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February 2017 Little Things

Posted on March 20, 2017 by KMB

February was the month that my sister, Colleen, and I started playing a weekly tennis match – and it’s been so great to get back into playing tennis again. Sadly I don’t have a photo of us actually playing or even after playing, but that might just be a good thing, because there is A LOT of sweat involved and my face looks dangerously red after our matches! Hah!

February was also the month we spent a weekend with friends in Algies Bay and out on the water up north (see more about that weekend here).

I mentioned back then that Grant had bought a jet ski and we’ve really been enjoying some great time out on the water on that fun thing! One weekend we went out to Motuihe island to visit friends on our boat (it was one of our boat partner’s turns for a weekend on the boat) and had some lunch with them before jetting off again. It’s so beautiful to be out on the water, out in nature, and as we jet past some of the deserted islands in the gulf, I have to pinch myself at how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world.

Our brother-in-law had a birthday in February and we went along to celebrate with him (Happy Birthday, Sam!):

And on Valentine’s Day we went to see Simple Minds and the B52s in the city, with some friends. What a blast from the past! Going to these ‘oldies’ shows is such fun – because oldies sure can (still) party like it’s 1999. ;) And those B52s were AMAZING, you guys. I SO wish that I’d seen them in their heyday! The memories their music envokes – wow! All in all, a great way to spend our Valentine’s night.

Our niece and cousin, Evie, celebrated her 2nd birthday in February too. It’s been such a treat getting to watch her grow up over the last 2 years. She is the cutest! I feel very fortunate to have that clever little girl as my niece!

And we had some visitors in February too. The Opie girls (great South African friends of ours who now live in Melbourne) came to stay with us for a week towards the end of February, just before the two of them and Jess started Uni. (It’s been a great year for visitors so far – first Isabella and then the Opie girls.) The three girls had a great time together – seeing the sights, going to some beautiful beaches and generally catching up and spending time together. Jess, Lauren and Samantha have been having holidays with each other for a good few years now which is so special (one year Jess visits them in Melbourne and the next they come to Auckland). To maintain their friendship from their Cape Town days is something that they treasure and will continue to treasure into the future. I guess having the immigration experience in common further binds them and cements their friendships. Immigrating can often mean the end of good, old friendships, but despite the fact that these girls live in different countries, they have made the effort to keep in contact and see each other regularly and I know it means a lot to Jessica to have these old friendships which involve so much history and so many memories. It certainly means a lot to me.

Sadly, Sarah had school camp during the week that the girls were here, so she only got to see them for a couple of days before she went off on her Hillary Leadership Experience. We sure did miss her when she was away for that week!

And that was February.

Over and out. x

First impressions..The Bachelor NZ S3. I can’t quit you.

Posted on March 19, 2017 by KMB

The Bachelor NZ S3. I can't quit you. The time is nigh, ladies hold on to your wines (ummm ok) a new season of The Bachelor NZ is upon us. I am so ready for this, after the shit show that was Jordan last year, he was not very likeable – I don’t even think he really liked himself. First of all I just want to rage at TV3 for a second.. it was a lame first episode you should have made it a double ep but you want to stretch it out and create buzz – not okay guys. AND I REALLY LIKE MIKE PURU. Dom Bowden is so much overkill TV3, we have more hosts in NZ then him surely. Anyhow.. Welcome Zac, he’s quite a dish – I approve of the objectification of his perfect body – that side profile is a work of art (not meaning to be punny – ART THE BACHELOR ART GEDDIT?). He seems quite sweet and maybe a little shy, I hope the ladies are kind to him. The emotional music has me rolling my eyes so hard I think they might pop out of my head… My Pick. Don’t judge me for calling it so early in the game but I have a nack for this reality TV bullshit, I knew Art would pick Matilda and I think Viarne will win it… It was love at first sight as she started stripping down to her togs on camera and dove into the waters of Mount Maunganui… The funniest part for me. Was when 25-year-old Bel from Christchurch said she loved to bake, for some reason I didn’t imagine her dressed to the nines making a cake, my mental picture was her sitting on the couch in her trackies smoking a bong? I really am mental A highlight 23-year-old Edge fan fave Jess. The English beauty carried up a small china cup of tea, “a little novelty” to help stand out from the crowd. Novelty, novel tea. GEDDIT? The Edge has an amazing record for setting people up so I do think she will be around for the long haul. Oh Taylar Taylar – she is both infuriating and amazing. As those girls discussed the merits of interrupting I didn’t know whether to loathe her or I high-five her, I respect a girl who stands up for herself, but honey its a dating show, it’s a bit early to be acting needy and all scatty. Oh I need my time. Oh I am interrupting. Love you gurl. Stay tuned for more of my opinions on The Bachelor NZ. Let me know what you thought of the first episode in the comments. Save Save Save Save Save

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