Stacey Mahlmeister

Hey everyone! I am back from Fiji and have a TON to post about. I don't want anything to be overlooked, so I am going to be posting in three parts, the third of which has multiple sub-parts. Goodness, I am so organized, no wonder I am an IE. :)

This first post is dedicated to my Alpha Chi little sister, Stacey Mahlmeister. It is truly all about how amazing she is. I know this blog is supposed to be about my impressions of and experiences in New Zealand, but this is important.

Right before I left for Fiji, I got a care package from Stacey. I had talked to her a couple of times on the phone, which is a lot less than normal. We had talked about a lot of things about me being in New Zealand. One thing is how undecorated my room is. I brought bare minimum when I packed, so I didn't leave room for many little knick-knacks and decorative items that I had in my room back home. I am living out of suitcases and have lots of blank white walls in my room.

So, Stacey takes it upon herself to make sure my room is a lot more like home! I just went through all of the items in the care package, and it is amazing. Nothing too practical, everything fun. Among other things, I have party lights, a super cool puzzle adjustable cork board, a beach chair cell phone holder, and an adorable miniature yellow high heel. I also have a gel eye mask, something I am going to make use of later tonight. My eyes are sore after all the salt water of the last 10 days!

This care package has made me very happy. Also, now my room is a lot more decorated and like home! That is important when you are so far away.

Be on the lookout for the next installment, "Camera Troubles." It should actually be up shortly; I think I am going to type it right now!