Monday, July 06, 2009
Winter Blues
Posted by Annalise
at 3:32 PM:
Winter descended, much like the mould in the bathroom. It's a little bit colder, a little bit damper, a little bit windy-er (windier?). It's not winter in the traditional Canadian sense, but it's still a version of winter, and it has a way of seeping in. Perhaps it's that it gets dark quite early, or that there's not as many events on. Perhaps it's that the houses aren't insulated properly, so it feels like winter both inside and outside... who knows.
All I know is I'm getting bored of my routine, as expected in winter. Dance classes, experimental cooking and weekend walks don't quite seem to be filling the gaps. I'm anticipating the trip in August to Rarotonga, and trying to keep busy.
Labels: complaining, rambling/thoughts
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Sunday, July 05, 2009
A Boozy Saturday Night
Posted by Annalise
at 9:38 PM:
Last night after the reunion I went to Megan's. We chilled and drank a bottle of wine. She got ready, and I mangled my hair with her hair straightener. She fixed my hair, we called a taxi, and eventually we arrived at Suze's.
We met up with Mat, Jono, Suze and her new boy, Brady. A few bottles of wine later and we devoured home-made burritos. It was the Jono celebrity roast, the tech corner and the celebrity gossip section all rolled into one. It was a great night.
Eventually, Mat and I stumbled our way to the night bus and went home. All in all a good night.
Labels: drinking
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Saturday, July 04, 2009
The 60th Reunion
Posted by Annalise
at 4:18 PM:
I am exhausted. My legs ache so much it burns. It has been a successful day. It has been worth it. Today was the 60th Anniversary, the one that has been taking over my life. I got thanked in the speeches, and individually by about 30 people. And, I got given a beautiful bouquet of flowers. There are peachy orange roses, frangipanies, white roses... it smells and looks beautiful. I'm chuffed.
Labels: work
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Most of June, in point form
Posted by Annalise
at 9:57 AM:
June 14-Watched France vs The All Blacks at Bluestone Room. The All Blacks lost.
-Partied at O'Carroll's and O'Hagan's afterwards with James, Megan, Jono, Brad, Mat, etc.
June 15-Visited the Matua Winery with Jono and Megan; buying 12 bottles of wine.
-Watched Ella Enchanted
-Watched A Good Year
June 18-Went to The Stables for food and drink at Elliot with Megan and Brad
-Went to Latin Funk Dance Classes
-Had drinks with Megan, Suze, Brad at The Bluestone room, then continuing at Suze's flat.
June 20-Watched France vs The All Blacks at Empire. The All Blacks won... barely.
June 22-Watched Arrested Development Season 3
June 23-Cooked Prawn Jambalaya
-Watched Ricky Gervais: Fame
June 24-Cooked Green Thai Curry
June 25-Went to The Stables with Brad for food and drink
-Brad ogle-ing cute French Guy
-Ate Crepes and Spanish Tapas and The Cake Company cake
-Went to Latin Funk Dance Classes
-Had drinks with Suze and Brady
June 26-Went to Waiwera Hotsprings with Brad, Jono and Mat
-Ate Burgerfuel
June 27-Went to the Silverdale market with Mat and his mom
-Bought and devoured Delish Cupcakes (the chocolate ones tasted somewhat stale; the rest were delicious)
-Watched the rugby at Fox's (Italy vs. The All Blacks). The All Blacks won, but not by enough to be happy about.
Labels: day-to-day, drinking, movies, point-form, sports
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Friday, June 05, 2009
1, 2, 3, Cha, Cha, Cha...
Posted by Annalise
at 9:14 AM:
So, it seems as if dance classes is becoming a wee success. Last week I went with Megan, and this week I persuaded Brad. Last week we did a bit of the Cha Cha and a bit of "Rock". This week we did a bit of Salsa (or maybe it was Samba; why do I always get them confused?) and a bit of Jive. It's turning out to be lots of fun.
We went for Tapas at The Stables on Elliot, both weeks. Yum. I love that place.
Labels: day-to-day, rambling/thoughts
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
Easy Virtue
Posted by Annalise
at 5:11 PM:
Yesterday I watched Easy Virtue at The Lido Theatre (my favourite because of the posh, comfy couches and wonderful wine selection). It's a wonderful movie set in the 1950s with Colin Firth. Just my cup of tea. And based on a play apparently. Very good; I definitely recommend it.
After the movie Megan and I went out for a drink with her friend who's up from Rotorua. We ended up at The Occidental, checking out the very cute, very Irish waiter.
Labels: drinking, movies
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0 tequila
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
New Song
Posted by Annalise
at 5:22 PM:
The new song I seem to be into is
Rock and Roll by Eric Hutchinson.
Labels: music
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