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Friday 29 November 2013
The start
I have come to a late start in telling my story of our travels.
On the 17th September 2013, my sister - Georgie and I left England for New Zealand, it is now 2 months and a bit after we left and now I find myself with a lot to say.
So far this trip has created a lot of stress, tears, laughter and smiles. I started with stress and tears because some days this is all that we seem to do, there are somedays where we just snap at each other, it can't be helped, those days are the toughest because we just want to pack it in and get a plane home. There are occasions where there is nothing else I can think about but this. Especially when you check your bank account and realise that you probably will have to go home earlier than planned anyway. This fact is heart wrenching yet completely calming - if we go home early then this will mean that we won't have to be stressed worrying about money, or upset because you can't go to the toilet because the bathroom is an ensuite and you are sharing a room with other people. Sometimes you just want comfort, you just want a hug from your Mum and nice family conversation at the weekend and your own bed. I shouldn't moan or sound ungrateful for being here, but it's just one of those days.
Today my best friend had a life changing operation, and I can't be there… I know she is well but still all I want to do is go home and see her but I can't. There are a few reasons why, 1: I would regret it for the rest of my life, no that sounds harsh but I know she is safe and she has a lot of love around her, so for me to drop everything for a few weeks is unreasonable for me. 2: We have already booked hostels for the future, and that would be such a waste of money.
I am happy in New Zealand, in fact I am considering very strongly coming back to live here. I feel very safe and peaceful in certain areas of this beautiful country. It is inspirational and so far on this adventure I have had many thoughts about my future and where I'm headed and it seems that I can think of nothing but coming back and creating a life for myself here - despite the fact that above I spoke about wanting to leave. I think that the circumstances would be different and I wouldn't have to worry about finances and where to go to next and how much food is going to cost me, if I am settled and living. I have even discussed the possibility of the whole family returning to live in NZ, this would be a dream come true.
On the 17th September 2013, my sister - Georgie and I left England for New Zealand, it is now 2 months and a bit after we left and now I find myself with a lot to say.
So far this trip has created a lot of stress, tears, laughter and smiles. I started with stress and tears because some days this is all that we seem to do, there are somedays where we just snap at each other, it can't be helped, those days are the toughest because we just want to pack it in and get a plane home. There are occasions where there is nothing else I can think about but this. Especially when you check your bank account and realise that you probably will have to go home earlier than planned anyway. This fact is heart wrenching yet completely calming - if we go home early then this will mean that we won't have to be stressed worrying about money, or upset because you can't go to the toilet because the bathroom is an ensuite and you are sharing a room with other people. Sometimes you just want comfort, you just want a hug from your Mum and nice family conversation at the weekend and your own bed. I shouldn't moan or sound ungrateful for being here, but it's just one of those days.
Today my best friend had a life changing operation, and I can't be there… I know she is well but still all I want to do is go home and see her but I can't. There are a few reasons why, 1: I would regret it for the rest of my life, no that sounds harsh but I know she is safe and she has a lot of love around her, so for me to drop everything for a few weeks is unreasonable for me. 2: We have already booked hostels for the future, and that would be such a waste of money.
I am happy in New Zealand, in fact I am considering very strongly coming back to live here. I feel very safe and peaceful in certain areas of this beautiful country. It is inspirational and so far on this adventure I have had many thoughts about my future and where I'm headed and it seems that I can think of nothing but coming back and creating a life for myself here - despite the fact that above I spoke about wanting to leave. I think that the circumstances would be different and I wouldn't have to worry about finances and where to go to next and how much food is going to cost me, if I am settled and living. I have even discussed the possibility of the whole family returning to live in NZ, this would be a dream come true.
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