2.11 Create a running repairs kit

This task was inspired by a nightmarish day when I snagged three fingernails on my desk. Two peeled off to the quick. They were very ragged and smarted everytime I caught them on something. Luckily a colleague had a nail file but I decided that I should have my own. I found a tiny square tin to put everything in. My collection includes: nail file; sticking plasters; hair tie; tweezers; tampons; cough lollies; needle; thread.
Now, if only I could remember to bring it to work...

2.88 Sleep on a marae

I stayed at Kuratini Marae on the Wellington Massey campus as part of the first marae stay for Te Ataarangi (my te reo classes.) I was a bit nervous about the weekend but there were a few other te reo beginners there so it actually turned out pretty well. I like urban marae. They are an oasis in the middle of the bustle of the city.

2.39 Go to a show in another city

Easy peasy choice this one. Silo Theatre were putting on Top Girls by Caryl Churchill. Great cast, great script. I enjoyed it.

Direction
Shane Bosher
Design
Simon Coleman
Elizabeth Whiting
Jane Hakaraia
Performance
Bronwyn Bradley
Nancy Brunning
Danielle Cormack
Rachel Forman
Abigail Greenwood
Sophie Hambleton
Rima Te Wiata

On at Q Theatre to 17 March.

2.31 Vist the Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery has recently been refurbished. I spent a bit of time in the New Gallery on Lorne street (in Reuben mostly) so it was great to have some time to leisurely walk through the new/old gallery. I love the way parts of the old building have been incorporated into the new building. (I took notes of the pieces I liked and photos of the old columns.) I also like the way that Albert Park has been let into the building via strategically placed windows. There is a covered outdoor space with seats on one side that look over the water feature through a window to the giant flower sculpture in the foyer. Clever use of multiple levels and focus.

Some of my favs from this walkabout:
Octobre by James Tissot
Painted Video by Daniel von Sturmer
Kinetic Object: 2 stripes by Gerhard von Graevenitz
The Gisborne Triptych by Mark Boyle and Joan Hills
Flat Out by Bill Culbert
The New Zealand Chiefs in Wesley's House by James Smetham

Some I liked for the story and some I liked for the piece.

I like this one for the description:  "Paint more babies!"
Sleeping Child by Frances Hodgkins