Overhead at the Mall

*George Michael’s Faith is blaring through the mall speakers*
Girl (aged 15): ‘George Micheal is the sound of my childhood.”
Me (internal monologue): “The Faith album came out in 1988, approximately 5 years before her birth, how can this be the sound of her youth?
Oh right, this is NZ where things are a wee bit behind. I [...]

On a Cold Day, Have a Cup of Milo

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Milo
An interesting beverage choice for Poms and Kiwis alike. Also, my beverage of choice when I am freezing at work and can’t ingest anymore caffeine.
What is Milo you ask?
Alright, you uninformed masses here’s the scoop on this phenomenon highlighted as an ‘energy drink’.
Description of Milo
Milo is a brown powder that looks pretty much identical to [...]

Oh woe is me, winter weather approaches

Summer is waning fast here in the southern hemisphere. After one of the hottest months of March on record the cooler weather is rolling in. Eek!
I have been warned about winter here in NZ, not because it is particularly cold, but because of the poorly insulated buildings that yield no escape from the winter winds. [...]

Travel Update

My travels to SE Asia have been delayed, but this has actually worked out for the best. The new plan (in-the-works) is to travel for longer and farther with Vietnam and Laos possibly added to the mix and a companion in Kelly.Goes.Global.
You might ask me how am I going to do this? It will all be revealed in [...]