The Things We Never Did (3)

(first posted 7th March 2009) Westlife (Brian McFadden, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan), pop group, circa 2000. (Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images) Chapter 3 At last the five Westlife lads were given the rest of the day off just to chill and now Shane, Mark, Nicky and Kian mulled around the hotel … Continue reading The Things We Never Did (3) →

My story draft (3)

(5th March 2009)3.1- The early years of friendship I had always enjoyed the family dinners, conversations ran well and I learnt a lot and just enjoyed the company. There was one particular occasion to a Greek restaurant in Melbourne last year where the most memorable moment occurred, all of us broke into a raging debate over … Continue reading My story draft (3) →

It’s in your eyes

-- Originally posted on 26th January 2009) 1.1- It’s in your eyes There’s a saying that ‘Our eyes are the windows to our soul,’ but what happens when you only have one eye? Is the view to the soul lost?If the heart operation wasn’t bad enough on mum, then the diagnosis on my eye would … Continue reading It’s in your eyes →

Confessions -Its a Boy Band Thing

(originally posted 25th November 2011)So in the past couple of years I have seen the new-age teenagers go teary-eyed, drooling over such artists like the Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber and most recently One Direction, and I can't help but wonder what the hell these kids are thinking fussing over them?! What is so damn freaking … Continue reading Confessions -Its a Boy Band Thing →

The Things We Never Did (2)

Chapter Two“Angel! Hurry up!” yelled Vickie.“I’m coming!” comes the stressed reply. Vickie sighed loudly as she continued to wait. Being patient isn’t one of her best attributes and it seems her friends and family really liked to put it to the test. At least another three more minutes passed and still there’s no sign of … Continue reading The Things We Never Did (2) →

The things we never did – Fic

All righty I think it's time for e to show you one of my early Westlife-related Fan fics. Chapter One“Stop messing around lads! We have a lot of work to do and time is short!” snapped Pricilla Henderson with hands on hips glaring in annoyance at five guilty-looking faces. Bryan McFadden smiled cheerily at the … Continue reading The things we never did – Fic →

My story – the next bit

(originally posted 22nd February 2009) Part 2- Culture Clash In the early 1990s, there was a popular misconception about Asians. Unlike today, back then, there wasn’t as big an influx of Asians into New Zealand and the Asians that were already there had moved over years before and their kids grew up in the country. … Continue reading My story – the next bit →

He’s the future!

(originally posted 19th May 2006) about then NZ Warriors halfback Grant Rovelli ROVELLI SIGNED UP WITH VODAFONE WARRIORS UNTIL 2010NRL rookie Grant Rovelli has extended his stay with the Vodafone Warriors to the end of the 2010 NRL season.The 22-year-old arrived in Auckland last October on a two-year deal aiming to break into first grade … Continue reading He’s the future! →

My Story draft (2)

(originally posted 22nd January 2009) Chapter 1- I’m all patched upSomeone once told me that life is too short and to make the most of it because you never know what was around the corner. And in today’s world all the tragedy stories of young teenagers losing their lives even before it has started only … Continue reading My Story draft (2) →

My story: the draft idea

Many years ago I wanted to write a book about my life. I have certainly gone through quite a few things which for me is something I wouldn't wish on anyone else. Is it unique? maybe in the grand scheme of things it might not be, but to me it felt like it. So for … Continue reading My story: the draft idea →