Well, I survived my first day back as an office worker. Everyone was very welcoming which makes a big difference when you’re the newbie. But, offices are the same the world over – same issues, same problems, same characters.
The state of the office fridge and kitchen were hotly debated issues in the staff meeting with [...]
Archive for June, 2006
Domestics in the workplace
Posted in Uncategorized on June 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
The House
Posted in Houseblogging on June 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
There are hundreds of lifestyle TV programmes and magazines devoted to building houses. They focus on the aesthetics, the engineering, the pitfalls and the delights. But they all tell a partial story of what is an incredible journey – to have your own house built.
I’ve just finished reading a book passed to me by a [...]
Taking time for the view
Posted in Uncategorized on June 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
I was visiting Petone and decided noticed this person who clearly has mastered the favoured kiwi pastime – to take time out to admire the view. It was indeed a beautiful day, if not a little chilly, to sit back and soak in the view across the harbour of Wellington CBD.
It’s the quality not the quantity that counts
Posted in Uncategorized on June 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Wellington is rated 12th in the world for quality of living and ranks 100th in terms of cost of living. Not bad eh for a small city at the bottom of the world.http://www.mercerhr.com/summary.jhtml?idContent=1173105
The views must definitely contribute to the quality elements so it’s only fair that I share another from Khandallah – this time across [...]
Changing priorities
Posted in Uncategorized on June 26, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
After 93 days of rest, I’m to become an executive-domestic for a while. Yes, I got the job. But, before people despair, it’s only a short 10 week contract with the Ministry of Justice and there is method in my madness.
To build a home based business in consulting and coaching you need to have a [...]
Going downtown
Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Big day today – job interviews (well one must show willing).
Pic shows Wellington CBD from Khandallah.
The dark side
Posted in Uncategorized on June 25, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Apart from the dreadful weather, the news in New Zealand has been dominated by a series of horrific crimes. This has included the death of two three month old twin boys and the rape of a woman in her own home. The man arrested for the rape has turned out to have distant familial ties [...]
Photoblogging
Posted in Uncategorized on June 24, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
As fate would have it, the moment I started this blog my camera broke. But, now re-equipped we can be back in business!
For those who read my blog on 17 June, here’s the scene a week later. And yes, it’s still raining!
It’s a cold snap
Posted in Uncategorized on June 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
New Zealand has been in the grip of winter for the last 10 days or so. Snow dumps put the south of the South Island into chaos with power and telecom lines down and today more snow has paralysed the central North Island, at one point with no roads passable.
Whilst you might expect winter to [...]
Small steps to the dream
Posted in Uncategorized on June 20, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Reflecting on my need for more definition and a plan, I’ve concluded that my immediate life as a domestic-executive is to deliver on three areas: house-keeping and social event management; overseeing the design and build of our new home in the country; and developing a future home-based business.
Although sometimes, I feel that I’m simply [...]
