Over the last 6 weeks i have put in some serious time and effort to say nothing of money in practicing my dancing. just so I can spend 10 minutes in front of a dance judge
I was way more nervous than I thought i was going to be. i was dancing with my instructor rather than the person that i usually dance with ..( she is short and he is tall )
anyway I am here to tell you that i passed quite happily, bronze level. (the beginning ) and the judge left some nice comments. it s like a school report card .. comments and a grade. this was 6 dances; waltz, foxtrot and international tango. for the ballroom, then Samba, Rumba and Cha Cha.
Yes I plan to do more , Silver level will be next about 6 months away. More work, more time and more money.
December 11, 2011
December 7, 2011
Sunsets
Sunsets are differnet in NZ, not quite sure if i can say why, but they are , they dont last as long, thre was barely a 5 minute spread over these photos , and it was gone.
the tree is a large one in my neightbours yead ,by the road
8 37 to 8 42.
Its warm out why does it get dark?
November 25, 2011
Work Conversation
I guess I have been at work now long enough for people to start asking about live in Alaska, so I got bragging rights on the temps this week, ( thank guys for the cold weather ). and people are asking about the cultural differences between her and the states. apart from the language...
what to say..
American eat out way more frequently than they ought to, is this just a money thing.. ? no I think even those in NZ than can afford to don't . once a week maybe.
American are germ a phobic, a few germs wont hurt you.. it is OK to go to work with a cold, take the tissues and drugs and go to work....
Kiwis get 4 weeks vacation/ holiday a year. so I am taking 2 weeks off at Christmas.due to all the public holidays I only use 4 days of leave.
liability law s in the states control what people do way more than Americans even realize. Every day in the train here 10 % of the people stand up before the train comes to a stop, this would never happen in the states some one would tell you not to, cause you might fall over and hurt yourself and maybe sue the train company. here we have ACC . so our ability to sue is very limited. ( stand up in the train at your own risk...)
what do I miss about the Alaska .. ?
The northern lights, why is it this year that the light are supposed to be rally good, . thank goodness for web cams.
what to say..
American eat out way more frequently than they ought to, is this just a money thing.. ? no I think even those in NZ than can afford to don't . once a week maybe.
American are germ a phobic, a few germs wont hurt you.. it is OK to go to work with a cold, take the tissues and drugs and go to work....
Kiwis get 4 weeks vacation/ holiday a year. so I am taking 2 weeks off at Christmas.due to all the public holidays I only use 4 days of leave.
liability law s in the states control what people do way more than Americans even realize. Every day in the train here 10 % of the people stand up before the train comes to a stop, this would never happen in the states some one would tell you not to, cause you might fall over and hurt yourself and maybe sue the train company. here we have ACC . so our ability to sue is very limited. ( stand up in the train at your own risk...)
what do I miss about the Alaska .. ?
The northern lights, why is it this year that the light are supposed to be rally good, . thank goodness for web cams.
November 9, 2011
new haircut
New haircut , it only been 4 months since I got a cut, that is pretty good for me. This haircut is one i actually like ... yeah... !!!
yes there is a little blow wave, but thats ok, and i even managed to get a decent photo.
this came from' Glo 'just up the road... 110 Mana espalade. I will be going back ....
yes there is a little blow wave, but thats ok, and i even managed to get a decent photo.
this came from' Glo 'just up the road... 110 Mana espalade. I will be going back ....October 13, 2011
Around my Place
October 12, 2011
new place
well I moved in ,I've been here a month, got my first power bill today, and it was about as expected. I haven't had to turn the heater on in a few days. i have bought a whole bunch of stuff. a new TV. a modem, a barb be-Que
. I have been drooling of a chest of drawers , a tall boy. just made of pine, $269.00 the expensive ones made of other wood start at $800. so pine works for me. the drawers open sooo smoothly.
isn't it interesting as to what make s you excited, drawers that open. i have a set of drawers on a long term borrow, but I don't think i have ever had a new set of drawers.
Putting together a BBQ isn't as simple as you think, putting the wheels on is a pain, but I got there in the end , then i read the instructions ( I am a girl) and it said funny about putting spices and red wine in the bottom. now i think that sounds like a plan. so on Saturday, I am having a house warming.
but for now I get to show you some photos of the lagoon that is over the back.
i will try and post more often, someone could remind me.
. I have been drooling of a chest of drawers , a tall boy. just made of pine, $269.00 the expensive ones made of other wood start at $800. so pine works for me. the drawers open sooo smoothly.
isn't it interesting as to what make s you excited, drawers that open. i have a set of drawers on a long term borrow, but I don't think i have ever had a new set of drawers.
but for now I get to show you some photos of the lagoon that is over the back.
i will try and post more often, someone could remind me.
September 9, 2011
New place
Got to go look at new place and picked up the key. that needs work , it needs bit of a clean and only 2 elements work on top , the oven it's self works, so thats ok. I need to make scones on Sunday. The next door neighbor is james 35 with a 7 year old every other week.
I found a Turkish kerbab cafe for tea. Lots of healthy salads for sides a bit pricy but oh well, I have always liked kebabs .
Tomorrow is moving day, I have yet to sort out Internet so photos maybe a bit slow in coming , facebook is a better place for that .
I found a Turkish kerbab cafe for tea. Lots of healthy salads for sides a bit pricy but oh well, I have always liked kebabs .
Tomorrow is moving day, I have yet to sort out Internet so photos maybe a bit slow in coming , facebook is a better place for that .
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