Beware.. philosophical patrick! The number of keys you have is pretty much proportional to how much you’ve settled into a place (let x = how much you’ve settled in, and y = .. ;) ehem, so yeah, I’ve been thinking over the last wee while whether I want to stay here or not. And I just can’t decide. There are many things I love about this place, really love. The South Island is beautiful. I’ve been here a year and yet I don’t really think I’ve touched the place. I can afford a car! I could even buy a house. I can go climbing and kayaking all over the place in the summer, and in the winter boarding and mountaineering (though haven’t got much of that going admittedly).
Work is going well, I could prob move into a more managemanty role if I want to try it out (am tempted), good bunch of friends, amazing house to live in (even if it is freezing in the winter).
So why leave? Good question, and that’s what I’ve been asking myself. Sure I miss friends in Dublin (though seriously guys.. just visit and you’ll never want to leave – well the climbers / outdoorsy people out there anyway! just need a few more to reach critical mass!) and family.. but I’m not sure if I want to live in Dublin, well kinda, but it’s just a little expensive methinks. Europe though I do miss a little, would be great to jet off to Sardinia / France / Spain / Italy with ease .. but if I’m not going to live in Dublin, then it’s still a real trip to head home and see family, in which case NZ is just a longer commute (and a bit more expensive – especially if Peak Oil is real..
So yes, can’t really decide, and quite enjoying not deciding. I have until July before my visa is going to expire, so I can go for residency before then if I want to.. might head traveling but get the returning residency before I leave.. quite tempting.
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