Another week finished.

   It seems hard to believe, but my 7th week here in New Zealand has come to a close. The time is absolutely flying by. It seems like I just arrived here! On the other hand, it also seems like I have been living here forever.

   After an intense Easter Break trip, I kept my adventures to a minimum this weekend. I went out to a few markets on Saturday with some friends, and I got groceries on Sunday. Pretty mundane, huh? It felt so good to relax though.

   Since I have nothing exciting to report, and since I just did yoga and I'm feeling amazing, here's a list of some things I'm thankful for:

  - Having this incredible opportunity!

  - Public transportation. I wouldn't get to do nearly as much in

    this country without it.

  - Nutrition facts here are in kilojoules, not calories. I don't

    get to worry about how bad for me all these new yummy foods

    are.

  - All the people I've met along the way. Those in hostels, on

    buses, and on my adventures all have extraordinary stories.

  - Not having to worry about money. I'm so fortunate to have

    some saved up.

  - My supportive family who brought me half way across the

    globe. Also, my supportive family who is rooting for me from

    half way across the globe!

  - Nature!! New Zealand is amazing. I'm so lucky to be able to

    see these National Geographic-esque scenes in real life.

  - The walk up to campus – I may complain, but I like it. My

    body likes moving, even if it's only walking.

  - Free food.

  - Not getting motion sickness. It would make my travels much

    more difficult.

  - My health and happiness. Where would I be without them?