A quick note on the kindness of others

I recently moved, from an 8-person home where unbelievably enough you always felt alone (no but really, the students living there were really nice, my room was just dysfunctionally small, plus I think it had fleas) to a much more reasonable set up in a shared home with a couple. She plays rugby with me, he's a real estate agent (but a nice one). Appalled by my living conditions they invited me to stay at their house for the remainder of my time here, for half the rent!

I gladly accepted.

Unfortunately they didn't have another bed, just a sort of fold out mattress. I hastily moved in thinking it would be fine and that it would all work out. Instead I spent all last week in a zombie-like state due to extremely poor sleep. My supervisor was even worried about my glazed over eyes.

I jokingly mentioned in a conversation at work that I was looking for a spare bed. A co-worker immediately offered hers but wasn't sure about delivery. At that point my supervisor jumped in saying that she'd happily help me to move it this weekend as it was well worth it to them that I be well rested! Sure enough, yesterday she picked me up, paid for the a trailer rental and drove all the way across town to pick up the bed with me.

I am truly grateful to the people who go out of their way to help others when they really don't need to (though she said it was in the NZGBC's best interest to have me firing at 120% again). Then again, i've never met an ungenerous New Zealander.

Here's to a good night's sleep!

The old mattress on the floor set up

The new set up. Luxury!

(Notice all the heating components necessary for not freezing!)