Fernweh

Unbelievable – my key suddenly stopped working, locking me out! luckily a guy from my floor is helping me get a masterkey. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

I wish everyone who reads this a wonderful holiday!

The plan to have a beach barbecue failed spectacularly this morning, as not only did we miss the bus (it was 15 minutes early) but also the weather didn’t look very promising. So we ended up barbecuing on Kathrin’s front porch, which turned out quite nice, as it meant that Silva and Kathrin’s flatmate Kim [...]

It’s been a very good day today – the first time it really felt like summer for me, maybe because I ended up going to the beach at Oriental Parade with Kathrin and Janne (who’s staying with Kathrin after we met in the hostel in Rotorua). First we cooked together, then we walked to the [...]

I’ve gotten a couple of emails from people worried about me – however, while I know I felt shaking last night and was probably woken by slight tremors this morning, I’m completely okay. Here in Wellington it really was no big deal. The earthquake was most felt in Gisborne, which is several hundred kilometres away. [...]

I made a 2007 mix CD – you can find it here, in my personal blog, which otherwise I’m shamefully neglecting in favour of this one… 21 songs that personify this exciting year for me for a variety of reasons. Hope you enjoy!

I had my exam for the HR course yesterday. Not sure how it went – I have a not-so-good feeling, but I often have problems evaluating how well I’ve done, so I try not to worry. Also, there’s nothing I can do about it now, is there? So instead I’m writing the final assignment, 1500 [...]

Finally I’m all caught up – you can find over 100 pictures of my first 6 weeks in New Zealand in my photo album on Flickr. www.flickr.com

Still construction in my room, and no power, so i think i’ll try to organize christmas break. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

With my internet finally working at full speed again, I can share the photos I took since I left home, starting with the two weeks with Bronwyn in San Jose. Click to access the photo album on Flickr: www.flickr.com