Before today, I had always had intentions of writing about something. It’s a good thing that Bryan and I are headed to New Zealand.
It’s almost surreal: only recently has it dawned on me that Bryan and I are headed to the gorgeous country that is New Zealand. Kiwi town. The south pacific. Needless to say, the two of us are more excited, energized, and filled with passion than we have been in recent memory. At least I am.
For years there has been a growing sense of Wanderlust inside me. My desire to explore and transcend my own barriers and boundaries has always held it’s appeal. But as with most things my motivation and desire to act and control my own fate has until this point be in short supply. I heard a quote yesterday, attributed to Einstein, which probably means he didn’t actually say it, but its worth repeating anyways:
“Nothing changes unless moved”
It’s time to move. As we continue to talk about our trip and propose ideas, the concept of ‘why not’ and ‘what do we have to lose’ keeps arising. Both of us are in very rare situations in life- some savings, and literally zero responsibility. The fact that we can conceive of the idea to go to a new country for a year and execute that plan within months, shows that there is no time like now to go on an adventure.
And adventure is what we’re craving. Aren’t most people? I can hardly say I’ve been “on an adventure” but I think deep down, that is what the soul ultimately craves. That bastard is always looking for satisfaction.
Slowly Bryan and I have begun to put our plan in action- its taking shape. Details are still malleable and subject to change so there’s no sense in repeating them here, but, that said, our research pool is growing.
But in all seriousness, how freakin' beautiful is New Zealand? For real. Like, just look!
It’s designed to keep our loved ones and friends up to speed, but hopefully strangers will eventually find their way to this silly little blog and learn a thing or two about travel, new zealand, and hopefully gain some experience of their own through our writings. I want to bring New Zealand to life through your computer screen. That is, I think, my ultimate goal.
Bryan and I are also tasked with maintaining a balance between documenting the trip but also living in the moment and enjoying every instant we are abroad. It’s a delicate balance I’m sure, one I haven’t had much practice with. But boy do we ever want to live in the moment.
And I’m sure we’ll be sick of Kiwi and lamb by the end.
But then again, maybe we will never get tired of life there. But that’s for future Bryan and Kevin to decide.
Till next time,
-K