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• Just Say It.

  

  Last week I came out and said something that had been bubbling away in my mind for weeks. It was the kind of thing I didn't really think should be said, not jus... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Things I Want but Just Can’t Have

  I would pay good money to get some stability in my life. Unfortunately, some things you just can't buy. And the universe seems to enjoy pissing on me... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Hunger and Hope)

  

  Just a wee gem of relationship advice I came across recently that I wanted to share... (Paraphrasing here:) If the current trouble/conflict/problem were to... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Counting Down to Japan

  One month (God willing) until we leave for Japan! I am desperately in need of some R R. To be honest, it's probably going to be a pretty full-on trip. We are... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The Photobook Wars

  

  Much as I try, I am not a naturally organised person. Over the years my photo storage system - or lack thereof - has gotten OUT OF CONTROL. I've got pics in... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Setbacks, Enough Said)

  

  Ahh, it couldn't last forever. Generally our flatmates are great, and not around very much (plus, we're pretty self-contained with our downstairs floor). Don't... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• I Joined Snapchat and I Kinda Like It

  

  Title says it all, really. But seriously. I felt like such an old fogey after installing Snapchat. None of it came naturally to me. (Why bother, you ask? Well,... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Mussels and Coconut Cake)

  

  I'm pretty sure I've now crossed over into my 'late 20s'. I'm really starting to understand birthday dread! That said, 27 wasn't half bad. Low expectations are... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Finally, a Movie That’s Realistic!

  'Passion trumps all' is a pretty typical movie trope. So while watching Teacher of the Year, a 2014 indie film, I was pretty confident I knew how it would end. ... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The Differences Between White Collar Job Hunting and Blue Collar Job Hunting

  

  Here's a post that's been percolating for a while, based on observations I've made. I'll broadly differentiate as white vs blue collar, though I'm counting, say... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Gingernuts and Frost)

  

  I'm feeling too lazy to compile a montly eats post. One highlight: Wildfire! The Churrasco is a meaty all-you-can-eat option, with food brought to your tables o... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• But HOW Do They Afford It?

  Once upon a time, I found myself out to brunch with a group of people I didn't know very well. One thing we did have in common, though, was a love of food.... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• One of the Best Things About Making More Money

  I've been so grateful to be earning more, not just because of T's situation, but also because our medical costs have gone up a lot. Health spending has... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Top Free Things to Do Around New Zealand

  

  It's true: New Zealand can be an expensive place to visit. But there are definitely some free natural attractions to add to your itinerary. Here's 9 free... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• What Constitutes ‘real’ Savings?

  

  I recognise this will vary. When we were broke uni students, a grand or two in the bank qualified as a little nest egg. These days, it's probably something in... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Sometimes the Best Parts of Life Are Also the Hardest

  

  A friend and I were recently bemoaning the fact that life never feels settled. We would quite like things to be stable and boring for awhile, thanks. But it... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Scarves and Boots)

  

  I'm feeling a bit ranty today, guys. Bear with me. Methinks we could build a hell of a lot of houses on a single golf course. (There are 3 within 5 minutes'... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• May Eats: Mi Vietnamese, De Post, Ashoka, Salash Deli

  There's a definite theme to this month's eats: value for money! Ain't nothing I hate more than stingy portions. All of the below fall in the sufficient to... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Careers, Compromise and Capitalism

  

  Time for the latest installment in the 'loving your work' series! (Previously: Can we all realistically expect to love our jobs? and The... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• It’s Not About What You DESERVE

  

  The other day, I had to talk myself out of booking flights to Niue for next month. I tell ya, at less than $100 each one way, it was a tough call. After all,... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL