Tag: Wellington
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Three new karate belts for 2023
This year I have three new karate belts, each with their own special meaning.
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Experiencing Jim Beam Homegrown on Wellington’s Waterfront
Despite Homegrown having started in 2008, this was my first time being able to attend, and it was in one word: epic.
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Ed Sheeran’s +–=÷× Tour in Wellington
Three shows at the Opera House. One massive concert at Sky Stadium. Similar set list, totally different vibe – and I was at both.
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Grading to Blue Belt
Just 10 days after recovering from covid, on a stormy day with thunder, lightning and massive downpours, I attended grading to become 5th Kyu / blue belt.
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Attempting Round the Bays with Fibromyalgia
On Sunday 18 February I did the 6.5km Wellington Round the Bays. Easy for some, not so much for me. Let me explain… “You should only run if you’re being chased or on fire”. That was how I viewed running for a long time, yet when I was a kid, my family belonged to a…
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Let’s all go to the zoo!
One of the most undervalued experiences one can have is a visit to the zoo. There’s nothing quite like an up-close encounter, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience a few over the years. Most recently with red pandas at Wellington Zoo.
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Week 7 – Light
The wave of black hills glitters in the night as lights turn on and off and residents move throughtout apartments and offices. A stream of red and white lights flood the highway as brakes are touched or slammed depending on the attention of drivers. Wellington looks gorgeous tonight, but few are paying attention. Only the…
Kendall Forbes 