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Can I ask you something? When was the last time you actually surprised yourself? Have you ever stopped and thought, bloo...
10/10/2026

Can I ask you something? When was the last time you actually surprised yourself?

Have you ever stopped and thought, bloody hell, look at me! I never thought I’d be doing this! 😂

I’ve been thinking about this lately, because there are so many things I do now that the younger version of me wouldn’t have believed.

The gym, for a start. I’ve been going for years, but I still surprise myself with how much stronger and more confident I’ve become. Pushing through tough workouts, trying exercises that once felt completely out of my comfort zone, actually looking forward to it. Don’t get me wrong, there are still exercises I look at and think, yeah, nah, that’s not happening! 😂 But I’ve come a long way.

Then there’s losing 30kg and keeping it off for 10 years. That taught me I’m capable of far more than I sometimes give myself credit for.

And now, at 48, I’ve put myself out there on social media as a content creator. Who would’ve thought? 😂 Sharing my thoughts, my humour and bits of my life with people I’ve never even met. It isn’t always easy, especially when people have an opinion about absolutely everything, but I’m doing it anyway, learning as I go, and I actually love it.

It got me thinking about how often we focus on what we haven’t done yet, instead of recognising how much we’ve already grown. Sometimes we’re so busy trying to become the person we want to be that we forget to appreciate the person we’ve already become.

You don’t have to have everything figured out. You don’t have to be where you want to be just yet. Sometimes you just need to stop for a minute and realise how far you’ve already come.

So tell me, what’s something you’re doing today that the younger version of you would never have imagined? Something you’ve overcome, a skill you’ve learned, a goal you’ve finally reached, or just finding the courage to start again. Give yourself some credit in the comments. 👇

I recently had the opportunity to be part of a really cool photography project by Dunedin-based photographer Noël Jhinku...
08/10/2026

I recently had the opportunity to be part of a really cool photography project by Dunedin-based photographer Noël Jhinku, and honestly, it was such a fun experience.

There’s something a little different about having your photo taken when it’s not just about getting a nice picture. NoĂ«l takes the time to chat with you, hear your story, and get to know a little bit about the person behind the photo. He then turns that conversation into a short story about who you are and where you’re at in that moment of your life.

I was actually really honoured to be asked to be part of it, and I loved being able to share a little bit of my own story. And I have to say
 I’m pretty bloody happy with the photo he chose of me too 😂

The project is about capturing people from Dunedin, around Otago and further afield, and creating a collection of real people and real stories. I think that’s pretty special.

If you’re in Dunedin or just love photography and hearing people’s stories, go and have a look through the project and check out NoĂ«l’s work. There are some really beautiful stories in there.

You can find my photo and story here: https://www.portraits.noeljhinku.co.nz/the-collection/014-stacey-t

And you can follow the project on Instagram: Version 78

Thanks NoĂ«l for having me be part of it. ❀

Sometimes you’re not lazy. You’re just fu***ng exhausted from constantly trying to be someone you’re not.And I think thi...
07/10/2026

Sometimes you’re not lazy. You’re just fu***ng exhausted from constantly trying to be someone you’re not.

And I think this happens with weight and food too.

You spend so much time trying to be the “good” version of yourself, eating perfectly, staying on track, watching the scales, feeling guilty when you have a blowout, promising yourself you’ll start again Monday.

Then you wonder why you’re mentally exhausted and can’t be bothered doing anything.

Maybe you’re not lazy.

Maybe you’re just sick of constantly having to be “good enough.”

And honestly, there is more to life than your weight.

Look after your health, absolutely. But you also need to bloody live.

Go out for dinner. Eat the dessert. Wear the dress. Take the photo. Enjoy your holiday.

You don’t have to spend your whole life trying to become a version of yourself that you think you should be.

Maybe you just need to be more yourself. ❀

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