The hunt continues....

I've been pouring over countless advertised job vacancies.....being very critical and picky (not the best way to look for work...lol) but I want to find something decent,for me it is important that my first full-time job here is something that I really love, I don't like those "transition jobs" that you do...uhm just becoz.....I am such an idiot, this was second motioned by my sister and further carried by my mom..in response to how I went about "looking for a job" FINE! lol 

They did have a point but I know that I wouldn't do well in a job that I don't have any real interest in......I had a relaxing day today, went for a walk, texted the girl that will supposedly haunt me later on....thanks Wilson...I'll keep that one in mind ;) I think that he does have a point, I recently gave some thought about keeping certain elements of my life and my blog-which is kind of the same thing..this blog is my actual life....and because it is a very accurate description of my life...it may be used as evidence against me in some trial or case against me....I saw that on TV, where facebook was used to investigate people. Perhaps my blog may be used as evidence in some sort of hearing....I write the whole truth here.....but some of it is highly dramatized :P lol....I feel that I need to get my hands into the dirt before I start losing my skills. I thought about going back to my old workplace but, I don't want to take a step back....but if there aren't any forward steps..i might as well start walking backwards :P

We had another cancellation to our class party.....how sad,one day....we'll finally have it.....I hope all my buddies are all good too and I wish them all the best in their young careers :) I finally got my much awaited song...Thanks to my friends delay tactics :P I didn't get to put it in my CD...well, I have big plans for next year but only time will tell how that all plays out....my planned trip to Texas is on a big hold at the moment....there is a huge depression.....I now know why they call it a depression....coz it makes those who dwell on the silly economic situation DEPRESSED! :P

Thanks Allen...another 15 inches huh? well, I'd like to think I have grown much more than a few mere inches :P.....well, all-in-all it has been a great time for me studying here....I wish I could be paid to explore this place coz there are just so many places just begging for me to explore!! Have a great weekend all and yeah.....happy holidays too...whatever it is you celebrate in this crazy time of the year! :)

Laterz....

my spanish word for today : vas - not used alone....brought to you by Maria :) thanks.x

Keep me flying,flying.....so free! :D GRADUATION CEREMONY

My graduation is today......yep, just a few more hours then I'm off to the magical city of Auckland to put a silly gown on and bask in my intelectual glory...oh joy :P what I would really love is to get a job and put all that fancy knowledge into practice.....I hope that I can be of some use to the IT industry here in New Zealand. My contribution would be among many from all across the pacific...uhm and India...NZ needs it and in light of the strengthening Fiji dollar....I just wanna say "I wanna go home!!" :( but, I am a man on a mission (as usual) I am here to finish my studies and go back for my already planned wedding in Fiji. Hopefully there is some sort of structure to my life that possibly appeals to people with their sanity, still in check. For crazy people like myself : "there is no spoon"  :D

A small "tap on the back,Jack" moment for me...is all I want for my graduation ceremony. My mom and my sister will be eyewitnesses of this moment as proof that I did do something worthwhile here in this beautiful country :) I have given myself a deadline....1 month. If I don't find a place in this new society within such a time frame I shall return to whence I came!

This is MY timeframe....the great people at New Zealand Immigration have been kind enough to give me 3 months..lol "Te Ratonga Manene" 

I had a hard time finding Auckland Domain.....we got a little lost but managed to find our way to the museum auditorium a little late....but still within time. 

When I sat down I was told by C-the lady standing on the top of the stairs that I had an award...I replied with a "nooo" and I checked the programme and yep, there it was "This award is presented in recognition of graduands who have above average achievement and have demonstrated strong commitment to quality and success" WOW!! I was very happy with my special award, there were 3 of us in my class with a special award. I received it gladly :D

I was flying on the wings of achievement on this night! overjoyed almost in tears.....but nobody likes a crybaby :P I played the whole event down coz I didn't think it was such a big deal....until I got there, and I could just feel the atmosphere, it may not have been a big deal for me but.....it was HUGE for those who had worked really hard and for those who made this their dream and their goal in life. This was just a stepping stone for me, I have bigger dreams and higher goals in life, my dreams and aspirations have changed since my time here has passed, I have learned so much, I have experienced enough about life to know a bit more about what I want in my own life :)

Now for the big question everyone would be asking..."Now what?" lol I'm not asking that question....I know what, just have to follow through. My girl-friend has been so strange with me, I had decided not to contact her for a while and now, I really don't want to talk to her....her personality has become dark and ugly, and even though I know it could be a phase, I just find her disgusting right now. I know she is fat (yes I can call her fat because she accepts and appreciates the truth from me) and she doesn't feel too good about herself right now but she painting such a rosy picture perfect picture that I just honestly don't buy....she is being superficial again...and I really don't know why she does this, she isn't herself and I can't stand her being like this anymore. I cannot be with someone who doesn't respect herself and who doesn't feel like she deserves anything good in her life. Of cos by the time I tell her this or by the time she reads this....she would have a different state of mind and she would definitely argue that this just isn't true.....crazy Panda :) I hope that she finds herself a good guy who is willing to put up with her crap and sort her out....coz I just can't deal with her bullsh*t anymore! I'm sorry :(

Anyway, that doesn't do anything to my buzz :) I'm moving on with life and I can't afford to let anything or ANYONE slow me down.....I would like to congratulate anyone in the world that is improving themselves in ANY way, whatever their achievement, I hope that it helps them become better people :)

My spanish word for today is : mejorar :D

"As we go on....we remember all the times we....had together..."

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I'm graduating in 2 days, all this excitement I've had has been building up to this moment.....I'm just amazed at how fast it all went by......I'm in a new country,the excitement of breaking into the IT industry here is really something I'm looking forward to. I have had many business ideas floating around in my head......just like many like minded New Zealanders out there. I have been sick the last 2 days, I hope it goes right through me, just in time for my big day on Monday. I'm trying to literally wash it out by drinking huge bottles of NZnatural spring water...lol I am happy with my progress so far...however,tiny and insignificant, it is progress nonetheless :) 

I spoke to S last Sunday and her prediction was right,I am writing about it..lol....she was super,really cool,really delicious and fun :) I missed her so much, she has changed alot and so have I....I am very happy with the positive changes I have made in my life, there are however, obvious negative changes that I need to work on...like my procrastination...I like to call it "procrastinational creativity" thanks for that one T :) uhm...yeah I'll sort that one out later :P

I had been working on the magento project and still no word from the people who were supposed to offer me an internship...I believe this is due the the recession. The New Zealand dollar fell below the Fiji dollar, really weird since 1 NZD usually buys around 0.88 FJD but today, you would get .98 FJD.....Amazing! The Fiji economy is on a recovery so any recession would not be as significant as it would be against a stronger dollar....as in the case of the NZ dollar (I am no economist, this is just my usually stab in the dark guess :P) Employers, are not hiring here in New Zealand and people are even being laid off...it is a huge crisis here and this is somewhat worrying for a graduate like me.....I am not so worried though,it is after all not my home country but...I feel for many who do live here..I always have my home and hopefully my business contacts...if I do go back. Everyone is telling me to go back home...but I don't feel that I am done here.....I certainly want to stay on for at least another 2 years. I want to go back to Fiji for my wedding though, if I still have a willing candidate :P I mean...bride...for now, I'm in a hazy point in my life where there is quite a lot of uncertainty floating around.....I will figure it out, I know that for sure..it is only a matter of time :)

Lombok Eastern styled furniture....

What is Lombok? well,you would probably be wondering what on earth is Lombok or more accurately, where on earth is Lombok??I was recently commissioned to review this website along with some of the finest furniture I have seen....with a price tag to match the very crafty authentic look. I googled Lombok quickly to find that it is an island located in Indonesia and is much like my island, with a small economy, and much of the inhabitants live off the sea and the land....Lombok has a rich history that has seen early Dutch settlers on it's shores as early as 1674, this seems to have inspired furniture makers in Europe to reflect the unique and history cultural elements in the magnificent furniture that is displayed on the site. I am not really into furniture and so I thought...hmmm...okay, this looks interesting but having had a look at their range of four poster beds. This is definitely something for tropical living like in Fiji, I especially like the Keraton four poster bed...very sexy and sleek....I discovered that the beds have been made out of Teak wood, which is one of the strongest and most weather resistant timbers in the world! This is just the type of product for resorts and hotels in Fiji. This is definitely a bed that would set the mood...or set you and your partner on fire ;) ...not literally though, any spontaneous combustion that results from the use of this bed is purely co-incidental :P There are also sideboards that really have a very traditional style to them....very classy and has an aged look to them.The website has a  checkout system that allows you to purchase all these great pieces of furniture online and a huge zoom window that gives you a closer look at the contents displayed on the left hand side of the screen. There are also really great wardrobes that shows off the wood grain, Teak is a very dark wood and has a distinct color that gives the appearance of something old and classy. I would say that these products all look great and can really add a touch of class to any home. I think they do have a touch of Lombok in the carving and design while still managing retain a modern,yet authentic element.

While I wasn't lucky enough to actually try out the furniture, I would definitely recommend them to those in the tourism industry, to all my Fiji readers who know someone in the tourism industry, this is a product well worth looking at :)

Hopefully I will get to review more great sites and great products......until then, its back to my usual!

My spanish word for today is : la cama

Well I'll be Googled!!!

I found out that that darn google car has finally phoned home and handed in the payload it has been carrying all this time.....I decided to check the new NZ google street views that this car has come up with....very secretly! Yes, Google has kept a low profile.....sneaking pics at people and vehicles that are on "street view" I sure pity the guy who has the job of blurring out all the faces(I know what actually does this though)....he seems to have blurred out my face very well though....I found myself in google street view...sitting at my favorite spot...I always sit there after a long day in class....around lunch time,munching away at my "burger meal" from Steve's :D I love that place.....anyway, I sit at the park to relax and have my lunch most times...but little did I know, that Google is watching!!! 

For those who don't know...Google maps has a new feature called "street view" and it was previously unavailable in New Zealand..until 2nd December 2008! yay! New Zealand is the 7th country to get this latest craze.....and I discovered myself on it...what are the chances of that happening?? 1 in a googillion :P 

https://goo.gl/maps/qfrvbgNHEHRTGUyg7

Yep that is ME! having my usual "burger meal" I love this park, it is relaxing....I remember that red car....I remember this like it was yesterday,BOY! I sure look like a sad lonely guy..lol! maybe coz I am! :D at least I'm happy I get to be on Google maps..hehe :P

I also found the Victoria street bus stop where I first met Ayla-Jane :D

AWESOME STUFF GOOGLE! :) 

My spanish word for today is: comiendo :P

"The whole enchilada"

I had been busy with a few things,my websites are being tweaked....and my mom is here so...I gotta behave..lol I always do anyway. My little bro couldn't make it but...it just feels good to have more family here....I'm happy with that :D

I finally got the new Akon album "freedom" which is kind of an ironic title since Akon made his millions being a "Konvict" and being "locked up" naming his record label Konvict Music...as my friend said, "there is only so much Akon anyone can take" and who would have thought that nasal sound would actually be cool....I bet he could sing with a blocked nose and still get his fans all in a stir...lol but all the jokes aside, I have uhm....."acquired" this album and found it to be quite interesting. There were so many rips and leaked tracks out before the release of this album on December 2nd but I couldn't uhm....find it at the record store....darn! 

I've finally got my results and...they're really great :D Yes I'm a bit of a show off....but this was baby stuff compared to the work I was doing back home...still, I am really happy with my results....I was hoping for Merit or Excellence on my ethics and professionalism paper...I really did a great job on that...but I should just be happy with being a straight A student......I didn't think I could stand a whole year studying...and it is a good thing I only spent a total of 7 months :)

I have my graduation ceremony on the 15th....I have to wear silly looking clothes for that...YUCK! my girl-friend seems to think its hot though....but I think NOT! lol I feel like it will surely make my geekiness full. I am not a total geek, at least I don't consider myself to be coz I do have a life outside of my computer....I am just very passionate about what I do! :)

I also watched the final episode of Prison Break! :D It was KILLER!...it really was, I sure hope there are a few more episodes coz.....it really hasn't ended in my head....." 

My spanish word for today is "cárcel"

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