my friends are so awesome

When I got to Auckland and attended the orientation for the work permit, there was mail waiting for me. How wonderful is that?

And then she's gone...

I was in Auckland less than 48 hours before hopping a bus to Hastings (Hawke's Bay region, east coast of the South Island for those of you following along). 7+ hours on the bus. After talking with the job counsellor at IEP, we decided that hospitality temp work in Auckland might not be reliable and I am in need of money, so I'm going to take my chances here. I hope to get in two weeks of work before everything closes down for Christmas and New Year's.