but lots of things have changed for me lately, the biggest being that unfortunately Bighead and I have parted ways.
I'm thinking that Gone Beach has run its course (a short one at that!) it's especially sad for me because I've had so much fun writing it.
I'm contemplating starting a new one at some point but until then,
Ka kete ano x
Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts
Monday, February 9, 2009
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
QQ Rice Hits Welli!
Oh my gosh! This is what has been driving me (and probably my friends) completely bonkers recently. I can't stop thinking (and talking) about it.
QQ Rice opposite the bus stop on Dixon Street, Wellington.
It's a franchise store from Taiwan. They serve up very tasty, affordable rice rolls. It's kinda like Subway but heaps better and with Asian flavours. Yummy.
People are begging for quick healthy food options and this my friends is the way to go!
You choose from eight different types of rice (e.g. sesame, purple, red, wholewheat, mixed grain etc). They lay it out flat across their palm and then add the fillings of your choice.
There are so many different combos to choose from that I reckon if I go there every day for the next few months, I'll be able to have a different roll each time :)
It comes in a lovely little bundle like this (NZ$5.90)
This one is one of my favourites so far. Its one from their menu (Teriyaki Chicken) as opposed to custom made.
This is one of Bigheads custom made rolls with spicy peanut chicken, crispy caraway, egg slice, mushrooms and emperor vegetables.
I love QQ Rice!
QQ Rice opposite the bus stop on Dixon Street, Wellington.
It's a franchise store from Taiwan. They serve up very tasty, affordable rice rolls. It's kinda like Subway but heaps better and with Asian flavours. Yummy.People are begging for quick healthy food options and this my friends is the way to go!
You choose from eight different types of rice (e.g. sesame, purple, red, wholewheat, mixed grain etc). They lay it out flat across their palm and then add the fillings of your choice.
There are so many different combos to choose from that I reckon if I go there every day for the next few months, I'll be able to have a different roll each time :)It comes in a lovely little bundle like this (NZ$5.90)
This one is one of my favourites so far. Its one from their menu (Teriyaki Chicken) as opposed to custom made.
This is one of Bigheads custom made rolls with spicy peanut chicken, crispy caraway, egg slice, mushrooms and emperor vegetables.
I love QQ Rice!
Monday, November 17, 2008
How long has it been?
You know what, I've been feeling quite guilty about not having blogged in so long. I didn't even finish my rant about KL. The western world has sucked me in and sapped me of any spare time I once had... gone are the endless days of daydreaming in the hot hot sun... ah who am I kidding? I've just been plain lazy.
I'll have to get back to KL later because what actually inspired me to write again was this:
We bought this wee bbq for just NZ$40 and she's a little ripper. We've been spoilt with a few extremely calm, sunny days of late (not all that common in Wellington) and Bighead has been chomping at the bit to crank up the old barbie. We had two problems with this, the first being that we no longer own a bbq (problem solved with said ripper), the second being that the few friends we have left in Welli are all vegetarians! A vege barbie is all good but I must admit we were keen to have a taste of some good old kiwi beef so I called up my trusty old carnivorous bro and we were set.
Doesn't it make your mouth water? Nice job boys.
I'll have to get back to KL later because what actually inspired me to write again was this:
We bought this wee bbq for just NZ$40 and she's a little ripper. We've been spoilt with a few extremely calm, sunny days of late (not all that common in Wellington) and Bighead has been chomping at the bit to crank up the old barbie. We had two problems with this, the first being that we no longer own a bbq (problem solved with said ripper), the second being that the few friends we have left in Welli are all vegetarians! A vege barbie is all good but I must admit we were keen to have a taste of some good old kiwi beef so I called up my trusty old carnivorous bro and we were set.
Doesn't it make your mouth water? Nice job boys.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
SURPRISE!
After a total of...
eight hours on a train, two hours in taxis, twelve and a half hours on planes, thirteen hours waiting in transit, three boarder crossings, four airports and far too much airline food...
WE'RE HOME! In good old Wellington, New Zealand.
It's 5:30pm, I'm sitting in bed under the covers with my hood pulled right up over my head, it's blowing a gale outside and the rain is horizontal. It feels strange because I'm wearing jeans and have socks on. It's cold.
To be fair though, yesterday was an absolutely gorgeous Wellington day with clear blue skies and no wind. We had a great time surprising a few different people and I've had a much anticipated, lovely long cuddle with a cute wee newborn.
WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? Aren't we supposed to be setting up camp in Thailand?
We've come home (sooner than anticipated obviously) to sort some things out regarding Bighead's business. It's growing even more rapidly than we'd anticipated which is great! We're not sure how long we'll be back but it's looking like it'll be at least until March/April next year.
Even though we've known for a while that we would be heading home, I'm still quite shell shocked that we're actually here. The last few weeks were such a whirlwind that I'd not put much thought into our return. It feels very strange.
The next few posts will be about our time in Kuala Lumpur, where we spent five days eating up a storm... mmm roti. After that? Not sure, perhaps I'll write some stuff about Welli. You'll just have to wait and see!
eight hours on a train, two hours in taxis, twelve and a half hours on planes, thirteen hours waiting in transit, three boarder crossings, four airports and far too much airline food...
WE'RE HOME! In good old Wellington, New Zealand.It's 5:30pm, I'm sitting in bed under the covers with my hood pulled right up over my head, it's blowing a gale outside and the rain is horizontal. It feels strange because I'm wearing jeans and have socks on. It's cold.
To be fair though, yesterday was an absolutely gorgeous Wellington day with clear blue skies and no wind. We had a great time surprising a few different people and I've had a much anticipated, lovely long cuddle with a cute wee newborn.
WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? Aren't we supposed to be setting up camp in Thailand?
We've come home (sooner than anticipated obviously) to sort some things out regarding Bighead's business. It's growing even more rapidly than we'd anticipated which is great! We're not sure how long we'll be back but it's looking like it'll be at least until March/April next year.
Even though we've known for a while that we would be heading home, I'm still quite shell shocked that we're actually here. The last few weeks were such a whirlwind that I'd not put much thought into our return. It feels very strange.
The next few posts will be about our time in Kuala Lumpur, where we spent five days eating up a storm... mmm roti. After that? Not sure, perhaps I'll write some stuff about Welli. You'll just have to wait and see!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Six sleeps to go
I'm trying really hard not to get too excited about our departure because it seems to make time stand still (even though it's only six more sleeps, 5 days, 9 hours and... I'm not soooo much of a freak to work out minutes and seconds, nor is my fuzzy brain able to cope with that sort of mathematical equation right now!)
There are loads of things I'll miss about New Zealand but the main one is the comfort of my friends and family. I think this is the thing I will struggle with most.
My only survival strategy at this point is to block it out completely, which seems to work a treat (most of the time). I've been trying super hard not to think about leaving my darling kitties, but as time creeps by, it's becoming quite difficult.
My other plan is to keep busy which shouldn't be a problem, seen as though there still seems to be two hundred and seventy three things left to do on our list and three new things appearing for every one we cross off!
Wish me luck!
There are loads of things I'll miss about New Zealand but the main one is the comfort of my friends and family. I think this is the thing I will struggle with most.
My only survival strategy at this point is to block it out completely, which seems to work a treat (most of the time). I've been trying super hard not to think about leaving my darling kitties, but as time creeps by, it's becoming quite difficult.
My other plan is to keep busy which shouldn't be a problem, seen as though there still seems to be two hundred and seventy three things left to do on our list and three new things appearing for every one we cross off!
Wish me luck!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
A Minor Glitch
It's been an eventful couple of weeks.
I survived the final assembly on the last day of school where teachers, children and parents bid me farewell. It was actually really lovely, and no where near the terrifying ordeal I had built it up to be in my mind. Silly old me.
I managed to pack up my things and farewell my first and only classroom :( bit sad closing the door on that chapter,but very excited to be opening another!
We've had a small issue to sort out for Bighead's business, which has set our trip back a few weeks. It was actually a blessing in disguise, as we both feel a bit more relaxed now that we have extra time to get things set up properly before we head off.
I still have heaps more stuff to sell, a baby shower to organise, Bighead's new employee to train, and a jumble sale to sort out. Lucky I'm unemployed!
Stay tuned for new departure date...
I survived the final assembly on the last day of school where teachers, children and parents bid me farewell. It was actually really lovely, and no where near the terrifying ordeal I had built it up to be in my mind. Silly old me.
I managed to pack up my things and farewell my first and only classroom :( bit sad closing the door on that chapter,but very excited to be opening another!
We've had a small issue to sort out for Bighead's business, which has set our trip back a few weeks. It was actually a blessing in disguise, as we both feel a bit more relaxed now that we have extra time to get things set up properly before we head off.
I still have heaps more stuff to sell, a baby shower to organise, Bighead's new employee to train, and a jumble sale to sort out. Lucky I'm unemployed!
Stay tuned for new departure date...
Saturday, June 28, 2008
It's the final count down!
Just one more week of school before Bighead and I can whole-heartily tackle our increasingly large list of things to do before we fly.
I'm such a big bundle of mixed emotions right now, it's a bizarre feeling.
I have begun packing up my classroom :(
The children have been giving me goodbye letters and cards for about two weeks now and although I'm sure they will miss me, I'm think that I'll miss them more.
As I say goodbye to friends and colleagues at school this week, I'll be trying hard to remember this:
"Don't cry because it's over, smile that it happened"
I'm such a big bundle of mixed emotions right now, it's a bizarre feeling.
I have begun packing up my classroom :(
The children have been giving me goodbye letters and cards for about two weeks now and although I'm sure they will miss me, I'm think that I'll miss them more.As I say goodbye to friends and colleagues at school this week, I'll be trying hard to remember this:
"Don't cry because it's over, smile that it happened"
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Locked and Loaded
The tickets are booked.
July 19th, 5 weeks and 6 days to go.
5 weeks and 6 days of wearing my winter woolies, spending time with my friends and family, cuddling my cats, walking on footpaths, crossing the road safely, buying things with set price tags, doing the dishes, watching western tv, eating feijoas, devouring delicious dairy products and generally existing within my comfort zone.
5 weeks and 6 days until I'll be surrounded by honking horns, eating balinese food, swimming, diving and snorkeling in crystal clear luke warm waters, riding scooters, living out of a backpack, gorging myself on satay, wearing my jandles everyday and generally existing outside of my comfort zone.
I can't wait!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Getting the hang of it
Well, as you may have noticed I have now included a 'subscribe to my blog' section. I know... you're thinking, "wow, she's getting pretty clever!" It seems simple but it did take me a while and I'm still not completely sure how it all works, but hey! it looks good!
I can't believe how old and tech savvy-less (if that's even a term??) I feel sometimes. I'm only 30 and technology is already passing me by...
How can my generation of teachers teach with it, if we don't know how to use it? or even more cause for concern, how can generations of teachers before me teach with it, if they don't even know it exists?
Can we keep up?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
And so it begins...
...although our tickets are not completely confirmed (eek), we are well under way with all other preparations. I spent the weekend posting loads of stuff on trade me for sale and created a list of smaller things to put in the staff room. How did we end up with so much stuff? What is it that makes us consume, consume, consume? It's really quite disgusting.
I'm sure I have something you must need...
I'm so excited I even pulled the packs out of the cupboard! and we're off to get jabs on Friday.
Rough itinerary to date: Bali (2 months), Cambodia (a few weeks), Thailand (who knows?)
Monday, May 19, 2008
Here we go!
Wow! It's done! I've handed in my resignation. As of the end of the term, I will no longer be teaching in New Zealand (not for a while anyway!). This milestone comes with mixed emotions.
All of a sudden, reality has set in.
We're off. We're really off! So much to organise, what with boxes to pack, things to sell, visa's to apply for, shots to get, flights to book and much more!
I'm all over it, bring it on!
South East Asia here we come!
All of a sudden, reality has set in.
We're off. We're really off! So much to organise, what with boxes to pack, things to sell, visa's to apply for, shots to get, flights to book and much more!
I'm all over it, bring it on!
South East Asia here we come!
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