Meet My Housemates

Even though most of my housemates are about to leave after the ski season to go home, I feel like I have to introduce them before they hit the road. It's about time... I know. Just last week, my landlord Sophie took us all out for pizza at a place called Winnie's. It's THE best pizza I have ever had. I would seriously go every day if I could afford it. Here we are all.Joe (left) is from the French-speaking part of Switzerland. This is his second season boarding in Queenstown. He's a funny guy. Just last night, we were all watching a scary movie (they all realize now it is not fun to watch them with me because I scream at every jumpy part) and he came up behind me in the dark and scared the ever living you-know-what out of me. He also makes the best cookies ever!!

Kathleen (middle) is from Germany. She also works with me at Coronet at the Snowsports desk. We've had some really cold mornings walking to the Snow Centre together!

Hayley (left) is who I share a room with. She's from Nottingham, England. Robin Hood! She's my best friend here and I don't know what I'll do without her when she leaves in a couple of weeks. We've had some great times. I will definitely go visit her one day.

Trish (right) is from Australia and actually already left to go back. Really sweet girl... wish she could've stayed longer.
Sophie (left) is my landlord...sweet, but slightly neurotic. She's got three young kids and they all live in the house above us. She comes downstairs every day and chats/lectures. We all have grown to appreciate her because she really does take good care of us. I find a new post-it on the walls every day around the house with messages such as "please recycle toilet paper rolls".

Kay (middle) is from China. She is an amazing baker, but also makes some really questionable food. I haven't quite figured out what some of them are. She's incredibly nice. Unfortunately she leaves tomorrow. Maybe I'll at least lose some weight. She bakes every day!

Avril (right) is from Ireland and an absolute trip! I find her so hilarious with her thick Irish accent and attitude. She says whatever is on her mind and I love it.

Jamie (left) is from Scotland. He also works with me at Coronet as an instructor. He's an amazing skier and really patient. He's even taught me how to ski over the boxes at the snowpark. Jamie is leaving for Scotland in a week or so to fly for Logan Airlines.

Boris (right) is a friend of Joe's and also from Switzerland. Nice goggle tan, right?!? These boys go up the mountain every day! He is a tiler and a ski instructor at home. He's an incredible skier. He doesn't speak too much English but has gotten so much better the last couple of weeks. For speaking so little English, he always makes us laugh.

Well these are my housemates. We're all incredibly different, but all here for the same reason... to ski and have fun. I'll miss them so much, but know I have a friend in so many different countries to visit one day!