However, the people here are also more reserved in confiding about family and money matters. The usual topics of conversation revolve around sports and weather. I know of many New Zealanders who leave town during the weekends to travel someplace. But I can t seem to erase the impression that the locals enjoy clubbing very much. Every Friday and Saturday night seems to be spent on drinking sprees, with money from the week s wages.
Nothing beats the absolute quiet of New Zealand at times.
A Singaporean friend of mine changed so much because he liked the happy and relaxed life here compared to the stressful time he had in Singapore. What the ads say about the scenery here is absolutely true. I really treasure driving with all the windows down, drinking in the sights and sounds in total relaxation - no fussing with traffic or the humid temperature, or insects or unpleasant odours. I ve realised that it is what s within me that helps me decide what I will make out of my life. If I were to study locally, I may not be so willing to get out of my comfort zone.