Mt Cook Photo Diary

Reunion, of a sorts

 Top to bottom: Best rice ball in Christchurch, my sister all rugged up, a cloudless sky in Christchurch, going for a walk around Hagley Park, spending time with two of my best friends, braces are off, my mum, a book I found at my nana and grandad's, going through a car wash, catching up with friends, glow bands, Mt Hutt, the mountains which I grew up looking at.

I am now back at Uni after my four week break between semester's, and what a busy four weeks! I went down to the South Island for two weeks for the holidays, and it was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of Auckland and to enjoy the open space and quiet. I also got to spend time with my friends and family which I was very thankful for and I finally got my braces off which I am very happy about and I can't seem to stop smiling. My first week I spent in Christchurch with my sister and I got to see all of my best friends which is very rare since we have all spread out throughout New Zealand, so it was a very good catchup. The second week I went to my hometown Methven and spent it with my mum and just relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful mountains, even though it was freezing. And then in my last weekend I went to Timaru and seen my Nana and Grandad, and ate too much food as per usual when I visit them. It made me realize how much I do miss them. Moving to a new city where I didn't know anyone has been tough, but I'm happy that I am doing it. I've been through some tough times in my life, but its made me who I am, so I know I can get through with living far away from my comfort zone.

Getting away for a couple of weeks gave me some more determination to keep going and studying what I love and to not give up. It was a trip worth taking!

There and Back Again

All these photo's I have taken myself of the drive over to Greymouth and back again to Methven.

So today was officially the last day of my classes for Semester 1, which now means that exams are next week! I haven't done in exams since 2010 since last year when I was studying towards my certificate it was all practical work and done in assignments and we didn't have big tests like exams at the end, so now I have to get myself back into the habit of studying for exams.

On a completely different note I was searching through my laptop trying to find a nice new background photo when I stumbled upon the folder of the pictures I took last time I was in the South Island. My mum and I went road tripping  to the West Coast to see my sister who is on her placement over there, so I thought I would share some of my photos of the lovely scenery I took. It makes me miss the mountains as I use to wake up and see them every morning when I was living in Methven, but my scenery has changed now.

So just remember to take in your surroundings while you are somewhere and appreciate what is around you, and don't be afraid to open your eyes because there is always something beautiful to see.