Angela Hackman
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Back home, parting thoughts
It’s been three months now since we arrived back in the states. I can’t believe it’s only been three months! Such is the case when your new path looks nothing like your old path and there are no visual reminders… Continue reading
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Final Adventures and the Challenges of Leaving
by Angela I apologize in advance for the lengthy post. The quick story is: Our kids have been sick and it was a stressful trip home, but we are happy to be back. But in the spirit of documenting both… Continue reading
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New Zealand Food- the ups and downs
by Angela I never thought a grocery store could be exciting and sentimental but it was! We went to Martha’s backyard a month or so ago. This American grocery store is one of a kind in Auckland. It started in 2007… Continue reading
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Hot water beach and Stressful Days
A couple of weekends ago we ventured out for a two night holiday with just the five of us to a place on the North Island called the Coromandel. We weren’t able to leave till after dinner which meant we were… Continue reading
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Healthcare, Police, and Rugby
I was about to eat my lunch with some of the other volunteers and elderly participants at the Howick Community center when I realized I hadn’t checked my phone in 3 hours. My mom brain thought- Oh my phone, someone… Continue reading
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ANZAC Day and Jumping Off a Building
A couple of weeks ago now on the 25th of April, after finishing up our travels and saying goodbye to visitors, we celebrated another New Zealand Holiday- Anzac Day. This holiday is shared with Australia and commemorates both countries’ armed forces.… Continue reading
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More Visitors, Rotorua, Glowworms, and Queenstown (take two)
Today is both the last day with my Mom and the last day of the mid-term break. Tomorrow is the start of term 2 for the kids at school. I am glad my mom, despite her illness, was able to travel here… Continue reading
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Visitors, First Trip to Queenstown, More School Fun, and School Safety
It has been a busy two weeks for our family as we got out of our barely established routine and hosted Danny’s mom and step dad, Luanne and Jerry. I explored with them around Auckland and then we all travelled together to Queenstown… Continue reading
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The Boat Club, a Birthday, and South Africa
by Angela We have now completed 1/3rd of our time here. The end of “Term 1” is approaching and the start of some breaks where we will be travelling and spending time with visiting family. I rather like the setup… Continue reading
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Community, Connection, and the West Coast
by Angela “I’m new here.” It’s my trump card and I don’t mind using it but sometimes I wish I didn’t have to. It can be tiring living out of structure, habits, and the comfort of knowing. With the time… Continue reading
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