This part of the holidays, after the initial excitement at the freedom and of course, after results have been distributed, it is often a time of contemplation for most of us - Most of us that care that is. And so, because I am a person who cares (for now at least, I cannot guarantee I will be able to sustain this state of mind for an entire year…) I have done a lot of thinking of my own. And as usual (my closer friends will know) with a lot of thinking usually comes some writing. I am happy to say for the moment, my writers block has also taken a holiday.
But besides all this contemplation (I might tell you some of my thoughts later…if I can be bothered.) I have been doing some normal-ish holiday activities.
I went to see Varekai on Tuesday with my Dad and my conclusion? ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I had heard from a friend of my parents that the show was badly put together and the acts were performed at a low quality (dropping of props, dropping of people… etc) but I also heard from Elizabeth H. that it was a great show. Fortunately for me, it was a great show! I was not disappointed and it really was worth the money.
In comparison to the two previous shows (Alegria and Quidam) I would have to say that I was struck by the costuming and performance more in Varekai. The highlight in Alegria (for I really can’t remember much…it was a while ago.) was the music, the soundtrack is amazing. Quidam is the story, it’s sweet and meaningful. This time it was the use of set and the costuming. I also had quite a few laughs even though it was a more morbid storyline. (It was a circus after all and a circus does have clowns!)
And we had premium seating, in the VIP section, “Tapis Rouge” they called it. So we were right in the middle which was great. Also, my dad got chosen to go on stage! (laughs hysterically) it was so funny, the clowns were searching for a volunteer, they walked past us (we were sitting on the edge) and then she walked back and picked my dad saying cheerfully, “we’ll have you!” He was wary let me tell you that! But really with the spotlight on us, he really had no choice but to be shuffled on stage and used in a disappearing magic trick.
So they put him behind a curtain, closed it, the magician called loudly some words (French no doubt – hence my inability to understand) of which I only understood “disappear!!” So the curtain was pulled back and my dad was standing there while the magicians’ assistant (blondie wearing a short pink dress!) was hugging my dad rather too affectionately! So the curtain was quickly closed and the words were called out again (this time with a bit more force). This time when the curtain was pulled back another one of the creatures from the forest (which the story takes place in) a pretty green female thing, was giving my dad a peck! (Oh rather lacking in magic tonight!) So once again the curtain was drawn and the magician said the words again (“blah blah DISAPPEAR!”) and it revealed the blondie and the green thing having a struggle…over my father no doubt! Once more proved to finally make my father disappear and in the midst of the clapping my dad walked out from behind the curtain. He was quickly shoved back behind the ‘magic’ curtain and the magician mumbled some other words this time yelling loudly “APPEAR!” and my dad was there, wearing a blonde wig and a pink apron! Now him and the assistant were rather matching! Oh I could hardly sit up for my laughter! A simply classic moment!
It was a very good show and I left feeling very happy! And I did buy the soundtrack as I did with the previous two shows, though I think only Yalan and I really care about that.
Moving on, we attempted to get wireless broadband (I know, about time right? I was thinking the same thing) but for some reason it didn’t work. Well it did work as in it was functioning but we were at dial up speed!.............. -.-“
So I was offline for a few days. (I would like to say that is the reason for such a long blog entry rather than my inclination to type excessively).
On Friday morning my family and I left for Whiritoa to spend a few days at a beach-side batch. My stepfather’s brother owns a place there so we stayed with him. Day one (arrival day) we walked down to the beach which took about ten minutes, and marvelled at the gorgeous surf! It was a beautiful place, though very hot in that distinctly burning hot NZ way.
We had a BBQ and I finished Wuthering Heights (yes I read Wuthering Heights during the summer holidays…what are you going to do about it? It was a pretty good book.) and found The Virgin’s Lover by Phillippa Gregory and thought well why not, it’s not a large book (I’m sure I remember it being thicker), I’ll finish it in a weekend. So I did and upon reading that, I’m deeply disturbed by English nobility and wonder what they’re like now…
Day two, we went on a fishing trip on our host’s boat. I and found out that I would not make a very good fisherwoman. Going out there I was fine but once we stopped and bobbled up and down and left and right for about two hours, I felt like chucking my breakfast. And it was supposed to be calm. It’s an incident I hope never to repeat.
Day three saw my stepfather and his uncle embarking on their own fishing trip without us. My mother, sister and I packed our things and went to the beach. It was glorious! The water was so beautiful and lusciously warm! This is one beach that I could spend a whole day at, it’s great. It has this little secluded bit that’s cut off from the main ocean with all it’s rolling waves so there is like a lake/river of softly rippling salt water. There are rocks and sand at the base of a forest covered, cliff-like place. It’s really something.
Joanna visited me recently and has asked me to continue my half-finished story on ff.net. So true to my word, I sought to read through my work so far and attempt to update. But it’s proving difficult when I am in the midst of burning out half a pad of refill with a totally new story, but be assured my good friend, I’ll get there soon.
In terms of school, I’ve got some stuff going for me! And am pleased to announce that this year, AGGS will be supporting the Variety Annual Appeal! You all better support my first individual endeavour as Service Prefect (and my second, third, fourth…).
So that will be all for now, take care everyone and enjoy our last moments of freedom. I look forward to seeing everyone very soon and starting what will hopefully be an absolutely wonderful year!
And here is more waves, this area is rougher, closer to the rocks and stuff. It spalshes up and looks all powerful. So great.
This is uncle tony, the owner of the bach we stayed at, and my sister with her first catch ever!
And large expanse of ocean that caught my eye on the boat, even though I was feeling rather ill.
And this is my sister and I on the beach after a day swimming and chilling out!