You know what gives me a breathless slightly delirious feeling? Recycling. I love it. They have this big wheelie bin thing that youre supposed to put all your metals, glass and plastc in and then once every two weeks, a huge truck chugs along and takes it away. Where ( Im assuming) it's all translated… Continue reading I am a Junkie.
Author: Lani Young
Lani Young is an international bestselling author of YA fantasy, contemporary romance and literary fiction. The 2018 Pacific Laureate, her work is inspired by the diverse mythology of Oceania and the richness of her cultural heritage as a Samoan / Maori woman.
Samoa – the greatest place on earth.
Its officially been one month since we moved here to NZ. And like a teenager whos head over heels with her first crush - I am giddy with delight about everything to do with living in Kiwi-land. (Sorry Samoa for being SO unfaithful with my affections, SO quick to love somewhere else...)BUT! There are a… Continue reading Samoa – the greatest place on earth.
Who’s the idiot?!
The good ole days. At least back then...they actually served you and pumped the gas... Sometimes I feel like Im surrounded by idiots. Truly. Like everyone around me just came down in the last rainshower. From planet Stupid. We stopped at a gas station today. Unlike Samoa - EVERYWHERE here is self service. Back home I… Continue reading Who’s the idiot?!
A Hate List – Or is it?
You're BOTTLE FEEDING your baby!? You BAD BAD mother!My little bro and his significant other are going to be parents very soon - for the very first time. ( Congratulations!) In honor of their impending sleepless nights and exhaustion fuelled days, I composed a list. It began as a Hate List of all the complaints… Continue reading A Hate List – Or is it?
Stone Throwers Wanted
Its Saturday night and my neighbors are having a wild-scream-their-heads-off-swear F_U at-the-top-of-their-lungs party. (I never knew there were so many different ways to use the F-word....till now.) There are teenagers running up and down the side driveway past my bedroom window shouting and throwing stuff at each other. (and i want to yell...'i hope you… Continue reading Stone Throwers Wanted
The Definition of Love
What is the definition of love?Spending 2 hours baking: GF chocolate cake, Oatmeal Raisin cookies, heavenly Corn/Rice/Tapioca flour bread and Banana Chocolate Chip cake - for my children when Im on a diet and CANT EAT ANY OF IT. Zip. Nada. Not even a crumb. JB helpfully assured me - (with a mouthful of his… Continue reading The Definition of Love
Hungry for Men.
(Okay - now that blog post title was TOTALLY ripped off from a Sean Kingston song and TOTALLY designed to pique your scandalous interest...did it work?!)I am currently working on a book. Its a thriller/romance set in Samoa with overtones of supernatural weirdness. Writing a book is VERY hard work - especially when you're trying… Continue reading Hungry for Men.
Big Fat Loser
The World's (Former) Fattest Man is suing the UK government for 'not helping' him enough to lose weight. Wow, what a splendiferous idea! I always thought i was fat because I reeeeeally like to eat. And i reeeeeeeallly dont like to exercise. Because yesterday I ate two cream donuts from the bakery and loved them.… Continue reading Big Fat Loser
Criminal Conversations
I am blessed with a son who has exceptional social skills. He smiles, he chats, he charms, he bonds, he canoodles. He's even on a first name basis with ALL the other kids mums at his school. Thats right - i go to pick him up and women of all ages, shapes and sizes know… Continue reading Criminal Conversations
Just a Trademe Junkie
I'm in the bad books. Or to put it more precisely - Im in the 'Naughty Spot'. (If youve never seen that child rearing show where a British Nanny goes round telling people what crappy parents they are, then you really need to check it out. And appoint a designated 'Naughty Spot' for your house.… Continue reading Just a Trademe Junkie
Lani Wendt Young 