by Genevieve | Jun 8, 2015 | Blog, Chronological, New Zealand, Recycling
I am on New Zealand’s glorious South Island, in a small town cozied up to the western border of Abel Tasman National Park, with a first class view of Golden Bay, relaxing in front of a fire built by my guy, snuggled in an overstuffed arm chair in the lounge of an eco lodge hand crafted by the owners, and …
by Genevieve | May 24, 2015 | Blog, Chronological, Gear
So, I am looking to buy a new laptop. Before I launch myself off into the great wide beyond, it would be best if I replace the brick currently masquerading as my portal to the digital world with something that will turn on with the first try instead of the 8th, will not quit on me before I remember to save my work, and weighs a bit less than… well, a brick.
by Genevieve | May 16, 2015 | Blog, Chronological, Travel, Treading Lightly
I have started this post over and over again, trying to figure out how to best summarize my decision to purchase carbon offsets for my flights. It is a complex topic and one I wanted to know more about before putting pen to computer screen.
by Genevieve | Jan 11, 2015 | Blog, Chronological, Travel, Treading Lightly
The idea of meandering my way around the planet at a leisurely pace, allowing enough time to soak up the minutia of each locale, is a veritable wet dream of mine. Though, a close examination of my travel history would make me sound like a liar. Ok, maybe you would not have to look that closely.
Life has become a series of races to the finish line. Deadline after deadline, project after project, goal after goal have etched a groove into my subconscious routine, resulting in a mad rush to produce as much as super humanly possible within the shortest amount of time conceivable. Slowing down my pace sounds lovely, and feels like a failure.
by Genevieve | Dec 31, 2014 | Blog, Chronological, Organics, Personal
I love, love, love, love shopping at organic grocery stores. They make finding ways to live cleaner almost effortless.
It is not just about local, organic produce. It is not even about the gluten free baking, the organic, raw chocolates (but holy crap does it come close!), the fairtrade coffee, organic cat food, the refill station for cleaning liquids, nor the relaxed and friendly staff.
It is about the innovation.