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Showing posts from all categories for the period of February, 2010

Live in the Now!

February 8th, 2010

Most people have heard the saying:
“The past is history, the future is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it’s called the present.”

However, how many of us spend a large proportion of our time either dwelling on issues of the past or striving to create a fantastic future?  We are missing the here and now.  While it’s worthwhile to reflect on the past, and to visualise the future, most of us would benefit from focusing more attention on the present.

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Need More Love in Your Relationship?

February 6th, 2010

 It’s that time of the year when we are bombarded with the notion of love and romance as we lead up to Valentine’s Day.  If you are in a relationship it may seem like you are one of the lucky ones?  But are you getting what you want and need from your relationship?   The reality is that many people would like more love in their lives, and it’s not just the single ones.  The good news is that, if you want it, it’s possible, it just may require some effort and some courage.

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Fiona Tomlinson Photography

February 5th, 2010

fiona-tomlinson-professional-photographer-aucklandI have used many professional photographers over the years and Fiona Tomlinson is by far the best of them, hands down, in terms of both her photography and her personal and professional approach.

I first met Fiona through the Woman’s Day when she photographed me for my new magazine column. She has since done five shoots for me: a mix of magazine shots, professional branding photos and portraits of me and my daughter, Samantha.

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Amber Haldane – Makeup Artist

February 5th, 2010

amber_haldane_makeup_artist_aucklandAren’t we lucky to have the wonders of makeup to give us a wee helping hand in looking our best? But where do you learn to use it properly, how do you know what you really need in your kit, and how do you know what works to make the best of your features and make you look naturally fantastic, rather than covered in makeup? I have seen the huge difference firsthand in having a professional makeup artist apply my makeup before a photo shoot. The difference in the end result is incredible – it’s the difference between just looking like you, and you looking polished and professional. So how do we take those professional tips and tricks and apply them to our everyday life? Read More

Louise Rutten – Excerpt from the Book – Go Girl Go!

February 3rd, 2010

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Louise is the driving force behind Inkspot Digital Ltd – an Auckland based IT / Animation / Entertainment company leading the world in computer animation. This small youthful company works alongside big players such as Microsoft and shows the world what a couple of Kiwi’s can achieve when the put their minds to it. For Louise, the secrets to success don’t lie behind a university degree or loads of investment capital – success comes from lots of hard work, personality, and undying belief in your idea.

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Saying ‘No” – the Power of a 2 Letter Word

February 1st, 2010

How often do you say “yes” when you really mean “no”?  Do you run yourself ragged trying to get things done that you agreed to but didn’t want to do in the first place?  Do you wonder why you have no time and energy left for the things that are important to you?  Do you worry about letting other people down?  Do you wonder why on earth you said “yes” in the first place? 

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Whalerider

February 1st, 2010

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I absolutely adored this movie when it came out on the big screen in 2003, and continue to love it today.  I bought the dvd over the holidays and have taken great delight in sharing this movie with overseas visitors and now my own daughter.   It is the favourite dvd at our place at the moment for both of us.  I’ve probably seen it at least 20 times now and it still brings tears to my eyes.  A very special movie and thoroughly deserving of the international acclaim it received at various film festivals around the world.