Jon made "Blood and Guts Baked Ziti"- it was a huge hit!
We also had "Spooky Salad", "Graveyard Cupcakes" and special punch with a frozen ice hand!!
Creepy!!
Tombstone cupcakes
Dirt and worms cupcakes
Mysterious punch
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Day 165
Dinner club conveniently fell on Halloween this month...
Jon made "Blood and Guts Baked Ziti"- it was a huge hit!
We also had "Spooky Salad", "Graveyard Cupcakes" and special punch with a frozen ice hand!!
Creepy!!
Tombstone cupcakes
Dirt and worms cupcakes
Mysterious punch
Jon made "Blood and Guts Baked Ziti"- it was a huge hit!
We also had "Spooky Salad", "Graveyard Cupcakes" and special punch with a frozen ice hand!!
Creepy!!
Tombstone cupcakes
Dirt and worms cupcakes
Mysterious punch
Friday, October 30, 2009
Day 163
Happy Halloween from New Zealand!
One of my biggest disappointments... Halloween isn't popular in New Zealand!
Newton is an extra spirited Kiwi, though, so he got dressed up.
Introducing: Newton as Michael Jackson, the Prince of Pup (or the Prince of Pug, if you prefer)
You can't really tell, but Newton wore a custom red and gold silk jacket with a super cool Mandarin-style collar. He also had one silver glove.
Watch Newton's tribute to MJ here
One of my biggest disappointments... Halloween isn't popular in New Zealand!
Newton is an extra spirited Kiwi, though, so he got dressed up.
Introducing: Newton as Michael Jackson, the Prince of Pup (or the Prince of Pug, if you prefer)
You can't really tell, but Newton wore a custom red and gold silk jacket with a super cool Mandarin-style collar. He also had one silver glove.
Watch Newton's tribute to MJ here
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Movember
Movember is fast approaching!!
November is men's health awareness month and some Aussies (I know, I know) came up with an AWESOME idea to raise awareness (and money)... Spend the month of November growing a mustache! (With so many awesome mustache possibilities, there really is no reason not to participate!)
Check it out here
November is men's health awareness month and some Aussies (I know, I know) came up with an AWESOME idea to raise awareness (and money)... Spend the month of November growing a mustache! (With so many awesome mustache possibilities, there really is no reason not to participate!)
Check it out here
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Day 157
Labour weekend!
Today is the first free Monday since starting work in New Zealand in nearly 5 months.
On Saturday Jon, Newton and I drove about 300 kilometers north to Jonti's farm.
Farms in New Zealand aren't exactly what I would call farms. Jonti's family's property is more like... Just a large property, maybe a ranch? Jonti's grandfather bought the land in the 1960s and everyone told him that it was worthless, but it has got to be worth a fortune today! There are cows and sheep grazing on the hills and the family also plants and harvests trees for lumber. They have recently planted a tiny vineyard and some olive trees as well. Anyway, the farm was nothing like what I expected!
Driving up to the top of the farm
A view of the farm from the beach-
You can't really tell, but there are sheep on the hill
Every Labour weekend, Jonti's family and family friends go out to the beach and do some work. They build really cute one room cabins that people can stay in.
We got to help out with some of the farm work!
Collecting rocks for a wall
Planting trees
Newton absolutely LOVED the farm! It was the first time that he got to run around without his leash, it was his first time seeing a beach and his first time going in the water! There were dogs to play with and people to play with and beer to drink! (Newton also stole some gin and tonic from Jonti's uncle.)
Newton loved digging in the sand!
He wasn't so sure about the water, but he went in up to his knees.
Oh no- a sea monster!!
All in all we had a great time at the farm. Jon and I both got a whole bunch of mosquito bites, but it was well worth it! Hopefully we'll get to go back in the summer and see how our trees are doing.
Today is the first free Monday since starting work in New Zealand in nearly 5 months.
On Saturday Jon, Newton and I drove about 300 kilometers north to Jonti's farm.
Farms in New Zealand aren't exactly what I would call farms. Jonti's family's property is more like... Just a large property, maybe a ranch? Jonti's grandfather bought the land in the 1960s and everyone told him that it was worthless, but it has got to be worth a fortune today! There are cows and sheep grazing on the hills and the family also plants and harvests trees for lumber. They have recently planted a tiny vineyard and some olive trees as well. Anyway, the farm was nothing like what I expected!
Driving up to the top of the farm
A view of the farm from the beach-
You can't really tell, but there are sheep on the hill
Every Labour weekend, Jonti's family and family friends go out to the beach and do some work. They build really cute one room cabins that people can stay in.
We got to help out with some of the farm work!
Collecting rocks for a wall
Planting trees
Newton absolutely LOVED the farm! It was the first time that he got to run around without his leash, it was his first time seeing a beach and his first time going in the water! There were dogs to play with and people to play with and beer to drink! (Newton also stole some gin and tonic from Jonti's uncle.)
Newton loved digging in the sand!
He wasn't so sure about the water, but he went in up to his knees.
Oh no- a sea monster!!
All in all we had a great time at the farm. Jon and I both got a whole bunch of mosquito bites, but it was well worth it! Hopefully we'll get to go back in the summer and see how our trees are doing.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Day 154
It is the Friday night of...
...My first 3-day weekend in New Zealand! (Monday is Labour Day)
The last time there was a long weekend was for the Queen's birthday... And it was the week before work, so it wasn't applicable. I am sooo ready for this!!
Monday also seems to be the start of the holiday season, so get ready!
...My first 3-day weekend in New Zealand! (Monday is Labour Day)
The last time there was a long weekend was for the Queen's birthday... And it was the week before work, so it wasn't applicable. I am sooo ready for this!!
Monday also seems to be the start of the holiday season, so get ready!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Day 152
Yesterday I did something that I've NEVER done at work before...
...I bought salmon!!
Unfortunately, I left it in the work fridge. I bet it smells. :(
...I bought salmon!!
Unfortunately, I left it in the work fridge. I bet it smells. :(
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)