Today - started off ok; now rainy. In a matter of moments, temperature dropped from "wearing clothes is ok" to "how many blankets have I got?" This is one thing I really do like about Auckland (whereas most people complain). Is it weird that I enjoy carrying a brolly with me everywhere?? I think it's a step up from 90-day-no-rain-dry-LAKES (yes that's right whole LAKES).

Despite my undying love for sleep, I haven't been doing much of it lately. Was up around 7ish this morning, despite going to sleep late-ish. Damn you, conscience. shut up, Shut Up, SHUT UP!

Finally, your moment of zen:

Landscape Porn
The SuperMario Mushroom (aka Toadstool)

This was taken last year on Lincoln campus for a hypothetical project (more hypothetical than normal) wherein we were asked to design a memorial for something. I chose Seasons; as it has become easier for societies around the world to obtain foods (especially fruit/veg) year-round, we've lost touch with the seasons.

Despite the fact that I've heard they are very poisonous (especially to stock, which are, in essence, NZ's biggest concern), I always have a little chuckle when I see one of these toadstools.

Then the Mario theme plays in my head. Then I cease to function for days on end...

New Zealand Landscape Porn (quasi-daily edition)

Due to popular demand, I've decided to re-start the blog of my time in NZ. Although when the previous three entries were written, I never dreamed I would be staying on beyond my degree, fortune has seen me finish my Master's degree--which as anyone who has undertaken a graduate degree can attest--has filled up my life until April of this year, and I've decided to attempt to make the most of my Kiwi education by trying to find a job here.

So...bla bla bla. All in all, I've decided to fire this up for the occasional "brain twitch", but more often, as a motivation and receptacle for viewing the world. I will attempt to post pictures I have taken from places that I go. I will start off today with an oldy (but a goody).

During Jan/Feb of 2008, we were asked to design a themed resort on the slopes of Allandale, Banks Peninsula. This was the view from the top of Cooper's Knob, overlooking our site.

Will try to post again tomorrow.