So about 6 months ago I started up a 9 to 5 at an IT firm.  Despite my tears and general dismay at what the job turned out not to be, every one told me to chin up, carry on.  Which I did and yeah I guess it got better for a while somewhere in [...]

First up, sorry for the WHOA purple.  I was sick of the last look.  Will choose something better later. A few people have been asking me what products I use for this and that so I thought I’d type it all up as a bit of a review on things.  What you need to know [...]

Driving became Serious Business in central Auckland.  It’s a city that’s pretty unforgiving if you muck up and realise you’re in the wrong lane or something.  It was also raining just enough to give the road a sheen that made it almost impossible to make out lane markings at intersections.  Jase was busy looking at [...]

A while back Jase and I made a snap decision to drive up to Auckland to see Rise Against.  Equally a snap decision, we decided that we might as well go snowboarding on the way.  I’ve only snowboarded once before but Jase is a season pass holder and was proper keen for his first run [...]

As you probably know, the only time I’ve seen snow actually fall and settle in a city was my two very lucky years in London when Christmas was freezing. I’m still not in agreement with a winter Christmas, I can see the cozy snuggle side of it but I do prefer our gin-on-the-beach Christmas holidays. [...]

Suddenly life becomes better when you have a PLAN. My previous, emo posts, detailing sadness and “bridge building” and lack of goals can now be categorized under The Post OE Depression. My heart still breaks when someone mentions Hammersmith or unexpected London culture but I don’t retreat into doom and gloom any more. Well, visibly. [...]

I started up my new “proper” full time job back in May much to the delight of everyone who was sick of my moping, money bludging ass. I developed some assemblance of work ethic while in London and actually looked forward to being busy, a little stressed and generally looked forward to having some form [...]

MY GOD it is difficult to  get on the dole.  I have no idea how other people do it.  First up I attended this seminar and watched a lovely presentation stating why you need a CV.  OK, check, done that.  Sign up for recruitment companies.  Yup…following you there.  Dress nicely.  REALLY? Jeans and hightops not [...]

This is the second time in my life I’ve had a birthday on Easter.  The first time was a complete disaster as it fell on Good Friday and no one could buy alcohol.  Much marijuana was smoked at what might have been the lamest and most paranoid party of all time.  This year was a [...]

Ok, so I’m starting this up again.  Not because anything significant has been happening in my life, more so that I need to get back into the writing buzz.  And I find it easier making fun of myself on here.  Makes me feel better. SO WHAT’S NEW?  Sweet fuck all, actually. I have been on [...]