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Notes of a Northerner

Notes of a Northerner

A blog about my travels, endeavours and life away from the north

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Find me here, lost in the reflections of Fiordland, surrounded by pure beauty, drinking in that fresh air & soaking up the good times with beautiful people... Remember to always go where you feel most alive, life is sweeter up there✨

Ever since we landed back in New Zealand from Nepal I have yearned for more adventure. I thought that the physical and mental efforts of Base Camp would make me want to relax a little, but no. It’s made me want to get outside more. However, work has been busy! Good busy but busy nonetheless. I adore my job, more than anything in the world, waking up is not a chore, long days shooting or at my laptop ignite my creative being but, I’ve struggled to fit in and balance the adventure, the random shoots and those nights chasing light. Now the snow is here and the ski fields are open I will undoubtably spend all my spare time there however, I am making a conscious effort to fit in the hikes, say yes to the adventures that come my way and be kind to my mind ✨

Throwing it back to Autumn, my favourite season, right before my other favourite season arrives. The colours, the smells, the cold crisp air, long coffee dates, open fires, long walks among the pines and fiery sunsets are what make her beautiful. However, with all the beauty also comes cold, dry, unforgiving weather. Since childhood I have suffered with my skin so when I find products that work, I cling to them. I was recently sent the brand-new Dry Skin Gel from @biooilnz & After an extensive trialling I have seen a noticeable difference in my skin, which for me, is huge. I feel ready to take on the Winter weather that is on route to our town, feeling confident in the skin that I’m in. #biooilnz #dryskingel #sp

Today in a bathroom of all places, stuck to the back of the door was a quote & it read, what would you do if you weren’t afraid to fail? Well, it sat on my mind all day. Imagine the immense amount of people going out there and doing shit that they love or have always wanted to achieve if their fear of failure didn’t creep in and become the thing that halts them. It would be magic right? When it comes to life, chasing your dreams and making changes you must want it, want it so hard more than you fear it. That way you’re already on the journey to turning that into a reality, right?

I finally did it, I shared the stories last night from the day we reached Everest base camp day and I woke up this morning, blown away by the messages. I’m so happy that I documented this journey and shared it with the world, with you & I still have a few days to post. If trekking to Base Camp taught me anything it solidified my thoughts about chasing dreams... if you have one, whatever it may be grab it and run. Chase it like you’ve never chased anything before in your life and don’t stop until you realise it. I’m still in awe of this whole experience, how amazing our bodies are and how incredible this beautiful planet is... until next time Nepal, I am itching to get back to you ❤️

Right now in this exact spot where I stand looks absolutely nothing like this. It’s covered in snow, the lake is sheet ice and it’s just one short week away from being ready. I still need to wax my board, and find some new goggles but man am I ready to get into the mountains this year... I’m sure by now you all know that hiking is my ultimate passion but snowboarding comes in at a pretty close second. I don’t know if I can totally explain the feeling of freedom, that is until you strap yourself to a board and find your way somehow to the bottom. Winter 2019, we’re ready for you! Is anyone else planning a snow trip to QT this Winter? ❄️

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