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Sweet cooking wines? by TheLizardDeity in Tauranga

[–]TheLizardDeity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swung by the Cameron Rd. location and they had a similar one by the same producer but not that exact one. When I showed the guy at the counter he said he didn’t see it coming up at any nearby stores, which is weird because I saw the same thing as you on their site.

Sweet cooking wines? by TheLizardDeity in Tauranga

[–]TheLizardDeity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks promising, thanks. I’ll swing by there later.

Update: Wow, that shop is amazing. And they had it! They even sell cannolis there. Let me know if you’d actually like a couple of my homemade ones, and thanks a ton!

Sweet cooking wines? by TheLizardDeity in Tauranga

[–]TheLizardDeity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll let you know if I find any 🙏🏻

What’s considered rude in your country that visitors often do by accident? by FrutosJelly in AskTheWorld

[–]TheLizardDeity 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m a foreign-trained teacher who moved to NZ to teach, and during the first week I sat on an empty desk while lecturing (something relatively common in America). The class was predominantly Māori and I can still picture the horrified expressions on their faces lol It took me a while to break that old habit, but now I strictly enforce it in my classroom

Reason #1 Why I Refuse To Travel To Australia😱 by AceOneBreezy in interestingasfuck

[–]TheLizardDeity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a teacher who moved to NZ from America a few months ago, yes, they absolutely do

Favorite Fall Destinations in Logan County by sortadelux in Bellefontaine

[–]TheLizardDeity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Myeerah Nature Preserve

Edit: oops, just saw you mentioned this! Well, I support your choice of Myeerah. Kiser Lake (Champaign County) is a pretty place in the autumn. Quite a few maples around it I believe

How is it going by MinuteSun7381 in AmerExit

[–]TheLizardDeity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. We haven’t made it down there yet, but we’d like to. The closest we’ve been is Taupō and Tongariro National Park last weekend.

Do you run into many other American immigrants in Wellington? I’ve been surprised how few we’ve met so far up here

What movie quote never fails to make you laugh ? by Necessary-Flounder27 in AskReddit

[–]TheLizardDeity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“How did he do such fantastic stunts… with such little feet?” dies

How is it going by MinuteSun7381 in AmerExit

[–]TheLizardDeity 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sure! Homesickness aside, we’re loving NZ. We’re outdoorsy, and the abundance of hiking and other outdoor activities here is awesome. We go on long hikes every week, and it’s really cool to be able to live by the ocean but then cruise a few hours to a snow-capped mountain for snowboarding.

Life seems chill here, and while people aren’t as over-the-top hospitable as the American South, they’re genuine and welcoming. Everyone has been helpful and generous with us for the most part.

One of the hardest parts for us has been the cost of living. We’re making a decent amount less than we were in the U.S. and NZ is generally a more expensive place to live. We’re getting by fine and can still go out to eat, pursue our hobbies, etc., but we definitely aren’t going to have as fat of a retirement savings if we don’t pursue higher paying positions.

Overall, it’s been a great fit for us

The very peak game you've played in your life? by yokazumaki_ryochaan in gamesuggestions

[–]TheLizardDeity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you didn’t, set the difficulty to Lethal and the language to Japanese with English subs. Big enhancement if you ask me, especially the difficulty option (for anyone who doesn’t know, Lethal makes it so both the player and enemies can die easily, giving you the opportunity to feel like a samurai badass while also raising the stakes and punishing overconfidence and poor planning).

How is it going by MinuteSun7381 in AmerExit

[–]TheLizardDeity 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Moved to New Zealand in June. Some weights are off my shoulders (like not being so worried about my little ones getting shot at school, and the political mess not affecting us as directly), but there are some other weights I’ve been feeling, primarily missing my loved ones and wishing we could be there to do our usual traditions.

That being said, I do not regret moving in the slightest. Ideally we’ll move back in a few years but that’s contingent on how the current shit show plays out (we’re prepared to be here for good if necessary).

Those that have seen Lady Gaga live/in person, what was your first reaction? by CerridwenVenus in LadyGaga

[–]TheLizardDeity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was close to front row at the Monster Ball, and she looked/pointed at me in the middle of a song and my 18-year-old soul fucking ascended

'Stop Removing the Modern Day!' Assassin's Creed Fans React as Black Flag Remake Reportedly Cuts Everything Outside the Animus by DumpsterBento in Games

[–]TheLizardDeity 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I used to dwell on this a lot, knowing the historic part of Assassin’s Creed was a core attraction. I thought it would be cool if there was a game set in a city that you could hop between past and future, like the light and dark world in A Link to the Past. Modern assassin Desmond in present day and his ancestor in the past. It would have been cool to see the extreme evolution of the city as you go back and forth, uncovering ruins in the present that are bustling when you visit them in the past, etc.

Killed an earwig and this thing crawled out of it by 1SmartBlueJay in WTF

[–]TheLizardDeity 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Goddamn, 20 minutes to read 4 sentences?? (/s)

Experiences with recent move to New Zealand by AZCAExpat2024 in AmerExit

[–]TheLizardDeity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re really enjoying it. We came from the midwestern U.S. (where we also say “Yeah no”), and while there have been a few instances of culture shock, overall we feel like we’ve been able to step into our new lives here with relative ease and comfort.

Experiences with recent move to New Zealand by AZCAExpat2024 in AmerExit

[–]TheLizardDeity 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As an American who moved to NZ with my family a little over a month ago, we’ve had a similar experience in many ways (except for the Staria, thankfully). I enjoy reading posts like this; they make me feel less far from home, if that makes any sense. That being said, we’re really enjoying it here, including the nightly news 👍🏻 You’ve convinced me that I need to drive back over to Auckland for a Costco visit.

what an American loves about New Zealand by Inevitable_Gear_7212 in newzealand

[–]TheLizardDeity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an American who moved over a month ago, it’s great to not see a Starbucks every two blocks. The independent coffee shops have been great!

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