Stories

Thoughts of Auckland, NZ (after 1 week)

Thoughts of Auckland, NZ (after 1 week)   Date written: February 7th 2018   What stands out? It’s more ‘normal’ than I expected. Even though it’s ‘far’ it’s not completely out of the ordinary. Basically like any typical temperate country colonised by the British.   What does “any typical temperate country colonised by the British” look like (to me)? Well polished and painted roads with a look of ‘order’ written all over da place. Predominantly Read more…

By Global Gyal, ago

First week in Auckland

My first week in Auckland! Date: February 2018   You must be wondering, what did this girl get up to?   I think it was a good mixture of a lot of something and a lot of nothing.   When I arrived, I was plopped into a Caribbean community from the connections I had made before I even landed. Everyone in the house I was staying in could understand my accent without it being a Read more…

By Global Gyal, ago

My Auckland Arrival

My Auckland Arrival  I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand at around 10.15pm on February 1st 2018. My 3.5hr hour flight from Fiji was a short one (in comparison to my 11.5hr flight from LA to Fiji) and I was glad I finally made it to my destination. I felt like if for some reason I had to turn right back around and go home – I’d already accomplished my 2 year goal (in a way) Read more…

By Global Gyal, ago

Seats on a plane

Seats on a plane (sounds like snakes on a plane haha)   Which one do you choose? I think this all depends on YOU. Completely. 100%. Do you like a view? Do you like easy access to the bathroom? Do you mind the draft (that cold air that rushes up ya legs from no where)? Do you mind both persons on either side of you stealing BOTH arm rests? Do YOU like to steal both Read more…

By Global Gyal, ago