As my time in Taranaki comes to a close, I figure now is probably the best time to get all misty-eyed and reflective about the 3 short months I have spent here. The summer has gone by remarkably quickly, and I have loved every minute of it.
I am eternally grateful to the following people for making my time here an experience:
The Rodgers Family: Thank you for letting me stay at your home and live as a part of your family. Your hospitality has been overwhelming and I am genuinely thankful for it.
My Family: Thank you for pushing me to embark on an adventure which I probably wouldn’t have taken on my own. I will pick up my share of the housework when I get back =)
Kat and Kim: Thank you for being awesome people to live with. You have both become sisters to me, and I don’t know what I’d do without you.
My new buddies: Ruby, Tim, Nick, Chad, Andre, and everyone else I’ve been lucky enough to meet during my time here; thank you for making me feel so welcome in Taranaki. I hope our paths will cross again later in life.
Anand Rose: Thank you for giving me my first gig in Taranaki! That gig led to many great new friendships and experiences. Thank you for your encouragement and all the opportunities you have given me.
Everyone at Origin Energy: Thank you for being great to work with. A job is always better when you actually like your colleagues haha.
As far as summers go, this has been one of the better ones for me. It’s definitely been very full, and I count myself a much richer person for the experience. Oh, and that whole getting paid thing was pretty good too.
I currently find myself with a quite ridiculous amount of video footage to sort through, so I will probably be putting up a couple of videos in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!
