Night in the city

Before I came here, I had had to think about accommodation. There were two options - Homestay, or rent a flat. I didn't know anyone in NZ and didn't want to get into any trouble at first so I decided on Homestay.

My Homestay house was in New Lynn. I didn't have enough money, and was too tired during first month here so I always went home as soon as school finished. I sometimes wanted to stay in the evening, and look around the city at night.

After a month I moved to the city, and now have time to look around. My Homestay host Julie was so kind and very good to me so moving out of her house was not easy...Thinking of living in the city made me forget about all the bad thoughts.

Anyway I usually go to bed around 11pm, but I couldn't sleep this Monday because I had taken a nap for 3 hours that day. I thought it'd be better go out and take some pictures of the city than lie on the bed trying to get to sleep.

In Korea, the night, especially near the university, is busy and very active. University students in Korea don't have enough time to enjoy teenage life so they want to hang out more often to make up what they've gone through in highschool.

I just went out holding my digital camera. My flat is so close to the school.It takes only 30 seconds to get to school from my room. ^^

There is also a good Korean supermarket and restaurants on Queen street so it is really convenient for me to live in this house.

This is a small hill that all my flatmates hate. I walked down this hill and made a right turn. I figured that I might not be able to go too far so I decided to go just along Queen Street this night.

When I was walking down Queen Street, I saw people sitting on the street and queuing in front of the door of a white house. I didn't know what the line was for, later my friend told me that it's a place for adults.

I kept walking but there was nothing special. The only thing which made me stop to look was the colour of the light from the buildings.

I walked past several buildings - The theater with its big clock, IMAX and CIVIC. I would like to go and appreciate a play some day.

The street was not busy and cold air feels so fresh. I kept walking down the street.

I don't remember the name of the street but it stopped me walking and made me turn to head there. There were several pubs and people were talking happily sitting around the table outside the building (I should've looked at the sign of the pub carefully...). Inside the pub there was a band playing some songs. I was sitting on a bench in the middle of the street listening to the music for a while because I love to listened to live songs. Can you find a person who wears a red shirt and short pants?

I thought she was a woman when I saw her first in the distance... But it turned out that she was a man who was bold and put on make-up and did dancing. I had to leave there becuase he was coming close to me...Honestly, I was a little scared when I saw him up close. Anyway, I turned to home then and realized that I became to feel good - maybe thanks to a little cold air and the songs. I just thought that I had rushed myself too much and would be better to relax and take my time.

On the way back home I thought nothing. I just felt the night. Doing somthing for a change is always good, I think. I usually play basketball when I get stressed out and I think walking is another good way. What do you usually do when you feel tired of something guys? Please let me know. I want to give it a shot.

I wish all the best for everyone!