Life Lately- July Edition
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by Aileen
1y ago
Hello! Just like that, we are now in the last few weeks of winter! But if you know New Zealand, those temperatures will not be warming up until late spring. These days, I’m restless. I feel there’s a lot to be done, and I don’t quite know where to start. That I’m doing a lot [...] The post Life Lately- July Edition appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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Quinoa and Corn Salad Recipe
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by Aileen
1y ago
Sharing with you this really easy-to-make recipe for Quinoa and Corn Salad. It is one of my favourite salads because it takes a only a few minutes to make, keeps well in the ref for several days, and tastes so GOOD! Did you know that quinoa is one of the healthiest foods in the world? [...] The post Quinoa and Corn Salad Recipe appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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Have a Great Matariki Weekend
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by Aileen
1y ago
Today is Matariki weekend! Matariki was declared as an official holiday last 2021 and observed from 2022. There are different events to celebrate Matariki , the Maori consider this their New Year. Our family is off to the Wairarapa for the long Matariki weekend. In Greytown, there is the on-going Christmas in July, a month-long [...] The post Have a Great Matariki Weekend appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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5 Lessons Learned When I Ran a Marathon
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by Aileen
1y ago
Today let me share with you my lessons learned when I ran a marathon. It’s been two weeks since the event and I;’ve had some time to reflect on this milestone. As with most major life events, let me just document it here on the blog. It is one more thing ticked off my bucket [...] The post 5 Lessons Learned When I Ran a Marathon appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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Have a Good Weekend!
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by Aileen
1y ago
We’ve finished the first week of the school holidays, one more week to go! I’m not sure yet what we’re doing this weekend, apart from the usual things we do with the girls. We might host a dinner for friends this Saturday, what ‘s a good dish to serve? Have a good weekend, friends. You [...] The post Have a Good Weekend! appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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Simple Pleasures
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by Aileen
1y ago
What are your simple pleasures? We are a few weeks into winter and although the weather has (mostly) been lovely so far, I’m sure there will be gloomy days ahead. When the day is not particularly going well, I go to my happy place, mentally, at least. I think about what makes me smile and [...] The post Simple Pleasures appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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A Letter to Katie on her 7th Birthday
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by Aileen
1y ago
*A bit delayed, but here is my letter to Katie on her 7th Birthday.* My beautiful Katherine, This year is a milestone year for you! Seven years old, how big you’ve grown, my love. I was looking at your photos from last year and I see the difference in how you look now.  You actually [...] The post A Letter to Katie on her 7th Birthday appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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Life in New Zealand: City Gallery Wellington
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by Aileen
1y ago
This weekend, Patty and I visited City Gallery Wellington to look at the really cool exhibit they currently have on. I’ve always liked going to this museum. It used to be just next door to my old work building, so I spent many lunch times in here, just walking around, looking at art and watching [...] The post Life in New Zealand: City Gallery Wellington appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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Word for The Year 2023
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by Aileen
1y ago
Hello, friends! Today I share with you my Word for the Year this 2023 and perhaps my Word for many many years to come! I have been doing this for a couple of years, if you’d like to see what the previous Words of the Year are, have a read! This year, I took the [...] The post Word for The Year 2023 appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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Life Updates-February 2023
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by Aileen
1y ago
How amazing is it that it’s now February 2023! I think that as you grow older, you become more conscious of how fast time is passing by, ‘no? The past few months have been a mix of busy weeks and quiet days. There are many times that I want to pause, catch my breath, because [...] The post Life Updates-February 2023 appeared first on Notes From Our Corner ..read more
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