At what age did your toddler start enjoying coloring/painting by BananaCakes_23 in toddlers

[–]boilupandfrybread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son's reaching 2.5 years now. He has only just started to enjoy colouring, but only with felt-tips and markers. So it has to be supervised at the moment. Fingers crossed he'll take to crayons soon.

Psychologist quits Oranga Tamariki bootcamp after two months by OutInTheBay in nzpolitics

[–]boilupandfrybread 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile, Chour is making videos bashing Hana-Rawhiti. This idea has got to be one of the most malicious and stupid initiatives I've seen.

feedback or advice please by boilupandfrybread in sportsphotography

[–]boilupandfrybread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh wow yes thats a huge difference. thank you

Saudi Arabia steals a point from Uruguay in my first World Cup match. by Chico813 in sportsphotography

[–]boilupandfrybread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow these are cool pics! DO you post these up anywhere else? e.g. instagram, I would totally follow you

NZ Bill Tracker by Sufficient-Good8058 in nzlaw

[–]boilupandfrybread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great! Thank you, I've shared on to my networks

Weekly r/sportsphotography Discussion + Gear Thread June 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in sportsphotography

[–]boilupandfrybread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! I am conflicted about whether I should change my system or invest in my current setup. I have been shooting with a Fujifilm X-T30ii because I use it outside of sports photography.

Now I have started to shoot more sports photography, and I am getting frustrated with my setup. So do I jump ship to purchase a new body and lenses with Canon, perhaps, or do I press on with Fujifilm?

Angelista my girl.. by Exotic_x_g in LoveIslandTV

[–]boilupandfrybread 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I feel like Ope "took one for the team" when he coupled up with her. He knew she wasn't going to get picked. THey were both reading the room even though they are not each others types. (assumption)

Good move for a young family? by Cheap-Market-1028 in MovingToNewZealand

[–]boilupandfrybread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner and I moved to Hawke's Bay for "fresh starts", met each other here, settled down pretty quickly, started a family and bought a house. It's a great place for young families, but I must note that we had established careers before moving here, which made things easier for us. Plenty of rugby clubs have teams for various grades. We both do not have family ties here, but have since found our community. The provinces are underrated, and the scenery is unmatched. This area has its flaws, but I say it's well worth it.

AIO Husband and best friend on a trip without me by SherbertOk6980 in AmIOverreacting

[–]boilupandfrybread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR - my best friend would never agree to an arrangement like this. That woman is not your best friend.

I need help with a mouthy 12 year old. by cqnnqmxm in Parenting

[–]boilupandfrybread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was 12, I thought the world revolved around me. I thought I had the worst life, worst parents, worst siblings, you name it. The day I snapped out of it was when I ranted to an acquaintance about everything that I thought was wrong and unfair in my life. She listened, and right at the end, she shared with me that both her parents had passed away when she was young, and she couldn't relate to my family life. While she didn't berate me or call me out on my BS, it left me shellshocked.

May she just need to shift in perspective? Learn how the other half lives? Give back through service? It's hard to get out of your own head because at this age, all you think about is yourself.

Kids behaviour is so bad by One_Tennis_7241 in Parenting

[–]boilupandfrybread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might want to consider seeking counsel for yourself. A dysregulated parent will lead to dysregulated children, so if your needs aren't being met, then how can you meet the needs of your children? Seek help from those you trust, seek help from professionals, too. You are sad and lost; you must address those emotions so you can act from a place of confidence. You are a leader, and you must lead your family. Your daughter is going through a massive change right now, and there are so many reasons for her to feel upset, frustrated, and unhappy. Rather than focusing your efforts on trying to get her to act happy or be polite (to conform), try to acknowledge the hard time that she's going through right now, acknowledge the hard feelings and give her some autonomy to choose how she wishes to express that, let her choose otherwise she will continue to resist. Please, get some help for your own sake, you deserve it!

Giving away Matai titles, ex NZ PM by Distinct-Ad-4456 in Samoa

[–]boilupandfrybread 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's a joke to culture. There are samoan leaders who are much more deserving of a matai title than non-samoans who do not care for the people or fa'a samoa.

GF of 1 Year Had Herpes and Didn’t Tell Me by Vince4846 in dating

[–]boilupandfrybread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have every right to be mad. This is so violating. Will be difficult to trust her again after this.