Another day in the Rat Race
Hey ya,
Since last time...
Well I went for a drive to Tane Mahuta, but didn't quite get there. But I did see a bit of rural Northland LOL- mainly due to a wrong turn... however I saw a valley of unique boulders. and a Kauri grove. Not a complete loss.
Tuesday was the humourous speech competition, I think my speech went well, I didn't come anywhere, but I got a lot of good responses from it. At the same time getting compliments is because they are suprised that you are actually not so bad a speaker - for example - thats the best speech I've heard you do - kind of like the "you've lost weight" comment - it implies you were fat before. Anyway, my speech was "Through a single guy's eyes". Funny thing was I was working back to work this week and I someone who was watching the competition saw me and asked me how single life was - because I didn't recognise him straight off I was feeling a bit "What the?" kinda funny.
I went out for dinner again on the Wednesday - to Orana. Rather flashy as well. Its nice to be able to afford it now. Had a nice feed of lamb shanks in a mushroom sauce.
Thursday I was supposed to go to Kerikeri and judge a speech competition, but luckly the weather prevented us from that, so I could then go to Lizelle's surprise birthday party (my workmate). That was alright. A day of good feeds.
Saturday was the ball. After all the anticipation it was not so great. It was basically a glorified version of the "dances" we used to have at Naike, and had about the same amount of eligiable girls there too - ie NIL. That wasn't so bad, but Im getting frustrated with how the functions there have roast potatoes and lamb, yet don't supply gravy? whats up with that? However during the week me and my workmate spotted cheap suits in Farmers. In the end we both bought one each. He came to my place before the ball to get ready (and have some drinks) it was quite a funny "male bonding" experience, shopping for clothes and then getting ready for the ball.
Sunday I went to Tane Mahuta, via the ferry across the Hokianga harbour. It was a interesting trip, but used a bit of petrol.
This week:
Tuesday I went to a Maori class - and found out it was full emersion - but with a bit of logical thinking I found my way around the game we played.
Thursday was badminton. A bit boring at the start cos it was a lot of sitting around while the singles championships were played. I almost went home, but then the girls came so I decided to stay LOL. I was going to ask them to come out for a drink, but Kaitaia is not so well stationed for places to go on Thursday nights.
Anyway, this weekend I'll be tidying my house, catching Waikato win the shield off North Harbour, and possibly going to watch a movie at Taipa. Next weekend Im off to Auckland.
Catch ya.
Since last time...
Well I went for a drive to Tane Mahuta, but didn't quite get there. But I did see a bit of rural Northland LOL- mainly due to a wrong turn... however I saw a valley of unique boulders. and a Kauri grove. Not a complete loss.
Tuesday was the humourous speech competition, I think my speech went well, I didn't come anywhere, but I got a lot of good responses from it. At the same time getting compliments is because they are suprised that you are actually not so bad a speaker - for example - thats the best speech I've heard you do - kind of like the "you've lost weight" comment - it implies you were fat before. Anyway, my speech was "Through a single guy's eyes". Funny thing was I was working back to work this week and I someone who was watching the competition saw me and asked me how single life was - because I didn't recognise him straight off I was feeling a bit "What the?" kinda funny.
I went out for dinner again on the Wednesday - to Orana. Rather flashy as well. Its nice to be able to afford it now. Had a nice feed of lamb shanks in a mushroom sauce.
Thursday I was supposed to go to Kerikeri and judge a speech competition, but luckly the weather prevented us from that, so I could then go to Lizelle's surprise birthday party (my workmate). That was alright. A day of good feeds.
Saturday was the ball. After all the anticipation it was not so great. It was basically a glorified version of the "dances" we used to have at Naike, and had about the same amount of eligiable girls there too - ie NIL. That wasn't so bad, but Im getting frustrated with how the functions there have roast potatoes and lamb, yet don't supply gravy? whats up with that? However during the week me and my workmate spotted cheap suits in Farmers. In the end we both bought one each. He came to my place before the ball to get ready (and have some drinks) it was quite a funny "male bonding" experience, shopping for clothes and then getting ready for the ball.
Sunday I went to Tane Mahuta, via the ferry across the Hokianga harbour. It was a interesting trip, but used a bit of petrol.This week:
Tuesday I went to a Maori class - and found out it was full emersion - but with a bit of logical thinking I found my way around the game we played.
Thursday was badminton. A bit boring at the start cos it was a lot of sitting around while the singles championships were played. I almost went home, but then the girls came so I decided to stay LOL. I was going to ask them to come out for a drink, but Kaitaia is not so well stationed for places to go on Thursday nights.
Anyway, this weekend I'll be tidying my house, catching Waikato win the shield off North Harbour, and possibly going to watch a movie at Taipa. Next weekend Im off to Auckland.
Catch ya.
posted by J T at 5:39 pm
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