Answering Your Questions Q&A | why we left the mormon church, why we moved to NZ, our love story

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  • @xjet
    @xjet 3 роки тому +36

    America's loss is our gain. Thanks for more fasinating insights.

  • @tessabrugge4758
    @tessabrugge4758 3 роки тому +10

    A very charming and informative video. I'm English, married to a Kiwi for 40 years, I love my rural lifestyle, and I love NZ so much. Even though NZ is expensive, look at the benefits expensive offers, lovely people , a gorgeous country, and real freedom. xxxxxx

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +3

      We are completely happy here, and the expensive side isn't horrible.

  • @markbothwell4398
    @markbothwell4398 3 роки тому +24

    As a kiwi I love watching both you and Billy express your feelings. Your wildly enthusiastic nature makes it a pleasure to watch you enthusiastically express yourself. I think new zeanders will fall inlove with you both. My wife and I pray that you guys will end up here permanently and are able to get into a home soon. If possible can you get Bily to play his favourite piece on the french horn.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +5

      It's funny because I don't think of myself as enthusiastic. I'm very mellow. I'm trying to convince him to do a video on here about his job and performing.

  • @nikkianglesey9717
    @nikkianglesey9717 3 роки тому +10

    Wow your wedding dress was beautiful! You’re both so sweet. Enjoy NZ! Best of luck to you!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I loved my wedding dress, kinda sucks to only wear it once. Thanks for watching!

  • @honeypotaka7252
    @honeypotaka7252 3 роки тому +9

    I love your view on religion and disenchantment thereof. Thank you for your honesty and we welcome your family to our shores when they are able to. Love your content and honesty...yay you!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

  • @ralfchin
    @ralfchin 3 роки тому +5

    Great to see you are enjoying our country. And also interesting to hear a little about your experience leaving the church. It is not an easy decision but there are plenty of members who have made a similar courageous decision down here as well.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! It was a hard decision, but one that was easy to make, and has made a huge difference in our lives.

  • @edoj7860
    @edoj7860 3 роки тому +10

    Billy The Player! Hes definitely punching above his weight 😉, but its a great love story.
    Both of you will love the rest of NZ.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      😂 lol, got that right! Thanks for watching!

  • @iallso1
    @iallso1 3 роки тому +8

    My partner and I didn't like the traditional northern hemisphere Christmas, stuck inside with Coronation Street on the TV, shit weather outside and too much food and drink consumed. We now spend a quiet day doing what we want, whether that be the beach or the mountains, cook something non-traditional, and chill out. Also because we don't have family in NZ we don't buy presents (or expect them), and only send a few cards, and the build up is a lot less stressful as we don't have to spend ages going shopping.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      We will definitely miss all the food, but there is so much of it, and usually not very veggie friendly. I'm excited for a less "big deal" Christmas!

  • @dcollinsmusic
    @dcollinsmusic 3 роки тому +2

    My wife and I are trying to get to New Zealand as soon as we can. We're working on a student visa to get my Master's degree (I'm a music teacher!). We absolutely love your content and it's so fun seeing Billy enjoying his time with the APO. I know the APO does things with area schools and I'd love to hear more about the state of music education in New Zealand at some point.
    I also got into rugby after doing my New Zealand research and watching the all blacks when I wake up before Sunday football starts here in the states has been my new routine. Going to see the boys when they play the Eagles in DC next month!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Were embarrassed we haven't been to a rugby game yet! He doesn't have much experience with the music education here yet, he says it depends on the school and the area, Auckland has pretty good music education and a surprisingly large brass influx from schools. It would be good to see that grow. Send him an email if you want to talk more about it. - frenchhornbill@gmail.com

    • @minnowx7099
      @minnowx7099 3 роки тому

      There is a Ministry of Education (govt) funded Music outside the classroom programme. It provides heavily subsidised group music classes for ages 5-13 ($100 per year). It is not as well known as it should be. Individual and small group Music lessons are also available at school for high school students 13-18 - students taking music as subject sometimes get preference though. Playing Classical music is actually quite popular here - there are amateur or community orchestras in almost every large town.

    • @dcollinsmusic
      @dcollinsmusic 3 роки тому

      @@minnowx7099 Oh wow, that is awesome. So are these programs sponsored through the school systems or are they handled through a private employer or group? How does this impact school employed music teachers?

    • @minnowx7099
      @minnowx7099 3 роки тому +1

      @@dcollinsmusic it is starting to get a bit too complicated to explain without taking over the thread 😀. But the subsidised lessons for both primary and secondary school are taught by itinerant professional musicians. Music as a subject is taught at secondary school by someone who also has a degree or post graduate diploma in Education. A student taking music as a subject at school would have lessons with both. One would specialise in their instrument, the teacher would give more general teaching in the history of music, theory, rhythm etc.

  • @TheEmzies
    @TheEmzies 3 роки тому +2

    Christmas falls when most people in NZ are on summer holidays (vacation) so most Christmas traditions are more like summer holiday traditions. I have friends who moved here from the UK and really miss Christmas being the big event because Kiwis seem to care more about summer holidays than Turkey dinners. Does mean we avoid a lot of the commercial tackiness.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      That was always my least favorite thing about Christmas, so I’m excited to see what it’s like here. It’s going to be interesting, for sure!

  • @mjmcb1
    @mjmcb1 3 роки тому +5

    Another lovely video, wonderfully frank and engaging.
    Some tough/sensitive questions there. Your Prime Minister is also an ex-Mormon, and for much the same reasons as yours. Both Australia and NZ give new migrants sticker-shock when they arrive, quite apart from the stratospheric cost of housing, but then they realise that medical care is not an 'extra', that school is either free or affordable, and that people don't have to work two jobs just to get by.
    You will find the NZ education system is all about educating 'the whole person', from 3-y-o kinder up to middle high school, the system wants to create 'confident learners', who have experienced success and failure and have not been frightened by either. As you see, by the very nature of the people you're now living amongst, it's remarkably successful.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +2

      All perfectly said! I couldn’t have said it better myself. It’s expensive, but what you’re getting is great quality and totally unlike what you’d find anywhere else :)
      And we found out Jacinda was ex-Mormon before we moved here and took it as a great sign :)

  • @lisad8281
    @lisad8281 3 роки тому +18

    100% sure Billy will get offered a permanent contract!!

    • @lisad8281
      @lisad8281 3 роки тому +1

      also re religion...you don't religion to keep being spiritual, which I am sure you already are well aware of

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      🤞🏻

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +2

      Very true, it kinda sucks when you are jaded against spiritual things, so a little bit of rewiring that part has been necessary.

    • @lisad8281
      @lisad8281 3 роки тому +1

      @@Becca.Loveless 100%, I don't get into religion at all because I don't like organised religiol, which usually goes hand in hand with not being spiritual. These days, I look at it, as I don't believe in a god per se, but I do believe in things like nature and energy and how amazing they are, which is spiritual in its own way

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      @@lisad8281 Its a beautiful way to live life! We both love nature and getting out of the city, can't wait until we can explore!

  • @dougruruku113
    @dougruruku113 3 роки тому +5

    Hey Billy and Bex, new subscriber, seen a few of your vidz, and I noticed you 2 have become so relaxed and comfortable now, good on you both 👏, enjoyed this one, great to hear your story 👌, Arohamai (Much Love) to you all 🤗

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for following along! It has been a very fun time making movies and sticking to a schedule. Life has certainly gotten easier as we have settled in here.

  • @annaboivin9209
    @annaboivin9209 3 роки тому +5

    It is often a tear leaving a church. I was raised Seventh day adventist and did not leave til much later in life. I will never miss the church but I do miss some of the people. I am sure you understand. :)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Exactly how we feel, we miss the people, and still really like to associate with them. Just hard when church is a huge part of peoples lives.

  • @shakirar11
    @shakirar11 2 роки тому

    I have watched most of your videos since you arrived in Aotearoa, and noticed how you have grown (personality wise), you are so positive about life itself, with just being you and your whanau, you shine high Becca, you put downer's in a polite yet not nasty way, I enjoy watching your vids because your always so positive, it is nice to get simple American's here, that do not expect the earth to fall in their lap, so to speak. Great to see you and your whanau adapt within a year, I wish Billy all the best in getting a contract with his company, that hopefully will enable you guys to stay longer... Thank you for entertaining us, your son, is well versed with being on camera. All the best, take care..

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your very sweet message! I definitely feel like I’ve learned and grown a lot this year! One of the ways I’ve done that is being more comfortable in front of the camera. Going back and watching my very first video is so terrible 😂
      We’ve loved our year here and are looking forward to another one!

  • @adammccarthy6661
    @adammccarthy6661 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your great videos, and for opening up about your faith! I’m a kiwi and was raised LDS also, but left the church at the age of 13 while coming to terms with being gay. It was encouraging to hear your reasons for questioning your faith, and I commend you for seeing the underlying inequalities within its teachings and core principles which are detrimental to LGBTI/queer people and women. We are who we are, we do not choose to be who we are-only to live authentic and happy lives!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      There are many problems with the church, but this is definitely one of the biggest of our generation. It's causing people to leave in droves because what they're being told is contrary to what they know is right and good. It's disgusting that they're still today giving talks trying to say that being gay is a choice, meanwhile LGBTQ+ teen suicide rates in Utah are skyrocketing.

  • @daviddewhurst4708
    @daviddewhurst4708 3 роки тому +2

    i love your videos, thank you Becca and family! If you wish to spend Christmas in the SI and near a beach, I suggest Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park - it's typically sunny and has great beaches. Marahau is at the edge of the national park with water taxis that take you into the park. Marahau is small but has some great self catering options. We've found it great for family vacations!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      That sounds wonderful! We’re still very up in the air about our Christmas plans so we’ll see what happens, but I want to go here regardless of the time of year!

  • @greekxstitcher5379
    @greekxstitcher5379 3 роки тому +4

    Your wedding dress was stunning! Wishing you all the best ! X

  • @galoreofbooks6216
    @galoreofbooks6216 3 роки тому +2

    Property ladder tip .. buy a small unit and grow from there.. or move to southisland and buy unit there. I homeschool here in new Zealand if you want more information on what its like to homeschool here as very different to usa. Thank you for opening up awesome getting to know you.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the tips! And I'm intrigued by the idea of homeschooling, but I'll probably do public school if we're still in NZ at the time. What made you choose homeschooling over public?

    • @galoreofbooks6216
      @galoreofbooks6216 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless we moved back to our home city and alot of kids in the schools here have ptsd a study was done on this by Canterbury university and its very evident in the children in the schools due to earthquakes.i also was studying in the education sector and saw the pressure of moe and how it took away from the children, also a theorist that nz lean on for ece his earlier theories just spoke to my mum heart. I love it and never thought i would its nice knowing exactly who my kids are and being the one watching them progress. Its not for everyone but giving school a try first is a good idea because it may fit. In new Zealand you also get provided an allowance for supplies (its not much ) but it helps.

  • @AussieB74
    @AussieB74 3 роки тому +2

    I ❤️❤️❤️ your videos and can’t help but smile when watching. I hope you can make it down to the South Island for Christmas. You will love it! Welcome to NZ 😀

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      🤍🤍 You're so sweet! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @martinsmallwood9605
    @martinsmallwood9605 3 роки тому +6

    I think you have to offset the cost of living in NZ with the benefits.
    Health and education is not paid from your after tax income.
    As you noted agriculture is not as industrial, free range eggs and hormone free milk. In season high quality produce is cheap and plentiful.
    New Zealand's work life balance is more family orientated than what you would get in the USA.
    Kiwi tip.
    The best time to holiday in NZ is February March April, May.
    You mostly get wonderful settled fine weather and there are less crowds.

    • @WinterWind
      @WinterWind 3 роки тому +1

      Health I can see because your life/death and eventual elective care will be covered but education? School donations are 'optional' + uni fees are from after tax income. I'd actually like if we expanded these so they were entirely encompassing but at present they're not entirely :(

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      That’s very true. I’ve said it in many other videos, that the quality is so much better here so I totally think it’s worth paying more money for the food. And same goes for quality of life.
      And thanks for the tip! That’s really helpful to know :)

  • @kiwibob223
    @kiwibob223 3 роки тому +3

    You have to visit great barrier island. It's like New Zealand but better.
    ( It's just off Auckland)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Oooo Ill put that on my list. We also want to go to Tiritiri Matangi

  • @davidbeazley1958
    @davidbeazley1958 3 роки тому +2

    Hey guys... Great Q & A... I grew up in Auckland but my favourite city is Wellington. They have an orchestra down there as well with a booming arts scene... Good luck on all your endeavours.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +2

      Billy auditioned with that orchestra several years ago, obviously didn't get it, but it was also a recorded audition. A little trickier with those. Thanks for watching!

    • @davidbeazley1958
      @davidbeazley1958 3 роки тому +1

      @@Becca.Loveless wow... They missed out. As I said, love your content... Keep up the great work. Give your bubba a big hug. 🙂

  • @maxineamon
    @maxineamon 3 роки тому

    You both are so brave to question your religion, something you have depended on since birth. Not many people are capable of taking a fresh look at something like that. It is more comfortable for people to go with what they know and avoid conflict. Congrats on trusting in yourselves to make that journey.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      The internet is making it easier to learn the truth, and once we learned it there really wasn’t much choice. It was difficult at the time but so worth it!

  • @simonfleming886
    @simonfleming886 3 роки тому

    Welcome to our Paradise. Enjoy everything we have to offer(other than the lockdowns). You've been blessed with a very smiley child. Love your unique candor.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thanks! We love it here. Cant wait to get out of Auckland!

  • @Connor_cwj
    @Connor_cwj 3 роки тому +4

    this has answered all my questions and made me even more invested in your channel

  • @susanhammond2724
    @susanhammond2724 3 роки тому +2

    Really enjoyed this video and your views on life in NZ and the U.S.
    I'm sure you will love the South Island when you visit.
    I live outside Christchurch and we do have pretty good
    weather down here too 😄 even though North Islanders seems to think it's cold.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      We're really used to cold weather, so I think we'd love it down there! Winter or summer ☺️ Can't wait to get down there!

    • @urizen7613
      @urizen7613 3 роки тому +2

      It was bloody chilly in ChCh last night! Bah humbug, it's time for spring to arrive properly.

    • @susanhammond2724
      @susanhammond2724 3 роки тому +1

      @@urizen7613 True🙂

  • @cheyenneheka
    @cheyenneheka 3 роки тому +2

    Kia ora Becca and whanau! Its fantastic hearing you speak te reo! I love your videos :) nga mihi

  • @spidermek5416
    @spidermek5416 2 роки тому

    Lovely smile Becca, 😃 you can still go to church here in nz. God bless you and your lovely family 👪 . Have a happy healthy life. Ka kite.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  2 роки тому

      I don’t think our church would like us going 😂

  • @t3chn1n35
    @t3chn1n35 3 роки тому +6

    You are cute, I love your personality as to what the stigma of “Americans” kiwis see on movies…I feel this channel is about blow up soon.❤️🔥🇳🇿

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Movies always skews our perceptions, people are generally really nice everywhere and everyone is interesting. Thanks for watching!

  • @xxkiiriixx1244
    @xxkiiriixx1244 2 роки тому

    I love your vids..
    What i love even more is how you pronounce Māori words.. like Kia Ora and Mōrena😊 really enjoy watching your videos thank you for sharing😁

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  2 роки тому +1

      I love learning new phrases and words! I wish I had the time to dedicate to learning more, but for now a little at a time is the way for me :)

    • @xxkiiriixx1244
      @xxkiiriixx1244 2 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless you are doing sooo well😊

  • @mrsarcastic5331
    @mrsarcastic5331 3 роки тому +4

    Good to see smiley turn up at the end.😉

    • @pennypearson7096
      @pennypearson7096 3 роки тому

      Yes!!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +2

      We have to try and sneak our filming in his nap time or else it would be a mess of a video for these longer, chatty ones :)

  • @pappete9988
    @pappete9988 3 роки тому

    : Good to have you guys here. Enjoy the summer and some exploring. Hope you decide to stay.

  • @beamishpirikahu3145
    @beamishpirikahu3145 3 роки тому

    looking forward to videos when you're friends and family can visit

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      That'll be a good day! I can't wait to see my family again :)

  • @tomok7775
    @tomok7775 3 роки тому

    Kia ora whanau. My thanks to you & all those living in Auckland for doing the hard yards for everyone all in Aotearoa. Keep safe, take care.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for saying! Kia ora and kia kaha!

  • @onemoredeadman
    @onemoredeadman 3 роки тому +4

    Mate of mine married a Samoan mormon, sent him a link to South Parks episode on Joseph Smith. He's not allowed to talk to me anymore :)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Big lol! Yeah I remember watching that as a Mormon and was so brainwashed I brushed it all off as "anti-mormon propaganda lies." Now I know that it was all based on truth 😂

    • @schmeggynz
      @schmeggynz 3 роки тому

      Alot of members have watched it it's South park no biggie and they wouldn't stop talking to you for that reason, come on!

  • @hkuka7150
    @hkuka7150 3 роки тому

    Im a Kiwi. Love you excitement and energy. Stoked you are enjoying our way of life.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      It’s so wonderful here I can’t help but love it! We’re excited to do more traveling when things open up again :)

  • @nogginthenog2227
    @nogginthenog2227 3 роки тому

    Well if you think New Zealand is beautiful with the little bit you've seen, wait till you get down to the South Island, man thats the best bit. It will blow your mind. Have a great time when you get there. Might see you on the ferry as i'm off down there for Christmas too. Hopefully you'll be out of lockdown by then

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Cannot wait! We better not be in lockdown at that time!

  • @user-oz7gc9bi7w
    @user-oz7gc9bi7w 3 роки тому

    Dont know if its much of a secret, but you should definitely put The Abel Tasman National Park at the top of the south island on your list of things to do this summer. There's day walks or you could do the full 4-5 day walk from one end to the other. I think you would love it!
    Holiday spots in the summer book out fast, most 6-8 months in advance!
    Also look at Top Ten Holiday Parks when you're looking for places to stay, they're big part of the kiwi summer Christmas camping experience. Not quite what they used to be but there's some great ones. What childhood are made of 😂

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Hopefully we aren't too late on booking things! Need to get some camping supplies!

  • @MustiBear
    @MustiBear 3 роки тому

    Loved getting to know you guys more. Thanks heaps for sharing your lives & love story with us 😉. The photos of you guys added so much too.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      We had a really fun time with this one! I love the videos where it feels like I’m making more of a connection with everyone 🤍

  • @TuppsMuliau
    @TuppsMuliau 3 роки тому

    Love your content🤗Miss NZ. New subscriber here. Many Blessings to your family🙏

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much! We love it here and feel so lucky.

  • @maxineamon
    @maxineamon 3 роки тому

    Yay, East of Eden is one of my all time favourite books as well. But Pride and Prejudice is def my favourite.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorites as well, but I’ve always liked Wuthering Heights more. I might be the only one that feels this way 😂

  • @chrishellize
    @chrishellize 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing, you guys are a lovely addition to NZ :)

  • @big_badaboom
    @big_badaboom 3 роки тому +1

    It's also worth saying that Auckland has by far the most expensive real estate. Most other parts of NZ are significantly more affordable.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      That’s a comforting thought. We’ll see where we are five years from now :)

  • @johne6479
    @johne6479 3 роки тому

    I don't know if you've ever heard Kiwis' refer to them before, but here in NZ we have the "Red Band" gumboots for slogging through muck . .lol ;-)
    . .not so much in Auckland though :-))

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Yes I've heard of them, I'll have to keep my eyes out for them, and get a pair for our son.☺️

    • @johne6479
      @johne6479 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless they come in all size/age groups :-)

  • @gavinjacobs6850
    @gavinjacobs6850 2 роки тому

    Thank you for being here

  • @madmike7662
    @madmike7662 3 роки тому

    Nice. I visited BYU back in '96.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      It’s a beautiful campus! We had a fun time as students there.

    • @madmike7662
      @madmike7662 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless I was blown away by the sheer size of it. I went to observe a football training as I played American football here. Just mind blowing.... and the melon split afterwards wasn't bad either🤣

  • @daviddewhurst4708
    @daviddewhurst4708 3 роки тому

    Just to add... you said you love produce.... our Spring and Summer are when our produce comes to the fore ..... strawberries are starting and soon it will be asparagus and blueberries. From the south island, try the Oamaru new potatoes, and from Christmas time, Central Otago cherries and stonefruit (peaches, apricots, plums, nectarines). Kiwis bottle /preserve stonefruit for autumn / winter.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Oh yum! Can’t wait to try it all!! I love fruit so much.

  • @cjr7523
    @cjr7523 3 роки тому

    awesome well thought out answers cheers for explaining

  • @timmonapier8832
    @timmonapier8832 3 роки тому +1

    Pucker up the embouchure Billy, I hope you pass the test period. All the best!

  • @trenawhite
    @trenawhite 3 роки тому

    Love the story about how you got together. Really enjoying your videos. Yeeessss, come to the South Island!! If you like the north, you’re going to LOVE the south x

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Cant wait! Right now we just want to get out of our neighborhood!

    • @trenawhite
      @trenawhite 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless Ugh, I know. Sending best wishes 💕

  • @mrpaisleyshirt
    @mrpaisleyshirt 3 роки тому

    I clean forgot about the Q&A, but this pretty much covered everything anyway.
    I'm sure you'll get through that years trial no problem, and also hope you both get your own place one day. It's always tough at first, but eventually life gets easier, not that that's much comfort at the moment. But property is more affordable in certain areas of the country, just not Auckland, it's just the commuting that could be a hassle if you have to work in Auckland.
    Hope William does take up an instrument one day, not as a job, but just purely as an interest or hobby, the time to get them interested is when they are young, get him a ukulele, but not a drum set lol!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      For what he plays with and how loud he is, it seems like drums would be his first choice!😂

  • @qualityengineeringsolution8148
    @qualityengineeringsolution8148 3 роки тому

    Hey guys I grew up in NZ but I've been living and working in the UK and Australia so, I know the felling of missing family. But, now I have my own family, my family is now my immediate family not the family when I first left NZ so it has alled change.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      It can be rough, especially with borders closed.

  • @bhanani5480
    @bhanani5480 3 роки тому

    Very informative and good on you for sharing more of yourselves with us. I didn't realise you were lds but your answer was interesting as to why you left. Yes, the Auckland housing market and traffic is the worst (I live in Auckland and catch the bus to work)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thanks! My husband rides the bus in to work as well (when there is work 😩)

  • @joeydang_realestate
    @joeydang_realestate 3 роки тому

    You guys are such a cute couple/ family. Love your videos and your positive energy.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for saying! That means a lot to us :)

  • @michaelgrey7854
    @michaelgrey7854 3 роки тому

    I left the Mormon church too for many of the same reasons. It is both good and hard. Still have not told the family. If you guys are ever passing Hamilton, come for a visit :) it's always good to make new connections!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      We still haven’t been to Hamilton yet but it’s on our list!

    • @douglasferris751
      @douglasferris751 2 роки тому +1

      @@Becca.Loveless Kia ora Becca. The Temple is being rededicated very soon. Go have a look anyway, it wont hurt. Open days are up on the Church's site. love your vlogs !! FYI im not all that active myself, so there's no preaching from me

  • @annesusanleahy9649
    @annesusanleahy9649 3 роки тому

    Thanks Becca that was great, I really like you and your family.

  • @matasaina2011
    @matasaina2011 3 роки тому

    Book Christmas now . Places may even be booked out now 😬

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Yeah… we’re not very good at booking in advance. Maybe we’ll enjoy Christmas at home this year 😅

    • @matasaina2011
      @matasaina2011 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless that's when Auckland is best , because everyone has left for the beach towns .

  • @Rayvon69
    @Rayvon69 3 роки тому

    Sweet as thanks for sharing that was awesome enjoyed that heaps :) New Zealand/Aotearoa is pretty awesome we still have our problems though just more on a smaller scale compared to larger Countries like the US. But I loves it here!! kia ora :)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      We love it here, and the fact that it is smaller scale and quieter makes it so much nicer.

  • @aarongrey6848
    @aarongrey6848 3 роки тому +1

    Also stopped being LDS after being raised in the church. Totally agree with your explanation. Could not reconcile church teachings with gay family members who are amazing people. Now completely non religious and far happier for it. Good luck to you both.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +3

      And there are so many other things that I can't accept - like the inequality between men and women, racism in the church, etc. The list could go on for quite a while..

    • @michaelgrey7854
      @michaelgrey7854 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless Looking at the Church now you realise just how man made it is. It really is a product of the 19th Century.

  • @Rockking1111
    @Rockking1111 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the upload and history on you and billy, such a great couple btw, good to see the little one pop up at the end 😂. Seeing y’all are peanut butter fans I thought of a old peanut butter add that they used to play a lot on tv #utterpeanutbutternutter

    • @Rockking1111
      @Rockking1111 3 роки тому

      That’s how they make peanut butter in NZ😂

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! We used to make our own peanut butter in the states, but we haven't gotten our own food processor yet.

    • @Rockking1111
      @Rockking1111 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless sounds yum 😋 when you get one, mite see it on a upload?

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Also Jesus!! That commercial is borderline horrifying 😂😂

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      @@Rockking1111 definitely. It’s very easy to make.

  • @Time2Fly
    @Time2Fly 3 роки тому

    Great vid thanks. How would you feel if kiddo(s) acquire a squeaky kiwi accent?

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      I would love it, I feel like he will get a hybrid American/kiwi, won't really happen until he is around more people other than us.

  • @makere01
    @makere01 3 роки тому

    Love your little whanau. Kia Ora. Can’t wait for lockdown to be finished. Hope you guys are doing ok. If you need help tell people. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      It feels like it'll never end at this point! But I know it will :)
      We're doing pretty well, all things considered.

  • @Mcfreddo
    @Mcfreddo 3 роки тому

    McKinley's shoe company- probably close to the last shoe company in NZ- dunno, but they made high quality shoes and boots. -Kiwi brand and made- check 'em out? Made in Dunedin.

    • @Mcfreddo
      @Mcfreddo 3 роки тому

      (Their bread and butter are school shoes.)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Just checked them out, they look real nice.

    • @Mcfreddo
      @Mcfreddo 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless You won't find high fashion- I think, but stylish. They do not fall apart like the terrible glued shoe or rot, where the sole- if moulded, crumbs to bits, like I had work boots do this- Especially when they were stored for a while between uses. Well, they do refurbs too!. All stitched I think?
      I have a pair of smart shoes. Always look good.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      @@Mcfreddo we like our Blundstones, but I think they changed where they make them, and might be less quality, ours have lasted 4 years of heavy use.

  • @johnpaki1534
    @johnpaki1534 3 роки тому

    Hey guys love the Q&A, as you probably know IV been enjoying your journey since day 1...hehe! Your the perfect kind of people we need here, me and my wife can only hope yous remain permanent🤞 so please Billy practice hard and get excepted...😀 love little man at the end...😂, Take care guys

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      😂 Plenty of time to practice right now! Thank you for watching since the beginning! Plenty of movies still to make!

  • @kiwi_welltraveled4375
    @kiwi_welltraveled4375 3 роки тому +1

    That was lovely! 👏👏
    So you want to do a summer "tiki tour" 🤩🥳
    Perfect timing, do as much as you can before the borders open back up.
    As my user name suggests I've traveled a lot and what I've found is that it's the people that are the most interesting when you travel.
    The very best way to experience how people live in a country is to stay in their homes.
    If you want to take a bit of a risk, really I don't think it's a risk at all, tell people on UA-cam and Instagram that you hoping to be in a certain area around a approximate time and I'm sure you will not need to pay for accommodation and probably meals for the whole trip.
    I'm serious!
    A day or two here a day there, I guarantee you people will invite you with open arms.
    I'll get the ball rolling, Becca and Billy there's always a bed in Waikanae Beach, your welcome anytime.
    😀👍

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      🥰🥰 This would be incredible, sometimes we feel pretty overwhelmed by all the places to go and all the travel arrangements we have to make. I will definitely take you up on the offer, whenever (if lockdown ends) we head farther south we will stop by😊

  • @teemnz8654
    @teemnz8654 3 роки тому

    Love your openess guys.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      We’re pretty open people! I love hearing other people’s life stories, and being open is a way to connect to people better, so I’m happy to be open :)

  • @brydenmanunui1830
    @brydenmanunui1830 3 роки тому

    Loved your video .thanks.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @Major_R10T
    @Major_R10T 3 роки тому

    The APO is awesome, good luck.

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 3 роки тому

    I had triple A credit rating back home in NZ,but it doesn't mean squat here in Australia.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah I don't think it transfers from any country.

  • @nataleemackrell3120
    @nataleemackrell3120 3 роки тому

    Love the video!!

  • @barryscott6222
    @barryscott6222 3 роки тому +1

    You always make such cool video's, and I look forward to seeing each new one. :-)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      That makes me feel so good! I'm glad people enjoy them!

  • @barrynichols2846
    @barrynichols2846 3 роки тому

    There is a big Mormon prescience here in NZ. Especially Hamilton.
    But I suppose you know that

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      It was really strange how many Mormons we've run into in our short amount of time here in Auckland! We haven't been to Hamilton yet, but I know the Mormon temple is there.

    • @michaelgrey7854
      @michaelgrey7854 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless Temple View is the suburb that the Temple is in. (Just out of Hamilton) It is like a mini Utah. I live about a four minute drive from the Temple.

  • @Privateerspace
    @Privateerspace 3 роки тому

    Lol I will go with a jealous, cutie, conscious desision to wear the same shoes, love the way of Kings!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      😂 He should have at least got a different color. And The Way of Kings is incredible! Billy has read all Brandon Sanderson. I've read mostly everything.

    • @Privateerspace
      @Privateerspace 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless yeah I picked up his work after Robert Jordan passed away some what inconveniently before finishing his mammoth work(may he rest in peace), Brandon finished of he's work and I was impressed with his work.

  • @Flaskkorv
    @Flaskkorv 3 роки тому

    This was so cute!!!!!

  • @Generative_Midi_
    @Generative_Midi_ 3 роки тому

    Interesting to hear that the people in the deep south of the USA are really friendly. Makes me want to visit. Would they relate to us easily or find us kinda weird?

    • @annaboivin9209
      @annaboivin9209 3 роки тому +1

      I had such a good time, I stayed with a family in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They were so amazing and everyone I met in that 3 months was so nice.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      They are really great people, sometimes misguided. I think they would have a hard time understanding the accent, but probably vice versa.

  • @fionamcgauley7027
    @fionamcgauley7027 2 роки тому

    You can REALLY live now, enjoy

  • @ChurCo9
    @ChurCo9 3 роки тому +1

    how are you handling our 4 season's in one day?

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      😂 Today is a great example. Looks so nice now!

  • @felicitylange1606
    @felicitylange1606 3 роки тому

    the little secret places are the best!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      And then the secret is to keep them secret so they don't get overrun🤫

  • @Scottygirlnz
    @Scottygirlnz 3 роки тому

    Haha, I'm sure I asked you all of those questions the first time we met... South Island at Christmas, just be sure to book. Christmas accommodation books out everywhere! You will love the South Island but then you know that already :)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      We will have to start looking, the lockdown doesn't help.

    • @Scottygirlnz
      @Scottygirlnz 3 роки тому +1

      @@Becca.Loveless One hint as William is pre-school, always try to travel when school is back. Prices are high during school holidays. The weather is always best from February anyway!

  • @michaelheliotis5279
    @michaelheliotis5279 3 роки тому +1

    I'd be quite shocked if Billy didn't get offered a permanent contract; his arrival hasn't exactly gone unnoticed, it would seem. Back when you started, I was telling a friend of mine about your videos (she's a music student at uni here in Wellington), and how you'd come over because your husband was playing in the APO, and she was like "Oh, is that the French horn guy?". I said, "Yeah! Wow, how did you know?!", and she was like, "Well I'm a music student, duh." Then I said, "Well yeah, but that doesn't mean you'd know about some random French horn player in Auckland", and she was like, "Well, I mean, it kinda does. There's not exactly a lot of orchestras in New Zealand. Plus, French horn is hard and he's really good, so it's pretty big news in the music world. Geez, Michael, where's your culture?" So basically I'm uncultured swine now cos apparently your husband is music-famous and I didn't even know about it! 😂😂😂

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      🤣😂🤣 That's hilarious! We are planning on him getting the job! Its odd to me that people would know that as well 😂

  • @TheAbbottAbode
    @TheAbbottAbode 3 роки тому +2

    We're Americans in NZ too, and my husband is a big Brandon Sanderson fan and I can't ride a bike. Hahaha!

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      What part of NZ??

    • @TheAbbottAbode
      @TheAbbottAbode 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless Eastern Bay of Plenty.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +2

      @@TheAbbottAbode Lets be friends! Billy is a huge Brandon Sanderson fan, and is really missing being able to talk about it with anybody!

    • @TheAbbottAbode
      @TheAbbottAbode 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless If you come down this way there's a pick your own strawberry farm right where we live! It has one of the best strawberries I've ever had. I made a video of our visit there. :)

  • @hellovanite
    @hellovanite 3 роки тому

    I'm baptised Mormon but I left before being forced to do a mission. I just find life is good if you treat people with kindness and don't pigeonhole yourself. The world opens up when you open your mind.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      That’s a beautiful way to live life! And some people live their whole lives and get great fulfillment from being Mormon. To each his own :)

    • @hellovanite
      @hellovanite 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless That's true each and everyone to their own. I can only say that I feel liberated from having to endorse things I fundamentally feel at odds with. I don't begrudge people their beliefs and as with you I still have a lot of time for people still in the church. They don't stop being good people we just don't agree on religion. I wish you everything good in this world. You will do what you think is best.

  • @sbeehre
    @sbeehre 3 роки тому

    you guys should do a becca learns rugby series

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      😂 It would be me looking confused for how different it is to American football.

  • @daniell8331
    @daniell8331 3 роки тому

    My Dad came here just for a year or two... ...50 years later... never lost his accent though

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      That’s insane! I’m hoping our baby grows up with a Kiwi accent 🧡

    • @daniell8331
      @daniell8331 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless He will... sort of... even with a kiwi Mum I still have a twang that pops in from time to time, especially after a few drinks 😂. No American can hear it but non Americans do.
      Have fun when you go down south and when you are finally let out of Auckland tomorrow

  • @h47318
    @h47318 3 роки тому

    Can you please add volume to your videos as they are hard to hear.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Sorry we are working on getting a microphone, the levels are good while editing, so I'll have to look at it. Thanks for mentioning it!

  • @hannahrimmer4458
    @hannahrimmer4458 3 роки тому

    Cool 😃. Enjoyable content

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! We had fun with this movie!

  • @nathandougherty7058
    @nathandougherty7058 3 роки тому

    You guys are soooo nice

  • @schmeggynz
    @schmeggynz 3 роки тому

    thanks for sharing :)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching!😊

    • @schmeggynz
      @schmeggynz 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless I enjoy your videos, it's nice to see people love this amazing country as much as we do. I think I've shared with you before that I am an active member of the church but it doesn't bother me if people leave, everyone is free to choose the life they want and it's good that you are happy thats the important thing. Also did you know that Jacinda our PM was also brought up in the church but left the church because of her beliefs about the LGBTQ community and it conflicted with her views. Have an awesome night.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      @@schmeggynz We love members of the church. The people are the best part of the church. We did know that about Jacinda (she is kinda exmormon celebrity) 😂

  • @jackmehoff698
    @jackmehoff698 2 роки тому

    Wow that’s crazy, I was honestly thinking of asking if you guys were Mormon but thought it could have been a bit to personal to ask in a public forum. But it’s crazy how much you guys ooze Mormon tendencies/personality’s.
    side note, how good is it to not have to wear the secret magic underwear anymore 😉

    • @jackmehoff698
      @jackmehoff698 2 роки тому

      Just so you know, when I said “you guys ooze Mormon tendencies/personality’s” I did not mean that in a negative way either so please don’t take offence to that.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  2 роки тому +1

      It's in our DNA I guess. We took the good things we grew up with, and left all the bad, damaging and annoying things behind, magic underwear included! 🤣

  • @ningenJMK
    @ningenJMK 3 роки тому

    I grew up Mormon in NYC

  • @destupua4782
    @destupua4782 3 роки тому

    Big fan

  • @garbagebillyanything5766
    @garbagebillyanything5766 3 роки тому +1

    One thing I love about NZ is the absence of a gun culture compared to US. I see you mentioned school shootings - absolutely not an issue here

  • @electricPuha1
    @electricPuha1 3 роки тому

    Your pēpi is the cutest.

  • @Andy_M986
    @Andy_M986 3 роки тому

    Billy the player. . .😉😀

  • @stand_alone_complex5620
    @stand_alone_complex5620 3 роки тому

    you havebtogo to lake Rotoriti in the Bay of Plenty... amazing walks, beautiful water, and the birthplace of the Ka mate haka
    and thank you for your honesty, and humility, the both of you are wonderful additions to the diaspora of New Zealand/Aotearoa :)

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Oh wow that looks great! And close to Rotorua! Thank you for watching!

  • @lewtscott3346
    @lewtscott3346 3 роки тому +1

    Wrt religion, it is better to have questions that you can't answer, rather than answers that you can't question.

  • @johnprater8191
    @johnprater8191 2 роки тому

    hello my name is john Prater i was born in England moved to New Zealand when i was 18teen mouths old landed in Hamilton, lived in rotarua for 2 years then moved down to Wellington mostly lived in Wellington i did all my schoolling there worked in the ANZ bank for 3 years after school and then moved to Queensland Australia i became a chef while there have traveled and worked in a lot of Queensland i lived in Chermside Brisbane for a few years while there i became a mormon so i understand the church like you do. i was wondering did you live in salt lake city at any time, are your family still in the church and did you know there is a big mormon presents in NZ exspecialy in Hamilton.

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  2 роки тому

      I’ll discuss all of this in my new Q&A video coming out soon! Thanks for the questions 😊

  • @LynRoss
    @LynRoss 3 роки тому

    What a great video - so interesting. Do you have a college degree in music Billy? What degree do you have Becca?

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +2

      Yes he has a masters in music performance. And I have a batchelor’s in communication disorders.

  • @fernphoenix
    @fernphoenix 3 роки тому

    What the truck? Only a year! No, no, no, this cannot be. Where can we petition the APO to request they keep Billy please?

    • @Becca.Loveless
      @Becca.Loveless  3 роки тому +1

      Lol I think Billy just needs to play really well and try really hard and hopefully we’ll come out on the other side 🤞

    • @fernphoenix
      @fernphoenix 3 роки тому

      @@Becca.Loveless Oh sure, but I mean, slipping the team a few plates of those homemade snickers and other treats every now and then wouldn't hurt too right? 😉😉