The Next Stage

This blog continues to chronicle my adventures in retirement or the 'next stage' of my life. Join me as I search for a simpler life as I re-learn to appreciate what I already have and to acknowledge that 'little people can make a difference'!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Christchurch...after the 2011 Earthquake, Part 1....

DH and I came to the south island of NZ for our honeymoon and we loved walking around the streets of this city looking at all the lovely bu...

Early Birthday and Mothers' Day Celebrations...

I will be away for both of these occasions so on Saturday, DD1 and DD2 took me out to lunch to celebrate just that bit earlier. They cho...

Saturday, April 27, 2013

We're now in Christchurch...

Our day started at 5.15am with the alarm going off. An hour later we were heading off to my BIL and SIL's house where a maxi taxi had b...

Friday, April 26, 2013

Time for the 'unveiling' !

It was a very pleasant surprise to find out that 2 of the parcels for swaps that I sent on Monday got to their destinations yesterday. So n...

The Colour Swap...Purple Passion...

Yesterday my parcel from Noela arrived with all my goodies. I was 'blown away' with all the lovely things that Noela sent me... ...

Last May our family celebrated an engagement...DsD2 and Karl... We had a 'Tea Party' themed engagement party... The happy c...

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About Me

Maria: It's official, I am now a retired teacher. I started teaching in 1971 so I've had quite a long career with just one 6 year break from the classroom. I am looking forward to indulging in my passion for knitting, sewing, gardening and general homemaker skills.

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