Tips how to take your first steps in New Zealand when it comes to groceries, clothes etc.

As I worked more than 5 years in retail I know that customer service is a key in most cases (if not in all of them). I was literally fighting for good level customer service in my store. Even basic greeting sometimes was to much to ask from my employees. I know this is much to do with our mentality. Most of us like to be unnoticed, don't like to give or receive extra attention. So greeting complete strangers is not something t...

Comfort is a complicated thing. It makes you feel good, cosy and relaxed but it also makes you vulnerable. If it lasts too long you may get so used to it that when it will fade away you could start panicking, feel annoyed, frustrated or anxious. 

Now I know that is a territory I shouldn't stay too long. In these past few weeks, I have experienced multiple uncomfortable moments. Mostly physically. I have been soaking wet an...

My minimalist journey. Today I realized that I am a very nice, thoughtful and generous person. I practically buy clothes for my friends.

I bought myself something new when I felt happy as a gift, when I was sad as a cheering up, when I wanted to buy something concrete, but I didn't find it, when there was a sale or a good deal. When I was bored shopping was my cardio! You get the point!

The crystal clear rain stream floated down the window. This morning only I am rushing. It was raining, and the grey sky looked depressing. It was 6:00 in the morning. September. The light was so dull that it seemed hardly breaking through the clouds. I knew it was just the beginning. Very soon my daily running will be accompanied by a comprehensive darkness. After a few months, I will see darkness in the morning, and the darkn...