The phrases “time flies when you’re having fun” and “life flashes right in front of you” are perfect expressions to describe my life. New Zealand has already proven so much to me (in just two months- yes it’s possible). To be honest, it scares me to see the time passing so fast. I feel like I just arrived (jet lagged and alone) into my tiny, empty flat.
I now have (somewhat) of a routine and definitely an understanding of the Kiwi lifestyle. I am also pleased with my majors (for the first time in my university career). I recently added International Business and couldn’t be happier with that decision. I love learning about the different cultures in an international setting, with the business understanding. That’s where the Marketing comes into play! It’s so eye opening to see what I could be doing with my life after college and it pushes me to be excited. Whereas pre-New Zealand, my majors were simply stated and I had no idea what they entailed. Yes, that is still somewhat the case. However I actually have a desire to get out there and experience global business because of my newfound international experiences.
I could probably go on forever explaining how much I have learned thus far.

Today was pretty exciting. Two members of WETA (http://www.wetanz.com/weta-workshop-services/ ) came to Massey to give a presentation on some of their work. It primarily focused on The Lord of the Rings films, but touched upon Narnia and King Kong a bit too. The husband and wife team were very exciting to listen to. Emily was the head of weapons and designed/created the weapons for all Rings films. She worked with the lead characters! It was funny to hear her refer to the stars with a first name basis. For example, “We had to make the sword fit Orlando.. this was our favorite scene on set with Orlando... I spoke with Peter about that” - referring to Orlando Bloom and Peter Jackson. She told us some of the secrets of the films with regard to problems, scenery, and props. I have never seen any of the three (I know, I know!) but it was still so amazing to listen to. Props were passed around the room and on display (chain vests, swords, skulls, helmets, hobbit ears, etc). In one of the pictures on this page I am holding the exact sword Orlando Bloom used in the film. SO cool.
If this all doesn’t sound cool enough, we got candy and pizza from Hell’s Pizza. Hell’s Pizza is a very popular pizza place here in Wellington that makes amazing food.
Yes, it gets better.
The international coordinator drew names for multiple vouchers. I never win anything so kind of ignored the drawing and was in my own little world. However my name was called FIRST and I won a free bungy jump (45 meters) in Queenstown. That is supposed to be the best spot in NZ to go and its where Bungy jumping originated (in the world). First of all- I am terrified of heights. Secondly - I do still have a ruptured ear drum that is supposed to be operated on during the end of summer/fall. So I am not sure if this is realistic, but I guess I would give bungying a try. I mean, when else will I be literally given a chance to go to the birthplace of bungy jumping IN NEW ZEALAND.
Clearly, today has been very exciting!
Tomorrow, not so much. I have an exam on six chapters of Consumer Behaviour and I have been to two classes. It’s also all multiple choice (my least favorite). So I guess we’ll see how this goes?
Cheers from Kiwiland! xoxo