White Island

It has been a very long weekend and I am glad that I took the Monday off because it's a lot to recovery from.

I got to meet the whole family! When I said the WHOLE family, I meant the WHOLE family :o So many names and so many relationships! It really tested my memory to the limit, especially Twins! Fortunately, they are all lovely and friendly. I don't seem to have too many idle or awkward moment :)

The trip to White Island was also great! We saw whales!!! Oh and I also saw my breakfast and morning tea TWICE!

Thank you for looking after me! :)

He said it again and it triggered a lot of emotions - a bit of rejection and most of all - shame.

Back from Secondment

Yes? Not quite!

Manager is sending me to another office for another month!! So much for coming back to the office!! Do you see me complaining? No! I quite like it! It was a little bit weird to be back to my home office after being away for so long.

Wallet

On Saturday, I went grocery shopping with her and forgot my wallet, so she ended up paying for me. Today I went out for dinner with him to celebrate his handing in his PHD. When I about to pay for him, I found out that- I left my wallet in the office and he ended up paying for both of us AND lending me bus money, so I can go home :x

How convenient! How embarrassed!

Horse Riding

My butt hurts!

Kate was a good horse, but my Tin Butt was a bit rusty!

Last Day

Today was my last day officially in Newmarket. I was busy for the whole day to tie all the loss ends. I am feeling a bit sad as I said goodbye to everyone and handed in my access key to my supervisor. It has been a really good experience in the last 4 months. I learned a lot and most importantly I discover a field that I am good at and interested in. However, at the same time, I feel so relived that I don't have to do more Trip End tests!! Phew!!!! I am sure they aren't seeing the last of me as I still have some loss ends that I will come back for, possibly tomorrow!

After I left Newmarket, I was exhausted, but there was still Sub Football to come. I played the full game today. I pull my muscle though, BOTH legs. I am okay. I am tough! Ouch! Ouch! Tough! Still Tough!

"Working" from home

Well, that was the plan, then I got carried away. The weather was so great that I decided to enjoy the moment and forgot about work. Having lunch outsides, strolling around the neighborhood, smelling flowers, eating random garden fruits, sitting next to Pupuke Lake, and enjoying the breeze and rain were so worthwhile. I felt my life is full of meaning and happiness after a day like this :)

I'll get over it, but today I dislike Dutch! :(

You know what? I think you are really brave for making decision as such. No matter what's the outcome today, you should be really proud of yourself for standing up and doing what's the best for you and by you. Just do what you feel is the best for you and don't worry about other ppl or even your own expectations. You are an amazing woman and you are in title to do whatever you think is the best!

A bag of fruit

She came over, unexpected and we had some chat under the tree with apples and water. It went well, even I picked up some awkwardness still. Then, when we saw her again at the party, she was avoiding. I guess, she still needs some space.

"I am not in any hurry. We have time. I want you to feel safe."

I freaked out again!

You don't need to be sorry or guilty about me haven't been able to sleep in the last few days. I feel safe with you, which you have no idea how important that is for me. You have been amazing especially last night. I don't know if you could have done more or taken more care of me.

Thank you for being there and I am really lucky to have you in my life.

Firework Weekend

I can't believe that I have been playing firework for three days! There was too much smoke and too little sleep, so I took the morning off and just easily doing some overdue chore.

I can't stop smiling! So teenager! :$

I got really scared and freaked out, but I didn't say anything.

It's so Sad!

He was about to read me a short story by Patricia Grace, and I looked over his shoulders and saw "Journey" on page 192.

"192 mmm..... that's CBD!! :o " I murmured to myself.

Earlier in that morning, while we were strolling around Mt. Mangere, I was looking at airport direction and thinking....mm...that's zone 427.

P.S. I have been working on Auckland Transport Model in the last 4 months and this model divides the Auckland region into 512 zone. It's so sad that now I looked at a number, and the corresponding location in my model was the only thing came to my mind these days! :x

First Soccer Game

Yes, I had my first ever Sub Football. Okay... maybe not real soccer, but still, it was a new thing for me. I almost scored a goal today and got smashed on the face. (Not the face, you silly boy!! :S)

Score? Let's just not mention it!