New Days and Sunny Skies

Well the car has been taken caare of, and I'm only out $1,000 NZ. Could be a lot worse so I'm glad it's all behind me. Today I found a little backpacker guitar in hopes of inspiration for some new music. I figured treating myself to something nice would help wash the bad taste in my mouth. The weather can't be anymore beautiful here in Wellington today so I'm starting to think the worst is behind us. Thank you for all of your prayers and thought over the last few days, they have surely been comforting. I find it truely amazing just how wonderful our Lord is because He's helped me to see just how small my problems have been the last few days. He's helped me to push them away and forget them so it's only up from here. It is truely beauful here and I'm going to enjoy every minute I have left here.
Peace and Love!

rain...

Well, after 2 days I was able to locate my bags and hit the road. We rented a car and headed to Bay of Islands and Hot water beach to find them closed down due to a cyclone off the coast. We made the best of our situations by enjoying the beautiful landscapes and continuous joking about our luck. However, the jokes became a little less funny when and 18 wheeler swiped the back of our rental car. Luckly were all ok, but because I was driving the expenses are coming from my pocket. I'm trying to stay positive because I know it can only get better from here. The sounth island is only a few days away, and I hope it will bring me much better luck. I hate that i have nothing exciting and beautiful to report, but stay patient and it will come. Godd Bless all of you, and please pray for us on our adventure.
Peace and Love!

I made it

Just wanted to let everyone know that I made it safely. At the moment I'm without my luggage, but I hope to see it tomorrow. I'm missing home, but I'm also looking forward to hitting the trail and seeing New Zealand. I know this is short, but I hope to have more to report soon. Hope this finds you well.
Peace and Love!

Here I go.....

I've never claimed to be a Pulitzer winner, but I've decided to try my hand at keeping those of you who read this intrigued. I'm new to the blogging thing, but I feel my adventures will speak for themselves. On wed. Jan 16, I leave San Antonio to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. I am heading to New Zealand in search of a lifestyle outside of America's norm. I hope to find a way of living far from the stresses of time and money that inhibit our lives daily here in the free world. All I'll have are the essentials that fit in my pack and the good Lord to guide my way. I have no clue what my adventure may bring, but I know that whatever comes will be exciting. I don't know how often I'll be able to write, but I'll do my best to allow each of you to live vicariously through me while I'm away. If I can figure it out I'll also post pictures so you can adore the beauties of New Zealand with me. If you'd like to send personal emails you can reach me at mikeyhawkins11@gmail.com , and i'll try my best to return them all. Until next time, Peace and Love!