The pandemic has done crazy things to one's perception of time and it is so easy to dismiss all this as some sort of suspended reality, a break in the space/time continuum that will one day heal so we can all get back to our usual ways with only an occasional chuckle about wasn't that … Continue reading This is real life right now
Tag: celebrations
Another year, another birthday…
It was recently my 38th birthday! I can't quite believe it. 37 went by quick. And turned out to be a weird old year. I honestly wasn't much in the mood for celebrating. We still hadn't managed to have a proper party for Amelie's fifth birthday, and what with Covid in the community now, we're … Continue reading Another year, another birthday…
Autumn in Auckland
We found ourselves making several family trips to Auckland over the autumn months. In summer, I never want to leave our little beach village paradise, but once the weather starts getting cold and dreary, a few visits to the city to enjoy some culture are just what we need! At least, I presume so – this … Continue reading Autumn in Auckland
101 in 1001 – we’re over halfway!
Can you believe it?! It certainly doesn't feel like eighteen months since I published my 101 in 1001 list. But here we are, more than halfway through those 1001 days! Mind-blowing stuff. I look back at what my goals were in November 2019 and I laugh. Not only because I so clearly didn't have a … Continue reading 101 in 1001 – we’re over halfway!
A surprisingly good gift for the husband who has everything
We celebrated Hayden's birthday last week! As per usual, Hayden had a good time, I had a good time, and Amelie had the time of her LIFE. That kid lives for birthdays. It's so cute! Clearly not convinced that I was going to come through with an impressive enough cake, Amelie made Hayden a 'sprinkle … Continue reading A surprisingly good gift for the husband who has everything





