Waitangi Day
February 9th 2007 04:09
Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day was a mixed bag this year. Famous in folklore for beach trips with mates in Dunedin, this year I went on my own to the Basin Reserve to see the State Shield semifinal between Wellington and Auckland. When I was at the cricket I did something I never did before. Don't worry, I didn't streak. Instead I actually took along my radio with headphones and listened to live commentary. As Queen so rightly put it This Must Be Heaven For Everyone! Anyway I decided to only watch the first innings before going to watch the NZ vs England cricket match on SKY. I was thinking about heading to the beach on my own as the buses go near, but I am not wanting to appear like one of those strange men frequenting beaches while perving at unassuming females sunbathing. Is it considered socially acceptable for single 28 year old males to go to the beach on their own? I guess the jury is out. My intentions are to go for a swim! I didn't mind in Europe, but over there I didn't know anyone and didn't speak the language so didn't care so much what others thought of me. I also realised that I would be leaving the country shortly. The question remains what events is it considered fine socially for a single guy to go to alone and what isn't? If I spend my life not doing anything because I am not wanting to appear like a loser, it could be a long life missing out on seeing some great sights.
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