Today I flew to Christchurch - the turbulence was next level! Luckily I was sitting next to an air traffic controller. She gave us some great tips on how to deal with it - everyone around us was listening carefully. We ended up discussing geography so I was in my element.

Working hard at Tūranga today.

Being a tourist

This is a bit sad.

Visiting Lake Alexandrina in the Mackenzie country.

Do any of you know where I am?

Hello from Timaru.

I am done with this little trip away in the South Island. Last work trip for the foreseeable future. At the airport ready to go home.

One more sleep until I sign off from one of my jobs.

A few shots from my little break at Lake Tekapo.

Today is the last day of work for me. The funding for the job I have loved doing ends. I think I have done a good job for the past four years helping teachers navigate assessment changes. 2026 will look a bit different for me but I am up for the challenge.

Getting into the Christmas spirit this Saturday.

Beautiful flowers!

I was going to catch a bus to my Christmas lunch today but I think I will get my OH to take me.

Christmas and Pina Colada - an excellent way to enjoy the afternoon.

Did my groceries click and collect order for Christmas! We will be some other place and not at home so have had to be super organised.

At TimeZone with the nephews.

Another day, another coffee.

Have been slowly getting my house ready for the return of number 1 son on Saturday. Will need to fill the fridge with lots of his favourite things on Friday.

One day we will have sunflowers at the front of my house