So, I had my midterm evaluation at work today (it went well! Hurray!) so that put me in the mood to evaluate my experience here in New Zealand so far in a grand scope. It also surprised me with the realization that my time here is half over. I feel that both I've hardly been here for any time at all and that I've been here for such a long time. This is a very strange feeling.
So far, New Zealand has contained so many unbelievable moments. From the incredible scenery and hiking, jumping out of a plane, and climbing all over a glacier to meeting some wonderful people at work, church, and basketball there have been so many good things to be thankful for while I'm here. Also learning more about what I like to eat
Intermingled with these have been some events which I really would rather had not happened, namely burglaries, car accidents, and less than harmonious landlord-tenant relations. These have been trying experiences but I think that I've taken some important things away from them. And it is experiences like this that have really bound our group together. Some of the strongest bonds of friendship have been forged in these trials.
This has been a wonderful term. I am very grateful for this opportunity.
Blessings upon all of you. I look forward to seeing everyone who reads this blog when I get home.
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Wow! I see the first comment on my blog, by none other than Dan himself. Known to me mostly through 'hall parties', bulk candy, good cheer, and a host of seemingly ridiculous sounding stories from others, I stumble across your excellent account of your NZ travels. It is a great privilege to read this as I start my own, and I can see this as being a perfect 'role model blog' that I can be inspired by.
ReplyDeleteCheers from ON,
Fraser