With New Zealand opening back up again, May was a very good month! We spent most of it in the country, with a couple of stints back in Auckland. The first of those saw us back there for just one night to sort a few things out; the second was for a week and a … Continue reading Five things in May
Category: family
A quick check-in, and also, let’s hear it for friends
Hello and happy Monday evening! How were your weekends? We're back in the city right now, despite Hayden and I both still working from home. Schools reopened here last week, so we're back so Amelie can attend school. She's been back since last Wednesday and wow, what a revelation. A day where all I have … Continue reading A quick check-in, and also, let’s hear it for friends
101 in 1001 – a six month update
I'm very excited to be writing this – the first six month update of my 101 in 1001 goals! It is a funny time to be writing it, obviously. I look back at the goals I set in November last year and it's like a trip back in time, when things like 'travel' and 'celebrations' … Continue reading 101 in 1001 – a six month update
Live in Level 4 lockdown in 35 seconds
A reeeeaaallllly quick post to share how excited I am that New Zealand reported zero – ZERO – new cases of Covid-19 yesterday. In five minutes the 1pm press conference will update us on the numbers over the last 24 hours...I am really hoping for more good news! And that we can keep this up … Continue reading Live in Level 4 lockdown in 35 seconds
This is not a holiday (a letter for Amelie)
So, Amelie-boo, we have come to the country for the lockdown! You're only three as I write this, so you have no idea how lucky we are that this is an option for us. But trust me – we are very fortunate to be here. To be here, and to be safe, and to be … Continue reading This is not a holiday (a letter for Amelie)





