Girl About Auckland

The red shoes

By hokey Auckland, I’m looking forward to the weekend!

Despite the fact that it’s only Wednesday, it’s been a long week (and the weather has been nothing but boring rain) so I’m looking forward to fun times with good company.
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A meal with friends

Ok, so I admit it. I don’t go out to dinner as often as I probably could. The majority of my friends are coupled up and like to spend time dining with their significant other, which is perfectly understandable. For me, going out to dinner is often replaced with a quick bite to eat at home (to line the stomach before hitting a few bars), or a dinner party at said couples homes before sharing a cab into town….. However – for the odd girls night out, family celebration, or hot date, the following Auckland restaurants have caught my attention.
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Speed Dating 101

My hot friend and I decided to take fate into our own hands – or the bull by the horns to be more precise – and try Speed Dating. We’d both had it to the back teeth with smug snuggled-up-on-the-sofa couples, which is enough to make any good-natured singleton shiver with disgust and bring up their lunch.
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Spinster-doom

So this website/blog business is up and running, and I’m enjoying reporting in with the 4-1-1 on my latest observations. Funnily enough, when you search on Google for “Girl about Auckland” the search results return escort agencies and strippers…..I don’t know what that says about me….
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Champagne darling?

I had one of those terrible headaches today. The kind which starts off behind your eye then moves across your brain, and threatens to take over the left-hand side of your body. Don’t feel sorry for me though, as it was all entirely self induced, thanks to a few impromptu drinks at Ponsonby’s new it bar:  The Longroom.

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Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout

I love Tapas.

Sometimes when eating out, I just want to order two entrees instead of a main course, and I think this is why Tapas appeals so much – plus after spending many a hot and hazy summer in Spain, I fell in Iove with the concept of grazing over a shared meal, jug of sangria at my elbow.

So I was chuffed when it was agreed earlier in the week, that my friends and I really fancied a meal of Tapas and some beve’s.

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Getting down

Wowza. Choice night.

My friends and I had a merry time at The Ponsonby. What used to be the old Post Office is now set up as a Belgian bistro and stands proudly on the corner of St Mary’s Road. Quite a bit of the original decor has remained and comes complete with high ceilings and a charming 1920s feel. continue reading »

Watch this space

Hi there, this is my new site!  How exciting!

Yes, it’s looking rather blank at the moment, but don’t worry the best is yet to come.

Thanks for swinging-by…..actually, given this is a brand new site no one has probably swung-by, and I am probably writing to myself in a bi-polar manner, but hey, at least I am being polite….

Watch this space for updated blogs, articles on dating, friendships and general single-gal observations, as well as pretty images and photos. Crumbs, it’s gonna be choice.

Until then: Go well, Go Shell
Auckland Girl