Irresistable week

I haven't posted any blog for a while. Sorry I have been ignoring this blog. Just feel like to write in Wretch and MSN space blogs.
What had happened in my life? Actually, I must start from last weekend.
I went to Auckland and Waiheke Island for three days. Jean and I stayed in Auckland Central Backpackers. That building is evil! You can't get to the second floor via the elevator. I don't understand why they don't improve the elevator. I had so much trouble remembering how to use the magnetic key to get to the right level and spent nearly ten minutes in the elevator with Jean once. So scary!
We went up to Auckland in Leanne's car. She is very good at driving. We talked about cars, insurance and relationship in general. Jean is married to a nice cook. I am single. Leanne is going out with her man. By the time we got to Auckland, the traffic is getting worse. She dropped us off somewhere close to Queen St. We walked to the backpackers in five minutes.
Auckland city centre is rather dirty, like all cities in the world. It has a good transport system, with train, ferry and bus station close to Britomart. We walked to the water front the first evening. The French navy ship was the first attraction. Te Kaha was also there in her full glory. We took numerous pictures of Sky Tower. Sitting in Loaded Hog, with my French bubbles, life doesn't get much better than this holiday. That evening we ate in a Thai restruant, had duck. It was quite hot, but not hot enough. Nearly all the spice went into the coconut milk. I had rice with it so my stomach was full.
We went "home" to sleep late. People started to get rowdy around ten o'clock. I had seen many skinny girls, wearing stilletos and nice dresses on the water front. Guys also went all the way to dress up in Auckland. After all, you went out for fun in the evening so everybody dressed up.
We planned the second day well. Jean and I took Fullers ferry to Waiheke Island in the morning. We managed to get there one hour before the tour starts. It was muggy and hot there. I didn't bring my togs with me: the sun was poisonous. The bus tour was great, with scenery all around the island. There are 8000 permanent residents on Waiheke, and the length is 23 km. There are also million dollar land and mansions sold recently. Vineyards, sculptures, unpublished novelists, painters, musicians are aplenty on the island. You can feel the atmosphere is different there. You can sense the Pacific island in the water. I loved the place, didn't want to leave. Jean and I picked a restraunt right in front of Onetangi Beach. We had snapper together. It was pickled (raw?), tasted so good and different to Chinese fish. The bread and salad were also delicous.
We took the afternoon ferry back, saw Bic Ronga lining up with us mere mortals on the harbour. The third day we took the Link bus around Auckland city. Victoria Park, Ponsonby and Newmarket in one day. Jean bought her husband a red shirt with fish hook pattern in Victoria Park. I had my fortune told by a Chinese/Tibetan girl in a Tibetan shop. Knowing that I will have two sons in the future is particularly disturbing. I didn't really want to know that. Also, two marriages coming up. I can't even manage to find one boyfriend!
Ponsonby was great. I bought a book, The Dream Merchant from Dymocks on sale. Cezane coffee shop served nice Mexico lunch, however, it was still not hot enough for me. After Little India in Hamilton, I don't think anything is hot enough. We looked at expensive clothes in Newmarket shops. I still managed to buy a $10 Thai sarong in Fushia though. Bargain.
Jean and I took the Intercity bus back from Skycity transport centre. We took many pictures: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dopamine245/album?.dir=/4ce0re2
This following week I had early mornings working with Erik, Niharika, and Anchi. Our bosses were on holiday, big boss was there. He gave us lectures at the end of the day.
Getting up before six o'clock proved to get easier at the week progressed. I looked forward to see Erik every morning. Just felt like going to sleep at three o'clock in the afternoon. Strange.
I didn't feel tired in the morning anymore.
Seeding early in the morning was a great idea, we also used two centrifuges at the same time. Erik's green eyes and blonde/brown lashes made everything looked easier and better, having him to help make this protein was perfect. He didn't know that one day when he streched his upper torso, I could see his tummy! Oh my God. He should be shot by being irresistable and sexy.
Apart from watching hot guys doing physical labour, we managed to induce, extract and purify heaps of protein. We may just need to do this for another week and our factory can be closed. The girls were also working hard this week. Niharika was writing her report. I would go to work again on Wednesday. Taking my four day break after working very hard for a week.
I cooked spaghetti on Friday for them. They also loved Sara Lee cake that I bought from Pak'n Save. Work, as I know it, couldn't get any better than this. Just hope Erik doesn't know that he accidentally showed some skin.
All quiet at home. I managed to write 22 pages of Zoospy this time. Ya! I can see myself completing this novel.

Wedding and work

My workmate's wedding in Tauranga was a blast. Our family went together and enjoyed the beach. The weather was perfect! We had a picnic in Omokora. Facing Tauranga Harbour, we can see a huge yacht. We went to Mills Reef winery and Mt. Maunganui. The sand was white and warm, and the ocean was nice and cool. I loved it! This was the first time I swam this year. So happy!
I have been working and staring at the computer this week. Using the microscope also adds strain to my eyes, so have not been looking else where much. However, I didn't miss the McNaught Comet in the sky. I saw the comet just after sunset. The brilliant
tail was beautiful. I also took note of the other stars in the sky, Orion and Taurus.
Work place is buzzing again with people returning from holiday. Some are still away taking annual leave and enjoying the summer.
I can't believe that I have done so much in such a short space of time. Just too busy to notice that I have done something. There's always something for me to do.
Our group will play touch rugby tomorrow. Looking forward to get out of the office for a while and enjoy the summer.

Party: 2006

Fuzzy has called her friends for the end of the year party at our place. She has baked chocolate cookies and cooked tomato dip. We played Monopoly and Harry Potter games. Harry Potter game was quite fun, and after reading and figuring out the rules, we were all good at it. These games reveal who you really are. I am glad that we played and listened to the music.
Mum cooked us a delicious lunch: spaghetti. Desert was Sara Lee ice cream cake, jelly, pineapple and peach. More games after lunch and two more ladies turned up. Hope Tofushark is feeling better today.
The highlight of the party was going to the Indian restruant, Little India. I had lamb Jahlfreze. It was devine! I will definitely go back and have more food there. However, it is very spicy. Fuzzy had a hot lamb vindaloo. It was very strong. We also had samosa and Naan bread.
Count down to 2007. I only have one wish and many resolutions. Knowing me, I believe that they will be carried out in 2007.

Green eyed monster or handsome stranger

I feel so tired before Christmas. Trying to tie up all the loose ends before 22 December and still learning many new things. I am enjoying work a lot, although I have been given some secretarial job just before five today for the first time. I am glad that I have been doing experiments that are related to science and muscle for the rest of today.
There is this green eyed monster at work who keeps distracting me! I don't know whether to cry or laugh. Cute guys have that effect on me. I will try to focus on the job from now on, but it is proving very difficult at the moment. He has very nice brown hair and physique. He is also very smart. He will be at work everyday until June/July, so I better keep my act together.
Apart from that, work is going well. My first Western blot worked out fine. Wish many more successes will come after that.

Egyptian cotton

Saturday and Sunday have become so precious to me. Starting a new job is stressful, and I believe that the first week is the worst. I have gotten used to the rhythme this week. I have made a rough calculation last night and come up with the number of experiments that I will have to go through before Christmas to obtain enough sample. I am sure it will all be fun and games!
Shop in the afternoon. We have already checked out the advertisement so we know what to expect. I love stationary shops and hung out in front of fancy paper and tubes of paint. Then I have to extricate myself from the lure of exciting art world and go into another shop. Briscoes is always interesting to check out as well. I wanted to see why some of the manchesters are so expensive. Is it because the fabric is exotic? Is it because it is woven in a special way? Is it comfortable? Does it stay the same after many washes? We end up buying plastic boxes and tea towels in the end. They are absolutely necessary at the moment. The other luxury can wait.
Tristan and Isolde is a surprisingly good movie. It is very delicate, and almost seems to be made by a woman. I love it. The scenery is also great, just wondering whether it is shot in England or not.