11.5 hours until Mr. Mark is here on Chch soil!!!!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE I am so excited!

Have had crazy week, working late to finish up projects and baking for the boys for my last dayand just trying to spend tiem with everyone. "Smoko" (coffee break) becomes your responsibility on your last day. You're also supposed to put on beer for everyone but they weren't getting that out of me. I broke Kiwi tradition. oh well.

Just really enjoying my last bit of time in Chch and the fact that I know I'll be back so I don't have to say any goodbyes because I will see everyone again. that's awesome. Life is so much easier then. Some really awesome people here.

Really can't remember what else I've been up to. Matt & I went to Dunedin on Friday night to visit friends of his. Sat we climbed the steepest street in the world (my ass muscles are reminding me of this adventure today) and went up the Pine Hills to see the most spectacular views I have ever seen. Could see the whole city, penninsula, and harbour and it was a beautiful clear day.

Last night was Ian's b-day celebrations so it involved another mad night on the town. So much fun to be had. Was out with the long termers but ended up joining up with the work crowd too. Loads of laughs.

Scary how at home I am in this city. May come back here to stay the rest of my time once Mark & Sarah leave me. Who knows... The only plan I have is to stick to my "living on a whim & a prayer theory". Worked so far!

You should have more regular posts from me as we start our travels but less regular emails (is it possible for me to get worse?). Stay tuned...