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New week new ideas

Tough week...

Getting crap Xmas shifts at work, uncertainty about enough work over summer, lingering doubt about work choices, and above all an uncontrollable urge to do something for the planet but confused and unsure what I can do.
It came to me that composting is the most logical option, learning as much as possible about how to do it right and make a business out of it, by selling sweet wooden bins made out of recycled pallets. It will take a bit to get off the ground (See Givealittle)

It took a fair bit of mental energy to make a decision, but felt great to and gave me a clear direction, when before I was feeling a little out of sorts. The ideas that flow on from a project like this are limitless, who can say how far reaching this will become? For now its not about money just making a positive difference, to neighbors and Kingsland residents.

New ride...

Picked up a great secondhand bike from T-whites, absolutely love it. Incredibly fast, lightweight and agile it suits my needs perfectly for getting around Auckland. Opened me up to a whole new world of bike lore, exited for the places this will take me. Ass hasn't adapted to the seat yet...



Although the world often seems a negative place, especially in regards to environment, climate, sustainability with political and corporate interests making change as hard as possible... There is always hope for good! Having faith there are people out there with ideas and proactive about change. Fuck the system! Having faith in this is important, along with finding like minded individuals to collaborate with. Above all else it comes back to just appreciating what we've got here and now, because it won't be here forever.

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