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 Once 2022 starts I’ll be writing up 2021.  Part of the COVID or “4th ERA” of course as is 2020.   My main Facebook page is offline again... the algorithms on that site are just too over reaching. just on here now and maybe a website.  If not then this site will be the last thing I delete regarding my online presence.  As I said before I write as though I’m the only person who reads what I say.... cos let’s be honest... I probably am. 

 Dividing my existence so far into Elder Scrolls style ERAs.  I mite as well since it’s the franchise I’m currently into the most at da mo.  5 eras... the Merithic ERA, 1st ERA, 2nd ERA, 3rd ERA and 4th ERA... just like on Elder Scrolls.   The 4th Era is the current one we in and it’s the COVID Era... 2020 to current. The 3rd ERA is the one that I’ve been doing most of the yearly write ups on and that’s the “social Era” or the “pre COVID era”. This is from 2008 - 2019.  The 2nd ERA is the so-called “ten years of separation”  and this was from 1997 - 2007. The 1st ERA is the teenage Era from 1987 - 1996 and the merethic ERA my pre teens years of 1976 - 1986.    I will be comparing the years of the pre COVID era in a head to head battle as this was a very turbulent period of my existence and for the most part these years sucked ass... but taught me a few things.  As for which years sucked the most ass... I’ve already ranked them but will do it ...

As you may be aware I thought about this long and hard and weighted up the risks or both the vaccine and catching COVID.  The fact that COVID seems to cause the immune system to over react was a big factor as I know I couldn’t just rely on my immune system to fight it.   Secondly I thought I’d need a pass to see my parents in a retirement village but actually has changed and all I need now  is a negative test result from either a PCR or a RAT test.   PCR results can take ages to come back so when they do Rapid Antigen Testing at the village then I’ll go there and get done anyway as I don’t rely on the vaccine to stop me spreading anything… but unlike others that’s not the reason I got jabbed.  Thirdly I did NOT get jabbed for the “team of 5 million”.  That so-called team has never been there for me so this is purely a selfish decision to get jabbed… I don’t care about anyone… on either side.  I got jabbed for MYSELF and myself ONLY.   In other new...

 Haha yea know how much I love being stuck at intersections…. But alas I ain’t talking about intersections… I’m referring to COVID and the new system for managing how we live with Delta and now Omicron.  After the realisation that COVID is here to stay the new system is designed more for controlling foot traffic at stores etc and for those who haven’t had their two shots a red literally means STOP.  I think it’s a good idea as it doesn’t really affect places like beaches etc and for vaccinated ppl everything is open… just that precautions are taken in stores at red light setting like masks and spacing etc.   As mentioned before the vaccine is the centre piece of this new system and along w h scanning for contact tracing now we also need to be scanned for proof of our two shots.  The entire vaccine pass system reminds me of the WOF and rego system for cars… and like the WOF I’ll be fitting the boosters in with the expertly dates of the passes…. Yes they expire. ...

 Ok funs over back to work haha. In about 4 hours time Auckland is going back into level 3 which means holidays over for me and all my gigs are back online.   Damn and I was just getting into being a lazy bum… it was really good!  But level 3 also has its perks… traffic is still pretty low so doing deliveries will be easier than normal… and im expecting lots of them too… Uber goes back online in a few hours and I know there will be hordes of hungry ppl just itching for the return of takeaways…. Haha myself included. 

 It’s not just my Facebook pages that are feeling the burn.  I’ve temporarily deleted my Twitter page as well.  The eventual aim is to get completely offline but sorta just playing at the moment.  

 hurray nice sunny day today... starting to get stronger in the sky.  In preparation for level 3 I got a test today to cover my ass for when I visit my parents.  Funny thing is... I didn't have any symptoms when I got the test... but I do now... feels like cold symptoms at da mo but ill keep an eye on my condition... and obviously the test result when it comes in. im back in the shed been doing some more cleaning and its starting to look more spacious in here now.

 in other words lockdown has been extended due to mystery cases of covid.  Haha I’m so sad about that… my lips dripping with sarcasm… lots of gaming… chilling, shed time and SLEEP time.  haha I’m on the dumpster ie SHITTER as I’m typing this… utter paradise I do say.  I normally have mental health problems but lockdowns are great for me… I have issues with ppl so being locked away from them is utter bliss to be honest.  

fortunately not me personally but another nut attacks ppl in the supermarket... that's the second stabbing spree in NZ this year... man we never used to have anything like this.  ppl need to chill.  imagine a real zombie apocalypse as opposed to a glorified cold.  meanwhile im just playing more video games and chilling out in the sun.  nice and sunny now... spring is here... flip flops are on 😎😎😎😎 good times.

 Still in lockdown.  im at my front window typing this whereas im normally in my shed.   today I gave a nice view of the courtyard and waiting form thunder this arvo haha.  been gaming lots.... obviously.  Now as for the Wellington trip in October I dunno if im still gonna go ahead with it due to lockdown etc... we prob won't be in lockdown by then but will prob still be in elevated alert levels... maybe level 2 which mostly targets large gatherings... which off course I tend to stay away from anyway but might still be an issue regarding shops etc.  I will keep yas posted.  im off my main Facebook page at da mo... having a break from all the clickbait on there but have been on twitter quite a bit.  Still haven't set up my webpage... I used to be with yahoo until 2015.  pretty keen on getting back onto that again.  Anyway been cleaning my room... the front one.  might have play with the rc car later on haha.  may even update my ...

 It’s been a blast so far… lots of gaming and I’ve even done some work in the backyard.  Also been going for a few walks and nice to see ppl out and about doing likewise… haha walking in the middle of the road as sod all cars… required sometimes to keep distance from others.  As I’m not at hells or in a kitchen where closed shoes are required for safety reasons I’ve been rocking flip flops for nearly the entire time I’ve been in lockdown… I’ve forgotten what socks look like. I’ve sorta been lucky as it hasn’t been that cold so been able to get away with it whilst doing Heralds.   haha here’s to summer 😎😎😎😎😎🦶🦶🦶🦶

 Well what do you know.... we back in level 4.  The delta strain finally got into NZ.  obviously I agree with the decision to go to level 4... in Auckland its for 7 days... rest of the country is for 3 days.  got more time on my hands now so I can sort my social pages etc haha. The backyard is looking better as well... oh dear jobs are getting done ROFL anyway this time round I have internet... in fact fibre so plenty of gaming to do and tv to watch haha... but you know still gotta do jobs... and well as you know I deliver Heralds so as an essential worker im still doing that every morning... but not my other gigs like Hells Pizza and Uber Eats... or the lawns.

 haha yeah I miss 2020. Lockdown was sweet… haha who cares about all those ppl who can’t handle being alone… anyway my car Rocket died last month after deteriorating health for most of this year.  One of the things that was stopping me from travelling heaps (apart from the obvious ones of money and time) was being able to feed him as he was obviously getting on a bit in years (hence his “worsening health”… he was getting old).  anyway now that he’s gone I have less of a reason to not travel.  I’m talking about national travel here… within NZ as well borders are closed for overseas travel and for obvious reasons… this is the only reason why I would get vaccinated btw (yep that’s right I have NOT ruled it out).   Anyway I did eventually get to Wellington during May but didn’t stay for long.  I am planning another trip there but in the meantime I’m making other travel plans… Northland to see a friend… the first time I’ve visited her in her new place.  She...

 It was meant to be up north but decided it will be Wellington as too many clashes at the mo for north land trip.. firstly with my Herald boss being on hols, then next weekend it’s Mother’s Day and then the weekend after that my friend has got something on… so instead I’ll be trekking to Wellington to see my brother on the weekend of the 15th. It DOES however depend on whether I can get time off from work… both the Heralds and Hell Pizza.  Depends on the roster on Hells but will need time off from Herlads. 

I actually did get tested yday as I’m planning two trips next month.  I will outline where I stand regarding the COVID procedures that I outlined previously. TESTING:  I’ve been tested twice and plan to get routinely tested before every trip outside of Auckland... ie if I go down to Wellington etc.  I also get tested if I have cold or flu like symptoms. Both time’s I’ve been tested it’s been in the “off season” ie at times of low alert (lever 1) so yday I just drove up and got the probe up the nostril and within seconds I was on my way.  Of course the previous time I got tested it was cos I was sick so precautionary and it was at my GO as opposed to at the resting stations.   SCANNING:  I do this religiously as I have parents in their 70s that I regularity visit some I wanna know if I’ve been around ppl who’ve been tested.  A lot of ppl are concerned about their privacy yet are fine with paper trails due to cashless transactions.  I’m well aware o...

Had to postpone my Wellington trip due to the car but it’s all on for next month. Got several trips planned... one to Wellington and one up north.  Decided I’m gonna get a routine covid test before every trip I do just as a safe guard against me spreading any disease.  My attitude towards the covid stuff is what I would term in the middle.  I’m pretty strict on masking and tracing but obviously more against things like the vaccine... but even that I’m not 100% against.   So basically you got testing, tracking, isolating, preventing (masks etc)  and jabbing. All but the last one I’m fully into.   Anyway I still need to get ready for these trips and they will only go ahead if my hells pizza roster permits. Anyway a warm welcome to those of your who have come over here from my Facebook page. I’ve had my invitation on there for several hours now so will be checking the responses and may prob delete the page until I go on my trips. 

 I got the travelling bug.  This time I’m going by car... taking a few days down there and staying with my brother and his clan.  Allways good times being down there.  This time round I have house sitters... my business partner and his girlfriend have been living at mine this year and going good.  Anyway it’ll be interesting to see how my trip down goes... I’ll head down on Sunday which will be interesting as it’s ANZAC day... hopefully no major disruptions due to parades etc. speaking of which I need to bake my “fuck war” cookies so I can eat them on the way down haha.  I’m looking to get a white poppy as opposed to the red ones as the white ones symbolise peace.  Anyway I’ll be giving you updates during my trip... may even post a few pics.  

The first of many trips hopefully. Just a quick trip to Wellington by plane to see my brother... also been a while since I’ve flown and I like to get a feel for the public system as you never know when it’ll come in handy. As with everything these days it’s mostly done via apps etc.  that said I still prefer driving. 

 Yes indeed it’s back.... communal living. I’m not alone at mine anymore. This is in keeping with my plans for this year... which have a strong BOSS element to them.  The seed really was sown in 2019 or even 2017 or even way back in 2016 when I first thought of the idea of working for myself.  Sown in 2016, given serious consideration in 2017, actually started in 2018 and realised in 2019... which was the year that I embarked on more casual employment.  This means that I’m able to get time off more easily and do stuff that I was unable to do when working full time 9-5 etc.  living with business partners does have its perks... even if it means I don’t get the peace and quiet I’m used to. Dunno how long it’ll last... I’m hoping  it lasts the whole year. 

 ok so here it is in all it’s glory.  coming off from a good end of 2019 I started 2020 loving alone at mine. In fact the year can be defined as a pretty “lonely” year. In other words peace and quiet which meant it should have been good right?   For the most part it was.  It started with no money dramas and I was enjoying my jobs.  The news was reporting some mystery illness in China that was similar to the SARS outbreak in 2003 and was very contagious and he’d the potential to go global.  Well go global it did... this illness now dubbed COVID 19 really defined 2020 and for many ppl they seemed to hate the year as a result. As for me.... well I enjoyed it!  I’d rather all that than having my house raided, running out of money and going on food stamps and dealing with idiot flat mates with envy issues and violent visitors and worst of all a fire that easily could have killed me had I been able to fall asleep when I wanted to.  So yeah I’ll take bei...

haha I don’t do New Years resolutions.  I just do the same old thing every year... you know, just piss ppl off and drive them crazy.  I will put up a write up of 2020 sometime and will also rank it against previous years.  I don’t think it’ll be in the top 5 because of the last couple of months... which it was destined for but I don’t think it’ll be down with the 2015s and 2016s of this world and it may be better than the previous year 2019.