No, other than a test drive, no adventures yet. Still waiting for insurance to come through. I've actually kind of forgotten that I bought a car. Man did that excitement fizzle out.

Mom thinks I should name her Lizzy, sister to Betty (they both come from Elizabeth). I haven't gotten enough of a feel for her yet to name her. She is a she though - station wagon, big ass, female.

Still at the door place. Learning heaps about doors and can do quite a bit of pricing now too. Lately I have even started observing the make of different doors. It's not as easy as you think. Really. Is it flush, 4, 6, 8 or 10 panel? Hollow or solid core? Smooth or woodgrain finish? What width? Standard height (1980mm)? What "furniture" (handle/hinges)? And then there's the reveals (jambs/frame). Don't even go there girlfriend.

The small office combined with factory and lack of women (only Cat & I to defend our gender) is so reminiscent of Irving! Great fun, but enough about work.

Saturday was a goodbye night for friends, visitng a few pubs... Sunday was a recovery day, starting with a late lunch in a pub watching footy (soccer) with a group of Brits and then lounging for the evening. Last night Gemma, Scott & I got a bit of culture (I've been so deprived after all the shows I saw in Auckland!) and we caught Goodbye Lenin (a really great German flick) at the arts centre. Tonight a coffee (chai tea latte for me, although Timothy's is still my fave) with Cat after work and a bit of apartment (flat) hunting (for her), a swim and an email session. Amazing how a day goes.

I don't know how clear I have been on my plans lately - Another 5/6 weeks in Chch (living at the hostel) before being invaded by Summerside pride. Mark (Ramsay) and Sarah (Denman - do I really have to list their parents names Deb?) and Sarah's British bloke Paul (guy/bf) are (last I've been told) arriving early July for a month or more of NZness. Exciting, yes. Even more exciting for you all, as this is a perfect opportunity to have my birthday present (June 27) hand delivered! How much easier can I make it?

Am I hearing a new Counting Crows song on the radio??? Please inform.

There are plans currently in the works for the hostel's annual "mid-winter feast" which falls on or around June 25 each year. Conveniently enough, I've re-named it Becky's B-day party. You're all invited. I've never had my b-day in mid winter before. Last year I got a bbq, this year I requested mittens.

Strange but true, these are the tales of my life.