Christmas day dawned dull and overcast so from the start I knew our planned jump in the sea was not happening. Instead I spent the morning skyping my family and making the world’s most nostalgic happy playlist, appropriately named Yay! Finally friend #1 appeared and I could open the wine. She was slightly hungover and soon made great friends with the couch but only so much that it was amusing. Soon after friend #2 appeared with friend #3. Now friend #1 is from Denmark whilst the rest of us are British born and bred therefore though I had made my playlist for my own amusement but it was quickly clear that it would do for the rest if the day. In between the nostalgia of old tunes we managed to cook a group dinner and empty a few bottles. It wasn’t Christmassy and it certainly wasn’t quiet but it was fun. It was a day I thought I didn’t want but was delighted I had given in to. Friend #1 and #3 left leaving myself and friend #2 to skype with our friend in the UK, with a final glass of chocolate Baileys. Once again Christmas in New Zealand surprised me in the best way. Is it any wonder this is the place I decided to settle in for my extended stay whilst saving experiment? I’d say it was a successful experiment but I am looking forward to 2015. So much to do and so little time. Who knew that the wreck of a person that struggled to exist in March 2009 would grow to have this most amazing life. I’m sure I’ve had some help along the way and whilst I miss him I know that Josh is proud of me, even if he is as baffled as he ever was by some of my choices.
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