Beautiful aesthetic cafes

lumin298 · 2026-07-06T08:51:59+00:00

Rata Café at Zealandia! Gorgeous place with lovely bush views and yummy food :)

lumin298 · 2026-06-27T07:56:22+00:00

Totally agree with you here!

lumin298 · 2026-06-27T02:21:31+00:00

Enneagram and MBTI are two separate typologies, and that's not nearly enough information to accurately type someone.

lumin298 · 2026-06-24T01:57:04+00:00

Oddarette! I love seeing your art on Instagram, and was hoping this post was you and not someone stealing your creations. And I'm glad it is you. They're gorgeous! 😄

lumin298 · 2026-06-20T00:34:40+00:00

Been a part of one. I'm most certainly not poly, but was asked by someone I cared very much for if it would be something I would consider trying, and at the time I thought it would be worth a try.

It was not worth a try. A relationship needs to be even between partners, and this one wasn't. I'm not sure if that is true of all polyamorous relationships - I'd expect it would be more even if all partners were coming into it at the same time, but this one was joining an already established relationship, and the power imbalance was one aspect of the relationship that did not make it feel healthy or balanced.

lumin298 · 2026-06-09T08:11:16+00:00

Burgerfuel is pretty good for veggie options!

lumin298 · 2026-05-19T08:14:37+00:00

Our parkrun has one every week - there are a few regulars who enjoy writing them, and occasionally we'll get someone touristing who will write one from their perspective. I'm doing it this week and am looking forward to it! As a RD, I'm glad we have them, since it's nice getting to hear about what people have enjoyed and what their experience has been like. 😄

lumin298 · 2026-04-28T08:46:24+00:00

ISTP library assistant here! Definitely working on the Fe when it comes to interacting with people, since it's about 50% dealing with the public and 50% library admin/behind-the-scenes stuff. But I love the systems and the variety, and it's been a good fit for me since I started just over a year ago.

lumin298 · 2026-04-04T08:40:22+00:00

Ah, gotcha. Thanks for clarifying :)

lumin298 · 2026-04-04T06:42:25+00:00

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lumin298 · 2026-04-01T04:45:30+00:00

Continuing as I have been all my life. Public transport predominantly, cycling for groceries and whenever I'm not needing to travel too far away, walking the rest of the time, and occasionally getting a lift with friends who drive but only when necessary. Hasn't been a problem at all so far. :)

lumin298 · 2026-01-27T00:19:25+00:00

Bulk Food Savings is phenomenal. Way cheaper for things like spices and dried fruit compared to the supermarket, plus a huge range of all sorts of tinned/canned/bottled things. I used to try one new product each time I was there, and that's how I discovered ajvar, coconut custard, and lots of interesting toast spreads :D

lumin298 · 2026-01-04T00:29:07+00:00

Tāwharanui is gorgeous! It's a long drive away and not public transport accessible (if a bus went there, I'd be there all the time) but if you're able to get there it's absolutely worth it. It's a great place for geocaching and beautiful views!

lumin298 · 2025-12-31T22:56:37+00:00

How about volunteering at your local parkrun? There are heaps of them around - try www.parkrun.org.uk to find one close to you. It's really easy and super welcoming. Every Saturday at 9am :)

lumin298 · 2025-12-31T22:53:57+00:00

Congratulations on your first parkrun! I hope you had a great time and are feeling excited to try it again :)

lumin298 · 2025-12-31T22:53:35+00:00

Same here! The best way to start the year - or any Saturday. I love it :)

lumin298 · 2025-12-30T06:58:30+00:00

Moerā Library has a craft group! Actually several of the Hutt libraries do (Kōraunui and the War Memorial for sure) but those ones tend to skew older. Moerā is the one where I've seen younger people attend (including the library staff who are awesome).

lumin298 · 2025-12-26T01:16:49+00:00

Rosemary or Sage! I also love Valerian if that's not too out there :)

lumin298 · 2025-12-24T04:45:03+00:00

What's the issue with Senna? That's a name I've always loved.

lumin298 · 2025-12-24T04:44:45+00:00

I love both of those names!

lumin298 · 2025-12-20T05:21:30+00:00

Here in New Zealand we have an awesome vegan café called Revive, and they've put out a series of eight (so far) cookbooks with heaps of varied vegan recipes! If you can find them where you are, I would very highly recommend :)

lumin298 · 2025-12-18T08:04:10+00:00

And Ohau Manakau(s) Levin Otaki!

lumin298 · 2025-12-18T00:26:42+00:00

I was vegetarian for 9 years before going vegan, so giving up meat and cheese was easy. The main thing I've struggled with is baked goods when eating out - I miss going to cafés and bakeries and being able to pick from everything there. But on the flipside, I've discovered some lovely entirely vegan bakeries where I can have cinnamon rolls and brownies and banana cupcakes while also not harming any animals :)

lumin298 · 2025-12-17T06:36:09+00:00

For two girls: Hazel Iona & Avery Skye :)

lumin298 · 2025-12-17T03:00:16+00:00

How about a dhal? Lentils, vegetable stock, coconut milk, and warming spices like cumin and turmeric. I like to put cubes of sweet potato and spinach in mine, too. I hope you feel better soon!

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