Settling in...

To my new flat in town. I'm now living in Upper Queen St - been here over a week now and it's great. Takes me 5 minutes to get to work in the morning (walking!!) and it's a real nice hangout with only 1 flatmate, Neal, who's been more than bearable so far.

In the weekend I helped out at the ACCC garage sale. I use their gym every week for Volleyball so it's certainly appropriate to provide my (valuable, and otherwise expensive ;) services. As well as selling steamed buns I also built a bonfire...

Its gonna get lit up for Guy Fawkes. It was a nice chance to work on my tan before Summer as well as push myself to the limits of extreme physical exersion. However, despite what you may be thinking, there were just a few others helping out ;)

Also, at work last week, a couple of fans dropped by at my work to say hi.

Apparently they're twins and like to do a bit of rowing in their spare time.

Canty 27 Auckland 22

Ahhh... it feels good to note that down, and there was definitely far less banter directed at me at work on Monday.

Today I recieved my work business cards - so next time you see me ask for my number... ;)

Had a great weekend. Started out with a lovely dinner at Mikano seafood restaurant on Friday for a friend of mine's birthday (he's a wonderful Telecom chap as well, although with 23 years additional experience...). On Saturday had another birthday dinner followed by a pot luck (didn't eat much at the pot luck though)

On Sunday it was pissing down with rain and I was milling around in my cuzzy, Nigel's room. He recently bought the book, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki, off TradeMe. I picked it up and a few hours later had finished reading it.
It's essentially a collection of concepts that the rich are supposedly aware of that the poor aren't. In addition to his own very entertaining experiences, the author uses the allegory of his two "Dads" (Dad 2 is actually his best buddy's dad) contrasting views on financial matters. One dad constantly struggled with money and finances his entire life (eventually dying in debt) despite prestigious qualifications & well paying jobs, while the other dad made millions with little formal education. In conclusion - good read... and I think my path to wealth and prosperity is less hazy now (although I still have no idea if I'm on a path, or the correct one at that!! :)