The major noticeable differences between New Zealand and Oregon are:
a. you drive on the other side of the road in Oregon
b. the light switches are completely different, and up is off and down is on
c. people tend to be less fashionably aware (this might change later, but i haven't really noticed any "gems"... as some might say)
d. i have never been robbed in Oregon
e. they are much better recyclers here, they recycle every form of plastic: lids, the outer layer of wrapping, a used tissue, etc...
f. when want a quick meaty snack it comes in pie form, in America it generally comes on a bun
g. all school-kids wear uniforms. Which is a major plus for any young woman with attractions for school girl attire, that have recently emigrated to New Zealand.
h. the metric system, i am no longer 5'6''... i am not sure how tall i am now, but i will figure this detail out soon!!!!!
Today is a keeper. today has been predominantly devoted to replacing items that I used to have and which are very useful for traveling around New Zealand, like coats, sleeping bags and backpacks. After years of living in rainy Oregon, i have found a far better raincoat here than in all my searching EVER in rainy ol' Oregon. Its a lovely schoolgirl uniform raincoat... makes my heart go beat, beat, , beat. Get it?
Thrift Stores generally have higher quality goods here than they do in the states. Those once-upon-a-time beautiful sofas that you might find yourself staring at, wishing it wasn't worn so much in the butt area, are perfect here. The velvet is still soft and amazingly stain-free!!
If i actually end up renting a flat I'll be sure to get a golden oldie to lounge on.
It's time for me to wake up my sleeping beauty. Today is also an incredible day, because not only did my dear friend John allow me to cut his hair, but he also thought i did a good job afterwards! WOOP WOOP.
I love fish 'n chips with Lager
traveling advice for those who have not yet packed all their favorite pieces of jewelry in one place... don't do it. But i guess they might be better off here then at home in a box.... right?
hmmm.... Confucius says "___________" (please fill in the blank)
love always,
colleen k.d.
2 comments:
I think you are taller than 5'6" and I bet you anything you are 170 or 171 cm tall, or 1,70 meters. "One comma seven o meters," that is. Thank you for blogging! Can't wait to live vicariously through more of your adventures!
Wolly! I love you! So glad you've found a place where you can dress like a school girl and still backpack around to your hearts delight. I miss you!
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