Festive Fish

Final weaving night last Thursday and to be totally honest there wasn’t much weaving done. A lot of festive fare shared, a lot of talk and even a small sample of homemade damson gin. 

What weaving we did do was fun things just because so I now have a little school of fish. 

Getting Festive

It’s hot, muggy and still light at 9pm. The Pōhutukawa is finally flowering and we’ve had our work end-of-year lunch. Tinsel, lights and fruit mince pies are everywhere. But the topper (so far) to the signs it’s almost Christmas has been spotted in the new brew shop down the street…

No idea if the are full or empty but extra points for best use of a spider plant. 

Boosted!

Well technically not my booster shot but a third ‘primary’ shot because of possibly being immune compromised which I keep forgetting about. 

But, third time’s a charm because I finally got a Band-Aid and handed a lollipop!

I should explain that in every single vax promo (celebrity, politician, paid actor) the person gets a bandaid over the injection spot. I’ve felt a teeny tiny bit ripped off the last two times but different vaccinator, different technique and finally a bandaid!

Hui Two

Another trip done, this one a bit more full on and getting to know lots of new people. Biggest challenge and biggest reward was the 4am start to be at the star compass for dawn. 

Each pou/post marks a navigational point; sunrise, sunset, star, season. Some are carved, some not but the whole thing is amazing. 

We also visited Aunty’s garden and amongst other things, planted kumera. Our local contact has promised progress photos!

Hui One Done

November is crazy busy with a shed load of work stuff including not one, but two hui away in Hawkes Bay. I’ve just got back from the first one and it was just what was needed: a small group (because Covid) a relaxed but full agenda and lots of time to catch up with old friends. 

Multitasking

It’s been a big, complicated week that is perfectly summed up by this picture…

Working from home, four screens (5 if you count my phone), coffee and snacks close to hand. Three of those screens are work, the fourth is my personal laptop also being pressed into work use to join a conference with software my work laptop wasn’t super happy with. 

Total success on all fronts but exhausting so definitely a quiet weekend in store before the next bout of craziness. 

Maximum Load

Mask mandates can lead to a heavy workout for the average ear: mask, glasses, earrings and in this case flower for a Pasifika exhibition opening.