Here we go...

As you all know, in 16 days (eek!) i will be making the 18 or so hour flight to Auckland, New Zealand for a one year adventure.

Many people have asked me "why?" why now, why for so long, and why New Zealand. My response to all of those people who have so many questions has most likely been one of the following: I'd rather travel then look for a job, because i can, New Zealand is one of the very few places that I've visited that i think could feel like home, and why not.

So as it sits right now, i will be landing in Auckland, NZ around 6am on Saturday the 24th. After gathering my loads of luggage, I'll head into downtown to start exploring. I've booked a hostel for the first few night, and will hopefully find a welcoming flat to rent in no time. I'm also hoping to find a job in either the service/tourism industry or a temp position to help pay the bills. beyond that, I'll be doing some traveling, volunteering with WWOOF New Zealand (http://www.wwoof.co.nz/), and generally enjoying anything that comes my way (this may include buying a station wagon and a dog and going on tour, who know).

Along with the many new tasks that i will be taking on, one will be participating in Project 365. it is a blog based project focused around slowing down and enjoying life as it happens each day. it involves taking and posting one picture each day (or in my case, whenever internet is available) for an entire year. The purpose is to be able to look back at any day of your year and recall what you did, who you met, and what you learned. I think it will be an important way to keep me connected to my blog, motivated to post, and serve as a great way to document my travels.


Well, thats all for now. More posts will be coming soon. if you're looking for other ways to keep in contact- here are all the ways:


Skipe: gretchen.egeberg
MSN: gretchen6858
Email: gretchen.egeberg@gmail.com
Facebook: Gretchen Egeberg
Blog (obviously): www.gretcheninnz.blogspot.com

and a phone number and address is hopefully soon to come.