Chai's Blog

Many of us are drawn to invented controversies, hustles, one-click bargains, come-ons, convenience that comes at a high price, division, brawls, tired tropes, social networks that trap us and, while we’re at it, a big bag of fried chips.

I found this insightful from my son’s school newsletter this Friday: This week we have been talking about small choices; big character.

On the weekend we finally visited the giant L&P bottle in Paeroa on the way to Karangahake gorge.

Elevate app offered a 3-day free Premium trial, and it made me realize why I don’t upgrade!

Random notes and reads of this week.

It is easy and cheaper to be happy.

Pondering No sun on the first day of winter 2026.

Doing Part of the no sugar challenge — 72% dark chocolate isn’t dark enough anymore.

Last night, I watched Skyscraper Live on Netflix.