...is calculating the time difference to New Zealand so I know when it's possible (or should I say reasonable) to send text messages, and when emails are likely to land in my inbox. Since you guys (I'm talking to you guys in NZ) are 9 hours ahead of me, my morning email check is usually a joyous one, as I discover all kinds of new and exciting messages and info from home. But after that, the rest of the day is an email desert because you guys are all sleeping (or you should be!). And, like the email addict I am, one "hit" a day never seems to be enough.
Before I left Welly, Josie gave me a bit of traveller's wisdom. She said "Now Rach, I have to warn you that when you are away, you will be emailing your friends and family and they will email you back, but they might not reply as fast as you would like, but just remember, it doesn't mean they don't love you". I know now exactly what she means. Actually most of my nearest and dearest have been great at staying in touch, so I have news and updates almost (if not) daily. But of course, as they say in the Air New Zealand TV ads, "being there is everything" - and I have to admit I miss "being there" - even though "being here" is amazing and exciting and I'm very glad to be here. But if only I could teleport home for the occasional weekend visit...
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WAAHHH you being here IS everything! You've now got me started! It's not the same emailing you. I prefer to send texts about all sorts of little, seemingly mundane comments, which you always appreciate. : )
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