I finally was able to purchase a ticket for my trip. My plane leaves Sunday the 18th at 3:29 pm and arrives in Palmerston North New Zealand at 11:00 am on Tuesday the 20th. Total flight time is about 24 hours. To figure out what time it is in New Zealand, just look at the weather located on the right side of this blog. (This only shows up after your click title of the post if you received this as an email) Or, you can just subtract 6 hours (5 if in Central Time Zone) and then add a day. New Zealand is 18 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
I think I created this video back in August. It’s been so long, I can’t even remember. But, I can finally show it to you now! I’m very excited. The video lists a few names at the end, which are those who helped make the video. If you wish to contact me in an email instead of in a comment to this blog, you can send me an email here: katherinejustine (at) hotmail.com.
It’s almost unreal, that I’m finally leaving. I kept setting dates in my mind for when I’d be gone, so it almost feels strange to actually leave! One aspect of expecting to leave for so long and then repeatedly having to wait longer, is that I feel that culture shock will possibly be a bit less. I might be completely wrong and receive a wake up call when the shock sets in. But, I feel as if I’ve been learning about and thinking about what it will be like for so long, that the novelty has worn off in a sense. We will see.
Hoorah hoorah! I’m finally off! 
I am thankful to God for His timing, as there are probably reasons for the delay.
If you would like to see a video of what it’s like to fly over New Zealand, I’ve linked to one here. You can also click the Awesome Box on the right (if you are reading this in an email, just click the title of this post to find the Awesome Box)
video and plane video now posted on my fb wall, I think. Thanks Katherine. Still praying, procrasinating, yes, praying, more important:)
Hooray!!! So happy for you, Katherine.
Waiting for the departure date is so frustrating. Glad you finally have something concrete!
And that video was pretty nifty. Liked very much!
Katherine, I am so proud of you. I got teary looking at the video because I miss you already. I really treasure the last 6 months we had together for our visits. I will check your blog often. You are an amazing person and my whole family sends love and best wishes for a wonderful experience. P.s. miss lizzy loves her blankie.
If Lizzy loves blankies; you can tell her I have more from Katherine’s “stash” of which might may you all feel a little better still:)…..They are ones of mine, that sort of “expired” and which I think I do have one in mind now, a little stain here or there even after bleaching of which I could try to put together a care package…..something I do for many people anyway!!!
Woo Hoo a new adventure for you!!!! xoxo
Aww Katherine I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to continue following you on your blog and I hope to come visit you at some point there
You are an amazing person who is going to accomplish amazing things side by side with God. I think of you often. Love always, Sarah
So excited for you! Pretty sure you’re already adjusting to things (like missing out on Thanksgiving, and spring-time in November and the wrong side of the road). Praying for you as your adventure starts. Love the video! God bless!
YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! Love the video and praying for you each day! Miss you much…God is soooooooo cool! He truly gives us the desires of our hearts as long as our hearts beat in tune with His!!!