I feel kinda silly when I say New Zealand is nothing like Europa (sorta like when Anakin tells Padme her skin isn't sand), but I feel like it is something that needs to be clarified.
My experience here is entirely different, the excitement of the locale much more subtle, my culture shock moments a lot less shocking (similar language helps, and I am really beginning to appreciate the small, innate, differences that exists in such a different way!) all in all -- it doesn't feel as much like a trip as home.
So that's why I haven't been bloggin' much or posting tons of photos... mostly because I'm really comfortable. Also, the beauty is much more...I don't know how to explain it...you have to breathe it. It is so breathtaking, glorious and endless, but it's not something that can be captured. That may sound dumb but I promise you, I could take the same photo of a fierce sunset, the rolling green hills, JT and I looking goofily in love and you'd tire of it.
But, you should know I'm happy here. Very.
What else? I've made some good friends, adjusted to the larger class sizes, had a few adventures. Learned to appreciate Scrummy (hard cider, 8 percent alcohol and kinda delicious). Stressed out over graduation and how poor I am. Learned more Kiwi venacular and about tui adverts. Had a few assesments. Planned a spring trip to Sydney (hooray! we are going to the ballet at the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE -- QUE GUAY!!) and just lived a lot.
I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for the Richter scholarship. Who knows which way it will go.
But, yes, I will keep you update. Take more photos. And miss you all.
Love,
Jza
PS: the photo is from the street where i live - Raethi Crescent
2 comments:
I'm so glad that New Zealand has felt like home to you! I know that Barcelona just never quite made you feel that way, so I'm glad you are having a super awesome experience now! Miss you, dear!
Aw leslie i love you.
How are you miss almost graduated?
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