life in New Zealand, trademe

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

challenges of moving, life in New Zealand, samoa

De – Fenceless

I feel naked. Vulnerable. Exposed. We have arrived in New Zealand and are settling into our new home. Its lovely and all. But so....OPEN. Back home in Samoa, I had a ten foot chainlink fence with barbed wire. Two padlocked gates that were barred every night. Four dogs that barked ferociusly. And a significant other… Continue reading De – Fenceless