OK, obviously I still have to try to find out how this blog works... Wrote a very long update yesterday, and then it just disappeared after trying to upload some photos. AARRGGGHHH. So next time I will write everything in Word and use copy and paste to prevent the loss of pure literature. Well, let's update !

Just 3 more days !!!! I Quit working bout three weeks ago, but I have been quite busy. Arranging references from former employers, went to uni to get my diplomas copied and certified, went to a physiotherapists to get rid of my shoulder injury (ouch...feels like torture but much better now), had some military obligations, had to see friends and family, another campfire party.... No time to relax haha.

Ow, and passed my IELTS test (to test my English language abilities, very important for NZ immigration services, they want to be sure that you know where those Kiwi's are talking about ey), with an average bandscore of 8 (9 is the highest score). Actually scored a 8,5 on listening, a 9 on reading, a 7 for my academic essay and an 8 for speaking. With that score I'm even allowed to do a postgraduate study at uni....might come in handy one day. Just have to work on my Kiwi accent, "fush and chups", "cheers bro" and "sweet as".

Today I got the last copies certified (it's unbelievable what some people get paid just for putting an autograph and a stamp on some paper), they still need to be translated in English, but that's cheaper in NZ. Bought some Skype headphones for free calls. Still haven't decided what bag to take with me besides my giant Macpac backpack. Planning to do some hiking, so can't do without that one. Taking my surfshorts as well ofcourse. Won't take my snowboard this time, if I'm gonna stay my mum will probably take it with her when visiting. There's still some good snow right now, but won't carry a useless snowboard around the rest of the time.

Gonna have everything sorted tomorrow, coz I have a 25 k march ahead on saturday. Last day in my camouflage suit, so let's get it on. My foot hurts, and hope it will hold....at least I can relax for 24 hours (well, force to sit down) in the plane the next day.... Last weekend I took my mum and her boyfriend (hihi) to a family meeting of the 30 Natres batallion. Funny to learn my mum how to shoot a gun ;-). So gonna miss my army buddies, but hey, you're all invited for a Kiwi style BBQ at my place...well if I found a place !

Hope to arrive tuesday at 6.15 am at Auckland Airport. Booked 5 nights at ACB, to chill out, get rid of possible jetlag and check out the sushi ! And will see from there, adventure time ! I'm already applying for jobs, just saw some new interesting vacancies in Christchurch as well, at CYF (Bureau Jeugdzorg-like agency). But I also want to do some traveling again. Can't wait to get back and meet up with my favourite K(iwi) ;-))))). Yes, the fruit that is, o no, the bird...o no...whatever , I like them all *grinz*.

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Grtz, and gonna miss you all !!!!