I caught up with some old colleagues today from my time back at Kiwibank. The fifth largest bank in a tiny country where 90% of financial services are provided by the Big Four, Kiwibank nevertheless gave me some fun times, a steady paycheck, a few lessons, and most importantly, some good mates. It was originally…

A few weeks ago, a guy I used to work with told me some wonderful news; after putting his head down, focusing, and applying himself, he was accepted into medical school. It’s a massive achievement, and I admire the bravery to go at 30. It’s easy for someone older to consider 30 “still so young”,…

A reason I write this blog is to keep a record of my life, cataloguing the ugly, the bland, the banal, the bad, and the unfortunate. Hopefully, I also get the chance to capture the good as well. Today was one of those days. Down in Queenstown, with four of my favourite people, means that…

For the past few years, I have been working on nailing one dish: roast chicken with potatoes, carrots, and broccolini. There is a reason why chefs around the world consider it the meal they’re most likely to cook for those they love at home. When done well, it really is a magical dish. And while…

I am in Queenstown at the moment, which is one of my favourite places in the world. However, it has been full noise between work, family, seeing friends, and soaking up the beauty. Feeling spent, but happy.

The fam is heading down to Queenstown for a few days for Ky’s work offsite. It should be a full on week, but one which we’ll no doubt enjoy. Mum is flying over from Sydney to provide reinforcements, which should make the trip that much easier. Due to Ky’s schedule, we’re on different flights, and…