Welcome to our new favourite island! Last October, we spent a week at Malolo Island Resort, in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji. It was our first trip out of New Zealand since 2019 – which is unbelievable, looking back on it! We were very ready to leave New Zealand and Fiji was the perfect place to … Continue reading A week at Malolo Island Resort, Fiji
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January, 2023
We are back! January, for me, has been about trying to do my best to give myself what I need, to feel like I can start to think beyond my grief. It has worked – probably not quite as tidily as I thought it was going to, but it has – and I'm beginning to feel like … Continue reading January, 2023
Taking time
A little note to explain my absence – The bad news I received back in October fully landed in December with a deafening thud and the death of my father. It was far too early and it came after a rollercoaster few months and it has left me incredibly, incredibly sad. I have been meaning … Continue reading Taking time
Five Things in September AND Five Things in October
Welcome to the omnibus edition of Five Things! I didn't mean not to publish September back when it was actually relevant. I got some terrible news at the beginning of October and have found myself all but incapable of writing since, especially about silly little things such as movies and podcasts and skincare products. Sometimes … Continue reading Five Things in September AND Five Things in October
The last weekend of winter
In keeping with the traditions of 2020 and 2021, the last weekend of winter has been and it was just stunningly gorgeous weather. It is such a lovely reminder of spring being literally just around the corner. Unlike in years past though, this weekend we didn’t get out for outside family time. Plenty of outside … Continue reading The last weekend of winter