greetings from wanaka, new zealand!
i'm at an internet cafe right now, and bored as hell.
well not exactly that bored, but more tired actually.
anyway, new zealand has been great, if not somewhat tiring.
i haven't exactly gotten a proper rest from the mission trip,
considering how i was whisked away the very next day.

everyday has been an adventure, anyway.
only 4 days here so far but done and seen so many things.
the scenery is unbelievable.
very much quite so.
its like, you can be walking around in a town, looking into shops,
and when you glance up and look into the distance, you see snow-capped mountains.
yes, snow-capped mountains when you're getting a sunburn on your arms.

let's see, i've already been to christchurch, wanaka, queestown and cardrona.
i've already had a picnic lunch, gone souvenir shopping, went horse trekking, fishing in the lake, driven a boat and travelled a looooooong way from my first stop by car.
and i am so very much pooped.
missing singapore too! the people and FOOD.
not saying that the food here isn't good, in fact, its fantastic.
but i do miss singapore's cuisine, after being away for so long and all..
i'm enjoying myself here in NZ, but i won't deny that i can't wait to get home.

alright, i know that i sent off a little note to my buddies who kept me company in lahu,
but i feel like typing another one here. haha.

faith! you lovely girl and my juliet! you don't know how much i've been missing you ever since i left. not like i'm not missing you now, though. i still am! very much so. anyway, we did EVERYTHING together! sleeping, star-gazing, tying friendship bands, eating, brushing teeth, washing face, caroling, singing our duet etc. its like the mission trip 2 years ago, but this time its been upgraded! haha i had SO MUCH FUN with you up there, really. and you're my no.1 customer when it comes to massaging! haha. okay, i really don't know what else to say if not i'll keep repeating how much fun i had with you. haha oh yes! and please listen to my advice on your hand next time okay?! i may not look it, but i know what to do in such situations! i can't wait to see you when i get back, honey. till then, ta!

joce! ahhhh you! you've left a legacy behind for not going for a single mission trip training. but you managed to fit in well and survived! apart from your bout of self-diagnosed stomach flu haha. i'm so proud of you, really! thanks for being there for me in lahu.. be it watching the stars, chatting about nonsense or stealing my body heat (faith, this applies to you too!). i'm really grateful that you came in the end, if not i wouldn't have had those enjoyable times spent with you. and you're a wonderful emcee to work with! i'd have been lost without you. anyway, remember to return my yellow/green pair of socks alright! they're my favourite lol. see you when i get back! missing you. (:

shawn! my brother's best friend. and my best pal! what would i have done without you, i really don't know. you're always there to give me a boost, and always cheering me up! thanks so much. (: i really had immense fun with you in lahu this time. all the joking around and chatting. and playing volleyball! you made yourself look like a fool, i'm serious! but we played well that day, we did. (: you dance some really awesome moves, just so you know. and i'm so proud that you choreographed the moves to liu xing zhu jiao! seriously, that was fantastic. wait till i let boon see it. okay i gotta go now, sorry can't type more for you. but i'm missing you loads! can't wait to see you when i return. toodles! (: