Most people know that the American government isn’t the most popular one in the world. I knew this when I lived in the US, but it didn’t truly hit home until I moved overseas. It seemed as if, all of a sudden, complete strangers would start to ask me questions about US policy and why… Read More Living in New Zealand: Gun Control
A few days ago I was digging through the pantry and came across a forgotten bag of kumara. I looked at it for a minute, realized that it was getting awfully close to spoiling, and decided to turn it into rolls. Because, of course, the first thing one thinks when looking at kumara is, “Hey…… Read More Kumara (Potato) Rolls
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a “day in the life” post. This one isn’t quite as detailed (the last one had actual times) but still has plenty of photos to let you know what a day in my life looks like. Morning. Wake up, make the bed, and get dressed. Ignore my (and my… Read More Another Day
In an attempt to go further stretches between hair appointments (my last cut was 9 months ago, last set of highlights was 6 months ago), I decided to ask the stylist to bring it more to my natural color. It’s not as bright as I usually get it, but I think it’s more in line… Read More Hair
Here’s my “funny husband moments” for the week (and yes, I realize this is Tuesday, but they were too good to let linger!)… On Movies We were trying to decide if we wanted to watch movie, which one, etc. etc. Chris was happy to watch one and I was naming off some options… Me: “There’s… Read More Husband Funny of the Week
I don’t think that I’d ever heard of a toy library before moving to New Zealand. Of course, that may be in part because I didn’t have a child before moving to New Zealand, and the phrase “toy library” probably wouldn’t have registered on my D.I.N.K. radar. Whatever the reason, I certainly hadn’t paid any… Read More Living in New Zealand: Toy Libraries
I give up. I wave the white flag of surrender. This cold virus has me beaten. I’ve tried just about every remedy – homemade and otherwise – and none of them give me much relief. I’ve decided that if this cold wants to be declared the winner, then fine by me. Just so long as… Read More Pizza that’s good for you
This is pretty much what my day consisted of: That’s a box crammed full of used tissues. Ick. I am so, so ready to be done with all of the germs floating around Auckland. It’s reaching the point where I want to quarantine my entire family just to have a week where none of us… Read More Self-Imposed Quarantine?
Here are a few photos of what we’ve been up to during the break… Enjoying breakfast and working on using a spoon… Oblivious to the fact that he’s got a monster on his head… First carousel ride… Outtakes from photos for British visas… Joe was not happy! Attempting to keep the water from seeping through… Read More 2 Weeks
I’m going to take a bit of a blogging break. I haven’t taken an “official” break in over a year – more like nearly two years – and I’ve always thought that when blogging feels a bit more like a chore than a hobby, then it’s time to take a step back. So, I’m stepping… Read More Blogging Break
I recently stumbled across an article about American foods that haven’t proved all that popular the world-over. It was an interesting read. Some of them aren’t favorites of mine (scrapple – ick, or fried green tomatoes), but some made me smile and have a gumbly homesick tummy. It got me to thinking about some of… Read More Living in New Zealand: Marmite
My child loves to sleep. Joe was going 8 hour stretches without waking by the time he was 8 weeks. This stretched out to 10 and then 11 and then 12 hours without waking by the time he was 3 months old. People say that’s unnatural, that breastfed babies don’t do that unless they’re forced… Read More Hey, You – Drop that Nap!
Hey everyone – sorry for not getting this post up sooner! This week’s “Living in New Zealand” post can actually be found over at Expat Focus. I’m a columnist there and write a monthly article about what it’s like to live here in New Zealand. Click on the image below to be re-directed to my… Read More Living in New Zealand: Death, Illness, and Injury Overseas
This past week has been full of birthdays and parties and celebrations! Chris turned 31 on Tuesday. I’m so happy that he was born and wanted to make sure that his day was still separate and special despite it being only 2 days ahead of Joe’s birthday. We celebrated with one of the desserts that… Read More Birthday Week
Tonight was a first in all my years as a nurse… Can you tell what it is? No, it’s not my hair being down (I was getting ready for work and hadn’t pinned it up yet). I’ll give you a hint: it has something to do with what I’m wearing. I’m wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt… Read More A (somewhat boring) First
And for the record, I pushed Joe in the pram!
If you’ve noticed that you’ve lost a follower and somehow figured out that it was me, don’t be offended. I’m slowly switching all of my blog reading over to RSS feeds. It’s easier for me to manage them that way, and having them split into different sections on Reader was getting to be too discombobulated… Read More Lost a Follower? Lost a Friend?
Willingly walking around in the snow in bare feet might make some people question a person’s mental status. Unless, of course, you’re in New Zealand. I have yet to see a “no shirt, no shoes, no service” sign over here. Kiwis will walk down the busiest street in the country, in and out of stores,… Read More Living in New Zealand: Bare Feet
