Interviews

One: Kaitlyn 21

What is your ideal way to spend your spare time?

Sitting somewhere quiet and alone, watching movies, reading, drawing. I like being at home because it's comfortable and familiar.

If you have a spare 30min during the day what do you do?

Watch something on my laptop, probably on youtube, browsing youtube is a good time waster.

Is there anything in your day to day life that you wish you spent less time doing?

Watching youtube, it's not the best use of my time, I don't feel productive doing it, I don't feel like it makes me a better person like reading, but it's easy and gives me instant gratification.

Is there anything you wish you had more time for?

Not really, I have the time, but I just don't utilise it well. I could use my time to do more things that make me feel good like drawing, making things, hanging out with friends and getting outside the comfort of my own home.

Do you do any kind of physical activity? If so what?

I work out 3-4 times a week at home, on the bike and I do weights. I don't do any social sports like I did as a kid, I wish I did but don't really know anyone who does it. My brother goes out with his friends and plays ball, but I doing really have that.

what do you so to get out of the house?

When I have something planned like uni, once I'm out it is easier for me to do other things, but if I don't have a reason I can stay at home for days.

What is your favourite part of Wellington City?

I like how you can walk everywhere, it's safe & familiar and you're never far from the bush, I like being able to look out over greenery, it makes me feel like the city hasn't completely taken over.

Is there anything specific you do to help with stress?

What I should do is stop for a second, when I am stressed and try to fix stuff it gets worse, I have to stop and do something mindless, like folding washing or sitting outside and taking a moment.


How do you feel when a dead-line is looming?

Stressed! Not that I won't get it done, but will it be good enough and am I good enough.


Two: Mathew 25

What is your ideal way to spend your spare time?

Relax at home and play music.


If you have a spare 30min during the day what do you do?

Pick up my gutair or play videogames.

Is there anything in your day to day life that you wish you spent less time doing?

Playing video games and spending time on my computer.

Is there anything you wish you had more time for?

Spending more time with my girlfriend.

Do you do any kind of physical activity? If so what?

I just walk everywhere, up the hill home everyday.

If not, what do you so to get out of the house?

Meeting up with friends or work.

What is your favourite part of Wellington City?

I love the waterfront, especially at night becuase of the view.

Is there anything specific you do to help with stress?

listening to music, and try to go easy on myself.

How do you feel when a dead-line is looming?

Terrified and inefficient because I always feel like I could be doing more.