Going to need to change my blog's title.

Four years ago, my wife, two kids (now it's three) and I set off to move from the USA to New Zealand. The entire journey started with a dream of an 8 year old boy "One day I'll live in New Zealand" something that as I grew older the dream was chucked into the pile with "Astronaut", "Police Officer", "Fire Fighter", "Fighter Pilot" ( oooh some day I WILL learn how to fly, probably not supersonic though ) and there is rot until I read a book about Dreams, and that everyone has Dreams, yet few accomplish them. The reason for that is that most don't go out and grab their dreams. Well, I had decided that wasn't going to be me, so with courage and a bit of fear I called Jenn and said "What would you say if we sold everything and moved to New Zealand", to my astonishment she said "Yes". 3 months later we were in Auckland Airport, funded by the sale of all our possessions.

Fast forward, to 4 years 2 months later, and here I am. Sitting in my living room (aka lounge) sitting here, casting my thoughts on what has transpired the past 4 years, the new experiences, the old, the pain, the joy, the pride knowing I've accomplished a dream of mine, and my family was willing to accompany me. The four years haven't been easy, it's been hard being away from family members, grandparents, uncles, aunts and the like. A new found appreciation

So, it's with a bit of a sadden heart that I have to announce that we are leaving New Zealand, and returning to the USA. Our reasons are to be closer to family, the kids miss the grand parents and we do as well. Unfortunately and fortunately , I've already landed a job (and a nice one too) and are scheduled to start October 1, which doesn't leave much time for us to get our things in order and packed up. Not to mention spend as much time with friends that we possibly can. It's all a bit of a whirlwind at the moment.

Will I be back? I hope to. We're fortunate to have Permanent Residency in New Zealand (indefinitely) and I don't want to give that up. My time in New Zealand has been wonderful, something I wouldn't trade for anything.