We are moving.The studies are (all but) over and we are on our way back to Wellington. We will be moving into our new home in Newlands, Wellington this Saturday (3rd). Consequently I am writing this surrounded by boxes and piles of "stuff". It is amazing how much junk can be collected in a little less than 3 years.
We are moving for a couple of reasons. Firstly to be closer to family and friends while Maya is little. And secondly because job prospects for Luis are better there. He already has casual work lined up at Capital Coast Health, where he worked before we started this university journey. He will be working as a "Health Care Associate" (support worker/ nurse aide) in mental health. This is however temporary while he applies for permanent positions. I plan to stay at home with Maya until my thesis is completely finished. I have completed a final draft and am just awaiting feedback from my supervisor before having it bound and (finally!) submitting it. Submission is planned for January, after which I will be looking for part time work.
It is a little sad to be leaving here. People have been good to us, particularly since the birth of Maya. We have leaned a lot, achieved and lot and have a lot of memories here. But live moves on and we are really excited to be "getting on" with our lives after three years buried in books.
However now I must get back to packing... next update from Wellington!