Photo by janeb13 on Pixabay The other day I went on a trip to Kaikoura, the whale watching capital of New Zealand. In Maori, Kaikoura means ‘to eat crayfish.’ It is also known for its abundance of crayfish and sea life. The resident sperm whales, seals, and crayfish are what draw tourists, local and international, here. It’s interesting how something as simple as spotting a sea creature in the wild can elicit so much awe and happiness inContinueContinue reading “Why Spotting a Blue Whale Was So Exciting”
Category Archives: New Zealand
It Takes Persistence To Grow
It’s been 3 long, hard, tedious months of being a macadamia nut picker. From the get-go, it was a job that had its challenges. From physical pain to mental anguish to realizing the extents of how unfit I am. It’s going through these challenges that has made me aware of the many benefits of myContinueContinue reading “It Takes Persistence To Grow”
Facing Your Fears With Exposure Therapy
Support me by reading this article here. Every member that reads contributes $0.01 towards my retirement! Rain hammered down on the windshield as we wound our way through the New Zealand countryside. It makes sense to me now why the grass here is so lush and green — it’s always raining. Passing by flocks of sheep, herdsContinueContinue reading “Facing Your Fears With Exposure Therapy”
Outbound Introvert 