#your talent and creativity and the level of EFFORT and passion is seriously so impressive
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In-Depth Numerology Report for Colin Morgan
Life Path 8
Destiny/Expression 4
Soul Urge/Heart Desire 4
Personality 9
Birthdate 1
Second Period Cycle 1
Second Pinnacle Cycle 8
Challenge Numbers 0, 6, 6, 6
Hidden Passion 3, 5, 9
Karmic Lesson 2, 8
Balance Number 7
Life Path 8: The Powerhouse/ Balance and Power
The foundations for life path 8 are karma, reaping what is sewn, power, and financial success. 8′s are can-do people. They have a knack for making people around them feel assured of their efforts and abilities. Life path 8 is all about success and ambition especially within the business world, but 8 is also a karmic number. An 8′s rise to the top must be done ethically and morally otherwise karma will come back at them twofold. The duality that comes with an 8 is evident. One minute they may be spending with abandon, and the next they’ll be pinching pennies. 8′s are practical and goal oriented. They are well-spoken and tactful, and this is often why they are successful. They can often solve a problem before anyone else has even realized a problem has arisen. It’s worth noting the implications of the number 8 on a global level. 8 has represented cosmic order in Egypt, rebirth and the universe in China, the sun in splendour in Babylon, and the path to Nirvana in Buddhism. It’s no wonder why this life path is so highly sought after, and why people flock to those who do have a life path 8. They possess the innate ability to inspire people to follow them on their life journey. 8′s must learn the lesson of greed and the real value of money early otherwise they risk financial ruin. They have resilience and are often able to bounce back from failure and defeat. 8′s are a good judge of character and often attract the right types of people, and they like to keep them around as well. 8′s like a large family-type environment. They must be careful of becoming stubborn, intolerant, overbearing, and impatient. Life path 8 people often have strong physiques, which is a symptom of their resiliency. In alignment they are financially abundant, authoritative, powerful, in control, and giving. Out of alignment they are egotistical, controlling, opinionated, forceful, OR passive, victimized, powerless, insecure, fearful of success, and blaming.
Healing Crystals: Leopard Skin Jasper, Mookaite, Serpentine, Snowflake Obsidian
Planet: Saturn
Zodiac: Leo
Tarot: Strength
Destiny/Expression 4
Disciplined, strong, stable, pragmatic, down-to-earth, reliable, dependable, hard-working, frugal. They are the bedrock of society, the foundation of any enterprise. They are an organizer and manager. Their approach to life and to problems is methodical and systematic. They are a builder and a doer. They turn dreams into reality. They possess a highly developed sense of structure. They are not the type to embark on any trip without a map. They take obligations very seriously, as a result they are reliable and responsible. They enjoy seeing a project through from start to finish, but can become too narrowly focused. They put their nose to the grindstone and have a tendency to become a workaholic. In relationships, they tend to be somewhat moralistic. They are extremely honest and sincere. They have integrity and are trustworthy, but can also be rigid and stubborn. They must not let their strong likes and dislikes overrule their common sense and compassion, and be more understanding of others' shortcomings. Because they tend to focus on details, they can fall into a rut and become a little dull and overly serious. Often, people born with the 4 Expression need to lighten up and have more fun. In their conservative and careful way they are good with money. They are a good parent, and love to be involved with children. They relate a little more than others to the innocence and simplicity of children, perhaps seeing a good deal of themselves in them as they, too, are idealistic. They can be attracted to the arts and music, but will likely bring their love of structure and order to any artistic field. Classical music and opera are often particularly appealing and inspiring. They have a keen eye for detail. They have great stamina and can work conscientiously and persistently toward their goals.
Soul Urge/Heart Desire 4
They like to live a stable and well-organized life. They can establish and maintain a routine, and they strive to be dependable and a rock of strength for others. Work is central to their life and they may have a tendency to go overboard, and they should avoid being a workaholic. They are great in family situations and make good parents, but must learn to be flexible. They need and want much love, and are honest and unpretentious. They hate liars and affectations.
Personality 9
9′s have an impressive and almost aristocratic bearing. They are very much in control of the image they send out. Many actors, dancers, and other performers have 9 personalities. They are much admired, but also can be hated as they may be perceived as arrogant. A great struggle of the 9 type personality is being able to bring themselves down to earth and relate to everyone on a personal basis. 9′s have great compassion and sympathy for others, but may be better at working on a grand scale rather than a one-on-one basis. They have excellent taste, a good deal of artistic talent that shows in their homes and clothing
Birthdate 1
They are pioneers, gamblers, and initiators. They have great ambition, strong drive for success, are highly independent, and dislike the restrictions of having to work with others. They easily become frustrated with routines. They are very creative and possess a keen and rapid mind. They possess a broad vision and a great capacity for motivating others. They have great will power that will be tested, especially during the years 28 to 56, but their opportunity for accomplishment is enormous. They are generally open to the ideas of others, but can be extremely stubborn and hardheaded once they become attached to their plans. They must avoid laziness and procrastination. Their determination, will power, and inventiveness are the keys to their successes.
Second Period Cycle 1
The middle years of their life (approximately ages 30 to 60) find them on an intense path of personal growth. They are required to adapt frequently to the many ups and downs in life. When 1 rules the second Period Cycle it focuses on self-empowerment. To facilitate this, situations occur that force them to dig deep to find the courage required to face challenges. They have love and support, but circumstances will often demand that they rely heavily on their own strengths. Fortunately, throughout this approximately thirty-year period, they often have confirmation that their gut feelings are correct and feel they are moving in the right direction. They will likely find themselves in a leadership position, strengthening their self-confidence even more.
Second Pinnacle Cycle 8
They will be able to organize large enterprises. Problems do not threaten them so much as provide a challenge. They sense their own enhanced personal powers and feel a growing sense of stability and centeredness. They will be capable of influencing matter in an almost magical way. As a result, they are extremely goal oriented, moving toward the realization of their dreams with confidence and clarity.
Challenge Numbers 0, 6, 6, 6
0: Numerology views this as a very undemanding challenge. Growth is able to take place without any serious obstacles. This doesn’t mean there won’t be any obstacles at all, but there is no overall theme, or consistent challenge. They must stay faithful and focused on their overall ideals.
main challenge 6: This challenge deals with distorted idealism. Their ideals are unrealistically high, making life difficult for them and others. They have a hard time being satisfied with anything they do. At bottom, this challenge is about having blinders on. They are unable to see a broader view, which makes them think they have all the answers. Their desire to be of service to others is sincere. However, it may be blocking them from seeing the necessity of working on their own inner development. They can be domineering and righteous, often telling others what is right and what is wrong. They often feel a lack of appreciation from others. There is an opportunity to be of service, to teach and heal, but they will have to achieve a balanced perspective between idealism and resistance to personal transformation.
Hidden Passions 3, 5, 9
3: They are highly social and have a gift for self- expression. They love to entertain and attend parties. They are exceedingly popular, and a good friend. They are highly talented in one or more of the arts - writing, acting, music, or painting. They need excitement. When things are dull, they tend to fantasize and sometimes exaggerate. They are very inspiring and motivating to others. They are blessed with a considerable amount of charm and charisma. They are highly optimistic, which can make them a bit of a rolling stone. They think that the grass is always going to be greener on the other side of the hill. They need discipline and focus to make the most of your talents.
5: They love travel, change, and new challenges. Highly adaptable and versatile. They have a talent for languages, are generally good with words, which makes them good at writing and public relations. Sensual and a bit over-impulsive, they love to satisfy their senses which can get them in to trouble. Overindulgence in food, drink, drugs, and sex is not uncommon. They are resourceful and original with a good sense of humour and a quick tongue. The desire for freedom is strong, and it will take much effort and discipline for them to stick with something after starting it. They are interested in many things which may make it hard for them to focus on one thing and excel at it. Very unconventional.
9: Warm, generous, and compassionate. 9′s are often creatively inclined but it may not come out until adulthood because it was repressed as a child. They have a strong desire for insight and knowledge. They are emotional even though their feelings are not always sensible. They can get caught up in dreams. Blessed with oratorical abilities. They are driven to do their own thing and are very independent.
Karmic Lesson 2, 8
2: They must learn to be more diplomatic and tactful, accomplish things without the need to be praised, and to work as a team. Must learn to be more sensitive to others’ needs and feelings. They will find themselves in situations where the only way forward is with patience, attention, and working closely with others.
8: They are highly independent and do not want to be told how to do things. They might have a know-it-all attitude and can be stubborn therefore they can run into issues with authority figures. This can prevent them from knowing their limits, and while they likely will attract lots of money, they may spend too much of it as well. Learn limitations, and be efficient.
Balance Number 7
They retreat into some safe haven within themselves and hope they will not have to deal with the issue at hand. Yet, the clarity and analytical abilities of their minds are sufficient to provide them with insight into the problem, and a clear path to its solution. They have to work at confronting themselves and the issues they face unemotionally and calmly. They can be engulfed in the emotional aspects of the issue.
#this is how you know i'm in too deep#colin morgan#numerology#celeb numerology#cm#i don't know if anyone is interested in my opinions#but i have SO many about his numerology chart#i mean wow
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The Adventures of Cassandra Harris and the Author Who Banged Her Head 500 Times on the Table to Create Her
Hey guys! So, since many of you have seen me ramble on and on in this blog, you’d probably guess that I love to write. Like, I eat, sleep, breathe writing. So, in an effort to focus all that passion for writing that I just throw around everywhere, I’ve decided to write a book!
Here’s what I’ve learned:
First of all, if you think it was a walk in a park for the likes of J. K. Rowling, it’s not. And I had to learn the hard way.
I write at super speed, that’s the effect of typing down all my ideas whenever I can. However, when it goes to writing a book, it’s no short story. Somehow, you need to stretch those less than 20 short plot cues you wrote in the back of your notebook during class one day into 50 decent-length chapters, and believe me. It. Is. A. Huge. Pain.
The planning is the worst part. I, as a writer, am definitely the kind that just keeps going, and going, and going, and going. And most of the time, I’ve come up with pieces of writing longer than I anticipated, needing to cut down here and there. Having to write your goal of 110, 000 words is another story. I’ve found myself having to write 530 words a day to reach my goal date. You know how much I have right now?
5, 431
Plus, like I said about the planning, the book’s cut into sections. You’re worried that there’s a disconnect between Chapter 1 and 2. Chapter 5 and 6 don’t flow into each other enough. I’m really looking to hone my craft here, you guys, but this seriously takes it to the next level. Oh, and did I mention that for the first time, I’ve had to worry about my story arc? I’ve never had to plan a story arc in my entire life. I write, and the story flows, but when you’re trying to make 400 pages, plotting it is I M P O R T A N T. My expositions that once only lasted 3 paragraphs long, are now 5 chapters long. And while I love the opportunity to write a long and detailed story, it’s a seriously tiring and challenging task.
But at least I get to enjoy the writing part. You know what I’m dreading? Agents.
Look, I have no plans to make writing my day job. Being author, for me, is honestly a career path I’m not serious about. However, writing this book for me is a show of just how much talent I really have. I want the feedback of an audience much wider than the one I have assembled from my teachers, classmates, family, and friends. So, how do you reach a wide audience?
Publish it.
How do you get help to get your manuscript published?
Get you an agent.
But no, getting one isn’t as easy as getting a publisher to option your book. If you ask me, it’s equally hard. You have to impress these people in 3 pages or you’re out of the game. Not to mention that they usually get those who’ve won awards for their writing or have taken some form of a serious creative writing class in college or has some form of accomplishment in writing.
What’s an inexperienced 14 year old to do?
Still, I’m keeping my chin up. Splayed online are multiple stories about child prodigies that publish books by the time they’re eight or twelve. And while I’m no prodigy, I’m willing to give it a shot. All I know is that I’m passionate about writing and that I’m very ambitious. Whatever happens to Cassandra Harris, I’ll be proud of all the effort her author has put into making her every single day.
Peace, lovelies xx
P.S. Since you’ve made it this far, I’ve included the very few pages of the very first draft of my manuscript. It has, unfortunately, been replaced by a much better written newer draft with better plotting and a better story arc. I hope this intrigues the fancy of a few, teehee. One of these days, I might share bits of the final draft before I send it off to the agents.
PROLOGUE
“Don’t you dare come back, Cassandra Harris. You will never be my friend again. You’re nothing to me now.”
Cassie’s best friend’s words echoed in her head. She knew at that moment, she cannot turn back. With a lump in her throat, tears stinging her eyes, and a weight settling down on her chest, she gathered up the only coat she owned, thin and tattered, around her shoulders, and ran into the darkness of Clarke Street, away from the only place she could ever call home.
“I’ll come back for you, Amanda. I swear. No matter what,” Cassie whispered into the lonely night sky.
CHAPTER ONE
“CASSIE! GET UP! Madame Prescott’s going to be so mad when she finds out you woke up late again,” Amanda Gable, Cassie’s best friend, yelled in Cassie’s ear. Cassie sat up from bed and rubbed the sleep out of her eyes.
“Wha- OH MY GOD, WHAT TIME IS IT?!” Cassie shouted in alarm.
“No biggie, it’s five ‘til nine. Five more minutes of sleep and you’ll be dead meat with Madame Prescott,” Amanda said, “that’s what you get for sneaking around and exploring late last night. You should be glad they haven’t caught you yet.”
Cassie sighed, sitting on the edge of her bed and watching Amanda fish her drawers for clothes,
“I know, Ames, but you know I can’t help it.”
“Yeah, I kinda got that by now. C’mon, get dressed. You don’t want Madame to see you still in your nightgown,” Amanda said as she tossed Cassie her clothes.
“Thanks, Amy,” Cassie said while she started dressing up.
Amanda wrinkled her nose, “ugh, stop calling me that.”
Cassie giggled as she finished dressing up. She took Amanda’s hand, and together, they ran to the dining hall.
“Gross,” Amanda said as the serving lady handed her her tray of artfully plated food, yet another foreign food Madame demanded that they needed be exposed to as “cultured young ladies”.
“Ew,” Cassie agreed, “but shouldn’t you be used to it by now? We have been here since we were babies.” She rolled her eyes at Amanda.
“Yes, but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s icky. Besides, a burger and some chips couldn’t possibly hurt our ‘exposure to cultured cuisine as fine young ladies,’” Amanda replied, imitating Madame Prescott’s pretentious nasal accent.
“Icky? Amanda, I will not have you speaking so untastefully like an eight year old! Have I not taught you to always speak with class? You are an abomination to this orphanage!” Cassie cried, also mocking Madam Prescott’s accent when she chastised the girls, which was often, narrowly dodging Amanda’s hand heading straight at her.
The two girls laughed, and Cassie looked around.
This was the dining hall of her orphanage, the walls of which she has known all her life. As a baby, Cassie’s mother left her here, by the front door on Clarke Street, leaving no explanation. She’s spent the fifteen years- give or take a few months- of her life within these walls, with her fellow orphans becoming her sisters, watched over by the strict and cruel Madame Prescott. The only things her mother left with her was a locket with her name engraved inside and the blanket wrapped around her, now tucked safely away in Cassie’s drawer as one of her most treasured possessions.
“Cassie? Caassiiiie? You in there?” Amanda said while waving her hand in front of Cassie’s blank face, “you’re holding up the line.”
“Huh? Oh, sorry. I spaced out,” Cassie said, moving out of the way.
Amanda just rolled her eyes. This wasn’t the first time.
Madame Natalia Prescott’s Home for Orphaned Girls wasn’t like any other orphanage. First of all, it was established in a mansion, which had belonged to Madame Prescott’s family for generations. Madame Prescott inherited the orphanage from her father, a very kind and gentle man, who inherited it from his mother, who inherited it from her mother and so on. It was her mother who was poor, and, seeing Madame Prescott’s father’s vulnerability because of his kindness, she manipulated him into falling in love with her, despite her being such a foul and evil woman. Madame Prescott grew up to be just like her mother, and she has been tormenting her charges ever since.
But that’s not all that makes the orphanage special.
It was built as a finishing school, with its mission to give the young orphan girls a second chance in life, that they may not go out in the world so unpolished. So, unlike other orphanages, Cassie and Amanda, like all the girls who came before them, and all those after, have been taking lessons about being fine, polished young ladies from the moment they could sit still in a class.
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8 reasons to love Christchurch, New Zealand
Lieselot De Brauwer is a freelance writer and travel blogger. She sees herself as a world citizen, but lost her heart to New Zealand and was an expat in Christchurch. She specializes in New Zealand and Canada travel, outdoor adventures and inspiring others to explore new places on her blog The World is a Circus
So you’re finally planning to book your dream trip to New Zealand. Yay! About time, right?
But where to start? Flights I guess. Well, most people come in one of two ways. They fly into Auckland, which is New Zealand’s biggest city on the North Island, or into Christchurch, the biggest city on the South Island, which has my favorite airport in New Zealand.
Depending on how you plan your trip, you must visit Christchurch, an awesome place to start, finish or just plain visit all on its own.
A city in a land that is famous for its wilderness, it could be easy to overlook, but let me tell you, as an expat there for years, it’s worth stopping through to get a real for what makes New Zealand tick and to get a taste for real kiwi culture.
I’ll be honest. Christchurch and I weren’t love at first sight. It was more one of those slow and steady relationships where you really had to get to know each other first, with butterflies coming on later. But man, now I’m in love!
And that’s a similar story for a lot of expats. The local community is tight-knit and takes dedication and time to break into.
Back in 2014, I arrived to visit Christchurch on a Working Holiday Visa – it’s a very easy way to move to New Zealand for a year or two as a foreigner and travel around and work at the same time. It’s one of the best ways to get to know a place, and there’s a lot of work available in Christchurch.
Everything you need to know about moving to New Zealand on a working holiday visa
The story of Christchurch is one of both sadness and hope.
In 2010 and 2011 two big earthquakes hit Christchurch, killing 185 people and leaving the city in ruins. Seven years later and the city is still being rebuilt and has a very unique feel to it. It’s a place unlike any other I’ve been to. Empty parking lots now take up the space where buildings used to stand tall. The whole city feels like it’s still under construction, because, well, it still it.
But I highly recommend visitors look beyond the orange traffic cones and scaffolding because Christchurch has quickly become a vibrant and creative city. While many people left after the earthquakes to start there lives somewhere else, the people that stayed are incredibly passionate about growing the city in a creative and lovable way.
And because it’s changing all the time as the construction continues, it’s like a new city every month.
There are always temporary art pop up stalls around town, speakeasy bars and food trucks galore. The city is always visibly changing as it undergoes its rebuild.
New restaurants and unique bars keep popping up; there are little markets everywhere, cute cinemas and original stores that are so worth exploring! In one word, Christchurch is quirky, filled with hidden gems and little pop ups everywhere. There are even dancefloors outside with music in some of the places where buildings used to be where you can pop in some coins and dance like no one is watching to your favorite songs (spoiler alert – people are in fact always watching)
Here are some of my favorite reasons to visit Christchurch, New Zealand, and eight ways this city bit by bit made me fall in love with it. I can promise that you’ll fall in love with Christchurch too!
1. Christchurch has a kickass coffee culture
Seriously, you have to make an effort to have a bad cup of coffee in Christchurch, which would be a real shame!
New Zealanders are really into their coffee, especially the perfect flat white. I went from not drinking coffee to becoming a caffeine addict since moving here. Just saying… Be careful if you don’t want to get hooked on coffee.
Christchurch has an abundance of cafes, offering a lot of fresh meals and delicious drinks, many in quirky and unique spaces. It’s a real treat for your taste buds. Even you’re not into coffee they are great places to just hang out and spend some time while in the city.
I spend a lot of time in Addington Coffee Co-op. The food and coffee are delicious and they focus on an ethical way of doing business. 70% of their profit goes to local and overseas communities.
Another favorite is C1, downtown Christchurch. They literally have the food coming out of the ceiling – check it out for yourself if you don’t believe me! This is a Christchurch classic and local fave, and if you only go to one cafe, come here.
For brunch Hello Sunday is the place to be – tucked away in an old 19th century post office in Sydenham, make sure to book a table, as it’s very popular. Don’t be put off by the small and busy area when you enter, there is a larger room and courtyard in the back. Hello Sunday offers granola, quinoa salad, savory crumpets, the traditional eggs benny and so much more along with fabulous coffee. It’s really next level brunch, and therefore my favorite!
There are so many other cafes I love in Christchurch but here are a few:
Black Betty Cafe
The Cup Cafe
Park Ranger
Unknown Chapter
Uncommon
Supreme Supreme
Black and White Coffee Cartel
2. Admire all the amazing street art
Is it just me or do the best cities in the world have beautifully commissioned street art?
Christchurch breathes creativity. You just can’t escape it here.
The town has taken the rebuild after the quakes as an opportunity to make the city even better than it was before. The city center was a mess, but beyond the abandoned skyscrapers, walls of beauty started to appear. Local and international artists created street art throughout the city and helped bringing it back to life, many of which was on condemned buildings or the ruins of a place.
Now the trend is growing with huge beautiful murals popping up all the time, some of which are done by worldwide famous street artists, especially after the festival Rise in 2014, which brought in mega talent for an exhibit at the Canterbury Museum.
A walk through town will guide you past impressive street art. This interactive map shows you where to find the latest street art in town. Christchurch is actually called the Garden City, because of all its flowers and gardens, but I think we should call it the street art city. Don’t you agree?
3. And oh my god, the food!
After the Christchurch earthquakes, a wave of creative entrepreneurs started up their own hospitality businesses, making the city even more delicious, which means there is no shortage of incredible dining options around town.
And there is something for everyone. From oriental and Mexican to local lamb chops, here are a few of my favorite spots you definitely need to check out on any trip to Christchurch:
Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar. Warning: the food is to-die-for, and that’s probably what you’ll want to do after stuffing yourself with their dumplings and bao burgers. But don’t be scared, you’ll be in dumpling heaven!
Cook ‘N With Gas is more of a fine dining restaurant. It’s set in a historic 1860’s villa, with frames of old movie stars on the walls. They only use local vegetables and meat from the Island, and for a meal à la carte you’ll pay about 45NZD. It’s a bit more expensive than fish and chips, but I promise you won’t regret it.
Burgers & Beers is my favorite stop after a day out in the mountains. The staff is super friendly and the burgers are just as they should be: big, tasty and with lots of options (I always take the one with avocado!). Definitely the best burger joint in Christchurch.
The Afghan is a Christchurch secret and has all the goodness. It’s very basic, but the food is delicious and perfect to share with a group of friends.
Mythos Greek Souvlakis on Colombo Street is another good one if you like souvlaki
New Regent Street is the place to be for drinks, from cocktails to authentic bars and liquor. Check out The Last Word and The Institution. One block further there is the O.G.B Bar, which is located in the entry hall of the Heritage Hotel.
For local crafted beers you should visit Volstead Trading Company, The Brewery and Smash Palace. The latter is a very popular and unique outdoor bar. Every Wednesday there is a Couchsurfing gathering, which is great if you want to meet other travelers!
4. Tuck in somewhere cute and quirky
Don’t come to Christchurch and stay somewhere lame. In a city full of arts, culture and general weirdness that often can’t be explained, you should find some accommodation that you’ll really enjoy being at.
For those of you on a budget, why not stay in the Jailhouse? One of the best backpacker hostels in New Zealand, it is, yes you guessed it, in a former jail.
And if you are looking for a little more comfort, check out Eco Villa, a small and lovingly designed boutique hotel in town.
If you’re after the finer things in life, one of Christchurch’s best hotels has to be Hotel Montreal, a stunningly designed luxury hotel in town, full of charm.
5. Even though it’s a city, you’re never far from nature
One of the best things about Christchurch is that it’s the epicenter of some great nature, surrounded by the ocean, rivers, lakes and beautiful hills. I lived on those hills, and I can tell you, it was the best. I got the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises; I could go running on beautiful trails whenever I felt like it, and rock climbing is just around the corner.
Nature is very accessible here, from local parks to around Christchurch to heading outside of the city center, you’ll find many hiking tracks and outdoor opportunities. Some of the local favorites that are close to Christchurch are the Port Hills (check out Godley Head and the Rapaki Track) and even further afield to the Banks Peninsula (Governor’s Bay, Diamond Harbour or Beacon Point); or you can even just go for a stroll along one of the many beaches!
Southeast of Christchurch are Sumner and Taylor’s Mistake, which are popular places for surfing, and are great places to rent a board and have fun on the waves while mountain bikers can whip up to the Port Hills. But if you’re more into rock climbing like I am, the Port Hills are the place to be. Albert Terrace is a great place for beginners while and Cattlestop Crag is another favorite, giving you a beautiful view over the city.
6. Check out the neat suburb of Lyttelton
Lyttelton is an artsy little port town 15 minutes from Christchurch over the beautiful Port Hills. It is home to a lot of cool bars and cafes, like the Lyttelton Coffee Company, though my favorite spots might have to be the Lyttelton Farmers Market which happens every Saturday from 10am to 1pm.
Discover local products and the freshest bread, while enjoying the funky market atmosphere. One day I found myself dancing in the crowd, when a live band was playing. This is one of my favorite places near Christchurch.
And don’t forget to check out Roots, one of the best restaurants in New Zealand is tucked away in Lyttelton. A cozy restaurant with seasonal degustation menus, it’s a great place for a fabulous feed.
7. There’s always something going on
One of the best things about Christchurch is its creative vibe with plenty going on. There’s always something new and quirky around the corner.
The Gap Fillers project is another outburst of creativity. Gap Fillers literally fill up the gaps left behind after the earthquakes. You can find an outdoor Dance-O-Mat, book exchange corners, and before you know it you’ll find yourself totally immersed in a giant-size Super Street Arcade. If you want to see the real quirky and unique side of the city.
If you want to discover local and international artists, definitely visit the Christchurch Art Gallery near the Botanic Gardens. There are more than 20 exhibitions and installations and all of that in beautiful exhibition rooms. The entry is free, and on Wednesday nights it’s open until 9pm.
I have a secret to tell. New Zealand is home to many independent and quirky cinemas with my favorite being the Alice Cinématique, which is actually a video rental shop – yes they still exist. There is a small door that leads you into a magical Egyptian-style theater! Find a list of more unique cinemas in New Zealand here.
I’m not a big shopper, but Christchurch has a lot of great stores. The Tannery shopping center for example is way more than just a shopping mall. The architecture is beautiful, and the mall contains many unique boutique shops.
8. So many great day trips from Christchurch
Christchurch is the perfect base for some awesome day trip because of its great location you have access to many of the best places on the South Island. Here are three of my personal faves!
1. Akaroa
Akaroa is a must-visit, especially in the autumn.
This small French-inspired town on the Banks Peninsula is one of the quirkiest you’ll find in New Zealand. There is lots of French food to try, activities to do and wildlife to encounter. You can swim with rare dolphins, learn about penguins, meet cute alpacas and all of that in a beautiful backdrop. You can even stay in one of the iconic glass PurePods in Little River.
The drive from Christchurch to Akaroa takes about an hour and a half, and it is absolutely gorgeous.
2. Arthur’s Pass
Arthur’s Pass is worth the two-hour drive from Christchurch, and it’s the place to be for hiking! One of the three mountain passes that traverses the Southern Alps of New Zealand, it’s an incredibly beautiful part of the country with great hikes, waterfalls, rivers and activities for getting outside and a tiny little blip of a village.
There are tons of scenic views and hikes in the area, like Castle Hill Peak, Temple Basin, and Avalanche Peak. There’s something for all levels and adventure.
Be sure to stop at the Cave Stream, where you follow a river through a cave. It’s super fun and exciting, but don’t go by yourself. It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the area. And don’t forget to walk up to the Devil’s Punchbowl waterfall, recently named one of New Zealand’s best short walks by DOC.
3. Kaikoura
A 3 hours drive north of Christchurch is the stunning seaside town of Kaikoura, where snowcapped mountains meet the ocean. It’s known for its rugged coastline, incredible marine wildlife and seafood – try the crayfish! It’s also the best place to encounter some iconic New Zealand fur seals from up close.
Kaikoura was severely hit by an earthquake in 2016 which damaged the coastal road to the town and has only just been reopened, so it could use all your love! Spend some time there, have a coffee and enjoy this beautiful part of New Zealand!
Whale watching and swimming with dolphins are two of my must-dos in Kaikoura, and if you really want to treat yourself, stay in a luxury treehouse at the Hapuku Lodge.
There is so much to do, see, taste and explore in and around Christchurch and this is only scratching the surface.
I imagine by now you should be convinced that Christchurch is worth a stop in your New Zealand itinerary – because it really is! A place filled with great quirky spots, amazing locals, delicious eateries and fabulous nature right on its doorstep, it’s worth either stopping for a few days here on any New Zealand itinerary or as a base for your adventure around the South Island.
Have you ever been to Christchurch? Have I convinced you to put it on your bucketlist? Share!
Lieselot De Brauwer is a Belgian freelance writer and travel blogger. She specializes in New Zealand travel and outdoor adventures. You can view her work at The World is a Circus or on Instagram and Facebook.
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Getting it Right for the Day of Test!
Mankind has progressed a lot in all fields. Let it be in science, technology, trade, or whatever, there had been significant progress. We will have a look on the trade side of this. From the stage of barter system human evolved into digital transactions as on now. But the basic instinct of this trade can be traced long back and it is clear that man has been into the area of trade from very ancient time.
The increase use of technology has further contributed to the growth of trade. The entire system of trading and finance has been underwent great change. This changed need in the commerce world has made the demand of commerce graduates and post graduates increase. We can find many of our youth going after commerce field. And technically speaking, when supply increases, demand decreases. So the net demand for commerce graduates are falling now, still there will be a lot of companies and vacancies – so don’t worry.
However, more than just a mere degree, commerce has greater opportunities. The students of commerce field may be aware of the courses like CA, ACCA, CMA etc. As if now, I won’t suggest any of them over the rest. I leave the selection part to you guys itself.
Even though, CA or Chartered Accountancy, being the most popular among these, can reasonably have a bit more of importance and hence we will have a look into it.
The course of CA can be categorized into a) CPT, b) IPCC and c) Final. As per the current level of education the first stage is avoidable. However the three stages are important and none can be seen with less seriousness.
The successful completion of the course entitles you as an Accountant (assuming that registration also completes within the time). Once you are a CA, you never need to put lot of effort in finding jobs. Jobs will come for you and you just need to show your mark and impress. The life of a CA professional won’t be as insecure and uneconomical as many other jobs would be. But as we all know, with greater authority comes greater responsibility. Likewise for a secure life of CA Professional, there is need of hard work and dedication.
Along with our effort, another important factor to determine our success is the system of learning. The importance of a good teacher in the life of a student is immense. Make sure to choose the best option available to ensure you success.
The world of internet is also a source of large volume of information. The internet provides new worlds of knowledge to many aspirants in all topics and all domains. The advantage of internet is the availability; the world of knowledge is ready at your fingertips anytime at your wish.
We will get into the way preparing for common test exams. There are lots of sites and apps which provide facility to prepare ourselves for the particular exam. But the internet is also a place of cheating and foul plays. It is important not to get into such traps while searching for the better things. Here, I am glad to bring you one reliable source of assistance and guidance that you people may find extreme useful.
Youth4work
Youth4Work is simply a place which provides the people an opportunity to assess themselves and improve from the assessment. In short, Youth4Work just makes you better. Every assessment is valuable in the progress of ourselves once we follow up the assessment. I would like to share the Vision and Mission of Youth4Work from their website. This really seems genuine.
Vision
Ø Assist a Billion people in Assessing & Understanding themselves, Improving and then showcasing themselves to the world.
Ø To be the one & only preferred Personal Space for each and every youngster to introspect and self actualize his/her own skills.
Mission
Ø Be the Human Technology that proactively assists people in their professional understanding & journey in a transparent & intelligent way
Ø Inspire Creativity and Instill Passion & Optimism in Individuals.
Ø Help organizations witness organic growth with the effective talent matching.
The site (https://www.youth4work.com/) provides a lot of services for preparation and assessments. I will get you the link for one of the most commonly used test, CAT exam.
Test Link - https://www.prep.youth4work.com/Management/CAT-Test
App Link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youth4work.CAT
Please check the site to find out what’s more. You won’t be disappointed.
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