Friday, December 01, 2006
ready to run
Current mood: calm
Category: Life
this is where i live now. Nelson, New Zealand. It's on
the coast in the middle of the North end of the South
Island...
I've since gotten a job and a flat and had some good
times. i attended a halloween party (not sure why some
celebrate it here, but i guess it's a good reason to
dress up and have a party)
I also had a work training day- we tasted the new menu
and then went to the "grape escape" - a vineyard
nearby to drink good wine and hang out (all on the
owner of the restaurant's tab!)
These are the crazy people I work with:
and i even made it on the House of Ales website!
www.houseofalesnelson.co.nz to check out the gallery.
I work with really great people and enjoy it most of
the time... i think i will never go to another
restaurant to eat with the same perspective again!
I had a thanksgiving dinner with some friends of mine here- a couple americans along with some kiwis- 12 of us in all. It was pretty much awesome. We pulled it off and had an awesome time cooking, eating, and drinking. Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, apple and pumpkin pies (my contribution), green bean casserole, rolls, the works.
it was awesome.
I've decided to run a half marathon here in january
and already have a dutch friend training with me. It
feels good to run and be outdoors and the weather is
starting to warm up for the upcoming summer season
which makes running so rewarding.
Here's my running buddy and me:
many times i run past this phrase on the sidewalk:
and it may just be graffiti, but it helps me believe
and gives me motivation to keep on running, believing,
and living!
i've met some really great people and really feel at
home here. it's a beautiful country with many nice,
down to earth people.
attended quite a few "barbies" (BBQs) and am making a
place for myself and continuing to learn something new everyday.
