2011

Well.
I’m fairly certain there isn’t any other phrase I can use to sum up this year than life-changing.

I can remember so clearly the day I moved to Christchurch those 8 months ago, all scared and shy, although excited about everything ahead. I will always wonder what it would have been like had it not been for February 22nd, but it’s through such experiences (and not just the day of Feb 22nd, but June 13th and all through the year), that shape who you are. I won’t lie, I had always thought that was a rubbish line, but I realize now how true that is. Thinking about the person I was 8 months ago compared to now, I’m fairly certain I’ve changed in so many ways that I couldn’t have even thought of had I stayed in Auckland.

Not only through earthquake related ways – but through so many hall experiences throughout the year as well. I’ve tried so many more things that I couldn’t have imagined I would – granted not all of them were my finest moments, but I don’t have a single regret this year, as everything that has happened has made it the incredible journey it has been!

Toga party, Snow days, Mad Hatter’s Party, Back to school party, Fisher 3 BYO’s & dinners, International party, Glitter party, Rugby World Cup in the Fanzone, Flat parties, Ice Skating, The Running Bull, Lip Sync nights, Fresher Field Trip, and quite possibly the best night of the year, Traffic Light Party!

How is it that through all of this I managed to only have one drunken encounter for 10 seconds at a party with the one person of whom I have shared pretty much my entire life with this year? EMMA CLARKE – you have only added to the amazing-ness of this year. Psych labs, study and report writing sessions, Cappy B’s dates, and our several hundred catch-up’s, usually after nights out on the “town” where we were both full of some interesting tales to tell! After the College House drama for me at the end of last year I was fairly sure we wouldn’t have our Cantabrian adventure together – but I’m so incredibly glad it worked out in the end, and thank you so much for so many unforgettable times this year! You’re lovely 🙂

And now exams are done, and the holidays are here, and even though it has been an amazing year – I’m so glad to be home! TOWN again, home-cooked meals, having a television around….the simple things you don’t realise how much you miss until you’re without them!

So despite everything that’s happened this year, I will never regret my decision to move to Canterbury, and I can’t wait to go back for round two with my amazing flatties Emma, Emma and Eloise in three and a half months – new challenges, new experiences and new memories – bring on 2012!

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