Here We Go Again

Okay, so I have completely neglected the blog.   As I mentioned in the previous blog, I think it is because I felt like life in New Zealand became the normal and just not something I felt I needed to write about all the time.   Also, busy and more routine.... school, work, grocery shopping....blah, blah, blah.  However, now that I look back at all the pictures and experiences, I realize I should have been journaling these memories more... our "normal" life has really been extraordinary and full of amazing new adventures.    Whether it is a trip to Australia, glow worm caves,  a picnic, or losing a tooth... life really is fantastic and new all the time.  

Anyways, even if I did miss out on cataloging all of those other months (which I still believe I will get back too - ha, ha), I need to start again.   We now have only one month left in Gisborne, and two left in New Zealand.   That means the blood is starting to pump a little faster as we try and figure out the next chapter in our crazy life.  And, the queries are coming as well.  So, I will do my best to keep you informed about what is next. But remember, just as with life, there is not much certainty.  It is an unsettling fact... people want to think they will know how their life will work out.  But, even the best plans, the "perfect" life, can be upturned in a second.  So, you might as well just keep shooting for your dreams and the best life you can, but not be too disappointed if it doesn't work out.   That is my reoccurring mantra over the last 2 years.  And, so far, so good.

And, with that, I would like to say, that living your dreams (as I have heard and said a million times this past year) does not come without a lot of hard work.    And, I would like to thank my husband, Brett, for all of his hard work in making this all happen.  He is the one that found the job here and has been working hard at that job all year.   He truly is an amazing man and should be an inspiration for everyone.  When he wants to do something, he will work the hardest to make it happen.   Becoming a doctor, doing an Ironman Triathlon, moving to New Zealand...etc.  I am always a little scared and excited to see what his next big idea will be.   But, really, should I have any reason to doubt that he can make it happen?   Gosh, I really love that man.   Thank You for all you do!

Next on Brett's list.. learn to kite surf.  Here he is with a practice kite on land.  Too bad the weather hasn't cooperated with this next goal.