-Wednesday Mayhem'

Well today I didn't work.. not because I didn't want to but because there was no work. Which meant I could spend more hours catching up on zzz.. hehe. Woke up at about 9:30am.. to a wonderful surprise indeed. My kids from Whakatane came to visit for the school holidays.. 

They are so cute.. They honestly sound like the real maori breed.. hehe. They talk like 'Na ow..' 'Bey' 'True cuz' etc.. They always tend to surprise me with what they say. hehe. They are my brother's girlfriends Siblings. Aren't they just adorable.. at least there not shy kids otherwise that would be awkward. hehe.

This is 'Raha' but Babygirl calls him 'Haha' because she can't Pronounce his name.. :)

My brother has this week off so he took the kids to the zoo.. me and Isis went shopping for some food. She picked her own outfit again.. as well as her shoes that never match.. and her accessories too. 

and this was the outfit she picked.. and she decided she wanted to walk down the stairs herself, that took aggeess... 

this is why we took ages.. she wore these shoes... hehe.

from our shopping she picked herself a block of chocolate.. and decided she didn't want to share with anyone the holdout..

made Isis some morning tea.. she demolished the plate.. after holding out with her Chocolate the fatty girl. hehe. 

then we played some games.. and the kids came back from the zoo. This girl is so active when its just me and her.. hehe. 

for lunch me and Isis made some Pizza's. YUM.

Tasted pretty nice for our first time making them at home.. hehe. But I think we should of left them in the oven longer.. Still YUMMY tho. 

and this is Dinner - Chowmein w/ veges and soya sauce with some Rice. Delicious.

After a long day... Isis fell asleep on her nana. She has a little attitude of her own this little girl. The adventures she has for the every day makes her learn and I'm happy I can give her that freedom to explore the world. That was our Wednesday Adventure.. 

For my girl who is overseas 'Fa'avaoa Faletolu' I miss you boo. This is how the weather is like today. So hope your enjoying the sun for us over there. Traffic is still mad crazy, but only because this photo was taken when people were finishing work.. so 'Rush Hour' lol. Love you sis. Can't wait to hear all the exciting news you come back with. 

'Life is whatever you make it'

With Love.

xoxoxo

-Tuesday Madness.

Today was a funny day.. I worked at a Kohanga today which is a Maori Pre-School, it was pretty funny, I felt like such a 'doofus' not knowing anything, even the kids knew so much maori words then me it was quite amazing - and a wonderful experience. 

When I got home Isis was full of energy.. Her hair was crazy and she wanted to play 'Hide and seek right away' - with her crazy az fro'.. hehe.

'Mommy's tired' ..  and this was her reply..

She always gets what she wants this little monkey..

We played for most of the afternoon.. Had a feed and then she did the dishes with her uncle. She 'loves' doing dishes.. 

Then boss man comes home and says we need to go for a walk.. I tried to hesitate, but I knew I needed to push play.. hehe, so off we went.. we told Isis to get her shoes and she grabs these ones.. She was making a scene so we let her wear them..

We had such a beautiful walk.. this was one of the pretty sights we saw.. Overlook of Kilbirnie, Wgtn.

We made it up to the 'Southern Walkway' in Newtown.

With our cheeky babygirl and her walking shoes..

It was such a nice family walk.. Always good to go for a walk in the afternoons. Husband says we need to make this a everyday thing..haha will see.. 

That was Tuesday.. will see some more adventures tommorrow.

With Love.

xoxox

-My Family Trip to Samoa 2011.

Where do I begin? This trip was a TOTAL blessing for me and my family! This would have been me and my husbands first trip away with our babygirl. It was definitely one of the most memorable events of this year..

This is my babygirls first time on the plane.. she actually did quite good for a baby that loves to be active and move around all the time. She had her moments where she wanted to just get out of the plane, but she survived without distracting all other fellow passengers.. only 'JUST' .. lol








This was our first stop - Auckland. Can you explain our luggage.. This is how much luggage we went to Samoa with.. My mother said 'What ever we take to Samoa, we won't be returning with it?' I thought.. goodness we better not because it was a mission itself to transfer these bags from Domestic to International.. It was mainly full of mum's things for her family in Samoa..
We started called her 'Red Cross Foundation' because besides the massive bags - she already sent over a box that could probably fit all our us inside. lol.

We made it... 3 hours later, we were hit with the beautiful humid weather of Samoa. There was nothing like it.. the air almost tasted like coconut and flax..the environment itself felt welcoming and almost to good to be true. I was happy to be in the Motherland, especially with my mum and dad :)

We arrived at night time.. so it was time for us to put our mosquito nets up.. this is to prevent all the mosquito's and all flying and crawling insects from biting us.. this is mainly used if you are planning to stay in the villages.. so we did this every night, and thankful none of us got bitten right up to the last day...

 

'Ewwww' this was just one of the creeping crawlies I saw while in the village.. although it was common to have these crawl around, you should have been there to watch me scream like I was getting murdered. haha. definitely got a shock on my first night there.. 

This was my mother's family house - her village is Vaitele - Fou, Apia. It was beautiful.. They had 2 dogs who barked quite often and we were taught to say 'Halu' every time they would come up to us.. it was quite funny because the dogs were just as scared of us as we were of them.. haha. Well me anyway because I scared of almost everything.. lol

'Fugalei Market' this is the market right in the middle of town in Apia.. It is filled with veges,food etc.. basically all the simple necessities you need to survive in Samoa.. It still looked the same from the last time I went like 10 years ago.. 
You see a variety of people selling things in Samoa.. things of all sorts from shoes - music, there is never a dull moment in these markets..

This was where we stayed.. most of the trip. This was my husbands safe haven.. he mostly liked the trip because he got to sleep often and relax ALL DAY.. he wasn't really into site seeing like me.. haha.

This was the road in Vaitele - Fou that we would lead us to the shop down the road.. I swear we spent so much money at the shop.. buying water/ coke/ juice.. it was literally that hot we had to rehydrate ourselves constantly.. it was hilarious, the shopkeeper was probably thankful we were there to make him heaps of money.

This is my uncle Feleti with dad and hubby. Uncle feleti owned a taxi so he drove us everywhere and anywhere.. he was my cousin Laumua's husband.. he drunk after a hard day of work.. which was his release from a hard day! He was quite a champ in that department.. lol. He had 3 beautiful girls to my cousin Laumua.







'My Grandma' - she still looks the same to me the way she looked 10years ago.. she's still healthy and not at all sick. She has arthritis in her legs which prevents her from walking far.. but I'm so glad my hubby and daughter got to meet her :) 

These are my crazy nieces and babygirl in the purple not looking at all interested in taken the photo.. hehe

Left: Isis, Lusa, Daisy and Lilly.

These kids were so smart and fluent in Samoa they probably knew way more Samoan then me. 

Most of the time.. we liked to play cards with the kids.. they taught us card games and so did we. Jonate is fijian so he didnt understand what they were saying half of the time, but some how he always won whenever we played.. hehe, that annoyed the village kids. lol

This is my cousin Matini.

- In Samoa it is common of boys to prepare food this way. He was quite a pro and doing this.. it was fun watching it! 

Check out these cool buses in Samoa :) hehe.
$2 to take you around town.. fantastic, way better then catching a cab I'll say..









 Our time in Vaitele - Fou, Apia..
 

Our time in Savaii, Samoa - Dad's village

 

On our way to the boat from Apia to Savaii- 7:30am

Beautiful view on the boat.

Off the boat - Boat Sickness. hehe

Market in Savaii - wasn't much variety,but worth a look.

Dad's Village - Iva, Fusi.

Babygirl with her cousin - She looks like a local.

Daddy and his sister.

The biggest Centipede  I've ever seen.. ahhhh.

heading back to the boat..

 

 

Thanks for having us Savaii.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I loved the time we had in Fusi, Savaii. It was amazing. I got to meet my dad's family first hand for the first time. I got to see heaps more cousins then there are in NZ. I absolutely loved it in my dad's village, I think because there was more of my age group there so it was easy to relate. I loved being able to experience this part of Samoa - as well as adapt to how people in this village live. I'm glad we were able to see my dad's other sibling - Solema. She has gone quite old now and has amnesia so it was hard for us to communicate with her because she had forgotten who we were half the time.. but my Dad always reminded her who we were and why we were there, so it was precious. I do miss them everyday - all my cousins there, and I can't wait to see them again - God willing.

Back in Vaitele - Fou, Apia: 

Finally, my 12 days in Samoa was well worth it, I loved every minute of it. To the food, shopping and adventures I sure had the time of my life. I loved meeting my parents family and hometown, The environment was surreal, I got to experience the way Samoans live and am very thankful for what I have here in NZ. Needless to say although I know how rough it is for some there, I surprised to know that the people there survive by taking each day as it comes. The sun was beaming everyday, the atmosphere was incredible, just being able to live and breath nature was unbelievable. I'm glad I got to take my family with me as well.. I don't think we would've left if I didn't force them to go, but I'm so thankful we did.

For those thinking of traveling to Samoa in the near future, I recommend a lot of shorts/ tees/ ie lavalava's and LOTS of mosquito spray.. preferably one if alot of D.E.E.T (Doctors request) 

Cherish your time with your family also.

I'm proud to be Samoan - and I'm proud of those living in the motherland. 

It's the place to be when your looking for Relaxation. 

With Love.

- Players gon' Play.

Ok, so again I just got back from "eating" and having coffee with my beautiful girls. I swear we always eat and chill and chat like we moved away and just got back from another country. I LOVE times like this.. sends out #happyendorphins everywhere in my body :) Good times. I recommend to at least have time alone or with friends away from your everyday life at least one a week.. helps you release #happyendorphins as well as improves your day to day life. We had coffee at Starbucks in Reading Cinema's.. then drove to Denny's on Victoria St to do what we do best "EAT".. #Bliss...

While catching up with the girls.. We started talking about relationships..this was quite funny as it brought up such funny memories.. I've been though so much with guys and these girls knew exactly every boy I dated (Not that I had a list of boys) but the few I had.. they approved. hehe. I think?

Anyways, we started talking about one of the guys I dated back in college.. we went out for 3 years? and it was like my first 'Serious' relationship. We were together in school and for a bit after school finished. It was a whirlwind relationship.. heaps of good times and heaps of bad times as well. But what's the perfect relationship in your teen days? #cheekygrin.

Bascially from all the relationships I've had.. I've learn't a hell of a lot. My college sweetheart broke my heart after 3 years.. think we started dating so young we just needed time to explore ourselves.. (well that's the way I looked at it?) we were on and off after that..I think I lost trust in him altogether after he cheated the first time.. but in the name of 'Love' apparently.. I took his ass back. We worked it out. He pleaded for forgiveness and after the history we made I just couldn't let him go.

Time went past.I ended up resenting him.. resenting myself. Started working late. Started to explore drinking more. Clubbing with the girls. Student Nights was a must. I just didn't see this guy as the love of my life anymore. I felt like 'Paying him back' so I cheated on him (not one of the finest moments) but it did release a burden in me, I guess? or maybe that was my turn to experience something different. I didn't sleep with anyone if that's what your thinking. But once you kiss someone other then your man.. that's plain #cheating to me. So I took that risk and did.

Felt guilty for a little bit after that. Told him. Silent for at least 20mins and then he said 'That's ok,now were even.' (Which to me, sounded weird) was expecting to be dumped on the spot, but he just said 'Ok,no more playing up?' ...Stayed together still. We were like that couple that everyone knew about #notbeingcocky or anything. But it was like 'he completed me' almost. Well.. that's how it felt. It was like.. 'right this is it..this is the guy im stuck with forever, live with it'... #beingtocomfortable in a relationship almost begins to define you somehow.

3 months later - his best friend rings and says 'Im sorry, I think your a real cool chick.. but I can't lie for #thisguy anymore' .....he's been cheating on you for awhile now. #worldcollapsed. it was like this rush of adrenaline hit me and I wanted to know 'Why?' ... took awhile to finish 'crying a river' and then I had the balls to ring him and blow his ass up.

We were good while it lasted... but boys will be boys when your young I guess.

Moral of this story -

We broke it off. Didn't talk for about 2 years. Hated his guts. Got over it. Started talking to him again and now were back to being friends. I left alot of details out only because I could honestly write a book right now about my life... so I'll keep it short. #LOL.

Im happily married now. I have a beautiful baby girl. and have 'TOTALLY' learn't alot from my past relationships. I think the problem with girls today is they find guys and think that they can change them into the guy they want him to be.. they repeatedly go back to guys who hurt them emotionally and physically and they choose to believe EVERYTHING guys says to them - especially girls who find it hard to be alone so they settle for anything..

I just think, personally, we as women need to experience life at all levels. Find out what hurts you and what doesn't. Find out how to love and how to show love. Experience guys without commitments (in saying this I don't mean -be a slut) be a social butterfly. Network.. find someone you know you can chat with and enjoying having around.. build something from there. You can never get into a relationship without being completely ready.. although it is a must to 'know what your dealing with' before you take things further.

Whatever has happened to girls in bad relationships - they tend to carry it on to the next. I think we are personally just genetically born with that - the ability to feel sorry for ourselves over and over again. #sighs.

I'm not writing that to diss my ex at all because we algood now.. but it's just to purely prove a point. 'Girls - don't play the victim' if you know your man cheated - then he will do it again. 'Players gonna play honey' If he does it twice and you choose to ignore it 'danggg there goes your self-esteem' No guys perfect - no girl is either... but for the girls that let there men step all over them... pick up your dam balls and remind yourself - 'I'm beautiful'
Don't play the fool twice honey.

-it will all work out at the end :)

With Love.

- Rugby World Cup, NZ, 2011 / FANZONE.

 Rugby World Cup has been one of the biggest events to happen in NZ this year. It is amazing to see everyone get into the action supporting there country. Its been such a cultural experience seeing everyone from around the world come to support there team.

Over here we see 'Samoan Supporters' from Porirua also known as P-Town. They have decided to do a car parade where they drive around picking up cars representing Samoa and drive around the city. In this case they drove to mine but my baby was asleep so I had to pass. haha. But nice effort I must say.. Shot Cousins. :p

Samoan Supporters getting into the spirit. Heading in 'Fanzone' in the city to watch Samoa VS South Africa :)

AMAZING buildings at 'Fanzone' Wonderful Art Work which changed colour constantly. They took a ordinary building and put a creative art piece which worked wonderfully. There were also 4 other buildings with different designs as well.

These effects however only worked at night. But it lit up the whole area which was fun.

'GO SAMOA'

 

 

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'BABYGIRL AT FANZONE'

Getting into the action. Totally zoned in to support 'SAMOA'

 

 

Over all it was a good experience.. My baby girl got to see the action in the City. It was a good family environment when we went, no one to over-the-top intoxicated and there were plenty of police and authority figures around to guard the place to. Samoa unfortunately lost that game but it was awesome to see Samoans come together to support there Pacific Nation.

'SAMOA MO SAMOA' 

With Love.