Today was a relaxing St. Patty’s day. I was able to spend time with one of my
friends who is here in New Zealand with me. We went to a local pub called the Velvet Gypsy and had two
Murphy’s Irish Stouts over great conversation and plan making for the remainder
of the trip. It was great to talk
about each of our host families and how lucky we are. Both Jordan and I kept saying we can’t believe after two
years of preparation and study we are here enjoying a beer on the beach in New
Zealand! We even got to take a
quick walk along the shore when the rain stopped! Who else can say they spent
their St. Patty’s day with good bear, a great view, and feet in the sand?! What
a life we are living!!! Both
Jordan and I start teaching tomorrow and we shared all the excitement and fears
that go with starting in a new school.
It was so nice to have someone from home to connect with and it really
helped remind me how fortunate we are to be here.
After
Tanya picked us up and dropped Jordan off at home (which I must say once again
I HAVE THE BEST HOST MOM IN THE WORLD) I was able to spend a lovely dinner at
home with my host family. What can
be better than roasted chicken with potatoes and carrots?! The rest of the evening was dedicated
to Top Chef New Zealand and Australian soap opera’s (I am already getting
hooked on them! Not quite General Hospital but dramatic all the same J) Thomas, my host
brother, even made us hot chocolate to enjoy with our “biscuits” or cookies,
while we enjoyed the dramatic shows!
It has been such a great day, and to think I start teaching TOMORROW!!!
Thoughts and prayers would be appreciated as I take on 28 six-year-olds from a
different country and attempt to help them read with my crazy American accent!
I say: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
Wish me luck!!
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