The nearly three year update
Apr 23rd 2016, 12:03 am
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The nearly three year update
Wow - where did that time go???
So my anniversary is strictly in July but I will be in Brisbane then attempting to sun myself in the middle of our lovely South Island winter so decided I'd stick this up early.
Changes:
- I GOT FULL TIME HOURS! This has made a huge difference to me, it means I get more money, better job security and I feel like I've had a massive pay rise.
- I am playing less Roller Derby than I was. I think the break will be good.
- My Mum and Dad made it to NZ!
Things that I love:
- The weird and hilarious informality of news readers here.
- Understanding Rugby.
- The clear blue skies.
- Hagley Park
- Sumner beach.
Things I do not love at all:
- Big Earthquakes (yes Valentines day I am looking at you)
- Mum and Dad leaving (after visiting)
- The Student Loans company.
I am still renting with some good flatmates. If I keep saving the way I am I will be able to afford my own place in about 2 years which will be awesome. I like that it doesn't seem a question to me that this place I want to buy will be in Christchurch. This city is home for me now and I LOVE seeing it rise from the rubble.
So my anniversary is strictly in July but I will be in Brisbane then attempting to sun myself in the middle of our lovely South Island winter so decided I'd stick this up early.
Changes:
- I GOT FULL TIME HOURS! This has made a huge difference to me, it means I get more money, better job security and I feel like I've had a massive pay rise.
- I am playing less Roller Derby than I was. I think the break will be good.
- My Mum and Dad made it to NZ!
Things that I love:
- The weird and hilarious informality of news readers here.
- Understanding Rugby.
- The clear blue skies.
- Hagley Park
- Sumner beach.
Things I do not love at all:
- Big Earthquakes (yes Valentines day I am looking at you)
- Mum and Dad leaving (after visiting)
- The Student Loans company.
I am still renting with some good flatmates. If I keep saving the way I am I will be able to afford my own place in about 2 years which will be awesome. I like that it doesn't seem a question to me that this place I want to buy will be in Christchurch. This city is home for me now and I LOVE seeing it rise from the rubble.
Apr 23rd 2016, 6:36 am
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Re: The nearly three year update
Glad you're getting on well Laura!
I too love seeing Chch rise up from the ashes! I always take visitors in to the city and love it every time
I too love seeing Chch rise up from the ashes! I always take visitors in to the city and love it every time
Apr 23rd 2016, 6:38 am
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Re: The nearly three year update
Awesome update!
Apr 23rd 2016, 4:28 pm
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Re: The nearly three year update
Its really nice to hear a positive story, I was really starting to panic about our decision to move back after lurking around these parts for a few weeks.
NZ is not perfect by ANY stretch of the imagination but its lovely to hear of someone really finding their groove amongst it all - best wishes for a happy future LauraNotts
NZ is not perfect by ANY stretch of the imagination but its lovely to hear of someone really finding their groove amongst it all - best wishes for a happy future LauraNotts
Apr 23rd 2016, 11:08 pm
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Re: The nearly three year update
Excellent...
Are all of the happy peeps coming to Chch or is it Chch that makes us all happy peeps....
Are all of the happy peeps coming to Chch or is it Chch that makes us all happy peeps....
Apr 24th 2016, 8:08 am
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Re: The nearly three year update
Hey! I'm a happy peep in Wellington! 
Apr 26th 2016, 8:26 am
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Re: The nearly three year update
Lauranotts is a rare ace person & I love her for her just being her here on BE.
You go girl. You deserve the best of the best.
You go girl. You deserve the best of the best.
Apr 26th 2016, 8:41 am
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