A lot happened in those brief span of time. First, my wife and I celebrated our 13th year of marriage with a gourmet banquet that only I can whip up. Of course, having no budget for a fancy restaurant helped, but it was my sheer genius with the pots and pans and my ability to convince my wife that eating together in the house was more romantic are what made this magical moment a night she never forgot. But let's not delve on why. Instead let us move on, shall we?
And then we got our permanent residence status here in New Zealand. Yes, Onie and I can now live indefinitely here in the land where the kiwis roam. We are indeed kiwi baluts now.
Shortly, my big family decided to come and visit us, and to see for themselves why we chose to live here in this far away land. It was a fun week for everyone and most of them wanted to stay or come back. But I know a couple of them still pray and deeply wishes that we change our minds and come back to the coconut land (and I think it is pretty much obvious who they are!). But with 'Neanderthal' massacres and such, it would take a very compelling reason for me to return to the country of my birth.
Lastly, we have moved to a new home. It is a three level, three bedroom apartment very near the Christchurch Central Business District. That sounded posh and big, but in reality it isn't. Wait until you come over and visit and you would know why. :)
Until then...
