‘come here’ finger and his lazy eye and now he’s all… jolly, and surrounded by reindeer and presents. He doesn’t...

Things to do in Auckland before I leave

Before I leave Auckland, there are a number of things I want to do. Below is the beginnings of my list. I’m on a bit of a budget now so free/cheap things are the preference, but if you have any suggestions, add them to the comments. Whatipu Karekare falls...

Giving it a chance

My little revelation on Sunday has had some widespread effects for me. It was a long time coming – I’d been slowly coming to those conclusions anyway, but on Sunday things started clicking. I’ve always thought that you get exactly what you believe....

One year too long

I’ve officially been living in Auckland for a year longer than I ever intended. Today is the one-year anniversary of my leaving Hoyts. It’s taken an entire year to get back my appetite for movies, but as I’m seeing them on a weekly basis at the...