Kia Ora Reader. Have you ever heard of an Ask Me Anything (AMA)? An AMA is a meeting where one person opens the floor to any questions from an audience. These sessions can cover a wide range of topics and don’t have to stay on subject. Of course, it’s up to the person hosting to make the rules. They’re usually hosted to help people get to know each other and expand their knowledge or view on a topic. Why am I telling you this? Well, this week I want to host an Inbox Ask Me Anything. Usually,...

Hey Reader. What I really wanted to share with you all this week is a story of my very first time on the TA. (Don't worry, this isn't directly related to my TA 101 series which is currently being broadcasted). It doesn't matter if it's the TA, or the latest Great Walk I've decided to tackle, or an overnight solo trip which is a bit more than what I'm used to. I feel like I need to remind you that I was a newbie once, too (and I'm still learning every day). I was on a TA coaching call a week...

Hey Reader. I want to start this email off today with a quick picture, because it's one of the best pictures I've taken in a while, and basically sums up what I spent last week doing. Here it is: Aurora Australis, captured just south of Tai Tapu, Christchurch. 11 October 2024, 05:22AM. I spent all of Friday (and a good few evenings last week) chasing the latest auroral activity. I have to say, this is hands down one of the biggest perks I'm growing to love about living in Christchurch vs...