First week NZ!

Friday the 28th of December 2008 I started a new journey. After a long travel, yes it is quite a far way away hihih, I arrived in Christcurch on Sunday morning. Soon I found a familiar face that came running towards me, Trudie! Together with Toby they came to pick me up and with a big hug and some tears it was welcome home!

We when straight into town to do some shopping. The new years eve party was on the next day and we had to buy a new stereo and do all the food and drinks shopping. Luckily it wasn't to bad seeing a parties here are always bring your own. Off course the one who has the party always makes sure there's plenty of everything.

I also bought the kids some chrissie pressies ;-). Tiffany and Elise are at Nana's in the south for a week. I was a bit disappointed at first, was really looking forward to seeing them, but then again it may be better to have a week of peace to get settled in here. The did leave me a surprise... (see picture above)

The next day it was stinking hot, full on summer here about 33degrees. We spend the day getting ready for the party cleaning the house, preparing the salads and the BBQ, setting up the tables in the garden. seeing as I have to earn my keep I was equipped with a bucket and some cloths and sent into the bathroom and toilet. I was aloud to have a break when Trudie yelled "Breaktime" hahah no seriously I'm most welcome to stay here for as long i want and I'm more than happy to pitch in.

Had a great night, It was so good to see everyone again. Some new faces but most of them familiar from last year when I worked here. When it cooled down we moved to the garage and after another couple of hours and some more alcohol the singstar came out. Always heaps of fun! Eventually I even got up and sang and with good result...beat the singstar princess Trudie up to 3 times!

Woke up quite early the next day and started cleaning up the big mess. So when Trudie and Toby got up it was all gone and I was rewarded with a big breakfast of bacon, egg tomato's,hashbrowns made by Toby, jummie! Rest of the day just did nothing ;-)

Wednesday we all felt a bit better. Looked on the internet for cars and in the afternoon I did my first bit of farmwork. They had to cover a bit pile of silage with plastic and tires so Toby decide to go help. Trudie and I came a long but Trudie said we were only gonna watch a drink bear after but within a few minutes we were both on top of the pile helping. Should have been prepared but wasn't so my brand new Birkenstocks, which I finally decided to buy for myself, were soaking in dirty water from the tires within seconds ;-( did the rest barefoot. The burning sun on my head and I guess I'm not used to the heavy work anymore caused me to feel really bad after only half an hour work...have to get this body back in shape because think I'll be doing some more farmwork while I'm staying here.

Yesterday we went into town and after spending the whole day going from dealer to dealer and not really finding anything we ended up at hororata, 10 minutes from the farm ;-), and there was a car for $1000,-. Looked awful, had been sitting outside in the grass forever, spiderwebs everywhere and really dirty and dusty inside but otherwise ok so 15 minutes later I was the proud owner of a white nissan bluebird.

Well, have to say that I wasn't that proud at first, had a funny feeling in my stomach, just didn't trust the car straight away. The thing is my mazda from last year was a really good sturdy car, sold it to that same place and he said that this nissan was ok but not as good as my old car...but unfortunately he sold her and someone else is now taking care of my baby. Today Trudie and I went to Darfield for coffee and chocolate mud cake and I must say I'm starting to like my car! Gave it a really good scrub yesterday and turned out nice.

So the first goal is achieved, got myself some wheels. Next step...a job. I'll keep you posted on that one!

So after my first week here I can say I'm doing good. Sometimes a think to much and start to worry about whether or not I'm doing the right thing. Leaving all my friend and family behind but with all the support here I'll be fine or like they say here...she'll be right! You can ring me on no. 006433188129 (Toby and Trudie's landline, please realise the time difference of 12 hours) or text me on my mobile. As soon as I have a NZ number I let you know.