New friends

Just had a fabulous dinner out with our New York friend (2nd dinner so think we can move to friend status) Brian – Capitol of course (turns out it’s a favourite of his family’s whenever they’re in Wellington!) I tried the pasta this time, can’t believe I passed on the pumpkin risotto, strozzapreti with herbs and zucchini which was delicious.

We very much enjoy Brian’s stories and getting to know him and his family. He’s very inspiring and it’s incredible to hear some of the things people that he’s met in his life and work have done, what they have achieved from humble, New Zealand beginnings. It’s good to meet some different people too, people outside of work mates, family and those we come into contact with each day. Important for becoming ‘grown ups’!

Work is so full on at the moment – I’m at that stage where I feel like I can’t breathe because I don’t feel like I’m making any headway and that there’s so much to do by the next deadline – so I was a bit anxious about taking a night off but it was a welcome break into a different part of our lives. Will have to start early tomorrow!