Here in Aotearoa, we seem to be balanced right on the cusp of Spring. And, unsurprisingly (because it happens at this time every year), I have found renewed energy in connecting with nature. Maybe it's the warmer weather, or maybe my soul is recognising some deeper stirring in nature, either way, I'm excited to share … Continue reading On the Cusp of Spring
Category: creative life
A Study in Blue
One of the things I have most enjoyed over the summer has been playing with my new digital camera and while a certain 2 year old is a gorgeous subject, he's not always the most willing, so sometimes I've had to search for other things to take pictures. This series is probably my favourite, well … Continue reading A Study in Blue
Summer Snaps
Although we've been back in Wellington now for several weeks, I'm only just managing to get some of our summer pictures off my camera and onto the blog to share with all of you. We had a wonderful summer - spending a whole month up north with our families, but it has been lovely … Continue reading Summer Snaps
Gratitude and Sunshine
Well, it has been a while since my latest post. And we are well and truly into the wild spring weather. Beautiful one day, bitterly cold the next, and of course the ever present spring winds come to play almost daily too. Our house is zoned for high wind, and my goodness can you feel … Continue reading Gratitude and Sunshine
Catching Up
It's been a crazy couple of weeks - I went back to work temporarily, we had a whole heap of visitors one after the other, and - most exciting of all - we bought our first house! Moving day is less than two weeks away now, so we're surrounded by boxes and ongoing mess but … Continue reading Catching Up
DIY Computer Cupboard
My parents have this beautiful rimu computer cupboard that unfolds into a computer desk when you open the doors. Inspired by this S. and I decided to have a go at creating our own. We scoped out the local antique stores and op shops and finally found our ideal cabinet. Bringing it home was a … Continue reading DIY Computer Cupboard
December Reflections
One of the things I love about December is that reports are finished and so I have more time for other things I love. One of which is taking photos. Here are a few snaps from the last month, all taken on my iPhone 5c: Making algebraic structures with my students. T. loves the vacuum … Continue reading December Reflections
Capturing your Essence
I recently saw this question somewhere on the internet: If you could take one photograph to capture your essence which one would it be and why? And I knew straight away which photo I'd choose: S. took this photo two years ago when we went to Queenstown in Autumn. It's just such a me picture … Continue reading Capturing your Essence
Growing a Garden Part One
I've been wanting to do a little series about my garden for a while now, and after a good autumn clean up this afternoon I feel like I have the words at last. There's a fair bit to tell, so this will be split into 3 installments.Way back at the beginning of 2011, in the … Continue reading Growing a Garden Part One
Postcards from Raglan
One of the things I love most about Summer holidays (and the wonderful fact of the matter is that as teachers we enjoy fantastically long ones) is that S. and I have a chance to reflect on the year that’s been, plan for the year ahead and, most importantly, enjoy spending time with our families. … Continue reading Postcards from Raglan
Why Dance Matters
Dance matters ...because it makes me whole. ...because it frees my voice. ...because it makes me work. ...because without it I'd be emptier. ...because it challenges me. ...because it makes me believe I can. On a number of the social media channels I follow, there has been discussion lately about why dance matters. For those … Continue reading Why Dance Matters
Spring Love – Postcards from the Botanic Gardens
Well spring has well and truly sprung here in Wellington and although I wouldn't call it my favourite season (Autumn wins that hands down) it is gorgeous when all the flowers come out. We spent a lovely afternoon wandering through the botanic gardens taking pictures earlier this week when my parents were visiting. Here are … Continue reading Spring Love – Postcards from the Botanic Gardens
Homemade Placemats: An Engagement Present
One of my friends at school recently got engaged. A couple of weekends ago she had her engagement party. Having been the first of our friends to get engaged and married, we haven't really been to all that many engagement parties lately, so I wasn't sure what I was going to give this friend … Continue reading Homemade Placemats: An Engagement Present
Reasons to Dance
I recently saw a post over at the Adult Ballerina Project* listing some reasons why you should take ballet as an adult (see original post here). Reading through this got me thinking about my own reasons for dancing (I guess this kind of follows on from last week's post. Anyway, without further ado, here are … Continue reading Reasons to Dance
Choosing to Dance
"People have asked me why I chose to be a dancer. I did not choose. I was chosen to be a dancer, and with that, you live all your life." Martha Graham. I may not be (and in fact am not) a great dancer like Martha Graham, but I think this sentiment rings true … Continue reading Choosing to Dance
How to… Make Your Own Soft Headbands
I've recently started getting crafty again - this time making headbands. I posted some pictures on a facebook group I was part of and got asked when I was going to start selling them. While I was very flattered that people wanted to buy my creations I have no desire (nor time) to start selling … Continue reading How to… Make Your Own Soft Headbands
The Times they are a Changin’
Well, actually that's probably the understatement of the year given the speed at which things seem to change these days, what with new technology spreading new ideas and such. But that's not actually what I want to write about today. What I actually want to write about in this post is how things are changing … Continue reading The Times they are a Changin’
Dreaming of Ballet
I spent most of my teenage years dancing. Ballet, jazz, contemporary, you name it, I did it. I stopped dancing shortly before I moved to Wellington. Having danced for so many years I was a bit worn out by it all. I tried a couple of times to pick it up again but it never … Continue reading Dreaming of Ballet