THAT for THIS

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As we all know, when you move to a new place from another things are bound to be different and change from what you’re used to.

Am I right…..or am I right?

AM I?

Okay okaayy…I'm right. Got it.
(Yes I often have conversations with myself, nothing new here **past roommates nodding their heads**)

I compiled a list of things that have changed for me.

THAT for THIS

THAT referring to things I had in CA &

THIS for the subsequent thing I have now, here in NZ.

J-walking being a crime—not to mention you could probably die doing it in a big city (People do not care, get the hell out of their way)

for

People J-walking ALL THE TIME. Crossing whenever they want, standing n the middle of the street waiting to cross the second half of the street-moms w strollers, old people, kids, teens on skates, I'm talking all people.

Drying Machine

for

Drying rack 

(Yes, manually hang-drying clothing/towels everything)

SF

for

Auckland city. Now don't all yell at once guys, I'm not saying they are the same city or that Auckland even comes close to my love for sf bums, the vast amount of free music shows, up and coming artists, or Starbuck’s on every corner, (although there are 3 in downtown Auckland which yes, I automatically felt connected to. Not to mention the fact they don’t sell iced coffee like we do **pause for gasp from the readers**)  but it is kind of a mini SF. 

Very arty, people movin and grooving. I'm determined to explore the music seen. There is this area called Ponsonby which is known to be where the "art and gays live" (yes that's a direct quote from someone.) The word gay is used pretty freely here. Remember in middle school when we would describe things as being, “gay”...I know what you’re thinking, what the hell does that even mean, but anyways...it’s used here still in that context. Not by ALL, but I've heard it quick a bit. That's part of where the whole 10 years behind thing comes from. Language counts! (Right Kelsey? ...had to)

Flat straight sidewalks, straight freeways or should I say, "motorways"

for

Curvy, twisting roads. Most all in the country-side are like that road you take to Santa Cruz. Oh you get car sick? Suck it up, and don't read your book.

2005 charcoal grey Jetta (His name is "Mouse")

side note: Take care of him SYDNEY! 

for

MAXX Bus. Every bus every 15 min or less. Step right up people! Bus passes, bus hopper cards, or even pay as you go payment options. Options to fit every budget! (Anyone want to hire me in sales?)

Blackberry Bold

for

A fancy brand new pay as you go LG- oh yeah remember that super fun T9 text? So flash, so high-tech. (annnd somehow we are back to talking about memories from middle school) 

Mostly good times so I can't complain.

Mexican food

for

Indian food. The only Mexican restaurant I know of at the moment is MexiCali Fresh, which is owned by an American, we are everywhere.

Can you picture more of my life here in NZ? I hope so, I’m enjoying everything so far, especially now having internet its GREAT to be connected to the outside world.

Missing you all tremendously! 

RED WHITE & BLUE all the way!