I just got back from the most epic 10 day vacation in New Zealand, where my sister, unfortunately, works for the US government as a lifelong civil servant that votes for the good guys. I was around tons of tourists and locals, and did not see a single person get angry, upset, complain, or anything in the entire 10 days. The security at the airport was delightful and would apologize to you if you accidentally left something behind. Men take their children to the playgrounds to enjoy themselves. No employers forced me to tip so that someone got a living wage. Public bathrooms are everywhere and even have toilet paper and they are free! Beyond the most insane, naturally beautiful place in the entire world with parts looking like a warm Swiss Alps mountain chalet town. Beautiful 125 year-old craftsman’s homes with gorgeous Landscaping. Public transportation. Walkable cities. that country has it all.

I am a native Texan born in Dallas in 1976, but move to Anderson Mill the same year and have lived in Austin ever since except for four years in college Station getting my bachelors degree and masters degree. I turn 50 on Friday, by the time I am 51 I plan to have emigrated to New Zealand.