So, this is my new favorite store...

Is this NZ irony? An example of the cultural differences in consumer marketing? Or just straight up hilarious? Whatever, I love it.

Here's another fun one:

Um... Yes, this would be my hand where Johnny Depp's once was. Now they just need to give Dave Navarro the neighboring star, and I'll know where to have my ashes spread.

So, two stories down for the mag... and a third in the works. I still get nauseous before every interview - thought I'd be over that by now, but apparently I have no guts. Actually, I'm still just afraid of asking idiotic questions, and my fear makes me sound even more stupid. Guess I need to grow some balls. That, or start throwing back shots before each appointment.

At least I've got that whole writing thing going for me... (Note: these rants don't count.) ...which is nice.

Went to the Music Awards red carpet arrivals - the only people I had heard of were Prime Minister Helen Clark and "the opposition" Don Brash. But it was cool to see them - almost worth the monsoon rains. I kept bugging this guy, asking who's who in the NZ music world. But I can now pick P-Money and Fat Freddy's Drop out in a crowd, if you're interested.

I'll leave you with one fun parting shot. I've entitled it, Reasons you shouldn't bring alcohol to The Gun Show. Thank you, and good night.