2022 was a much quieter blogging year for me than 2021 – considering I didn't blog at all for the last few months of the year I, for one, am not surprised! My lack of activity is shown in the stats – everything on the bar graph for 2022 is a lot smaller than the previous few … Continue reading Best of 2022
Five things in February
February has felt loooong this year – quite an achievement for the shortest month. Looking back, I couldn't believe it was the beginning of February that we went away to Cambridge; that felt much longer ago! We had some crazy crazy weather down here this month. Thankfully we are okay, and our families are all okay, … Continue reading Five things in February
A week at Malolo Island Resort, Fiji
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
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