Reflections.

The last week has been a kaleidoscope of fun, with the best of people. Auckland/Band of Horses/drinking/great company. Despite not feeling 100% for most of the trip to Auckland, it still provided the refreshing interlude to Christchurch that I craved. Even the flight, an exercise in routine, excites me, like a children with their favorite toy. I guess i just really enjoy traveling. Its a definite case of the ‘travel bug’ as my mum likes to call it.

Band of Horses provided the excuse for this latest endeavor, and they were the highlight. I’ve seen my fair share of live bands before, but these guys know how to play. The set encompassed highlights from all three albums, and they played pretty much every song I wanted including my favorite ‘Monsters’. The first song of their encore, ‘Evening Kitchen’, was hauntingly beautiful and the highlight of the night. Sharing exhausted smiles with my friends after the show, I knew we all felt the same.

Like all good trips, Auckland was filled with drinking, laughing, smoking and spending money we didn’t have. While these can be done in Christchurch, its never as satisfying as in another city, where responsibilities can’t find you.



The reality check of returning to Christchurch was delayed by a fun filled weekend. Especially Ellen’s 21st. Wearing a face full of zombie makeup, I had a quarter tab, some champagne and plenty of greens to create one hell of a night.

I feel like my life is heading in an upward direction, and I’m not used to it. Guess all i can do is try not to fuck it up. If I can manage that, then I think I’ll be happy.