March 2009
42 posts
Races For Which I Have Been Mistaken
African
Mexican
Samoan
Dr. Colossus →
These guys need to release their EP. Stat.
Culture Shock: The Confederate Flag
At Beach Hop, I saw dozens of Confederate Flags. They were hanging off beautiful classic rebuilds, embossed into belt-buckles, and integrated into club emblems. Given New Zealand lacks the historical context, I figured it was harmless cultural appropriation.
But, I also didn’t feel confident enough to just ask.
Back in Auckland, I text messaged a few friends:
I’m going crazy here...
Culture Shock: Racism
Drunk Māori Guy: You're a coconut.
Me: Oh... yeah. Ha, I get it.
Drunk Māori Guy: No! Coconut is a derogatory term for nigger.
Piha Memorial RSA →
The RSA is New Zealand’s VFW.
At sundown, the ode was recited in Rememberance.
Waitakere Ranges →
Ella’s suggestion for exploring when it’s rainy in Auckland.
AJ Hackett Bungy →
Fine providers of the
AUCKLAND BRIDGE BUNGY
Margaritas Auckland →
Between Globe Bar and Margaritas, choose Margaritas.
Songs I Played In Collaroy
Outkast - Hey Ya
Santana - Maria Maria
Portugal. The Man - And I
The Eagles - Hotel California
No time like the present to master alternate fingering for C.
Bondi Beachouse YHA →
Where we spent our last night in Sydney.
Sydney Beachouse YHA →
Where we spent the next week.
Jorden runt på sextio dagar →
Joar and Erik’s blog
“Do you have a face to go with that forehead?”
– Sam
“Weapons don’t kill people… Bud Light does.”
What We Sang On The Bus
Happy Birthday
Living on a Prayer
Bohemian Rhapsody
We Will Rock You
Sweet Caroline
We were Australian, Swedish, German, Belgian, American, and Dutch.
d*lux Budget Hotel →
Where we stayed our first two nights.
