I've been here for an entire month now. Hard to believe in some ways. 10, 20 years ago, I would have never imagined myself this far from home. Random thoughts on my first month:
- the accents (vocal) here are so beautiful.
- the people are so nice and kind; very patient and helpful.
- the air and sky are clear; there are stars at night.
- does everyone who lives close to water feel so at peace?
- you will get used to food brands in another country, after all it's still food.
- watered down regular Mt Dew will pass for diet (it's the taste and caffeine hit I'm after but I'd never try watering down regular Pepsi).
- a duvet inner & cover is really nice, but mom's homemade quilts are still the best.
- a week or so of walking to/from work, is good for you.
- adults can survive without cars. (lots of cars here, just that I don't have one ... yet)
- a head cold in New Zealand feels just like a head cold in Chicago.
- I imagine I will get homesick at some point, but perhaps not - the internet makes the world much smaller.
- meat pies are yummy. Had a steak and mushroom meat pie today, will definitely eat more pies.
- there is less chocolate here but it is still good.
- have not attempted to figure out what shoe or clothes size I am.
- Americans have massive space, variety, and opportunity - it's shame so many waste/don't appreciate it.
- Kumara (sweet potato) is awesome. It's not just for Thanksgiving.
- McDonald's and Burger King are here. I still don't eat there. I might try the lamb burger at McDonald's.
- starting over somewhere else is not so scary when you have friends.
- MagicJack is a great low cost way to phone home when traveling abroad.
So really, nothing major to report. I am loving this adventure.
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