Anticipation

Twenty-four days until I'm on a plane, and the anticipation is starting to take over. Two of my amazing roommates, Laurel and Sarah, have already begun their international adventures, and so I have resorted to stalking their blogs and living vicariously through their experiences. So tonight, with the help of my best friend Molly, I decided to create a New Zealand Bucket List to help curb some of my excitement. Here are some of the highlights: 

-Go bungee jumping

-Visit the Shire

-Hold a koala bear (Australia)

-Drink cider on tap

-Pet a sheep*

-Get to know a rando in a cafe

-Go wine tasting

-Go tramping (hiking)

-Kiss a Kiwi (bird)

-Kiss a Kiwi* (human)

-Learn at least one Maori curse word*

-Find P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney (Australia)

-Waitomo* (go caving) 

-Attend the Garden Festivals in Christchurch

-Get a spa treatment*

-Try at least one seemingly repulsive food

-Go to a rugby match

-Go to the Auckland Zoo*

-Buy a hand-knit sweater

-Go sailing in Auckland

-Go horse trekking in a national park

-Take a Maori Heritage tour

-Take at least two spontaneous road trips

-Catch a fish*

-Go trap shooting

-Swim with dolphins

-Take a kayaking tour

-Dress like a tourist* (fanny pack included)

-Have a brunch date*

-Chill in one place for at least three hours*

-Write a new piece at least once a week

-Pull an all-nighter with great friends

-Learn to cook some native recipes

* indicates a Molly creation

I am so looking forward to beginning my time in Christchurch. In the meantime, styling doll hair at American Girl, spending quality time with my amazing family and friends, and stalking my roommates will have to do. 

I'll take it.