Posted by in Christianity Do you see Christians as perfect? Do you have a certain view when you see a Christian make a mistake? Becoming a Christian certainly doesn’t mean there won’t be slip-ups along the way, disappointment, and doing wrong things. There will always be times of doubt and people who might tick you off. We’re simply human. What…Read more »
Posted by in Weddings An engagement party is a special way to celebrate your recent engagement with your closest friends and family. It’s also a great way for wedding guests to get to know each other and for the hosts to practice speeches or cut a cake! Hosting an engagement party doesn’t have to cost an arm and a…Read more »
Posted by in Christianity, Uncategorized I’ve always loved 25-year-old Tori Kelly’s singer-songwriting style and her honest lyrics. She’s easily regarded as one of the best voices of this generation with her powerful soprano voice. Kelly can run, belt, and whistle. The notes she can hit I didn’t even know existed she truly is an angel on earth! If you hear…Read more »
Posted by in Weddings When it comes to planning the smaller things on the big wedding to do list I have to admit I have browsed many websites looking for bridal and bridesmaids robes. I had my eye on Clarence & Co. for a long time who do beautiful gift boxes so you can ask friends to be your bridesmaid!…Read more »
Posted by in Skin Care Over the past few years, I’ve had ups and downs with my skin. I tried medication, Cetaphil and all sorts of creams to get rid of breakouts. I would blame most of it on hormones I guess! This is why I am super excited Essano products exist. I’ve been using them for a few months…Read more »
Posted by in Relationships, Weddings I recently got engaged to a handsome young man who surprised me with a beautiful ring. After all the celebrations and congratulations, you chuckle with your fiancé because you can now call them your fiancé. Then reality sinks in. I realise we actually have to start planning our wedding eventually. What do I wear? Do I…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons Imagine this, a tall person with long arms showing up to a new boxing class. Yes, this was me a few months ago. I felt like an awkward giraffe who had no idea what to do. In my mind, I thought I looked like Rocky Balboa though. I was a little bit embarrassed at first…Read more »
Posted by in Travel If you’ve never been to Rotorua it’s a town with beautiful scenery, tourist destinations, and hot weather! My partner and I finally visited the place. Of course, the first thing you may notice is an egg smell, which is from the geysers and hot springs. You might get used to it, and it’s stronger in some…Read more »
Posted by in Christianity, Life lessons, Thoughts on Life In our scientific, rational age, spiritual beliefs are often shrugged off as myth. Such as Christianity. When you say this word to people these days they often scrunch up their face or run the other direction. To be fair I turned into one of those people. So this blog is quite a personal journey of…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons, Thoughts on Life When it comes to tattoos, it’s something I’ve always been fascinated about. It brings so much character to a person, and over the years I’ve found it’s such a great conversation starter. I notice quite a few people asking questions about what they should get or where to even start. In this blog, I thought…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons, Thoughts on Life In life, you may always come across difficult situations, bosses, or co-workers. Working with a negative co-worker is like a bad apple. This can affect your whole team in many ways right down to the core. So how do you approach people with a bad attitude? Overcoming work obstacles and negative employees can not only…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons, Thoughts on Life In the past, I wrote many work blogs on how to stay productive. So it makes sense to actually follow my own advice and personalize my own experience with how I stay motivated at work. You already may have guessed it, but yes it’s about Star Wars. Just to make things a bit more exciting.…Read more »
Posted by in Mental Health Jade Dandy is a glowing image of someone who has overcome so much. In her pink vintage dress, with her hair flowing down her shoulders, she oozes elegance. Like a mysterious woman from the 60’s, she stands surrounded by retro flowers. Here she is healthy and happy, but you wouldn’t guess from a first glance…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons, Thoughts on Life Growing up as a teenager, I suffered from bad skin. Now, this isn’t just one spot here or there. It was the type of skin that made me want to cancel plans and hide at home. It sounds dramatic but it was red, puffy, and not fun. Not just your typical breakout, we’re talking mountains…Read more »
Posted by in Current Affairs, Mental Health Exciting things are happening in the mental health space, especially in New Plymouth. Last week I got to sit down and catch up with my lovely friend Natalie who has been super busy! In between a delicious coffee and some lunch she told me about her latest project. It’s a beautifully designed book targeting mental…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons Moving into a flat can be an exciting time for any teenager. You finally get to have a slice of independence, have your own room, and begin your life of adulthood. When you meet your flatmates everything seems great at first and they seem so wonderful to live with. But soon enough you’ll realise there…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons, Mental Health I wanted to get a first hand perspective on what people go through when it comes to mental illness.
Posted by in Life lessons The bright lights, the smell of a new city, and a fresh start. By day downtown is the heart of this booming city. Cups of coffee, greeting friends with a smile, and a biscuit in one hand. Crumbs fall on my lap as I watch the people go by in the street. A lady asks…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons Well I’m now twenty two. There have been plenty of milestones and great memories. A few fashion disasters, and a mullet at some point in my childhood due to an accidental hair cut. Most of all in this post I wanted to share a few things I think are important. 1) Believe in yourself. You have to…Read more »
Posted by in Life lessons, Thoughts on Life Workplace bullying is a silent epidemic taking the world by storm. As we’ve seen in the past few days people were proudly wearing their pink shirts to stand up against bullying. We’ve talked so much about stopping bullying but not so much about how to protect people from it in the workplace, or the tools…Read more »
