Swift Update

Aaah!! As it's coming to the end of time here :( We've been doing lots of visits to those places we're fond of. Plus there was the road trip up to the big day out. It was a 10 hour journey there and back, but we all shared the driving so it wasn't as bad as it could have been. The drive on Thursday was blessed with beautiful weather so we had a gorgeous lunch stop with jimbo the car (later retitled jimboid due to his robotic whinings) by Lake Taupo. The volcanoes looked amazing, and I'll try and puit pics on soon. Only 3 days till the rentals get here!! Oh yes, the big day out itself was brillo. Evermore were the highlight for me personally. I was looking forward to the killers most, but the crowd was too huge, and the sound wasn't working right, so it wasn't the experience I'd hoped for. Still looked mighty fine though. Anyhoo, time running out, must go.... byeeeeeeeeeeeee. xx

I'm Excited!! (because)

Not only have I got 7 and a half days left of work, and not only am I enjoying a yumsbum kumara, feta, and cashew salad as I write this, but also it's only a week and a bit until the Big Day Out and my anniversary of being in NZ, and only 2 and a bit weeks until mum and dad come out, wohoo!! Now don't think I want my last two weeks in Wellington to go quickly, but I am ready to make a move, and we're going to have an ace time travelling. I've got it all planned, there's so many amazing things and places to do and see. Myself, Laura and Fred are going to Edoras for example. Cannot wait for that!! And strangely enough I am actually looking forward to coming home. I'm worried it will feel rather weird at first but it will be great to see everyone again. Anyhoo, I just wanted to share my excitement. That is done. Hope you are all well. xxxxx

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Here is a quick post with a few pics from our New Year. It began at the Sked-Pryde residence, and though weather was wet and typically windy, we were hopeful of a fun evening. We hot-footed into town at 9 and headed to the Matterhorn. A few beverages were consumed here, and more festive frolickers joined our party. We progressed on to Molly Malones...
...where we saw in 2007.... Happy New Year!!! Contact was attempted with the home regions, but it was a hard task and many people tried and failed due to network congestion. Laura, however, hogged it a bit and got through twice!! Look at the despondency on that face...We all soon cheered up once more though with a rousing chorus of Delilah, American Pie, and others i can't quite recall...
Our final port of call was Indigo, where we stayed until about half 2-3 having a bit of a boogie. A good time was had by all. I hope you enjoyed your New Year, and all the best for the rest of it. xxxxxx