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• I Adopted a Dog and I’m a Better Human for It

  

  It's safe to say that getting a dog was very high on the agenda after buying a house. (A refresher: NZ is heinously pet unfriendly when it comes to renting - "N... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (the Hustling Edition)

  

  In the past I've said yes to freelance opportunities that turned out to be huge pains in the ass, more often than not. So I was a bit wary about one that... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• All Else Being Equal – Wouldn’t You Rather Have the Money?

  

  Money can't buy everything, it's true. But when going through hard times for whatever reason, I know I'd rather not add financial stress to the... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (the Salted Caramel Edition)

  

  Ever since I left home young, I would describe my relationship with my parents as 'complicated'. We're not touchy feely. We're not even very talky. Getting... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Should You Leave Your Unemployed Partner?

  

  You are not a terrible person if you're thinking of leaving a chronically underemployed/unemployed partner. We only get one life, and you're allowed to put... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (powered by Stew and Strolls)

  

  I think I need to accept that life just never gets easier. Yes, you become stronger and smarter but as your resilience grows, so do the hurdles. Gone are the... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Life After Journalism: No Regrets

  

  Looks like my two year anniversary has flown by! Leaving publishing enabled me to buy a home and break the clunker car cycle. I've built on my existing skill se... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Hopes and Dreams? No Thanks, I’m Too Old for That Crap

  

  Hope is a cruel thing. I understand that sometimes it's needed in order to survive. When there's nothing else at all to pull you through. But I'm not a fan of i... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The Best Money I’ve Spent Lately

  

  I've got half a rambly post brewing about how much I love money and how much better it makes life. But you'll probably get the idea if I just tell you about... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (the Gluttony Edition)

  

  It's been far, far too long since I wrote about food. It may be some time longer, but for now i must share a few new finds: Kampung Style, Glen Eden - good home... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Forgiveness is a Funny Beast

  

  Recent events have brought me closer to and further from various people in my life. It's gotten me thinking a lot about forgiveness. For as long as I can... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (powered by Sun and Sweat)

  

  I may be the only person in Auckland enjoying this current heat wave. (Yeah, 30 degrees is scorching for us.) This weather was made for: beach trips (except... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Daydreams and Wanderlust

  

  I've been finding myself daydreaming a lot about escaping to the other side of the world - the Americas in particular. There's the Galapagos Islands, with... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• When Life Gives You Lemons, Buy Lipstick

  Have we decided if the 'lipstick index' is for real, or not? (That's the idea that people keep splurging on lipstick in times of recession - little luxuries,... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Travel on the Cheap

  Self-employment has never really held any allure for me. But when great last minute travel deals pop up on my Twitter feed or email inbox, I gotta admit, I... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (the Keeping Busy Edition)

  

  So much is going on right now, I don't even know where to start! It's probably easier just to wait till some things start to fall into place. In the meantime,... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The 5 Things Keeping Me Sane Right Now

  

  The name of the game, at least for the foreseeable future, is stress management. Ever heard of active relaxation? Oh, how I love a good oxymoron, but I think... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Let’s See What Happens When I Choose Myself

  

  I can't recall ever being so excited for a new year. For so long I've been putting others first, to the detriment of my own physical and mental wellbeing. All... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2016 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• What I Learned in 2015

  

  Other people can be such a disappointment. Other people can also astound you by stepping up and offering support that you never ever expected. Sometimes the mos... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The Intersection of Capability and Circumstance (in Personal Finance)

  

  A few months ago I accepted a new position that perfectly suits my nerdy, money-loving heart - one with the overarching aim of helping people get ahead... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2015 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL