Hello. Remember me? I’m finally updating my blog! Sorry. I kind of forgot about it plus I didn’t really think anyone read it. I guess it’s about time to fill everyone in on the latest.
I am still living in the Abel Tasman area working at Abel Tasman Aqua Taxi and Abel Tasman Kayaks. It was kind of a strange summer if I can even call it summer at all (or at least what I’m used to). There was a lot of rain to say the least with not much heat. I guess I’m accustomed to 100 degree days, where here, it only got to the upper 80s on a hot one. The sunny days were awesome… just not enough of them. All the locals say it is never like this. It’s funny because it took ages for it to snow in Queenstown for winter and summer basically never started here! I guess I’m bad luck for the seasons. It’s still beautiful and the weather is pleasant.
I just finished applying for my second year visa. Come to realize I needed an extensive and EXPENSIVE medical check which included a visit with a doctor and nurse, blood tests and a chest x-ray. I’m pretty sure I already spent $650. It’s absolutely ridiculous, but there’s not much I can do. People pay big bucks to get to live here. It’s a bit nerve-wracking because I wasn’t expecting to have to do the medical check and now I’m down to the wire on time before I leave for Southeast Asia and before my first visa is up! Fingers crossed I get approved!
I’m sure most of you know, but I have a partner in crime this next go-round! Taylor Trippet, my good high school buddy, is coming to Southeast Asia with me for five weeks and then we’re headed back to NZ! I can’t even begin to explain how exciting it is to have someone from home here with me. I have met so many amazing people, but they just don’t compare to your friends from home. There’s just too much history with the people you grew up with. So with that said, I’m pumped. After we get back from Southeast Asia, the plan is to pick my car back up here in Motueka and head down to Queenstown for a little road trip. I got my job back at the ski field, Coronet Peak. Back to the snow I go... well… let’s hope there’s snow, otherwise, I’ll be out of a job until there is.
I can’t say what will happen after Queenstown. The company I currently work for is for sale. If there are new owners next summer, then things might be very different. I would love to come back, but who knows what’ll happen. I will either find a job elsewhere or head home! This is all visa approval pending! I might be heading home much sooner than I thought. Expect the unexpected!
Congrats to all the newly-engaged couples! It seems like every time I check facebook, someone else is engaged or having a baby! Very exciting.
That’s all for now. Would love to hear from everyone so e-mail me!
