Finally! I can stop talking about going to New Zealand and actually just be here. After much research and planning, B.O. has traveled half way around the world to Auckland, New Zealand (sweet initials aren’t they? Thanks mom and dad, haha). It would be ideal if students traveling abroad received a one-hour class credit for just applying, haven’t filled out this much paperwork for anything I’ve done thus far. But how amazing that applications, emails, signatures, and the use of the Internet can get you thousands of miles away.
On the flight to L.A. it was slightly unsettling that right before takeoff a strange noise of what seemed to be a mechanical failure went on for about 10 minutes. It sounded like the noise of a dj spinning a record amplified times thirty. But after that, it was smooth sailing. On Air New Zealand the flight crew was beyond nice. Definitely have never been on a more accommodating flight. Hearing the accent of the pilot come on the intercom for the first time gave me a rush of excitement; this trip to New Zealand was really happening!
I’m so lucky to have my friend Chelsea come along with me. She calls me inspector gadget because of my vast collection and dorky knowledge of electronics. I think that half of the weight of my packed bags includes my camera equipment, computer stuff, and some kind of cord. I’d rather be swarmed with cool things that light up then any kind of clothes, which is probably the reason why my newest pair of jeans are from my freshman year of college bought used. I call Chelsea doc, short for medicine doctor because she is such a peaceful person and definitely a free spirit. Which makes her the perfect buddy to travel with. So on to the next week of the adventures of doc and inspector gadget before my schooling begins!
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