Responsibility

It's only 11.10pm while I'm typing this. And I'm already sleepy -__-

Working has made me into this person I barely know: sleeping early (defined as anytime before midnight) and waking up early (defined as anytime before 9am on weekdays), and savouring weekends like never before.

I've taken on a 4th year student this year. Eeks. Last minute notice, and I'm supposed to "coach" him through his research project as it's closest to what I'm doing. It's pretty scary, teaching and hoping I didn't just pass on any wrong info heh. A scary, but good feeling :)

Bought tea, coffee, and own mug to the office. Having my own BIG space and computer is a major plus. We have our own kettle in the write up room now! Definitely helps with staying awake during the loooooong days.

Oooh, and I'm leaning more towards getting a Holden Barina instead of Suzuki Swift now. Mainly due to the promo that they're having at the moment.  Looks like a pretty good deal to me, not that I know much about cars anyway. Hoping to sit for restricted exam in the next few weeks. More practice on parking, it is, then.

First 3D movie this Saturday: Alice in Wonderland woot woot!

What's the rush?

Ok well, I fully understand why I'm getting matchmade not-so-subtle 'recommendations' of guys recently. Having graduated, found a job, still single and not one serious relationship yet, having many "couply" friends (and one by one getting married hehe) etc... The reasons are mounting up, I see.

So here's my defense ;) It's not that I'm THAT picky (one's got to be to a certain extent, right?) Okfine, I do tend to fall for the hard-to-get guys :P The real reason's in this cute song by Michael Bublé - Haven't met you yet.

I guess it's half timing,
And the other half's luck
Wherever you are
Whenever it's right
You'll come out of nowhere and into my life

I love Love LOVE this song + music video. Apparently the girl in this video is Michael's actual girlfriend (she's 22 while he's 34 gosh). Lucky girl, having someone serenading to her like that heh.

Feeling in the mood to get some photos up here :) Next 3 are photos from Lake Wanaka/Lake Tekapo, when my parents came to NZ for their 2nd visit for 2 weeks. Sooooooo pretty! See the clutha river jet? We went for a wild ride with that very jetboat, crazy spins, and bought the photos as proof!

Family pic after the 45-min hike up one of the lookout hills at Wanaka. Not as tiring as the 4-hour Fox Glacier hike haha! Oops this is what happens when I get to do the bookings.

Lavender! Mum loves it obviously ;)

At Tunnel beach with the Lee sisters and Greg (+ a smelly seal). Rebec, I like this photo of us! 

 Great coordination from the cute couple

I've got my work computer! Not great specs but good enough for what I need it to do. It's nice having my own workstation, but it still is daunting sharing the same staff room with lecturers that have taught me before. 

Found out that I actually have 25 days of annual leave + 8 days of unpaid leave (provided I don't take any until end of this year), so that's pretty good. Will need to plan when to go home this year, which for once I am very excited about- have not been back for over a year (will be 2 years by end of this year) and the Pancakes' wedding will be held then :D Just over 40 weeks to go!

Work again, tomorrow... Oh Monday, go away!