So here we are again, at lockdown level 4 for the whole of New Zealand for three days, Auckland and … More
Category: Daily Life
Wednesday in Wellington
A man flew from Sydney to Wellington on Friday evening, local time. He went to his hotel, enjoyed breakfast at a cafe in town, lunch at another one, visited exhibitions, went shopping, enjoyed a drink in a bar. After returning to Sydney on Monday morning, he went for a Covid-19 test which returned positive (he had had his first dose of vaccine).
This week’s small pleasures #236
Today (Monday 7 June) is a public holiday in New Zealand.
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would tell you how much I enjoy not working on … More
Words on Wednesday: shades of autumn
Although summer is my favourite season (if I had to have one), there is a lot to like about autumn … More
Words on Wednesday: a day well spent
As I mentioned in a previous post, I have just moved to a trial four day working week. Wednesdays are going to be my ‘day off’, and I need to really think how to use the time.
This week’s small pleasures #225
Another week, another set of small pleasures, those little things that bring us joy and a smile to our faces. Autumn is here, so it is time to plan reading lists, trawl recipe books for seasonal eating ideas and look forward to the Easter break. So without further ado, here are some of the good things of the past week.
Words on Wednesday: recent reading
The month of February was a dire month for reading. I started a book I didn’t like and couldn’t finish. Thanks to some light reading in terms of Sandi Toksvig’s memoirs, I got back in the mood again. So to what I have read recently.
This week’s small pleasures #224
Here we are, half way through March already. As I mentioned on Saturday, you can really feel autumn is at … More
Words on Wednesday: in the kitchen
I mentioned on Monday that I am taking some time off work – two weeks to be exact. Being at home means more time for reading (actually have two books on the go for the first time in ages), time to do some clutter clearing (I was very pleased with the results of reorganising the herbs and spices today), doing a new jigsaw, listening to podcasts and going for walks. I’ve also been browsing cookbooks, seeking ideas and inspiration now I have a bit more time to try things out
