Auckland, New Zealand

I just dusted off my laptop after many, many months of neglect. I uploaded some photos on my flickr site and then I thought about how much I miss writing. I have a tablet that I use now, but there is nothing as satisfying as writing on a keyboard.

My mom taught me how to type when she was a secretary for the army. I would sometimes go to work with her and she would keep my busy on their large, army green typewriters. The kind that could really do damage if it was dropped.

I have been living in Auckland, New Zealand for the last couple of years. We love it here. The people are friendly and I love living in a town with art and great coffee. Living in Chirstchurch was too difficult. And I wasn't myself there. I feel really at home here.

That being said, I am coming to Arkansas, Texas, and California for a family visit and to see some friends. The idea of coming to Arkansas makes me smile so much. I have such wonderful times whenever I am there. It's changed a lot, but I have always found some great, new things to do whenever I come home.

I have one cat left, the Professor, our other cat passed a year ago. I still miss her a lot. The Professor keeps me company though. He is my shadow. I don't like the idea of travelling without him, but my neighbor has graciously offered to watch him while I'm away.

Every drop of rain that falls today is making it harder and harder to go outside. I am determined not to let the rain get the better of my day! Now, where is my raincoat?