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#17 Asian Persuasion

2010-03-22T17:35:00.002+13:00

We have to do column writing for english. This is what I came up with. It may not be to your liking but I had to be biased :P

OUT OF THE MIX
Another routine morning, another day at school; yet something that is just so ordinary happened to catch my half closed eye. It’s those mundane things that seem so regular that really get you thinking. Why is the sky blue? Why do cows ‘moo’? And why does my mother always know when I’m lying? Though these light hearted questions are always left unanswered, the bowl staring at me with a compilation of fruit wouldn’t weasel its way out of my mind. There in the white opaque bowl lay some apples, oranges, a few pears and one banana. You’ve all seen this image before; every household has a fruit bowl, and if you decided to ask someone from the other side of the world to draw a bowl of fruit, you’d get relatively the same picture. So, why on this dreary day do I start pondering about fruit? To be quite frank, I just think I’m going a bit nutty but all of sudden this fruit bowl has transformed itself into my life. I take the banana and set out for another full day at school.

Banana; Musa Acuminata Colla- description: yellow on the outside, white on the inside. This has to be the epitome of all the things that make ‘me’, me. Born and raised in New Zealand, I rock the Asian eyes and hair but hold the distinct ‘Kiiweee’ accent. As I unpeel the yellow coating and dig into the creamy flesh; it hits me- this is why my head was so fruity today. “Aching wa Ching Chong! - God, they’re so annoying, bloody Asians. Oh crap, not you, Chloe- you’re not one of them”. Usually I’d take a comment like this lightly, I’d even put it down as compliment. But, seeing as this fruit bowl had magically taken over my mindset, I couldn’t help but taking it offensively. Since when was it alright to blatantly discriminate against a person because of the way their language sounds? No matter how ‘Pakeha’ I sound on the telephone, it doesn’t mean that I’ve lost the essence of my Asian heritage and it doesn’t make me any different to any other Asian. If you bully them, you’re bullying me. Trust me, if a gorgeous looking Italian fellow were to stand next to my friends speaking fluent Italian and began to sing like Pavarotti, not one word would escape the lips of any one of those girls. What makes ‘Asians’ so different? All I can begin to conclude at this point in my now fruit orientated world is that; they are the apples and the oranges, yet I still stand alone as a banana.

These fruits have really got me thinking. What makes me so different to every other Asian in New Zealand? In the world? If I can be accepted, why can’t they? It isn’t because they dress like clowns, or smell like rotten cheese, because they don’t. What makes them so appalling that it has become acceptable to shun and tease this particular race? Ever since the early migration of the Chinese gold miners in the 1880’s the isolation began. A poll tax was created to keep them out as people labelled them ‘Yellow Peril’, Alien, Heathen, Undesirable because they were afraid that they would hinder their ‘clean’ reputation. The tax elevated to an even more ridiculous price of 100 pounds in the 1900’s. This was equivalent to one lifetime’s earnings of a Chinese gold miner. Though this has been overlooked and apologies have been said it would be rude of me to blame the whole of New Zealand for the hurt that has been implemented on Asians. But as the saying goes; ‘It only takes one rotten potato to spoil the lot’. Till this day we still encounter harsh criticism from individuals who make it obvious that Asians are not wanted here. These are individuals who do not generate what they are saying before they splutter their unjust words. For example; in 2005, politician- Winston Peters states “We have now reached the point where you can wonder down Queen Street in Auckland and wonder if you are still in New Zealand or some other country”. If a politician believes this statement is humane and politically correct to say publicly; I cannot imagine what an average New Zealander would think they were entitled to say about an Asian. After all, it’s a free country, right? If a politician says it, why can’t I- that’s what’d I think, wouldn’t you?

The fact is, New Zealand – we are here to stay. Chinese, Koreans, Indians, Japanese, Malaysians, Indonesians, Singaporeans, the list goes on. It will take more than hurtful words to eradicate us from your society. In 2005, statistics show that 54% of visa approvals were given to citizens of countries in Asia. Without the diversity that they have brought to New Zealand, getting rid of Asians will leave you without all the things you love dearly. Imagine a life with no dairies, Chinese takeaways, two dollar shops, manicurists, Thai massages, taxi drivers, scientists, tutors and think about how the rest of the world would react to New Zealanders if we began to ban the arrival of Asians?

How about we inject some human into our veins, stop being childish and get on with life. There is no need for immature practises of pulling the sides of our eyes so you can’t see through them – you’ll just end up with premature wrinkles. No more screaming out profanities outside your windows, just because. And, please; no more imitating the way Asians speak – you sound utterly idiotic!

Come on New Zealand; let’s add some more yellow into our fruit bowls. It’s time to accept us into the mix.

Hope you like it ;). btw. I have been worked like a slave at school. Save me!

#16 Last School Photo :(

2010-02-23T13:42:00.002+13:00

Slap me on the back of my hand. I know its been way too long since my last rant but I really can't help it. The weekly blog is just not making it onto Chloe's 'to do' list. I KNOW. Since when was blogging never on my to do list? the answer to that would have to be school. My last year of it to be precise. And it is making itself very clear that its going to take everything from me before it lets me go. Today I put on my prettiest smile and stood on the plastic mat, FLASH, and thats that.No more fussing over my hair and checking my teeth for that ID that I'll keep for the rest of the year. Its kind of scary. Its not like I'm never ever going to take another photo again... fat chance of that. Its just weird I suppose. This time next year I'll be venturing into the the big world, the real world- and I have no idea how I'm going to cope. Don't quote me on this; but I actually really enjoy school. Its not my favourite pastime, but it keeps me grounded and has been a somewhat haven for me. Without it I'd be so unenthused and talk about BORED. Andddddd this year, we have been given a study period. Amazing, I'm not quite sure if all of use this as a 'study' period... but I still cannot comprehend how I survived without it last year. Adios Amigos. Come back for more ;)

#15 InFATuation

2010-01-23T16:34:00.004+13:00

This is a little tribute to my new favourite American reality TV show, 'The Biggest Loser-Families", do you like how I made the title "inFATuation" just a little bit of pun action going on! Owww I'm so creative:P. We're a bit behind on the show here in New Zealand. I am currently locking my eyes onto season 6, and America is currently following season 9 so, yes, I guess thats the penalty for living in good ol' Aotearoa. Anywho, some people may think I'm a little crazy for following the show, they probably think I enjoy watching some chubb chubbs straining themselves and running around until their heads pop. I actually don't find that amusing, more like AMAZING. I just can't wrap my head around how these morbidly obese people can motivate themselves to go for a jog, especially on national television- GLOBAL TELEVISION. I can't even run around the block without stopping whenever a car zooms by 'cause I find it embarassing as I have implemented the belief in my head that I'm a really shocking runner. What they are doing for themselves is truly brave. Kudos to them! It's also SO great to see their transformations from being their old selves to these babes that waltz in for the finale. The kids on this show are some good looking people, being pretty or handsome when you're fat is one thing. Imagine how good they look after losing.. I don't know- something like 100POUNDS. holy crap, its insane!- I just pray to God that they don't put it back on. The only downside to this show is that you become so involved in it that you don't bother going for a run, No Way! 'The Biggest Loser' is on, just watching them makes you feel like you've gone for a hike :P. Another 'con' is that you watch these huge people shed the fat until they become even smaller than you and that makes you feel a little stink- not that I don't want them to be skinny and healthy, I just don't want to be bigger than them - if you get what I mean? they used to be huge right!? I really can't get over how they do it every week. Being Chloe, I couldn't help myself, Yes, thats right.. I wikipedia'd the results -____-, kill joy ay! Oh well, the person I wanted to win did so I guess that makes my bad doings redeemable.
LOOK AT HOW STUNNING SHE IS BEFORE AND AFTER!

#14 VENT!

2010-01-23T16:01:00.006+13:00

It's been a tough week, from the relatable words from punkrock group- Blink 182, 'work sucks, I know'; too true. I guess wherever I go, there will always be that one person who thinks its amusing to make your day miserable. As if I'm not busy enough already, the person who shall not be named feels she has to dump her load onto me, according to her-"Theres not enough trays..Bwhackblahblah" when in reality. I'm not the dish washer. SHE IS. I do it with a smile on my face. Mother insists that I put on a calm exterior even though I'm burning up on the inside; maybe a smile is too generous- smiling through clenched teeth; more like. I'm fully doing her a favour, then to complain? Theres only so much of the line that you can cross, she's built a house over the stupid line. What makes it worse, is that when the boss comes 'round to say Kia Ora, she acts like a timid mouse and does her job, LIKE SHE'S SUPPOSED TO, she's a beast with a mouse costume, sneaky sneaky! If you're having a tough day at work or have been; I feel your pain- join the club.I say, take a deep breath or have a LONG shower- that's what I did...it kinda works?, but having this blog to vent on hits the spot! ;) Ciao!

I look like this guy, womanised-and with no words jutting out of my head.

#13 Finals, Big Day Out

2010-01-18T21:21:00.003+13:00

The day has come and gone; screams of joy/dissapointment? ; echoed the halls of my Whenuapai home. Great. NCEA results have been posted on the net and are on their way to my letterbox . I can't say that I'm totally happy with them, they could definitely improve; I guess thats what facebook did to me this year. You won't understand how much of a wreck I was when I found out the marks were going to be returned, I didn't want them. I couldn't function properly the whole day at work. I wasn't hungry- I KNOW. maybe I should get nervous about results more often; I was a mess. I guess everyone gets that feeling; the ones where those butterflies are going ape inside your tummy having a little party- if I could see the butterflies in mine they'd be bashing mini guitars and having a wonderful time, externally I wasn't feeling too good about that. I looked at the set of marks once and decided to let it go and aim higher for this year; no point dwelling on the past right? SCHOLAR CHLOE FOR 2010 (hopefully this helps!). Anyway I didn't need to let my exam results haunt me; I'd already purchased tickets to Aucklands annual 'Big Day Out' and no silly marks could stop me from rocking it up . My mother is much to nice to stop me from doing that :). So with that behind me; my fellow chump, Nikki and I ventured to Mount Smart Stadium along with 43,000 other participants to soak up the sun and enjoy numerous amazing acts by local and international musicians! Woopee! Along the way we saw men with outrageous mohawks that made them like, 2ft tall; girls sporting the bikini/short outfit & the odd couple wearing crocs. Oh, and of course; Ray Bans- that guy must be getting a lot of money coming in from NZ! If you've ever attended this event you would agree with me that the organisers did a fantastic job of collecting a vast selection of BABE kiwi folk from all around the country. Actually. I wouldn't be able to count on my fingers and toes the amount of boys I'd rate a 10+, though I had strong competition. Girls, I really don't understand how you can look perfect and poised after squeezing your way out of a 10K plus crowd- with your hair down at boiling temperatures. Honestly, tell me how and I'll pay you a lot of money, I'm so jealous :P. The lineup this year was beyond extraordinary sporting the likes of; Dizzee Rascal, Jet, The Temper Trap, Lilly Allen, and my utter favourtite : MUSE & the list goes on and on, ka pai BDO. Kai PAI. It was quite hot so of course I got a bit of a t-shirt sun burn, I even went to desperate lengths to slip slop and slap but no, Nikki went brown I went red. Murphys Law does exist I swear it does! After waiting for an hour patiently in our spot for Muse the picture perfect summers sky set their dimmer switch on and it was time to experience one of the best live acts that anyone will ever set their eyes on. Muse, all I can say is wow. I would bet big money that if you played their live songs against their recorded albums you'd hear exactly the same thing- or even, the live recordings would be even better. What talent. I'm starstruck; and now have a new appreciation for everything Muse, and am rather fond of their lead singer- Matthew Bellamy; what a STUD. He's got it going for him; rocker hips and a voice that would make any girl swoon. Thing is, they aren't shallow either, they aren't mainstream. They're one of a kind and actually think about the lyrics they write & the riffs are just amazing, catchy and ugh. Just perfection. It's pure talent & I LOVE IT. All in all. Best Day for chilling with your friends & listening to the most insane beats. 10/10 !

#12 A Precious Life Lost.

2010-01-18T21:07:00.006+13:00

This will be a more demure entry from me this time. It is not one of happy thoughts or quirky views, it is one of pure grief and utter loss for the ones that stood close to this young man. Though I can't say I was a close friend of Joe Humphrey, I was connected to him through many friends, therefore their loss is reflected onto me and has affected me just as much. I met him once, and I guess his charm rubbed off on me a little as there is nothing I can say that is bad about him, he was known to be kind, a good friend; a keeper. When I heard the news it came as a huge shock- a crazy wake up call. It's so dissapointing that for myself and others to realise that life is so great, we have to lose a loved one in return. Joe according to many, lived his life to the full & taught us all the lesson that life is too short, we come and go at any time. It is what you make of it. Joe's life wasn't lived in vain- he was taken away too early but that doesn't mean he didn't leave his mark on the world. Do something outrageous, let your hair down; embrace what the world has to offer. Rest In Peace Joe; <3

#11 2010.

2010-01-03T19:39:00.007+13:00

Happy New Years everyone!, its been quite a while since my last update so this is merely a recount of the happenings Miss Soon has encountered over the past week,or so ;)
New Years came and went as quick as you could say 'abracadabra', and since everyone went away to get crunk, I pretty much had very few options, luckily- my mother; the kind soul that she is, opened her home to two of my best girls, Nikki & Elise for a sleepover a midnight swim and the countdown in the city, sounded like a swell plan to me!. So the girls made their way to my crib, I fed them ( fried rice and brandy snaps&ice cream...YUM), entertained them and most importantly took millions upon millions of photos with them, newly naming ourselves...- the three muskeeters. :). We spent a good half hour searching the city to find a carpark, along the way we endeavoured on a 'lady of the night', not quite what we were looking for but good for the laughs, and finally settled in a cramped park that revealed a mountain to climb, great- burn off that ice cream right? We found a picture perfect area to watch the fireworks, Auckland really out did itself this year as the display was spectacular; though when watching the news the next day which revealed Sydneys' display, we still have some work to do, chumps. As the lights dimmed down we ventured to the streets saying goodbye to 2009 and hello, new decade!, the atmosphere was elated with joy and happiness and a large group of Indians hit us with their culture as they jumped and shimmied the whole night through. Typically- there were those that had way too much to drink and probably didn't know that we'd already phased into a new decade. Whats new years without them though? Not a very good one ha. Our legs burned as we finally reached the car and the ride to the beach gave us a good rest to hype us up for our next adventure for the night. Reaching the sullen, empty beach we were quickly warned by passerbys that there was r18 makings around the corner, being the nosy person I am, I soon found out that there, in the moonlight, was a loving couple, going for gold, stark naked. ew, you get the picture, but we left those two to whatever they were doing... got into our togs and plunged into the water; freezing yes- but so totally worth it. A drunken fellow who looked about .. 12 (16) came to us when we were in about knee-high water with his shoes on. Crazy kid. He was head over heels for Nikki, love can make you do crazy things I guess, they exchanged numbers, and a bunch of dodgy texts was all we could expect. Yay, my New Years was a night to remember. This year has also brought me much good news.
1. I passed my learners license test -FINALLY
2. Pandora Bracelet & Charms. TICK
3. Lap Top. TICK

:)

Make this year one to remember folks - I know I have and am trying to!

#10 Resolution Time

2009-12-22T21:00:00.005+13:00

Three more sleeps to Christmas and a week from the big 2010! What a year it's been, and it has whizzed by in a snap, it's crazy! Its amazing how much I've accomplished this year- I tend to fuse all the previous years into one so they seem extra long and way more satisfying 'cause they seem to fly by so quickly these days. It's old age creeping up on me I think, I'm sixteen, but I guess thats technically four years from two decades of living- ANCIENT,:s. And with the new year rolling on through so does the flow of resolutions and lists that pour through our fingers that I'm pretty sure we all create to ensure a better year than the previous ones. Its what we do, and is it me or do the resolutions never happen? or only half get ticked off? well, thats the case for me and I'm determined for 2010 to be a successful resolution accomplishment. It will be my final year of school so I better get myself together and man up to the 'real' world. I guess that means; less party more study, less play more stay- at home that is and keeping focused! It will be a huge mission but I'm sure I can do it, I hope. Well... I'll say ciao for now and be back with a list of my resolutions for next year, Hang ten friends. Oooh! Also, I got my tragus pierced,WOOO!

#9 All I Want For Christmas Is...

2009-12-18T21:49:00.001+13:00

You! No no, this is not a rendition of Mariah Carey's Christmas hit that is always overplayed and out sung in many different languages, pitches and tunes, but what this is, is a self centered list of everything Chloe wishes to gain from others this Christmas, good idea eh! Now you won't have to stalk the passages of each mall in NZ to find me the perfect gift, just read this :P I'll display my top 10 wants for 2009, maybe 15, I'm a girl okay! Don't judge me.

15: Its a phenomenon, its up beat, humorous and entices me every week to keep coming back for more. Glee. So how do I get 'Glee' for christmas? well.. I can't because, technically the series isn't out for sale yet but when there is a will there is always a way. However, I will not send my parents for a wild goose chase as what I do want is their soundtrack. Remember how I died when Stanley came. I'd do a repeat of that, with an added flip if I receive this soundtrack :)

14: They're cool and snazzy and sported by my favourite celebs, plus they're small enough to fit into my Christmas stocking! Square-Shaped sunnies are the way to go! Or the nerdy yet 'fly' clear wayfarers by Ray Ban!

13: Its Summer, and instead of parading and sashaying my bootay around town in a two piece,I have decided after watching David Guetta and Akon's video for 'Sexy Bitch' that I have been craving a one piece cutout and have been missing out on a lot of fun from the looks of it. Watch that video, pick any swimsuit from it. Its actually amazing how many stunning pieces they were able to cram into one video clip!

12: Living with 'Poo Brown' coloured eyes is kind of a down buzz right? Well thank the heavens for the creation of coloured contact lenses - You don't even need to be blind! Grey, Blue, Green, Hazel, you name it they'll probably have it. I'd really like a pair of green contacts. An Asian with green eyes? that isn't very common now is it.

11: I know this wish will never come true, but after 'oohing' and 'ahhing' with my friend Kirstin the other day, it is quite impossible for me to not want this. We were in a pet shop so there is no surprise as to what I want. That's right. A puppy. And by puppy I mean a cute one- with all the cute little clothes and sneakers too. Pfft. mother will never let this happen, but if she saw the picture below it may sway her a little. Nawwwww ;)

10: Oohh we're down to the final count down and the list still manages to keep comin'. Next on Chloe's wish list is essential to every girls wardrobe and is abundant in mine, but that doesn't mean I can't want more. My stagnant short height may also be a contribution to the endless amounts of this item that I already have. Killer Heels. I'm short hence the large amount of heels of all sorts and kinds, anything that can aid my height without going into surgery is swell and heels are the remedy!, I'd really like a lace detailed, studded or a bright bold coloured pair.

9: I need something to connect all my charms together. Its the craze at my school and I want to jump on the bandwagon. Original huh?, Pandora bracelets - other than being a fashion statement and an indication of wealth - they are; to me, memory and symbolic bonded bracelets that are custom made and can be given to anyone as they are all different to each individual owner, so why not give one to me :). The company sells various coloured beads and charms that draw in millions of customers as each charm means something different to everyone. Ingenious!- I've already been given numerous charms, now its time for a Pandora to mash them all together; plus they are so pretty!

8: Katy Perry's Nail Artist, because if I had nails done as amazingly as hers are , I'd be the bees knees.

7: An old school camera or a Polaroid camera, firstly; how cool - they just look the business, even if they take cruddy photos and secondly; you get the pictures straight away with Polaroids! none of this uploading your snaps to the computer and waiting for ages for the pictures to load onto facebook and then having the upload fail! NO SIR! If this is just too ridiculous, I'd really want one of those old looking but actually high tech ones or ones that are able to go under water! Yay; little mermaid reenactment with actual water shots.

6: There are times when I'm busting at the seams with ideas to write on my blog but it always so happens that I'm somewhere out of reach for any computers. Hence this next Christmas wish is... a laptop so I can get through to you way more often and just because they're so handy and chic :P Ooooh and they come in pink!

5: Stan Walker... Need I say more? Plus I still haven't got his album yet. Daddy! Hah :)

4: This smell or scent rather, is to die for. Mother and I tested it at Farmers. I smelt like a babe for days, Ed Hardy Perfume Range. Also his collection of clothing is quite dandy too. Double Wham!

3: For Miss Chloe, simply just one leather jacket is not enough; this is a little dose of spoilt child syndrome; though having a bomber is not enough when there are those with hoodies on the market and in tan!? Surely not. This is a want not a need as I am utterly appreciative of my existing jacket :P Thanks Ma.

2: Nearly there! It has been quite a mission for me to write this though I know you all believe its been exploding off the tip of my tongue. So numbero two on my top 15 would have to be tickets for my family and myself on a flight back to our extended family over in Malaysia! It's been a long while and honestly, we miss you all dearly! Not to worry we'll be back next year, but that is still a whole year away :(

1:Here it is! the thing/s you've all been waiting for, actually its the greatest gift of all- for me, as cheesy as that sounds.After all those materialistic gifts and things that I have been pining for, for well, the last fourteen places... I'll leave you with a taste of what I'd really like for Christmas.
I'd like to see everyone smile on this day, have a laugh, experience sheer joy unwrapping their presents and receiving and giving lots and lots of cuddles. I'd like to see families together eating a huge roast, the shock on the faces of the littlelies as they discover the eaten cookies and a glass empty that was once filled with milk after Santa has had a nibble.Couples having a secret kiss under the mistletoe ( though we don't really use that in New Zealand) and most of all I hope that everyone has a wonderful day, keeps safe on the roads and that YOU get all the things that you want!
Merry Christmas :)

#8 The Child Within

2009-12-13T15:53:00.009+13:00

Every time I get an invite to a party, you will never understand the surge of excitement I feel when I find out that it is a dress up party or a theme party- Its unexplainable. I guess it's that small child that I have been locking up inside me since well, since I was a kid, which is acceptable right? To be frank, if I were to parade around the mall with a pair of wings and a wand, you wouldn't still think I looked cute, I'd be a nut case and mothers would obnoxiously steer their children away from me. Don't try to convince me saying its normal. It isn't and honestly, if you dressed liked that I'd laugh at you too. Fortunately for myself I have had the honor of attending numerous themed parties and have been able to use them as an outlet for my inner child. From super heroes to Pocahontas and my very own Hill-Billy party, this year ' little Chloe' has been coming to the surface a lot more frequently than usual! Yay! To those who attend these parties but put in little effort and come scantily clad with a mini dress, killer heels and maybe some cat ears? Shame on you! , its called a dress up for a reason... not a dress down party :P! And to those who come half heartedly wearing their designer jeans just to show off- if the theme was designer jeans, you'd be a hit, but its cabaret and, Sorry! You just don't cut it. So with that rant out of the way I bid you adieu! and will leave you with some pictures of 'little Chloe' :)

Audrey Hepburn

Cat Woman

RAMBO :)

#7 Christmas Casuals.

2009-12-09T16:26:00.003+13:00

Its that time again, time to get a job and earn truckloads of money, yes! :). Since year 10 I've forced myself to get into work and sacrifice most of my summer holidays, I would moan and groan, as you do, but by the time payday rolled around my lips were sealed. This year I pretty much had to beg my way into this job, and boy, am I glad I got it. Seeing that it was as easy as clicking my fingers previously for a summer occupation I wasn't to worried to find one this year. This is where I was wrong, oh so wrong. Knowing that we're in a recession or just crawling our way out of one I should have known that big businesses wouldn't be too keen on hiring tons of workers or I'll just say this to make myself feel better about my rejection. In reality they should be hiring more, but lets just come to the conclusion that they're just plain stingy. Thank the heavens for Hollywood Bakery and having my parents connections, because tomorrow I'll begin my journey at the bakery waitressing and hopefully not peeling chickens and washing up. Either way, work equals money and thats what I'm there for right?. Hopefully I'll have the chance to meet lots of crazy customers and I will definitely share my funny work stories with you if there is any. Surely this will be a heck of a roller coaster ride with myself as an employee :)

#6 Body Guards Are Dream Killers.

2009-12-08T19:31:00.010+13:00

Today has been the most beautiful, weather wise- and the most eventful seeing that myself and 3 other pretty lasses traveled down to Sylvia Park to see my husband, Stan Walker. His signing was at 4.30 so we pretty much had to wait around for 3 hours?!, and in that time we met Santa :) yay! Knowing us, we got distracted, I didn't but they did, my navigation directions of "Come on guys! he's gonna be waiting for me" and "There is going to be a huge line!" were all shrugged off, so we pranced along to the signing a little later... and tada! HUGE line. Massive. Enormous and holding me back from my lover, that is when I began to get a little ticked off. Nothing gets in between Chloe and Chloe's dream man. No-one, Nothing. Well, maybe some overweight monstrosity of a woman & billions of screaming fans :(.
When you become somewhat obsessed with someone, obstacles in the form of others who try to get in the way, make you become... feisty. So this group of ladies, decide, "Hey, lets just jump the line and casually talk to these people and give the people behind us the evils even though we just pushed in front of them", theres only so much one can take right? Yes, well when push came to shove, I was on top, Yes Sir. Angry Chloe = Angry Chloe. Finally we reached the front of the queue and there he was, an Angel I swear ,and just as much of a babe in real life, unfortunately there were dozens of girls still in front of me smiling adoringly at him as well. Then the worst thing that could ever happen, happened. A Warehouse clerk who had just found his inner voice decided to pick up his mic and bellow, "Stan is only here for 30 minutes more, You can NOT take any photos with him, try take them in the queue". EXCUSE ME, How am I meant to take my loving photo with Stan, that I needed to send out for printing for our personal 'couple' Christmas cards? This is an outrage. Being myself and all, I began to scheme and figure out ploys to get my needed snapshot with the hunk. My friend and I agreed to take a photo of each other while waiting, while the other got a signature, ingenious? I think, Yes. Unfortunately, our tight scheduled regime did not go to plan. This is where the burly woman got a hammer and shattered my dreams. She might as well have done it literally too. "Put the camera away, No posing, only ONE signature". I stood face to face with my future husband and looked into his eyes, I stood awestruck, mouth slightly ajar and speechless- he looked up said 'Hi' smiled his amazing smile and that was it. It was magical, but short lived. I got some dodgy looking photos of him so thats all I can show you sorry!

The Huge Line

Stan The Man

#5 Wise Words From 500 Days Of Summer and Inspiring Snaps :)

2009-12-07T19:54:00.016+13:00

500 Days Of Summer <3

This is a boy meets girl story. It is not a love story.

Tom: What happens when you fall in love?

Summer: You believe in that?

Tom: It's love, it's not Santa Claus.

Summer: You weren't wrong, Tom. You were just wrong about me.

Tom: People don't realize this, but loneliness is underrated.

If you haven't seen this film, go watch it, it'll take you through a whirlwind of emotions. Fantastic.

#4 Idol Fever Coming To NZ :)

2009-12-06T16:48:00.004+13:00

I nearly died when I heard this particular announcement on the radio. Literally. I had my moment shaking my hands in my face and running out of my room to tell mum. She was much less than enthused than I was about my idol's visit to New Zealand. Mums reaction: "I'm working and so is your dad"- I'll BUS! whatever it takes, I'll be there(unless I'm working). If anyone followed the latest Australian Idol fiasco then you'll know who I'm talking about. STAN WALKER, he's a babe, he has an amazing voice & he was born and bred in NZ; Chea Bo. These are the only reasons why I bothered following this particular season, and boy was I lucky, he WON! So this Tuesday 4.30 at Sylvia Park the new star is coming for a signing and hopefully I'll get a picture with him...maybe a hug ha :) & it'll be on here as soon as possible, so come back and check. I'M SO EXCITED!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZBUdQPK86k

#3 Season Change, SUMMER <3

2009-12-06T10:29:00.000+13:00

Woke up this morning to my mother commenting on the good looking boys on the tele- I didn't bother looking, they were choir boys in a cathedral- I could hear their high pitched voices that haven't gone through puberty yet- plus, the narrator told me so ... really mom? About an hour later I decided to hop out of bed, it took a lot of effort I must admit but the weather has been cruddy lately so it didn't really matter if I slept in right? thats my excuse anyway. Yeah, well today the sun decided to behave and voila! its rays are shining and there seems to be no ugly blemishes in the sky!. As we all know too well, as the seasons change so does our bodies, i.e; Summer: toned, ab-rippling, cellulite free and Winter: Flabby, unsightly rolls, double chins and wobble. Its human nature, we all go through it... and it sucks. God however, knew this was going to happen, and created autumn and spring for us to get back in shape before we reveal ourselves to the world! Unluckily for us New Zealanders, we got the back hand of this regime and pretty much got winter all year, yummy huh? eh no. This may just be an exposé of my personal body matters, but I'm sure others - men and women, will all agree with me, or, I'm the only one :P. So if you're coming to New Zealand for a 'babe fest', of course there will be those skinny-minnies that are tan and wonderful, but just look out for that pudgy one, don't stare at her and prod her; she's working on it, we've missed out on two seasons!

Top: Winter Body
Bottom: Hello Summer!

#2 Dinner Time?

2009-12-05T18:52:00.000+13:00

Just came across this cute yet, nerve racking picture and thought I'd share this with everyone. The fact that they put the kid in a pot and a chef is holding it scares me, also, his expression doesn't make him a happy chappy.Otherwise, he'd be a great baby model :).
It reminds me of the scene in "The Little Mermaid" where the chef goes ape and tries to kill Sebastian.

Don't worry though. I'm sure this bubba's still alive- I hope.

#1- Kia Ora.

2009-12-05T15:53:00.000+13:00

So this is a bit odd, well for me anyway. In a conversation with a bloke from the UK my greeting of 'Kia Ora' was quickly replied with 'huh?', feeling knowledgeable I explained thoroughly the roots of the words though I was interrupted with "Wheres Maori?" then "Oh i know!, KiaOra is a kind of drink!".. Uhhh what? since WHEN was KIAORA a drink? Sounds a little crazy to me.
In New Zealand we usually get the odd greeting from that kid with heaps of 'swagger' as he pops his collar,adjusts his fresh bling and who seems to be kind of limping but in reality is just practicing his 'gangster lean' on the way to the takeaways for some 'Fush and Chups'(Fish and Chips- Australians care to differ)- he then murmurs "KiaOra", a generic term that has been implemented into our vocabulary since we were kids. It's Maori. We get it. Well, knowing me and my ' everyone in the world knows about New Zealand & everything about it' mindset, I was fully outraged and shocked when I discovered that KiaOra is a drink in the UK? I thought he was joking. but no, he even proved his claim with a wikipedia link and we all know that wikipedia is always 'right'- it isn't but I'll believe it this time. According to the site; "Kia-Ora is a concentrated fruit soft drink, owned by Atlantic Industries and licensed for manufacturing in the UK by Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd", and it has more than one flavor! Exciting!. Where has this drink been all my life!? and why is it only sold in the UK, it is part of our native language, but I guess the English stole this one from us. At least it is indirectly promoting New Zealand, Yay!

Top: "Kia Ora!, Let's Hongi!"
Bottom: 'Kia Ora'- The Drink