Now We're Talking!

Okay. I mean it this time. It's official. It really is!

I have been granted a New Zealand residence permit. They have also issued me my first returning resident's visa so that I can be granted another residence permit when I leave NZ and return while said visa is valid.

And I've got these cool stickers in my passport now declaring my status here in New Zealand. All very official.

Finally!

And, I had a conversation with a girlfriend from home on the phone this afternoon and it made me so happy! Obviously just to hear her voice but also because it was like we just spoke or saw each other yesterday (oh how I wish!) because it was so comfortable and natural. Warmed my heart because I know it will always be like that with my nearest and dearest. Distance has and will continue to have NOTHING over love and friendship.