Jet Lag Sucks

Sam and I are finally here.

I have journal entries that I wrote in my notebook during the actual journey, but I don't feel like going upstairs to get it. But just so you guys know that we're all right, here's a short recap of what's happened the past 24 hours.

Oh, by the way, here in NZ, it's Sam's birthday (even though technically it's the 22nd there in the USA), so make sure you wish him a happy birthday through email or even through here.

Anyway:

Sam and I were excited after passing through security at o'hare, but it all died down with the delay of the first plane and the length of the second plane ride (13 hours!!). But we're at a hostel right now in Auckland, and we're gonna stay a week here at the very least. We don't know where we'll be next, because it depends on where we find work. But while we're here, we're gonna take care of the basic stuff like set up a permanent address and open up a bank account (and yes, look for a job).

Today after checking in at the hostel, Sam and I went out to eat, and to buy groceries for the week. Now it's almost noon, but I know that in Chicago that it's almost 7pm. I can feel the difference, and my body's getting tired. I didn't take a short nap like I usually do, so I'm guessing that if I don't take a nap now, I'm out for the night by 7pm for sure!

Sorry, no pictures this time, but I promise to have some for my next blog. After all, I got a haircut the day I left, so no one but my family has seen it. Too bad, I really like my haircut this time. =]

Side notes:
- Sorry Grace, for not posting as soon as we arrived, but we were soo hungry..
- Thanks to Jae for warning me about those fees and such. I did some research on it before leaving and now we know how to deal with it.

I'm sure other little things will pop into my head as the week goes on, so you'll probably see random posts with comments here and there.

And please keep us in your prayers. I'll try to post up specific prayer requests as often as I can.
This week: finding jobs, or at least finding out what we should do next. Could be anything.