The Journey Begins...

When I choose the name for this blog, Journey, I really meant it. I felt that it was important to distinguish this next chapter of my life away from my "Treasure Box." Simply because it is so much more than a goodie bag.

I think about writing in this blog every day, what do I want to tell you? There is always something... Apparently there was a German tourist leaving New Zealand who tried to smuggle 40 exotic lizards back home on an airline... in his pants. Who'd of thought?

Like I said though, there is so much more to this than just the fun stuff. I'm here in New Zealand on a 90 day tourist visa. Only three months! That scares me so bad, it would break my heart to leave again. It's like some crazy love affair that I can't get enough of. I want it and I need it, this country breathes life into me. If you are at all familiar with my first travels here, you'll know what I am talking about. I've been slacklining, and rafting, and kayaking, and highlining. And to be honest... I've only begun to have fun!

I've spent the last several days focusing strictly on job hunting for opportunities in Ecological Research in the field. I'm a bit disheartened since there are so many opportunities back in Montana, and yet they are so hard to find here. Really it's all about who you know, so that's where I begin. Networking. It's so easy to meet people here, and to get the "scoop." Some part of me just agreed that everything is perfect in NZ, and that I will have nothing to worry about at all. No problem with the jobs.

I've been here nearly a week, and no job. For some reason I'm astounded, considering I haven't sent out a single CV. I suppose that's how spoiled I've been. Shame on me :) I suppose I'm testing out the waters to see whats out there before I jump on board full speed.

I've somehow got to overcome my fears, that I won't make it here. I'm treading in new waters. Happy to have a couple of great friends here to help. I really owe them a TON! Thank you Jackson, and Thank You Phil!!

It's scary not knowing what's going to happen. I know what I want... thats a good start. I just don't know how to get it, or in what order to place my priorities. I'm so torn between staying in Palmerston North with my friends, and going off to start some awesome career with wildlife.

To be honest, I really just want to play! To have a blast! and to stay. My degree will take me a long ways here, especially with my experience. I just have to find the right job.



It looks like I'll be heading to the South Island for a couple of weeks before university starts up here in Palmerston North. Who knows!

If anyone happens to come across a great NZ opportunity for me, Please Don't be Shy!

Thanks Guys!