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 [...]
Since we’re crazy and Amy had heard it was a Must-Do in Vancouver, the next day we set off for the Grouse Grind – 2.9 kms literally straight up the side of a mountain! Before we even made it to the 1/4 mark, we passed a man being given CPR. I made sure not to [...]
I called my Grandma the other night and she was concerned that I hadn’t updated my blog in a little while. I’m sure she’s the only one but I figured now was a good a time as any for a quick update! Speaking of Grandma, I spent a week with her after writing my last [...]
This will just be a quick update as it’s REALLY late and I have to get up REALLY early! I’ve been so busy seeing everyone I haven’t seen in about 2 YEARS that I haven’t really had the time to document it all. Starting next week, I have a whole! week! of nothing planned so [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]


