I am a lady from Auckland, New Zealand.
I have a passion for trying new things. I have dabbled in many an activity from synchronise swimming, roller derby, all things Fringe Festival, letter writing club, knitting nights, book clubs, frisbee..and the list goes on.
Working with teeth was my 9-5 but currently I only do this part time, as I also work three days a week at LEGO.
My #1 goal in life is to help improve oral health in New Zealand, in whatever way, shape or form I can do this.
So I have been here less than a month, and yes I decided to get a puppy. He is the best little guy. Spontaneous? Sure, but no one could say its a bad decision...
I arrived in Perth with four bags, my entire life.
I was fortunate as I was navigating Auckland airport to have a number of my siblings assisting me.
The unanticipated predicament arose once arriving in Perth when I suddenly was trying to maneuverer through a swarm of unhelpful school children pushing an overloaded trolley and wheeling a large suitcase behind me.
Needless to say it was not a very glamorous arrival through customs ( fortunately I was just able to go straight through without being cross examined ).
My fabulous ride Anna was awaiting just out the doors so phew I made it!!!
Your Smile Is Important to Me - was my inspiration in trying to help share my wealth of knowledge on how to keep your mouth healthy to all those who are important to me in my life, and anyone else who is interesting in learning too.
I was lucky enough to have an amazing friend Olivia Coote who turned my idea into a really cute graphic so I looked real professional - and people asked if "your smile" was who I worked for! I replied that it is just me !
Give aways from Oral Health Night one, which was in March 2011
I did my second oral health night in June 2013. Learnt a lot from round one and was much easier to organise the second event. Round two also had an excellent turn out with almost 30 young people.
Charlotte was an excellent door lady for me for my second Oral Health Evening, which was a fundraiser for my trip to India.
Some of the lovely attendees, bit of a treat.
How to make cotton roll butterflies display.
Example and Olivia modelling her creation.
One of the things which came as a surprise to the attendees of talk number 2 was the recommendation not to rinse after brushing! Rinsing after you brush removes all the good stuff from your toothpaste so it doesn't stick around long enough to do its job.
Here is a wee video demonstration of how to floss properly, and why it is important. Please excuse the incredibly cheesy american-ness of this you tube clip!
Another tip from me if you find it hard to reach the back teeth, anchor your floss by wrapping it around the ring fingers (instead of the pointers) this means you can use your pointers to help push to reach the back teeth.
Another awesome friend, James Pendergrast, branded up my little Barina for me so I looked even more hard out. It was the funniest thing to drive around Auckland. Got lots of funny looks but more importantly people smiled. Was sad having to say good bye to this little vehicle when I moved. Will have to see who I can impact to improve their oral health over here in WA!
If there is one thing I love its getting amongst and celebrating festivities. I also really enjoy others who love getting amongst getting dressed up or doing silly things to celebrate a special day - could not post this post without mentioned my dear friend Olivia Coote; who many of these antics were inspired by!
Waitangi Day; Sebastian and I
Halloweeen, making Jack-o-lanterns. So much fun but surprisingly hard (and pricey) to find a suitable pumpkin in NZ in Octorber!! This photo is me and Olivia with out end results.
Some brilliant Piñata cookies Liv and I made for the Day of the Dead
My 4th of July cookies, inspired by the previous cookies.
Liv, me and Bron - Forth of July fun.
Me, Ella, Mike and Pagan Christmas Drinks at New North Road (even if I was the only one dressed up wearing festive coloured tights and reindeer ears)
John and I - NYC party
Royal Wedding party, amazing dress wedding dress up thanks to the brilliant collection of Pipi and her mother!
It all started in 2011 when I was privileged to be invited to 'I've got Knits' Monday night knitting group by my dear friend Olivia Coote. She the creative type and would send us weekly emailed filled with knitting inspiration. Unfortunately there time at their home Eden Terrace ended as did formal(ish) weekly knitting group, it became more of a now and then evening treat - especially good for the winter months. Wholesome baking and cups of teas as essential as knitting needles.
A taste of the weekly emailing.
My first completed item at knitting (actually was croquet shh!! Always a rebel)
Then I started with bows.
Knitted Gift wrapping.
Knitted Bows are my favourite accessory.
Knitting while sober driving - an excellent way to keep your hands busy whilst others booze.
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