Heya

This is the first time I’ve ever done anything like this so please excuse the ‘virginal’ state of my first post/site but we all have to start somewhere right?

My reasons for wanting to start this blog?  Basically I think I just want somewhere/someone to vent my thoughts on what I see going on around me; whether it’s at work, in my community, nationally and even internationally.  It seems like almost every day now, my heart breaks just little bit more when I see injustices occur against people, animals, communities, the world … the list goes on.  And I’m sure that I can’t be the only one who is totally gob smacked by what they see and hear everyday, and I guess I just want a little assurance of this.

But don’t get me wrong here, I’m not a “doomsdayer”, not by any means.  I’m a Mum and my kids range from “not-so-independent” teenager to a pre-schooler; and I love them to bits.  My concern is wanting to make sure their future is safe and secure, and provide them with as much information and guidance as I can possibly give them – or in the case of the teenagers, ram down their throats.  But I want them to be able to walk down the street without fear of harm; to have freedom of choice; and to show love, care and compassion for people, animals and our planet.

But to finish off my first post on a positive note I have to SHOUT OUT CONGRATULATIONS to all of our amazing athletes who are competing at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, the Pan Pacific Championships in Gold Coast, Australia, and of course to the All Blacks on their 12th consecutive Bledisloe Cup win!

That’s all for tonight – kia ora

ManiC