Information and Feelings

Hey to everyone reading my blog. I am delighted that you are interested in my year in New Zealand and maybe even donated. My goal is to provide you with the latest news as much as possible.

But first, how it all came about: I couldn't decide where to go for a long time, and then the long-awaited confirmation email arrived.

"I am flying to New Zealand."

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Especially for my parents, this step was not easy. We spent many evenings in the kitchen, puzzling and advising on what would be best for me. In the end, curiosity and the desire for adventure won. It was my parents, reluctantly, who advised me to listen to my heart after a long pros and cons list and go to New Zealand. It is a big step, considering that the planned destination was actually England, but also a bigger step towards freedom and maybe even self-discovery. This does not mean that I am dissatisfied with myself, but the contact with the unknown will show me completely different facets of myself. I already know that I will miss my friends and family infinitely and I am also afraid of the great distance. I hope that the distance is only several thousand kilometers on paper and that even though I am on the other side of the world, I am still somewhat at home.

As you can see, the cover image here is a picture from last Christmas at home. I will miss the time here, but at the same time, I realize how much more I appreciate the remaining time and how precious the moments with my family and friends become like never before. And for that, I am infinitely grateful.