We've been here for a little over three weeks now. It's time to get down with it and blog.
Things on my mind:
If you want to know what I am currently expereincing, think about spring time in the Ol' Pacific Northwest. Overcast, rain, sprinkles, and more overcast. When it is sunny, it's glorious. And Kiwis like to be out in it. They will close up shop early, pack the picnic to the park, and really live it up with the sun.
In Boulder when it was sunny I often thought "I should be out in this, but Hey, it's going to be sunny tomorrow, so I'll take a nap" Well, that's changed. And now, when it's sunny, I am OUT and we are IN it.
Things are settling down and from now on I will most likely post observations and what not. Remembering to take my camera with me is essential because there are loads of photo opportunities. Now, if I could just learn how to take photos under the big grey thing hanging above. Sure moves fast across the sky, sure doesn't make my photos look too appealing.
I should also mention that a woman passed me the other day in the library (where I have been many times now!) and she smelt of happiness and care. She mixed it with childhood and simplicity and of hanging on to grandma's arm while she sand in church. Grandma--when I smelt your perfume on her, it was a moment of peacefulness and knowing that soon, I will eventually find the rhythm and the peace.
People most commonly ask me if I am homesick or if I am lonely--which I originally said would be the biggest issue with me. But I must confess, I am neither. The biggest thing that I am is feeling is unsure about where to work and what to do to fill my time from 9am-5pm. That, is a struggle. But, please know that I am not lonely and I am doing great.
Darren--well he is just doing superb. He loves works, loves my home cooking, loves going to the beach with me everynight and is just so easy to please.
I am fortunate. I am on the adventure. I am in New Zealand for 23 months now (just a little under or just a tad bit over). And so far, we are really living it up. Next post: Queestown and the infamous Milkshake incident.
The WannabeKiwi
