Update

Yesterday was my last day at the ministry of health, and I cannot say I was sad at all to finish. While I learned some things that will help when I'm running my own office, it was not an experience I came to New Zealand to gain...I can file and scan in a similar enviroment from 9-5 in the States just as easily. Although, I must say I did think the standard tea breaks throughout the day were a nice Kiwi touch. After making chicken curry for my flatmates, Kat and I headed into town to go see a band that she knows play in a cafe/bar. We had a good time, but since I had to get up early for interview this morning, it was an early night.

This morning I met with one of the partners of the Mornington Tavern. (Mornington is the part of Dunedin that I live in). The interview went well, and its a place that I would love to work at, the people that work there are really nice, and the clientelle in that area are a little older than what you normally see downtown. They are going to call me on Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning after they interview two other people...I have my fingers crossed! If that doesn't work out, I will take another temp job and continue to browse the help wanted section of the paper.

I am enjoying have a more settled life here in Dunedin. Today is beautiful, warm due to a norwester, and I love walking around this place. After my interview my flatmates and I went to the farmers market. It was really great to pick out local fresh food to eat for the week, and also I had a great crepe for breakfast!! Dunedin has everything I love about cities-great cafes, easy to walk around, and all that I love about country areas- great scenerary and access to outdoor activities. While I have not decided whether or not I'm going stay here after mid-Sept, when I have to move out of the flat, I am glad that I am here for a long period of time. I realized that this is the type of place that tourists can easily overlook, but its a great place to live in.