the fine art of butt-kicking
So I’ve discovered that New Zealand lacks the 3 crucial elements that define America and make it great – Smores, …
winter break at last!
It’s been a while since my last blog, but I am finally done with the first trimester! It got super …
Reflections on Good and Evil
Being in my International Relations (IR) classes and learning about all the different theories on how the world works has made me think a lot about how it integrates into my theology. One of them that I have been mulling over is the Realist/Idealist debate.
hedgehogs & alcohol allergies
I’m walking home one night and I see this furry little gray animal on the side of the road. It …
the days go on
I’ve been in New Zealand for 2 months now, but it doesn’t really even seem like that long. 2 months in Africa was the longest I’ve ever been away from home, but it feels like I’ve only been here a few weeks. Not that I’ve been doing a million crazy fun things, but I guess life just goes on and this becomes the norm.
adjusting to ‘Kiwi’ life
So I’m more or less adjusted to life in New Zealand. The accent’s familiar now, but I can’t even try to do it, I just butcher it. I’m loving the small-town feel, the tropical green everywhere (it’s like a jungle with houses popping out), and the clean air. The rumor is correct – water drains the other way (clockwise) in the southern hemisphere. I tested it by swirling the sink water counter-clockwise, but then it reversed by itself. Thanks to everyone who wrote comments and emailed me after my last post – they were really encouraging.
First Day of School
Over this past week before school started, I took my spare time walking around Wellington to get a feel for the city, as you can see in the videos posted. It’s also given me the freedom to reflect a lot. So beware, this will be a long one.
Gettin’ Settled In
Things are starting to look up. I’m slowly getting settled into life here in NZ. People are really friendly, and …
in New Zealand
So it’s the next morning after I got here, and I’ve had a little more time to reflect on the events of the previous day. It was somewhat like my emotions were thrown in blender and the top came off.
I’m leaving…now
Ok, so now I’m starting to freak out a little. I haven’t been over the past few days cause I’ve …