My daughter’s schedule for her first workweek in Auckland is day shift at the hospital Wednesday through Friday, which means she has already worked the first day because New Zealand is currently 17 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time, until we fall back to standard time on Sunday and the difference then becomes 18 hours. I put Auckland’s time and weather on my phone so I can keep track of it.

One wall of her little apartment is made up of windows, giving a nice view. The dog, who loves to look out windows, seems to have claimed much of that space, as shown in the photo below.

It looks very cozy! Although I probably won’t get to Auckland for a visit until next year, I am sure I’ll enjoy it when the time comes.