Another simple difference between Australia and New Zealand is the heat. Today has a peak of 25° and the dairy (what Aussies call a corner store) we visited after looking at a farm had a constant stream of people. People would roll up in their cars, get out, pay quite a reasonable price and hop…
Same same but different
When we lived in Hong Kong, we learned the phrase “same same but different”. It’s quite apt for what we’re finding now comparing living in Australia to now living in New Zealand. Adventure girl and I are currently sitting in a café and from the last five minutes we have a few examples: Number one…
Safe, sound and settling in
While my posts over the next few weeks are likely to jump forward and back through the chaos that has been the last month, today I simply want to share today. What a lovely day it has been – our first full day as a family in our new city. We viewed a couple of…
Sands of Time
“like sand through an hourglass are the days of our lives”… it’s an apt saying for how we’re all feeling right now with lists of things to check off and do, and the sad realisation that some of our “bucket list items” just won’t get done. I’m super sad we won’t get to walk over…
Fare Thee Well
Sitting on the deck this morning, in the midst of gum trees looking out over the valley and listening to the birds, it’s an amazing thing to have a very full and content heart after our “farewell party” last night. With it over, I’m surprised how normal this all feels and perhaps, how I feel…
Countdown
I realised this afternoon that it’s three weeks until we arrive in NZ. 21 days and so much to do. With my surgery 4 weeks ago this date has crept up on me and now I find myself slightly hyperventilating as I realise the implications of the time remaining. A farewell on Saturday. Preschool Graduations….
The Finer Details of Moving: Resources
I’m going to be listing here (and updating as things move on) a list of places we’ve used (and would recommend to our friends) that might be helpful for others. Bank Accounts: Based upon the advice of people living in NZ we set up an ASB account when we were in NZ. This was easily…
Jobs
On Friday at 6pm I found a job I would love to have. The job needed a specific application form and with the closing time being noon on Monday (today), I set my alarm for 7am this morning to ensure that, after a sleepless night caused by excitement/anxiety, I’d be awake in time submit everything…
Accepting Creativity
I’m not sure about you but I’ve never managed to call myself “a creative” – it’s always seemed a title bestowed on someone who utilises creativity professionally or is just really good at what they do. At a Hen’s party recently though, I met someone who bestowed that title on me in conversation and I…
It all fit!!!
Do you know that feeling of standing at the airline baggage counter with a knot of tension in your belly thinking you’ll be over your allocated weight? If you do, imagine this compounded 20 fold while wondering if your goods will all fit inside your container. I had no idea that this is what the…
a life of less regret 