Here in Wellington, it’s been raining non-stop for a week. Cyclone Dovi has just waded in too, so I’ve spent a fair bit of time drinking tea on my new…

I’ve been branching far and wide in my creative explorations – trying watercolour and gouache, using my camera again, writing poetry, and making digital art via Procreate. The thing that clashes about…

My connection to nature has been growing stronger and stronger. A series of experiences, longings and feelings have converged to drive my yearning for connection with the natural world. These…

I returned on Wednesday from five beautiful days in the Marlborough Sounds, walking the Queen Charlotte Track and just relaxing with my partner, Jacob. We saw in the new year…

I’m cheekily writing this in 2022, so hello from the future. December is a great month for reading; there’s so much time for it. Whether you’re curled up on the…

The other day I was sat up at my favourite spot in the neighbourhood. After huffing and puffing up the hill, I was greeted with a spectacular mosaic of colour…

As I sit here in my big grey armchair, the rain hammers against the windows, the ferns fly this way and that in the brutal winds, and I cradle my…

Friday was Jacob’s birthday – he turned 30! Our celebrations that day rounded off a particularly busy week, and I was so happy to sink into a seat opposite him with…

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on things we’ve lost, as a society and as individuals. I had no idea what to write for this blog but, as often happens, threads began…

This is a short one today. It’s one of those weeks/times where I feel completely frantic. On top of working full-time and studying part-time, my partner is also studying…

I often hear people talk about emotional numbing and distractions, but I’ve always thought I don’t do it. It’s funny the things we convince ourselves of. Hint: if you’re adamant you don’t…

Each month, I’m going to start documenting the books I’m reading. This is a lovely way for me to remember all of the books I’ve read, as sometimes I can’t even…

Spring in Wellington arrives hesitantly, unsure it prefers the cold winds and horizontal rains of winter or the hot, muggy days of summer. You throw open your windows, let the cool air…

In our society, we often categorise people in one of two ways; creative or logical thinker. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time wondering which category I fall into. As a child…