Nothing like sitting down and writing out the first ten things that pop into one's head! Even if you don't do it for public consumption, I highly recommend this as an exercise. It's really interesting to get your contemplations out onto paper (or laptop) and see what's top of mind for you! 1. The wonderful … Continue reading Ten things
A month of change, travel, and some much-needed sunshine. I feel like we didn't really take any time to breathe in March; we have been doing a lot – although we did get away for a lovely little break in the first half of the month, of course! Without further ado, five standout things from last … Continue reading Five things in March
We spent a few days in the Bay of Islands in March to celebrate a big birthday for Hayden! (He turned 40. This isn't a secret, I don't know why I'm being circumspect!). We actually booked this trip last year – we were up in the Bay of Islands in November for me to run the … Continue reading A big birthday in the Bay of Islands
The New Zealand government came through and has kindly provided a very tidy solution to my 101 in 1001 goal of finding a way to have a mid-year celebration to brighten winter. Today is the first ever public holiday for Matariki, which is celebrated in mid-winter, when the Matariki cluster of stars rises and becomes … Continue reading Mānawatia a Matariki!
A happy and calm month. How was yours? Ready on for five of last month's highlights for The Judd Crew... 1. Games with Amelie The bad weather in February convinced us to prepare for winter by buying a bunch of new board and card games and that is easily one of the best decisions we've … Continue reading Five things in March
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