Why did the chicken cross the road? To help you reflect and ponder your existence. Okay… more on that later. Last Saturday I took my mum and partner to Ngā Tohu o Uenuku (Mangere Arts Centre) to see the fantastic new play Still Life with Chickens by Samoan writer D.F. Mamea. The slice-of-life story focuses on…
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March Madness
The beginning of March is arguably the busiest time of the year… people are back (albeit reluctantly) at work, school kids are parading around in crisp new uniforms, uni students are frantically flocking to lectures, trains and buses are packing in people like sardines, and roads are clogged like a blocked drain. Yup, March Madness…
Pacific pride in Aotearoa
As a child of Pacific heritage growing up in 1980s/90s New Zealand, I can honestly say that a diverse range of Pacific role-models was not obvious or well-known. High profile role models tended to come from the sporting arena; Michael Jones, Jimmy ‘Thunder’ Peau, Rita Fatialofa, Olo Brown, Ana Noovao, Pat Lam to name a…
Day 24: Reminisce. Oh and Merry Christmas!
Wow. I made it to day 24! The past month has made me realise how many great things there are to do, that help contribute to positive health and wellbeing. Sometimes people think you need to be doing something big, showy or expensive to have a great experience. This is not true at all. A lot…
Day 20: Be nurtured by nature
The task is simple. Step outside and find some trees, bushes, flowers and water around you. Wander around allow your senses to to take over. Remember how amazing it feels. Below are some photos from my quick wander around Albert Park today. #xmascountdown2017 From 1-24 December I will blog daily suggestions with tips and advice on…
Going back to school… fresh start in 2018!
Next January I will officially begin my new job as the lead Careers Advisor at St Peter’s College in Auckland. This also happens to be my old high school, so I will go full-circle and return to my educational roots! To love and to serve. It was serendipitous as to how I ended up pursuing…
Day 15: Reflect on your work successes
As we head towards Christmas, it useful to look back on the year and to reflect on your work challenges and successes. Not only does this give you a sense of what has been achieved over a significant period of time, but it also allows you think about opportunities you may wish to grow and…
Day 14: Be an angel for someone
Ooops, this is a day late, but better to be late than never! The prompt is simple. Be an angel for someone today. Brighten someone’s day by doing something kind, generous, fun or thoughtful for them. It’s doesn’t have be a big thing, or could even be the smallest gesture such as paying them a…
Day 13: Be inspired through real stories
Have you heard of the Auckland Humanity Project? If not, then I’m mighty glad that you’re reading this now! The Auckland Humanity Project features videos of Aucklanders responding to a single question. The responses are shared via their Facebook page and other digital channels. According to their website: together your experiences tell a bigger story and…
Day 12: Donate to those in need
I read an article today that said the hundreds of people lined up at the Auckland City Mission to receive food parcels and other essential items in the lead up to Christmas. It wasn’t just a few people. It was HUNDREDS. It saddens me to think there are so many people out there who are…
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