narrowboat with pot plants on its roof and calm canal waters in background on sunny day
Education, Health & Wellbeing, travel

Boat Life #1: Bilge Bumps and Batteries

Uncharted Waters I started my new job this week. Being that we are four weeks into term, and I have a) never worked as a librarian before and b) never worked in the UK before, I have I think a healthy level of nerves and a good deal of excitement as well. I am also… Continue reading Boat Life #1: Bilge Bumps and Batteries

Health & Wellbeing, travel

Baby’s First Overnight Tramp!

2025 is a wrap, and the last time I posted was Boxing Day 2024. What a jam-packed year it has been. Some general highlights and Big Things that Happened to Me: I moved back home(ish) after eight years in Christchurch - Very Momentous. My partner and I bought a house!? (The homeowner life feels simultaneously… Continue reading Baby’s First Overnight Tramp!

entertainment, Music, travel

Adventures in Tāmaki Makaurau

Entirely due to a steep incline in my obsession with Remi Wolf, I did something ~highly spontaneous~, at least by Abby standards. They Cool, They Tight Somewhat late to the game, I hadn't an inkling that she was touring the Antipodes until my mate gave me a heads up. Unfortunately, The Babe Herself had sold… Continue reading Adventures in Tāmaki Makaurau