1 month in...

... and as Mr Timberlake would cheerily sing whilst munching on a Big Mac... "We're looovin' it"!

The weeks have flown over so fast and it still feels a bit like we are on our jollies, not a bad feeling at all. Reality will set in a bit more this week as Fran has his medical and then starts his new job, the professional Jeremy Kyle watcher is in for a bit of a shock I think! I will happily take his crown and carry on with our Jezza obsession, as guess what, its on every day here too!

Looks like I'll be a lady of leisure for a little while whilst I job-hunt, so not used to it but have a feeling I could easily get used to it!
Living with the folks at the mo which is great, forgot how liberating it is to not have to worry about mortgage, bills, DIY etc... and my lovely mum helps out with our washing and cooks lovely home-made dinners - and dad tells me off for leaving the lights on or not using a place mat under my plate - its like being a teenager again!
As fabulous as this is though, we are both also really excited to get our own gaff and get settled into NZ life properly... it will seem more like we live here when we both have jobs and our own little shack.

Tony has settled into the kiwi life-style marvellously, we hardly see him for the entire day, he pops in for a little scran now and again and then its back to stalking ducks, pukekos and wild rabbits - can't be a bad life eh! He hasn't managed to catch anything yet which I'm very grateful for, think that may be due to the undoubtedly annoying bell we've hung from his collar.

Anyway, will try to update this blog on a more regular basis now... not sure if anyone even bothers to read it but I like writing it anyway... think its the Adrian Mole type therapy :) Feel free to leave a comment to let me know I'm not waffling on to myself!

Mucho love to all our gorgeous family and friends who have stayed in touch and set up Skype especially. Had a few video chats with people and its amazing... despite the time difference meaning that one of us has just gotten up and looks like they've been dragged through a hedge backwards (usually me).
Our Skype ID is frankie.chezza.mccormick - let's get more of you involved!

Take care x