Home Sweet Home

So I moved...I went from my two bedroom house to one bedroom in the house and it's great! :) I almost feel like I'm on holiday, something about the beach just makes you feel a little more relaxed than being in the city even if you still have to do the everyday things like go to work.

I have been commuting for four days now and although it is definitely not something I'd like to do for a long time it isn't a bad drive and it helps me feel a bit more ready for the day by the time I reach work. Funnily enough the worst part of the trip is trying to get across town once you hit the airport.

Mum has been wonderful, she bought me a new duvet set for the bed and it's beautiful (mind you she is rather addicted to buying duvets) :) By the time I get home from work there is always a delicious dinner ready and she always makes sure there are things for my lunch. She's such a great mum and I am so blessed to have the family that I have. I'm glad God knows what he's doing when He picks which family to put us into.

I was counting up the months the other day and it seems like we're down to about 7-8 months until the intended travel time. It is exciting but a little scary, there is a lot to do between now and then, particularly in the money saving department.

Please pray that God provides the perfect job in Whakatane for me and that all the finances will come together in an orderly fashion. :)

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

Since I know that there are a few people that would like to keep in contact with me and since I know that I am terrible at sitting down and writing a bunch of letters or even emails, I thought it would be a good idea to set up a blog where everyone can see what I've been up to. There are so many people that I wish could journey with me, though I know it isn't possible, so I am hoping that this will go some way to keeping us in touch and to feel like we're never far from each other.

Feel free to leave comments and I'll try to keep in touch as much as possible although I don't know how that will go.

My plan is to do some travelling next year before the British government says that I am too old to do it anymore. :) This means that I have to apply for my visa before July next year and I have to travel within six months of getting the visa approved. I plan to go around May/June next year with a stop off in Australia to visit Rochelle and another stop in Bangkok to visit with Shari. I am very excited about this and very much looking forward to the adventure.

The first step in the plan is to move to Ohope and live with mum and dad for a few months so that I can save the money to do all this wandering. I will be moving this weekend (the 11th) and I am looking forward to spending the summer months by the beach. I am thankful that they don't live too far away from Rotorua so that I am still able to come back and visit friends fairly regularly.

The next step will be to apply for a Visa (not the kind you use to spend the bank's money) and to get a new passport (because the stupid things only last 5 years now!)

I will try to keep you up to date with all the ins and outs of the process and perhaps I can even include some fun pictures of the trips to the consulate etc.

If anyone wants to come travelling with me I would love the company so feel free to get in contact with me and start saving!! :)