I'll admit it...

Sometimes I get it wrong. Maybe I misspeak. Maybe I was misinformed. Maybe it was true once and now, after a series of events or period of time, it's not true anymore.

It's ok to be wrong.

Took me a long time to realize that. I think that there are still times when I think to myself, "Just take this on the chin, you're right, but you don't need to do the haka about it." Ha ha. I don't think I'd have any friends if I did this every time I thought I was right (because I'd be doing it a lot, if that was the case).

Tonight was one of those times when I actually was wrong. Ha! That's fine. No big deal (It was about politics).

I'm just glad that I can actually recognize this and accept it. And, hopefully, I'm glad I have friends that can overlook these moments and keep being my friend. Much love.


Don't you just love the 80s?

Opening night: Savior of the World

A few months ago, I was asked to be the choral director for the Savior of the World production in our Stake. "Savior of the World" is a musical play about the events preceding the birth of Christ.

I wanted to give a little shout out to the musical on the blog, because, tonight was our opening night and it has just been a fantastic way to recognize the true meaning of Christmas. I've been blessed to be part of the help--although I didn't always see that.

Because of the play, I've resolved to be a little better and work a little harder in remembering the reason why we celebrate Christmas--Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World.

NZ Facebook Product Trials

I just think it's awesome that New Zealand gets to do stuff like this. I mean, we're a relatively small country in the grand scheme of things. Also, 2 million FB users in NZ? Who knew?

Click here to view the news story.

Happy Birthday, Detective Ruri!

In Sydney with Dad - Very glamorous photo. Ha ha.

And today, is my father's birthday.

Happy Birthday, Dad!

So, technically, it was his birthday yesterday and we Skyped. I told him that I thought he was looking good (maybe a bit better than when I was there) and I realized it was because he got a good haircut. Ha. His girlfriend said that his last one made him look like a criminal.

FYI - My Dad is a retired Undercover New Zealand Policeman. Pretty legit and definitely not a criminal. Quite the opposite, really.

Love you, Dad.

It's Christmas!

On Saturday, we got a real Christmas tree for the flat and today we put decorations on it.

I think it's pretty cool.

I've been excited for this season to roll around, even though I won't be with my family (I wish I was), and it's just been making me smile. I ran some Christmas errands and have been enjoying listening to Christmas music.

When I worked at KFC in Upper Hutt, I always loved saying, "Enjoy your meal, and have a Merry Christmas!" I would even say it after New Years day (force of habit). So festive. It was awesome.

Anyway, I hope you all have a great holiday season and remember why we celebrate--it's not just for the presents.

Love you.

Kid History

Also, here's a little plug for Kid History. I think they're hilarious. The videos are stories acted out by adults, but told by children.



And here's the most recent one:



They kill me. Everytime.

Also, one of the guys that made them was in my first BYU ward bishopric. Hilarious.

Making NZ treats.

A few weeks ago, and last week, I made the famous New Zealand dessert, Pavlova (find out its origins here).

Today, I made one of my favorite New Zealand treats called, "Chocolate Caramel Slice."

Mine will look a little like this,

Minus the chocolate on top (I wanted to make the low fat option....bahahaha...).

Mmmmm....

Karaoke

Karaoke is awesome.

Last night, some friends and I went to the dodgy-est little karaoke place in Austin. Granted, I have been there before, but, that still doesn't diminish the dodginess of it all.

But boy, did we have fun? Yes we did.

Why don't people want to come karaoke with me more often? That's what I want to know.

Back from Georgia...

After a few hours in the ATL or "Hotlanta," (as some people call it) I arrived into the Savannah airport on:

Then, using

I rolled around in a 2012 Chevy Suburban for the week.

And I stayed at this four star hotel downtown.

I also ate at a number of nice Savannah restaurants--the city is famous for their food--and drank some pretty disgusting water. But, all-in-all, a great trip.