I’ve wanted a NZ related tattoo ever since Danielle and I first went to visit almost 4(!) years ago. The country has been (and will continue to be) a huge part of my life and the only place I’ve ever truly felt at home and settled. That is a rare feeling for me and [...]
15Apr10
Leaving on a Jetplane
In 5 hours I’ll be heading to the airport! It still doesn’t feel like all this is actually happening but I’m sure it’ll hit me once I get home. Matt and his mom will take me to the airport and wait with me until my plane boards, which is really nice. A friend here has [...]
29Oct09
Taupo Trip
We arrived at our lakeside hotel Friday evening and were immediately impressed! The room was HUGE and had so many perks we wondered how they got away with charging us so little! The best part? This massive spa bath: We made a quick trip to the grocery store to pick up the necessities (wine, chocolate, [...]
19Oct09
Trippin’
We’re going to Taupo this weekend! There will be walks, and hot pools, and massages, and you’ve heard all this before…Can you tell I’m excited? And also, a little nervous? This weekend will be the first time I’ve driven IN A YEAR! I have no need to where I live and, more importantly, no car [...]
29Aug09
One
All the nerves, insecurities, worries, and excitement I had felt over the last few months had reached a boiling point. I thought I was going to throw up as I gathered my things. My legs were almost too weak to carry me through, what seemed to be, the longest corridor ever made. My mind was [...]
14Jul09
Another year
First of all, I have to say thank you for all the awesome comments I got on my last post. You guys ROCK! I can’t tell you how much better I’ve felt since writing that. It took a lot to work up the courage, but it was so worth it! Now that that’s all taken [...]
18May09
My Sister Thinks I’m Cool
I usually call home every week or 2 to check in with the fam. It would be a little less frequent if people (Mom) were more helpful with their replies to my emails. Case in point, Mom’s response when I asked for her curry rice recipe: At least she’s always good for a laugh. Anyway, [...]
