October 30th.

So… this whole blog posting everyday thing just isn’t going to happen. I currently don’t have internet at home, so I have to head into the city to use it. I can get free wireless (you have to pay everywhere here) at the public library, but it’s extremely slow. It works though.

So here’s an update. I am all moved in a settle into my little house in Grey Lynn (I‘ll post some pictures). It’s about a 15 minute bus ride into downtown Auckland. It’s nice to not live right in the city. Here in Grey Lynn we have our own little main street with everything on it you would ever need, and it’s just up the road from my house (maybe 3 blocks). There’s a food town (a pretty main grocery store), a post office, lots of little convenience stores, a kebab stand (yum!), butchers, fresh seafood, a subway (I think they’re everywhere), a really cute café, sushi, chinese food and oh so much more. I have also discovered that we live about a block away from a place called Western Springs Lakeside Park. It’s by far one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. It’s full of walking paths, big open grassy areas, tons of wildlife and a short walk to the zoo (which I haven’t visited yet). I’ll post some pictures below (took then when it was overcast and they don't do it justice...the water is usually aqua blue and beautiful).

I am also really enjoying my flat mates. Their names are Briar, Hannah and Sophie, but Sophie is moving out in a week. Hannah and Briar are the two girls that work at the backpackers downtown. Turns out that they haven’t technically posted that job position yet, so it may be a bit before I hear back about it. that’s not a bad thing though, I’m still waiting for my tax id number to come in the mail. You can’t work without it. But back to my roommates…we immediately hit it off, which is so nice because I already feel like I have a connection here. Two days ago I went with briar to her hometown called orewa. It was about a 45 minute bus ride north of Auckland. It is a gorgeous place! The beaches are breath taking. Last night we had a girls night and sat under the stars and drank wine. You wouldn’t believe the stars here.

also my phone number including country code is +0064 21 151 8483...i think it was wrong before. ok. all for now.