NB:- I am back tracking before the wedding.
Friday was a rather productive day for Bex and the rest of us. Firstly Bex and I had our nails French Manicured from the lovely Catherine Sindon at her beauty salon - Refine in Napier. We went to the same primary school as her, though she was in Room 9. I can't remember her however her name did sound familiar. Just like every girls getting their nails done, there was of course the girly gossip of our old school friend's, what they are up to and all that jazz. Cath did a marvellous
job with our nails...they look oh so pretty :). Afterwards Bec & I went to Napier Mall for our last minute shopping. She brought me earrings to wear for the big day and I brought some postcards to write back to some people over the ditch.
While Bec was driving to and fro Hastings and Napier, I was of course being a front passenger (due to the fact I can't drive Manual Cars! I would have offered to drive but I'm a klutz as I only drive automatics!) I was overwhelmed with how Napier and Hastings is and how it has changed in the past 11years!
Some new shops have sprouted out such as Diva, Dotti, Jay Jays, which I see back home in Brisbane (yes I think Australia is taking over New Zealand Bex Lol). There were some places I remember from my childhood in Napier/Hastings. I remember the clock tower in Hastings, the Hasting's Library, the Acquarium in Napier, the smelly motorway near the sulphuric factory, on the
way to Clive, the main street for shopping and some certain street names.
Oh how memory comes flying back to me and how I remember the good ol' days of my chilidhood, growing up in Hastings & Napier.
The school and how small the place is..and about the weather...I wasn't use to. Oh how I missed Brisbane weather. I really have
forgotten the weather in Napier & Hastings.
Our final stop before heading back to Bec's house was Kilt, which is a Hawke's Bay own and operated store, just a tad pricey but had awesome clothes and accessories. I told Bec "this is now my fave. store in Hawke's Bay." So I shopped there (sorry credit card) and brought shorts, earrings and a clutch bag. I love my new items :) Then we went to her place to get some stuff, before we headed off
to her parent's place @ Portman's Motel.
Later towards the afternoon we had a wedding rehearsals at the Kemblefield Winery, Bec and her family, matt, garland, andy, some other people and me went to help out with some of the setting up of the dining area and a practice session of the ceremony with Father Simon. In between I took more photos - like always of the winery and the setting up of the wedding reception etc. The view of the winery was lovely...a pity we never got to try some wine as we were pressed for time, however there will be more wine to come on the big day!
Since its a tradition not to see either the bride or groom together, Bec & I shared a unit/room @ her Parent's Motel. Unit 1 is where we stayed. After putting our things in the room, we went to her parent's place were I was greeted by her parent's and family friend - Chook & Bushie. I honestly don't know their full story on how they got their name's "Chook & Bushie," yet everyone seems to call them
that! We all started drinking wine.... Then it was all fun and laughter after that!...
Oh the dear stories from Chook & Bushie and the witty comments from Bec's Dad Robert, teasing me about me being vertically challenged :- as in when I was about to go to the kitchen to make my lunch
Robert: "Hello Viv"
Viv: "Hello Rob"
Robert: Come make yourself @ home, Viv, there's stools here for you too stand on! HAHAHA
Mind you I didn't tip-toe to get things I needed, well since all the bread et al were already out. He just loved stirring me up. Funny :P
Anyway was having dinner w/ the Harrisons, Chook and Bushie, wine glasses being topped up and this is were the fun began! Chook & Bushie had funny stories, esp stories about when Bec was a little girl and the random joke Blair blurted out a long time ago. Lets just say my jaws was so sore from all the laughing and at the same time my head was spinning....more wine please! After all the
funny stuff that was going on, Bec and I went back to our unit round 10pm to sleep, the last night before the big day.
Until then...
Adios
V x
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Wine, Cheese & Rowing at the Backyard
NB:- typed prior to the wedding.
After allt he waiting at Auckland Domestic Airport, I finally boarded the flight to Napier. It was only a one hour flight from Auckland to Napier. When I arrived to Napier (Napier Airport is very very...very small). I got out and looked round quickly for Rebecca, before heading to the ladies room (Gosh I was busting after the water and tea from my 1Hr flight!) I then went out and after texted Bec that I was outside. Funny that I missed her inside. Accompanied with her was her fiance's brother's girlfriend Garland. After exchanging greetings we headed to Rebecca and Matt's place in Clive, which is just in between Napier and Hastings.
A cute flat overlooking the "I-can't-remember-the-name-of-the-lake," a paddock with 2 horses and a rowing practicing place. Despite having aroun 40minute sleep in total, since I landed, I was still feeling all right. Eyes still just a tinge of pink, but otherwise was good. [Insert smiley face]. The weather in Clive was sunny with some patches of clouds and a cool breeze. It still felt like a mixture of Melbourne's weather and Brisbane's winter weather...Bec kindly offered Garland & I a glass of wine....
...bring on the wine and cheese!...
Since I am staying in Hawke's Bay, the place reknown for it's vineyards and wineries within it's vicinities and speaking of wineries, Rebecca's Wedding is in a Winery. Very exciting indeed...
...and my journey to all the wine and cheese I can handle during my stay here in Hastings/Napier. Oh ain't life great, great company, wine and cheese. you just can't go wrong.
Until then...
Adios
V x
After allt he waiting at Auckland Domestic Airport, I finally boarded the flight to Napier. It was only a one hour flight from Auckland to Napier. When I arrived to Napier (Napier Airport is very very...very small). I got out and looked round quickly for Rebecca, before heading to the ladies room (Gosh I was busting after the water and tea from my 1Hr flight!) I then went out and after texted Bec that I was outside. Funny that I missed her inside. Accompanied with her was her fiance's brother's girlfriend Garland. After exchanging greetings we headed to Rebecca and Matt's place in Clive, which is just in between Napier and Hastings.
A cute flat overlooking the "I-can't-remember-the-name-of-the-lake," a paddock with 2 horses and a rowing practicing place. Despite having aroun 40minute sleep in total, since I landed, I was still feeling all right. Eyes still just a tinge of pink, but otherwise was good. [Insert smiley face]. The weather in Clive was sunny with some patches of clouds and a cool breeze. It still felt like a mixture of Melbourne's weather and Brisbane's winter weather...Bec kindly offered Garland & I a glass of wine....
...bring on the wine and cheese!...
Since I am staying in Hawke's Bay, the place reknown for it's vineyards and wineries within it's vicinities and speaking of wineries, Rebecca's Wedding is in a Winery. Very exciting indeed...
...and my journey to all the wine and cheese I can handle during my stay here in Hastings/Napier. Oh ain't life great, great company, wine and cheese. you just can't go wrong.
Until then...
Adios
V x
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Killing Time
Okay so I am still in Auckland International Airport....and I have been here for 6hrs and my next flight to Napier is at 11:30am. Personally Auckland International Airport is err small, well just because I have only been in the Arrivals section of the airport and since majority of the stores were closed (with the exception of Duty Free Store open & the City of Sales Espresso Bar, Samsung net Kiosk and McDonalds) there was well nothing to do. NADA....there were a few people still sitting around when I arrived, but other than that, nothing! A little bit of 'action' happened when arrivals from Santiago, Gold Coast, Hong Kong arrived, (yay more people passing) so i did some Arrival spectating and then my several hours on the internet.
I am doing this to kill time and yes time is going kinda slow... and the sad thing is I keep looking at the time and that ain't helping either! Right now listening to my podcast - 'Funky House London Style' not too bad, keeping me up. Some people waiting for their loved ones to go through the arrivals doors to greet 'em 'welcome back!' and the 'prebooked transportation' guys for their clients to whisk them off to their hotels/backpackers.
The weather is currently 12degrees so yes its friggen cold. Before I was sitting a metre away from the sliding doors and gee the breeze was giving me goosebumps, but at the same time kept me awake while trying to converse on MSN and Facebook Chat. I guess its not too bad but its close to summer..it feels like Melbourne weather for me hahaha (sorry folks living in Melb)
okay its time for me to have a 'toilet break' and head over to the 'Domestic Transfer' section.
Until then...
Adios
V x
I am doing this to kill time and yes time is going kinda slow... and the sad thing is I keep looking at the time and that ain't helping either! Right now listening to my podcast - 'Funky House London Style' not too bad, keeping me up. Some people waiting for their loved ones to go through the arrivals doors to greet 'em 'welcome back!' and the 'prebooked transportation' guys for their clients to whisk them off to their hotels/backpackers.
The weather is currently 12degrees so yes its friggen cold. Before I was sitting a metre away from the sliding doors and gee the breeze was giving me goosebumps, but at the same time kept me awake while trying to converse on MSN and Facebook Chat. I guess its not too bad but its close to summer..it feels like Melbourne weather for me hahaha (sorry folks living in Melb)
okay its time for me to have a 'toilet break' and head over to the 'Domestic Transfer' section.
Until then...
Adios
V x
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Travelling with babies and thank god for iPods and Chewing Gum and Randomly Security Search! WTF?
November 11th - My Mum's birthday and the day I leave Brisbane to embark on my 5 wk holiday in Napier, New Zealand and the USA.
First it is New Zealand for a week... .
As I say au revoir to dear Remy on a Wednesday morning, I drive back to Redcliffe to have lunch with my Mum and brother Ray. When I get there I greet Mama a big hug and a 'Happy Birthday' and quickly got ready for lunch at Sizzlers. Some minor photo taking from Mum & me and then time to pig out with the salad buffet and drinks. Afterwards, I dropped Ray to Music, giving him more insults and a hug and then headed home with mum, to shower and get my final stuff into gear (in between facebooking and email checking)....Right time to go..
So...I get a lift to the airport from dad, mum accompanies as well. We left our place round 4pm and driving onto the Gateway Motorway, then to Deagan Devitation..through to Sandgate Road...then once we reached near Toombull Shopping centre, turning left to the free-way to the airport...then hell starts (not too bad! I am only exaggerating)... BLOODY ROAD WORKS AND 4PM TRAFFIC!
I quietly panic inside thinking oh dear I will miss my flight. Damn traffic & roadworks..when will it ever stop oh and Murphy's Law, There that's my vent.
I made it finally in like 1hr and 5mins. Saying our final good byes, Mum was slowling tagging alongside me on the way to the departures section, while Dad was yelling her to get in the car! Yes dear Mum, she's funny, doesn't want to see her li' girl go and taking a final picture of me "going inside the departures area, for her facebook."
So I go do the usual 'check-in' routine, write on the departure custom form, thru to the departure bit and before that *ah!* good ol' security. I go, have my carry-bag scanned, I go through the metal detector and then I get stopped by security, directingme to (well what I thought was an exit), but a little cubicle. YES I WAS Randomly searched. The security custom chick tells me
I have been randomly selected *pfft* I am laughing it off now so I get checked for any 'dangerous' things I may have on my clothes, items and body! WTF??????????????????????????????????? Verdict - I was let go coz I ain't Bin-ladened up.
I go to Gate 77 as my flight - Pacific Blue to Auckland is at 1830hrs....I sit on seat number 23C, an aisle seat, not too bad, I'm tiny anyway so I dont get my elbow hit by the trolley. Like every flight you go to, you will have the cabin crew '
welcoming you to the [insert areoplane name and destination] and the safety procedure if 'at anytime you experience any turberlence or unexpected bla bla...' I swear whenever I go on whatever flight I will memorise the safety procedures.
Thank you Airwaves chewing gum, my ears didn't pop as bad as it use to be whenever I travelled on a plane.When a place ascends, it really feels like its a rollacoaster ride, because of the funny sensation in your stomach, you get when you are ascending up..towards the sky and then its the same feeling when the plane descends on the tarmac.
I was glad I had my iTouch with me throughout the flight, because there was probably about 3 crying babies, screaming, squealing and their respective partents 'shhing' 'em to be quiet. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, other than that it wasn't a bad flight. Reading the Virgin Blue's 100th issue of it's air-flight reading magazine and yes it was an interesting read. I really should have taken it with me coz I could have learnt from good ol' Sir Richard Branson's tips on business (not that I do business) and that "2 out of 3 men thinks that to get attention from women is to be strong and buff" yes that was some small random fact in the
magazine. Good read.
Ten minutes til it descends, I saw the night view of Auckland city. So nice. It is 3hrs in front of Brisbane (1141pm Brisbane and 0241am Auckaland). Once the plane touched down onto the tarmac etc, then finally out of the plane, through to getting the bags from the conveyor belt, customs, I lazily walk with my trolley of luggage to the arrivals section and straight to MacDonalds..Oh how I love thy 24hr Macdonalds...free internet for 15mins max >.<>
I have another 9hrs to kill in Auckland international Airport before my next flight to Napier. Right now I feel like Tom Hank's character in the movie "The Terminal" 'living' in the airport *laughing*....and note to self, "looking at the time every 2mins isn't going to speed the time its 1130am!".
OMFG I can't believe I've done this, travelling solo and about to see my dear dear friend Rebecca and family in Hastings/Napier for her wedding. So excited! I am
still pinching myself..this can't be true. Whoa!
Till next time...
Adios
V x
First it is New Zealand for a week... .
As I say au revoir to dear Remy on a Wednesday morning, I drive back to Redcliffe to have lunch with my Mum and brother Ray. When I get there I greet Mama a big hug and a 'Happy Birthday' and quickly got ready for lunch at Sizzlers. Some minor photo taking from Mum & me and then time to pig out with the salad buffet and drinks. Afterwards, I dropped Ray to Music, giving him more insults and a hug and then headed home with mum, to shower and get my final stuff into gear (in between facebooking and email checking)....Right time to go..
So...I get a lift to the airport from dad, mum accompanies as well. We left our place round 4pm and driving onto the Gateway Motorway, then to Deagan Devitation..through to Sandgate Road...then once we reached near Toombull Shopping centre, turning left to the free-way to the airport...then hell starts (not too bad! I am only exaggerating)... BLOODY ROAD WORKS AND 4PM TRAFFIC!
I quietly panic inside thinking oh dear I will miss my flight. Damn traffic & roadworks..when will it ever stop oh and Murphy's Law, There that's my vent.
I made it finally in like 1hr and 5mins. Saying our final good byes, Mum was slowling tagging alongside me on the way to the departures section, while Dad was yelling her to get in the car! Yes dear Mum, she's funny, doesn't want to see her li' girl go and taking a final picture of me "going inside the departures area, for her facebook."
So I go do the usual 'check-in' routine, write on the departure custom form, thru to the departure bit and before that *ah!* good ol' security. I go, have my carry-bag scanned, I go through the metal detector and then I get stopped by security, directingme to (well what I thought was an exit), but a little cubicle. YES I WAS Randomly searched. The security custom chick tells me
I have been randomly selected *pfft* I am laughing it off now so I get checked for any 'dangerous' things I may have on my clothes, items and body! WTF??????????????????????????????????? Verdict - I was let go coz I ain't Bin-ladened up.
I go to Gate 77 as my flight - Pacific Blue to Auckland is at 1830hrs....I sit on seat number 23C, an aisle seat, not too bad, I'm tiny anyway so I dont get my elbow hit by the trolley. Like every flight you go to, you will have the cabin crew '
welcoming you to the [insert areoplane name and destination] and the safety procedure if 'at anytime you experience any turberlence or unexpected bla bla...' I swear whenever I go on whatever flight I will memorise the safety procedures.
Thank you Airwaves chewing gum, my ears didn't pop as bad as it use to be whenever I travelled on a plane.When a place ascends, it really feels like its a rollacoaster ride, because of the funny sensation in your stomach, you get when you are ascending up..towards the sky and then its the same feeling when the plane descends on the tarmac.
I was glad I had my iTouch with me throughout the flight, because there was probably about 3 crying babies, screaming, squealing and their respective partents 'shhing' 'em to be quiet. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, other than that it wasn't a bad flight. Reading the Virgin Blue's 100th issue of it's air-flight reading magazine and yes it was an interesting read. I really should have taken it with me coz I could have learnt from good ol' Sir Richard Branson's tips on business (not that I do business) and that "2 out of 3 men thinks that to get attention from women is to be strong and buff" yes that was some small random fact in the
magazine. Good read.
Ten minutes til it descends, I saw the night view of Auckland city. So nice. It is 3hrs in front of Brisbane (1141pm Brisbane and 0241am Auckaland). Once the plane touched down onto the tarmac etc, then finally out of the plane, through to getting the bags from the conveyor belt, customs, I lazily walk with my trolley of luggage to the arrivals section and straight to MacDonalds..Oh how I love thy 24hr Macdonalds...free internet for 15mins max >.<>
I have another 9hrs to kill in Auckland international Airport before my next flight to Napier. Right now I feel like Tom Hank's character in the movie "The Terminal" 'living' in the airport *laughing*....and note to self, "looking at the time every 2mins isn't going to speed the time its 1130am!".
OMFG I can't believe I've done this, travelling solo and about to see my dear dear friend Rebecca and family in Hastings/Napier for her wedding. So excited! I am
still pinching myself..this can't be true. Whoa!
Till next time...
Adios
V x
Sunday, November 8, 2009
To Pack Lots or Not to Pack Lots?....that is the Question!
As mentioned in my previous blog, packing is indeed a bitch. However how much is too much to pack? Minus the little gifts to give to my friends and family overseas, how much do I really need?
Obviously packing the essentials such as my iTouch, Notebook, Camera, eyeglasses,sunglasses, cell phone and important documents (passport, tickets etc). Another obvious is packing clothes to suit the weather...napier, new zealand guess it's like melbourne spring - just a tad cooler than what brisbane spring is, where as when I reach the usa, nothern hemisphere, it will be autumn to winter so my jackets, scarves and beanies/hats (oh how much i love wearing my hats! and a perfect time to wear them!).
I am a summer gal, but the funny thing is, no matter how much I don't like the cooler months I do like snow! Just like last year in August, when I went to Queenstown, South Island of New Zealand with Neil and Lani, it sure was cold but the snow was absolutely awesome! Snowboarding is 'choice as bro!'..Now I wonder how I will survive if I ever go to Europe..yes that is my next destination to go to, hope in 2 years time.
Anyway back to the packing...Actually early Friday morning round 1am, I started to pack. All I did was got some clothes from my closet then just 'dumped' them in
my suitcase. Thinking to myself "Meh! I'll pack properly."
Yes I have a couple of days before I depart...and yes I will be cramming when it comes to packing, just like when you're cramming for a uni exam! ARGH! I really should write a list of the things I need, yea that is better so that way I don't 'overpack!'
...then when all is packed I prob think 'hang on I think I forgotten something.' If I stick to the list, it will be all right.
Right! First I'm just going to um....have a nice sunday stroll in the city, valley and when I go home
I shall pack pack pack....Pfft
Adios
V x
Obviously packing the essentials such as my iTouch, Notebook, Camera, eyeglasses,sunglasses, cell phone and important documents (passport, tickets etc). Another obvious is packing clothes to suit the weather...napier, new zealand guess it's like melbourne spring - just a tad cooler than what brisbane spring is, where as when I reach the usa, nothern hemisphere, it will be autumn to winter so my jackets, scarves and beanies/hats (oh how much i love wearing my hats! and a perfect time to wear them!).
I am a summer gal, but the funny thing is, no matter how much I don't like the cooler months I do like snow! Just like last year in August, when I went to Queenstown, South Island of New Zealand with Neil and Lani, it sure was cold but the snow was absolutely awesome! Snowboarding is 'choice as bro!'..Now I wonder how I will survive if I ever go to Europe..yes that is my next destination to go to, hope in 2 years time.
Anyway back to the packing...Actually early Friday morning round 1am, I started to pack. All I did was got some clothes from my closet then just 'dumped' them in
my suitcase. Thinking to myself "Meh! I'll pack properly."
Yes I have a couple of days before I depart...and yes I will be cramming when it comes to packing, just like when you're cramming for a uni exam! ARGH! I really should write a list of the things I need, yea that is better so that way I don't 'overpack!'
...then when all is packed I prob think 'hang on I think I forgotten something.' If I stick to the list, it will be all right.
Right! First I'm just going to um....have a nice sunday stroll in the city, valley and when I go home
I shall pack pack pack....Pfft
Adios
V x
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Ho Hum O_o
Oh hum I say. Nothing in particular..just me blogging random sh*t and me procrastinating to start packing my gear for my trip. I have so much on my mind - hand in form for university, pondering in what to bring and how to pack my gear, what music I will be putting in my iTouch to gathering all my itinerary and multiple things.
Anyone willing to pack my gear for me? hahaha.
Adios
V x
Anyone willing to pack my gear for me? hahaha.
Adios
V x
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Holiday Organising
Heya all,
As you all know, I am super excited to be going overseas. If you don't know where I am heading to, I will be in Napier, New Zealand, a day back in Brisbane and then heading to the USA for a month to see relatives.
Now, since it is closer to the date I have to organise a few things
A) Travel Insurance (I'll be an idiot for not bringing one!)
B) Gifts for relatives and wedding gift and
C) Once I got 'em time to pack, pack, pack!
As the usual 'Vivian' I cram everything in the last minute. I really should write a list of what to bring *Vivi now takes note of this!* A matter of fact she is currently 'multi-tasking' - typing her blog and also jotting down the items I need for my trip!
I know I will get in a frantic mode when it comes to packing. GOSH packing is a bitch to do. Even more of a bitch when you are a GIRL! I swear all of you girls agree that packing is a difficult chore! OKay so I may be exaggerating, but packing items to go overseas, as a girl..you wish you can take your closet full of err clothes, accessories...argh! Might as well take your whole ROOM with you on your trip..trouble is...a) how'd you fit 'em in your suitcase and b) your folks/housemates will be wondering where the missing bedroom is!?!?! Good idea? No?
So, of course I will be not entirely 'fussy' but pick the things I really need to take on my trip...I really don't need 10,000 shirts (exaggerating!) on a trip. It is okay to wear some clothes for a couple of days (depending where you go i.e. if going near mud then frequent) before washing them and of course if all else fails..shop for new clothes (which in realisation..adding extra kilos to a 'supposedly-already-filled-up-suitcase'...but thats my whole purpose asides from visiting friends/family shopping overseas)!
So I guess at the end it won't be too bad for me. *Sighs*
Travel insurance is getting to my head. I have to get before I leave..I will be a knob IF I don't take insurance. There are plenty of travel insurance companies round etc, however being a cheap chick I'm searching for the cheap price with good benefits. I better get that underway before it does my head in.
Gifts, I am stuck for gift ideas for my cousins in Jacksonville, Florida..any ideas? One is for a belated 16th b/day present while the other is just for the sake of getting one for her, as well as the rest of the relatives I am seeing. Don't get me wrong I like to give people gifts. It just gets difficult at times of WHAT type of things your friend/family is into. Sometimes I have a some idea to give and I go with my gut instinct. I also get this vibe of when getting a gift. You can't rush in the last minute (i.e. 30mins before you are at her b/day party or wedding) because it doesn't have any meaning behind to why you brought it. I will eventually find them a gift.
..And back to the frantic part...I have little time, and I am working so it's going to be 'cram-everything-before-I-go-packing!'
Adios
V x
As you all know, I am super excited to be going overseas. If you don't know where I am heading to, I will be in Napier, New Zealand, a day back in Brisbane and then heading to the USA for a month to see relatives.
Now, since it is closer to the date I have to organise a few things
A) Travel Insurance (I'll be an idiot for not bringing one!)
B) Gifts for relatives and wedding gift and
C) Once I got 'em time to pack, pack, pack!
As the usual 'Vivian' I cram everything in the last minute. I really should write a list of what to bring *Vivi now takes note of this!* A matter of fact she is currently 'multi-tasking' - typing her blog and also jotting down the items I need for my trip!
I know I will get in a frantic mode when it comes to packing. GOSH packing is a bitch to do. Even more of a bitch when you are a GIRL! I swear all of you girls agree that packing is a difficult chore! OKay so I may be exaggerating, but packing items to go overseas, as a girl..you wish you can take your closet full of err clothes, accessories...argh! Might as well take your whole ROOM with you on your trip..trouble is...a) how'd you fit 'em in your suitcase and b) your folks/housemates will be wondering where the missing bedroom is!?!?! Good idea? No?
So, of course I will be not entirely 'fussy' but pick the things I really need to take on my trip...I really don't need 10,000 shirts (exaggerating!) on a trip. It is okay to wear some clothes for a couple of days (depending where you go i.e. if going near mud then frequent) before washing them and of course if all else fails..shop for new clothes (which in realisation..adding extra kilos to a 'supposedly-already-filled-up-suitcase'...but thats my whole purpose asides from visiting friends/family shopping overseas)!
So I guess at the end it won't be too bad for me. *Sighs*
Travel insurance is getting to my head. I have to get before I leave..I will be a knob IF I don't take insurance. There are plenty of travel insurance companies round etc, however being a cheap chick I'm searching for the cheap price with good benefits. I better get that underway before it does my head in.
Gifts, I am stuck for gift ideas for my cousins in Jacksonville, Florida..any ideas? One is for a belated 16th b/day present while the other is just for the sake of getting one for her, as well as the rest of the relatives I am seeing. Don't get me wrong I like to give people gifts. It just gets difficult at times of WHAT type of things your friend/family is into. Sometimes I have a some idea to give and I go with my gut instinct. I also get this vibe of when getting a gift. You can't rush in the last minute (i.e. 30mins before you are at her b/day party or wedding) because it doesn't have any meaning behind to why you brought it. I will eventually find them a gift.
..And back to the frantic part...I have little time, and I am working so it's going to be 'cram-everything-before-I-go-packing!'
Adios
V x
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