Someone said to me the other day "we miss you, but you're doing your thing. come back when you're ready".
I hadn't really thought about it like that until then. Now, if I look at what I really want, then yeah I'm not ready. If my plane was going to LA tomorrow instead of Sydney, I would be really sad. But as it stands now, I'm excited. Another adventure awaits!
Top ten - 5
The accent. These kiwis really know how to screw up a word. No matter what they're doing. You can learn too!
Top ten - 4 ("sux" if you read number 5)
Food! Specifically meat pies. Not to mention my favorite meal in NZ, and one I've cooked hundreds of times at work.
Top ten 3 -
Mullets. I can't convey how popular the mullet is over here. You see one on every other person. Young, old, rich, poor. It doesn't matter. And don't get me started on the short shorts that men wear. Construction workers, rugby players, joggers, anyone. If you're a man and you're going out in public you are wearing shorts that are shorter than my boxers. Disgusting.
Top ten 2 -
Beer. Of which there is only one clear choice. I also had some amazing micro brews. The best micro brew in maybe the world is in a pub called the Sprig and Fern in Nelson. Tasman Lager. So good. Probably more on that subject later when I leave and can't find a Speights anywhere.
Top ten 1 -
This was my first big adventure. I don't think that is a small thing. I'll never leave the States for the first time again. I bet NZ will always be a second home. I've spent 409 days, or 58 weeks and 3 days, in this country. That is a long time. I'm ready to leave, but like I said, I'm glad I'm not going home. I'm not done.
2 comments:
re: top ten 1
that said, i have a special surprise for your welcome home gift.
what is it!?
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