Rotorua - Girls Just Want To Have Fun

After this, we headed to Rotorua where I found myself in an interesting situation. I met this girl from Germany named Hanna and I completely believe it was God that knew we needed to meet each other. Out of nowhere, she asked me if I had any beliefs. Turns out, she's a Christian as well. We talked all through dinner about scriptures, the difficulties we face being backpackers and just where we're at spiritually. Best of all, she's living in Auckland presently. We haven't hung out yet but I hope we get to when I return from my South Island adventures.

It was Megan's last night in New Zealand and the group of them were going to a bar. I don't like bars. I don't like random males coming up to me as if I'm a piece of meat and I don't like putting myself into that environment either. However, because it was Megan's last night, I really wanted to go. Chris said he would look after me and that made me feel better as well. In case I didn't mention it, he's a cop back and Scotland and like twice my height so yeah, I knew he's protect me.

I guess I should explain Chris before you all think some crazy thoughts. I will never forget Chris. Because of our little adventures on the beach, I got to know Chris. Well, at least what I could in such a short time frame. What I appreciate most about him is just how real he is. He'll talk about anything. It's funny though because he's one of those guys that walks into a bar and all the chicks attach themselves to him. I don't understand how he does it, but he's definitely got some magnetic vibe. Chris has a girlfriend back home though and I think that's another reason we got along so well. From comments and things that later occurred, I felt as if Chris was tired of girls hitting on him non-stop. I'm sure that the attention is nice, but I think he just wishes they wanted to be friends. I suppose that's where I come in. I'm like a little sister to guys like that. Being a Christian definitely helps because obviously I'd never "chase" after him. Chris also really respected my beliefs which definitely says a lot about him.

Anyway, back to that night in Rotorua. I went to the bar and after a soda, Hanna went back to the hostel to sleep. I drank sodas all night long, danced till my legs hurt and just had a great time with all of them. I don't make it a habit to go to bars and I don't make it a habit to stay out late, so please stop assuming things. If you're worried or have questions, talk to me because I'd rather not hear it through someone else. In all honesty, I see how I can be viewed as a hypocrite since I made a big deal on New Years and that's something I've thought about. We all come to these points in our lives where we start questioning our convictions and yes, some of mine have been tested.

But then I think, why are people upset? What kinds of people did Jesus hang out with? Tax collectors, leapers, etc. People completely looked down upon. I never looked down on any of them because I am probably one of the worst sinners of them all, but Jesus exposed himself to the world to try to save it. If I always keep myself locked up how will I ever make an impact on the world? I realise there is a fine line though...something I will be more careful of whilst in the South Island.

So, I say all this because I can't lie on my blog. Actually, I don't want to lie period. Was going to a bar the best idea? Probably not. But I made sure I was with both males and females I'd come to trust and they all looked out for me. I'll go back to this more later.