The Sunshine Vitamin

30/08/2021

Some timings for my daily climbs… Some days I’m feeling good & other days, like this morning (55.15), it’s even more of a challenge!!

Again, I’m not doing this for myself but in support of the young people in NZ:

https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/running-up-everest-in-lockdown

28/08/2021

My calendar…5 days of ‘Everest’ completed so far 🙌😊

28/08/2021

This is one of my laps…sorry it’s a little hard on the eyes!! 😬😂😂

27/08/2021

I am resurrecting this page as a place to share the progress of my run up 'everest', this is my way of supporting those close to me who have lost loved ones to depression and the people in NZ battling it each day. I would be so grateful if you joined me :-) Everything raised will go towards Gumboot Friday, providing fee counselling to our young people.

https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/running-up-everest-in-lockdown #!

Running up my driveway & street till I reach Mt Everest summit, raising funds for Gumboot Friday, supporting our young people in NZ.

14/11/2017

A couple of weeks ago my grandfather passed away, today would have been his 93rd birthday, he certainly lived an incredible life. Gee, I miss him a heck of a lot but I am so grateful for the many many things he taught me and the laughs we shared. He had an incredible faith & he loved my nan with everything he had, 67 years of marriage & still he just wanted to hold her hand. He was also extremely proud of all of his family right down to his 9 great grandchildren. But something I will do my best to wake everyday and remind myself is to 'Focus on the POSITIVE & not on the negative'. It's a small but super important line for its too easy to let negativity creep in & lose sight of all the good things around you.
So today I am thankful for my own personal faith, my incredible family & the joy I get to have in my life because of the platform my grandfather, along with my nan, set out for us.
I encourage you to never take for granted how much you can learn from those 'older ones' in your life 🙂 And if you read this, as hard as it may be in your current situation, please smile & find even just one small positive because I assure you they are there & tomorrow the sun will again rise to new day. Life is good, enjoy the journey 😊......

03/08/2017

Generally I make my own nut butters but I really haven't had the time lately and I'll be honest that is not all bad...it means an excuse to enjoy nut butters...SO good!! Stocked up on a few while at the Auckland food show but you can get in the supermarket as well. I definitely recommend as they ad nothing but nuts...nuts & some other wholefood goodness 😊 there are a couple new flavors that are so worth trying, they so tasty!!! Get on it...you won't be disappointed! 😋........

30/06/2017

Reflections....if I can't be in the water then floating on top is the next best thing...so glassy!!
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28/06/2017

This is what happens when your me & your on a conference call & not involved in the conversation on the other end...still thinking about and their incredible win...don't think I'll stop smiling about it for a long time!! And I'm thinking...if you can dream it & you believe in it then you can achieve it hey. There may be a lot of critics, financial, physical, mental challenges and a heck of a lot of hard work but....if you put in the time then you very well may achieve....hmmm has been teaching me a lot, not least the importance of team spirit & kiwi spirit!! ....I'm feeling encouraged 🙂......

25/06/2017

Captured the break in the rain to get outside for a run, feels so good to get fresh air, get the heart rate pumping & feel the sun on my body!! It can be so easy in winter to stay warm inside or stay busy doing 'life' but I encourage whoever reads this to take a break & get out in nature & in the sun when it comes...whether you run, walk, bike, stroll or sit and read...not to sound 'airy fairy' but I truly believe in the power of nature & how restorative just getting outside in it is, so mixing nature & exercise together can only mean good things 🙂
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21/06/2017

When you watch the coastline the whole way...look away for 2 moments & you nearly miss Mt Taranaki!! Stunning day to see it from above....love my county 😍......

23/05/2017

I do love a good curry...to be honest I'm still never totally sure what I'm doing but I give it a try anyway..chickpea red curry tonight & I liked how it tasted, especially topped with a mile of coriander! Ha 🙂 I am a bit low in iron at the moment to so as spinach is a good source of it I am throwing into anything I can...hence my 'bed of spinach' tonight. It wilts up bit when mixed in with the warmth of brown rice & curry which will help it digest that little bit better. Anyway here's to left overs for lunch tomorrow!! ......

22/05/2017

a pretty spot to wait for the train this morning...very happy the sun is shining...even if it was slightly chilly!