Flights

I'll try to update my blog as often as possible, but it's going to be more or less like a bullet point travelling blog in the next 7 weeks.

I have to admit that I was quite nostalgic during my 24+ hour journey. I recalled what I was feeling 2003 and how I am feeling 4 years after. There are things I lost in the last 4 years, but generally speaking, I have gained much more in my life.

• There were people who were my rocks and I was holding their hands; now they are no longer be with me, but I have also met new people who fulfill my life and bring me joys.
  
• I was once young, naive, skinny and my future was full of unknown; now I know my way around Europe
• I didn't know anyone on this continent; now I am visiting everyone I met in that year
• I wanted to bring someone special back to Slovakia to share this special memory of mine; 4 years later, I am alone back to this continent
  

Auckland - Hong Kong
Every time I passed custom, I was so afraid that they were going to take my beautiful drinking bottle away. At Auckland airport, the officer took a look at my sexy drinking bottle with water in it and said, I had to get rid it or drink it all - that's a lot of water to drink!! :o I was panicking as I love my new bottle, so I looked around and had a cunning plan quickly to save it.
"Can I water the plant??" I asked
"I don't know what you are talking about, but I am not watching!" He turned his head away and without second thought, I quickly tipped everything into the plant. Phew~~ Saved! He was then amazed at how quickly I can drink the water!

I haven't been sleeping much in the last 3 days, so it was no surprised that I fell into sleep even before the plane took off. However, I managed to stay awake and watched all the films that I want to watch on the way to Hong Kong. Then, I was so sleepy after 11 hour flight that I didn't have the energy to look after my stomach when I was in Hong Kong :p

Hong Kong - Frankfurt
There was a little accident before me boarding the right plane and I blamed the tiredness though . While, I was hugging my bag and sleeping outside of Gate 68, an airline attendant came to every passenger and asked what flight we were taking.
"CX285" I said
"You are in the wrong gate." He said and directed me to Gate 66.

Who would expect there to be TWO flights to the same city within an hour apart?!!! :( Anyway, I hurried up to the right gate and was the last person on board. I drifted off for the entire 12 hour flight and felt like a zombie when I arrived Frankfurt. There must be a big "Leave me along" sign on my face on my way to Stuttgart. It was 6am in the morning after 24+ hour flight. You can't blame me, can you?

Panicking

I was right! I knew I was going to be very stressed out!!! I have been lacked of sleep and been drinking V for the last 3 days!! There seems to be a million things to organise and to confirm. Fortunately, I finally finalise my 2nd night accommodation in Europe today! I know! Pretty shocking eh? :x

Work has also been very stressful with deadline and moody him. It'll all come to the end after today on way or the other.

It's again 2 am and I guess I am adjusting my time zoom already for my trip! This would be possibliy my last post before my holiday. Thus, enjoy reading it and pondering when I am away :)

Marry X'mas and Happy New Year :D

We Won!!

I didn't go to bed until 3am this morning and I can't believe that I am still standing somehow! :o

Moreover, we won!!! Yay! My first win ever since I join my company 2 years ago! (exclude those wins by default or the opponent team lent us their players when we were down players and we ended up winning :x)

I saw this guy charging towards me and I was brave (or stupid) enough to challenge him! I tackled (I got the ball!! ;)) and then the next thing I knew was I got knocked out!!!. I flew backwards after the impact and landed on my head. It hurt quite a bit and I couldn't move or say anything for a while with my eyes close. Then slowly I opened my eyes and wiped off painful tears on my face, I said,
"Sub!"

My team-mate carried me off the field. It took me a while to be aware of my surrounding again. Slowly, people filled me up with detail and I started remembering. However, it was worth it as the guy got sent off and we scored another goal!!!! :D Of course, I took the credit for our tremendous win!!!

I am still feeling a bit dizzying, but feeling much better now!

Last minute efficiency

I am much more efficient(?) when it's last minute! However, if that's the way I get things done, that is the way. I archived quite a bit in term of sorting out my 7 weeks holiday today - digging out currency, finding winter clothes, checking train schedule, connection, planning travel route and confirming where to go in slovakia etc. I'm pretty pleased that I stayed home and got some things done tonight.

My night was quite easy and relax until a surprise visitor came knocking on my window. We couldn't believe how time could fly this fast when we enjoyed each other's company. It was 2 am when I was once again alone. I stayed up even later as I was sorting out my first 2 days in Europe. It was worth it as he is taking a day off to spend time with me and shows me his home! Now as I have sorted out my first night in Europe, next step is finding place to crash for the 2nd night! :x

I know that my stress level is going to escalate as the depart date getting close. So many trivia to do and so little time :(

Shit!

Jesus! It's so dangerous and I can't believe that I fall in sleep behind the wheel!!

We both thought that I was so awake when I left, but I was actually exhausted. The fatigue quickly caught up with me when it's quiet and I was all by myself in the car. I was driving on the motorway when I fall into sleep completely for few macro-second. Fortunately, there was no other cars around me at that time of night, but I was having cold sweat when I suddenly woke up and realised what may have had happened!! It really freak me out and gave me a nip

You are NOT doing that again! glad you are OK :)!!

Christmas in the Park 2007

It gave me a thrill (it had nothing to do with that can of V) when I walked into the domain. The thought that it would be filled up people, which would help Youthline collecting more money, excited me.

I was doing team leader this year and it's so much fun! My team was cool and awesome!! They were so onto it and excited about collection money for Youthline! The weather held pretty well. It lured people into the domain and when everyone had sponsored Youthline generously, it started raining!!

However, I enjoyed the programme less this year. Somehow everything was better last year even the firework. It's still awesome, but I guess I was just too tired by the end of night after looking after my team members. Watching the firework was the highlight of the night! :D

The traffic was scary though! I thought I was so cunny that I parked so close to the domain! Dud! :x WRONG! It doesn't work when no cars was moving!!! It has been a long night, but I felt fulfilling and happy :)

Miss Forgetful

I must have get out of bed on the wrong side this morning :#

I drove in today and after I parked, I realised that I FORGOT my dress - the dress that we girls spend the whole night picking last night! Then I went to pay my parking. Instead of paying for the early bird rate for the whole day, I push the wrong button and only got charged for $2 dollars for an hour!!! Arrhhhhh!!!

I was almost going to go to the cocktail parking with my causal Friday dress - Jeans and T-shirt (because of no parking and bad traffic.) Then he kindly offered to go to my place all the way from Onehunga :$ He even canceled the meeting with his friend. However, just within that few minutes, when he came to pick up my house key, he got a $60 parking ticket!!!!!!

Anyway, the party went well and I finally fulfilled some people's curiosity of me dressing up, drinking and so on.

Stroke & Stride

The weather was so shitting that she and I were totally sulked after the swim&run event finished. It looked like it was us who had just swam 1 km and run 3 km! Those tough participate were all drier than me as they came prepared with changing gear.

I didn't feel too comfortable because of the wet cloth, so we had some dodgy kebab and then just sat in the car and chat. Thank you for sharing and trusting me. I am glad that I could be there for you and listen. Making a decision as such is brave. It's a big step and I know you have thought things through rationally. I wish I could just tell you to follow your heart and your dream without worry, but I am also glad that I was honest with you and let you know my anxiety. I support your decision, but I had to speak up, not because I wanted to change your mind, but because I had to and because I care for you.

Do what feel right for you and I am here to support you.

Jesus! Not on the public road!

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!