Ryan
Originally uploaded by enetheru_2006.
Here is a photo of Ryan for all those who didn't get to meet him.
He is never without his beanie
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Ryan
Ryan
Originally uploaded by enetheru_2006.
Tertiary Terrors (Well not really)
Well its been an eventful month this december. I was both provisionally accepted and officially accepted into my course at S.I.T. I was also accepted into the Halls.
I was also rung up by Whakatane Trade Education. They may be able to provide some funding assistance with accomodation and stuff.
Also in the later part of November a "friend" of mine by the name of Ryan came up from Invercargill and spent a week here at Hanaia. He met quite a few people. But for those who never got to meet him, a photo will be posted above them.
Christmas was also fairly eventful. I did a 7-3 shift at work, got home and opened my presents. I am so sure my family is trying to tell me something. I got a planner from Grandma and Grandad. A suitcase from my parents. A note book from Tracey. A very nice soft leather wallet, a huge bar of Dark Chocolate my favourite flavour and a game that doesn't play on our computer.
So overall it was a good month. And I depart for the Deeeeeep South on the 11th of Feb
I was also rung up by Whakatane Trade Education. They may be able to provide some funding assistance with accomodation and stuff.
Also in the later part of November a "friend" of mine by the name of Ryan came up from Invercargill and spent a week here at Hanaia. He met quite a few people. But for those who never got to meet him, a photo will be posted above them.
Christmas was also fairly eventful. I did a 7-3 shift at work, got home and opened my presents. I am so sure my family is trying to tell me something. I got a planner from Grandma and Grandad. A suitcase from my parents. A note book from Tracey. A very nice soft leather wallet, a huge bar of Dark Chocolate my favourite flavour and a game that doesn't play on our computer.
So overall it was a good month. And I depart for the Deeeeeep South on the 11th of Feb
Friday, December 14, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
Progress
Well yesterday I applied for my Student Loan for next year. It was such a long winded, minde boggling process (haha if you re-arrange boggling it spell blogging). I have also been in touch with the Digital Media Tutor at SIT (Southern Institute of Technology). I feel quite busy. On top of all this I have been studying and sitting my final NCEA L3 external exams. Music is my last one which I sit tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Sample Photo from my board
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Originally uploaded by enetheru_2006.
Heres a sample photo from my board for my Y13 Photography
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Ugh
Last night had to have been the most bizzare I have experienced at work. I was just finishing up in Kitchen when I had to put my mop down and serve a customer who was clearly a little under influence. First of all he asked if we had any napkins, so I directed him to the Hot Food Cabinet where they are. He then demanded I get them for him because it apparently could be seen as stealing. I mean, they are there for customer use.
On a lighter note, I got a Birthday present from my Aunt Megan. It was a book called "MYSECRET, a PostSecret book" which is filled with personal and deeply intimate messages from Teens and Early 20's that reveal their most secret secrets.
There are some really thought-provoking secrets and some that just make you think of all the intolerance there is in this age.
THANKS MEGAN
~Sam
On a lighter note, I got a Birthday present from my Aunt Megan. It was a book called "MYSECRET, a PostSecret book" which is filled with personal and deeply intimate messages from Teens and Early 20's that reveal their most secret secrets.
There are some really thought-provoking secrets and some that just make you think of all the intolerance there is in this age.
THANKS MEGAN
~Sam
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Back to the Grind
Well the holdays finished a few weeks ago which means it's back to the daily grind of school and revision for exams. *sighs*. Last Week it was the annual Motu Challenge in which Dad and Ms Vellenoweth both competed, as individuals i might add. The day after that i legally became and adult, yes, I celebrated my 18th Birthday with a family dinner, minus my brother, who is at Uni. However we are going to hold a combined celebration seeing as he had his 21st earlier this month.
And as always the dreaded end-of-year NCEA exams creep closer and closer.
On a lighter note, I got accepted into the Student Accomodation at SIT and my Course Application has been partially processed seeing as the course doesnt actually start until Feb. I was ever so keen that I sent my application in really early.
At the moment I am currently obsessed with the music from "The Lion King" so accompanying this post is the video clip for "The Circle of Life" which if you read into my post seems quite applicable.
And as always the dreaded end-of-year NCEA exams creep closer and closer.
On a lighter note, I got accepted into the Student Accomodation at SIT and my Course Application has been partially processed seeing as the course doesnt actually start until Feb. I was ever so keen that I sent my application in really early.
At the moment I am currently obsessed with the music from "The Lion King" so accompanying this post is the video clip for "The Circle of Life" which if you read into my post seems quite applicable.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Discrimination and Fear
This post must be read with an open mind and no pre judgements. Also be aware that I wrote this from my point-of-view!
In the media and in our own lives we see gay mean, and a good majority of high school teens, being beaten to a pulp or removed from society because some people with extraordinary high *morals* can't adjust to the fact that someone (either male or female) can be happy and content and in love with a member of the same sex.
When was the last time you heard about a lesbian couple being the victim of a hate crime here in New Zealand? This brings on an interesting question. "Why is it that gay women are more socially accepted than gay men?" Is it because the "macho" men of this nation like "getting off" on 2 ladies being intimate.
The gay and bi males of this age seem to afraid to find the key to the closet because of the negative connotations and abuse that will follow. I quote an article from last months girly magazine (i forget which one)
"When we go out on public transport we cover our hands with a jumper just so we can hold them. Its stupid that we can't walk down the street and show affection like a straight couple"
For some reason the general public and some *conservative* groups find 2 men holding hands and being affectionate in public something sick and evil, yet 2 females doing the same thing is accepted like a straight couple.
What sort of equal society do we live in if a gay couple (male or female) can't be or won't be accepted and treated like s*** or percieved as disgusting and wrong. Aren't we meant to be, in this age, the free and accepting people we are percieved to be?
If anyone flames me for this post, they will be ignored
In the media and in our own lives we see gay mean, and a good majority of high school teens, being beaten to a pulp or removed from society because some people with extraordinary high *morals* can't adjust to the fact that someone (either male or female) can be happy and content and in love with a member of the same sex.
When was the last time you heard about a lesbian couple being the victim of a hate crime here in New Zealand? This brings on an interesting question. "Why is it that gay women are more socially accepted than gay men?" Is it because the "macho" men of this nation like "getting off" on 2 ladies being intimate.
The gay and bi males of this age seem to afraid to find the key to the closet because of the negative connotations and abuse that will follow. I quote an article from last months girly magazine (i forget which one)
"When we go out on public transport we cover our hands with a jumper just so we can hold them. Its stupid that we can't walk down the street and show affection like a straight couple"
For some reason the general public and some *conservative* groups find 2 men holding hands and being affectionate in public something sick and evil, yet 2 females doing the same thing is accepted like a straight couple.
What sort of equal society do we live in if a gay couple (male or female) can't be or won't be accepted and treated like s*** or percieved as disgusting and wrong. Aren't we meant to be, in this age, the free and accepting people we are percieved to be?
If anyone flames me for this post, they will be ignored
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Updating for the first time in months
It has been a long time since I last updated my blog.
It is the end of the first week of the school holidays and I am *meant* to be at Outward Bound but they sent me back due to medical reasons. We were halfway through a 2 day hike when I got enormous back pain and had to be evacuated. It felt like my spine was about to leave my body.
So i got flown back to the bay two days later. Its been nothing but solid work since I got back. I've actually been back at Caltex for about 2 days filling in for Melissa, darn flu.
Next week I am going to post a certain topic that may cause a little controversy
---S
It is the end of the first week of the school holidays and I am *meant* to be at Outward Bound but they sent me back due to medical reasons. We were halfway through a 2 day hike when I got enormous back pain and had to be evacuated. It felt like my spine was about to leave my body.
So i got flown back to the bay two days later. Its been nothing but solid work since I got back. I've actually been back at Caltex for about 2 days filling in for Melissa, darn flu.
Next week I am going to post a certain topic that may cause a little controversy
---S
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Youth Parliament Run-Down
I have received a comment asking me to write a run-down on the Youth Parliament Experience. It was an amazing experience, and I can admit that I have been bitten by the Politics bug. It gave me a very real insight into the workings of Parliament and also a chance to meet real politicians and “pick their brains”. I met Phil Goff, Helen Clark and Michael Cullen and Harry Duynhoven. I was also surprised to see so many youth with very strong political affiliations, this coming from a very staunch Labour family member.
Every youth MP had a seat on one of the major Select Committes, I had a seat on the Maori Affairs Select Committee where we debated ways to retain students in Upper Secondary School, after hearing submissions from the Ministry of Education, The New Zealand Treasury, Te Puni Kokiri (TPK) and YouthLAW we presented a report to the House.
A few members took part in Question Time where we were able to ask questions of Ministers, a few, myself included, took part in the General Debate where we were allowed the opportunity to talk or rant about a topic of our choice. NCEA was my choice. Finally the remainder of the students took part in the Legislative Debate where they debated a bill on climate change which in essence stated that “All house-holds should open a carbon account to record their carbon emissions and receive tax credits. I abstained my vote because I heard very convincing arguments from both sides and decided to stay with my gut.
If I ever had the opportunity to do it all over again, I would drop everything and do it.
Check out the Youth Parliament Page in my Links sidebar
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Nuclear Not The Answer
Recently I attended the 2007 Youth Parliament and one of the topics we debated was how to reduce our carbon and ecological footprint.
A fellow MP bought up the subject of Nuclear Power and its pros compared to Sustainable Energy. At his insistence that Nuclear was a viable option for New Zealand to pursue, I was struck by a sudden thought: Nuclear Power may be efficient and slightly cleaner than the Sustainable Energy New Zealand craves, however, the construction of one of these ticking time bombs would consume and utilise vast amounts of fossil fuels, which in turn would release a huge amount of Carbon and GHG’s* into our already vulnerable atmosphere.
Then of course there is the high risk of a reactor meltdown similar to Chernobyl. I realise Chernobyl was 20 years ago but all it takes is a minor “cock-up” or human error for the whole thing to blow up (quite literally) in our faces.
How about transporting and dumping the toxic byproduct? As I write this there are ships forever sailing loaded with Nuclear Waste because no country will allow this waste into their ports. Of course all this waste will most likely be dumped into the waters of the pacific: the popular choice for Nuclear Testing – particularly Mururoa, the location of the controversial French Tests.
New Zealand is still obligated to ratify the Kyoto Protocol in order to cut down on our Carbon and GHG* emissions. This is an admirable goal and we as a nation have the potential to achieve this goal and be a world leader in the attempt to reduce our ecological impact. However I do not believe Nuclear Power is the remedy.
Are we not Aotearoa: Land of the Long White Cloud? Perhaps Aotearoa: Land of the Long Toxic Black Cloud is more befitting.
Is that really the image we want for New Zealand? Is that the image we want for our children? We should be preserving our Clean, Green image for the next generation of New Zealanders.
It’s not yet too late to save our planet from choking in our pollution. So why do we keep delaying? Why do we keep shifting the blame onto others? If everyone did their part – no matter how small – we would be well on our way to becoming a world leader in reducing our Carbon Emissions and Ecological footprint. These could include investing in energy efficient bulbs and using bicycles and public transport.
As the saying goes “One step, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction!”
So let us all make that one step.
A fellow MP bought up the subject of Nuclear Power and its pros compared to Sustainable Energy. At his insistence that Nuclear was a viable option for New Zealand to pursue, I was struck by a sudden thought: Nuclear Power may be efficient and slightly cleaner than the Sustainable Energy New Zealand craves, however, the construction of one of these ticking time bombs would consume and utilise vast amounts of fossil fuels, which in turn would release a huge amount of Carbon and GHG’s* into our already vulnerable atmosphere.
Then of course there is the high risk of a reactor meltdown similar to Chernobyl. I realise Chernobyl was 20 years ago but all it takes is a minor “cock-up” or human error for the whole thing to blow up (quite literally) in our faces.
How about transporting and dumping the toxic byproduct? As I write this there are ships forever sailing loaded with Nuclear Waste because no country will allow this waste into their ports. Of course all this waste will most likely be dumped into the waters of the pacific: the popular choice for Nuclear Testing – particularly Mururoa, the location of the controversial French Tests.
New Zealand is still obligated to ratify the Kyoto Protocol in order to cut down on our Carbon and GHG* emissions. This is an admirable goal and we as a nation have the potential to achieve this goal and be a world leader in the attempt to reduce our ecological impact. However I do not believe Nuclear Power is the remedy.
Are we not Aotearoa: Land of the Long White Cloud? Perhaps Aotearoa: Land of the Long Toxic Black Cloud is more befitting.
Is that really the image we want for New Zealand? Is that the image we want for our children? We should be preserving our Clean, Green image for the next generation of New Zealanders.
It’s not yet too late to save our planet from choking in our pollution. So why do we keep delaying? Why do we keep shifting the blame onto others? If everyone did their part – no matter how small – we would be well on our way to becoming a world leader in reducing our Carbon Emissions and Ecological footprint. These could include investing in energy efficient bulbs and using bicycles and public transport.
As the saying goes “One step, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction!”
So let us all make that one step.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Brought the final installment of Harry Potter and loved it. I constantly read it and managed to finish it the day after I brought it. Hopefully i will be able to see Order of the Phoenix this weekend
The Ball
Opotiki College held its annual school ball. This year's theme: Olympia, City of the Gods.
It wasn't too bad, but I have had more fun at previous balls.
Photos from the ball will be uploaded in the next few days
It wasn't too bad, but I have had more fun at previous balls.
Photos from the ball will be uploaded in the next few days
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