Wow that is a horrifically bad title, but I guess you'll start to see a pattern as I get into these!! So, yesterday I made a pledge that I'd blog every day for the next two weeks in the lead-up to Blog Action Day, so here I am on Day 1. (really bad memories of … Continue reading #BAD13 Day 1 – Preamble, Article 1 & Article 2
Author: vivsterNZ (she/her)
Tēnā koe, my name is Vivian and I’m a consultant with a difference.
Do you have a technology strategy that aligns with your business strategy? From a macro to a micro level, I’ll work with your technology infrastructure to reduce risk and maximise your bottom line.
Especially passionate about tech for the good of humanity, I’m keen to apply my technical and strategic capabilities to organisations dedicated to making Aotearoa, and the world, a better place.
Blog Action Day Pledge!
This will be a short post, I thought if I didn't make this official it wouldn't happen! I pledge (from tomorrow) to write about 2 articles of the UDHR each day for Blog Action Day 13! That way it'll be October 16th and I'll have finished the whole UDHR and be ready to unveil my … Continue reading Blog Action Day Pledge!
Gendered balloons!
This post is dedicated to all the children's entertainers out there. Went to a 1 year old birthday party yesterday. It was a large family affair with many many children of mixed ages attending. As seems to be the thing these days, there was entertainment for the children. As they all gathered at the small … Continue reading Gendered balloons!
[FILM REVIEW] Lee Daniels’ The Butler
I was lucky enough recently to be invited to the media screening of Lee Daniels' The Butler through work. It was awesome! (and much much better than the 6.5/10 that IMDB users seem to think it is!) It's based on the true story of Eugene Allen who served 8 US Presidents as a staff member … Continue reading [FILM REVIEW] Lee Daniels’ The Butler
Bubbling racism…
Listened to the Wonder Rose Rice commercial for the umpteenth time today. For those of you that don't know (and really, why should you) it's a new brand of rice for sale in NZ. Apparently it comes with quite an aggressive marketing strategy, I've hardly heard ads for any other rice brands! Also it's available … Continue reading Bubbling racism…
Geekery…
Been playing round with making things talk to each other all day, so thought i'd do a bit of a geek post. Those of you readers interested in social justice and human rights, feel free to ignore, right about now! The geeks amongst us read on! Background I'm a self-confessed Microsoft geek with a Microsoft … Continue reading Geekery…
On parenting and homework
RAWWR! Go back to your room, and don't come out until you've finished your homework! I'm a self-confessed Tiger Mom and am proud of my hard working Asian heritage when it comes to my kids. So when I read the article on the "value" of homework in Friday's Herald, I was intrigued to hear about … Continue reading On parenting and homework
Privacy (Take 2)
Kashmir Hill (@kashhill) wrote an article about Trial by Timeline and online privacy on Forbes.com and I found it a much more interesting take on our tool than any of the others I had read! (And trust me, I've scanned through quite a few blog posts and articles and even featured in a few!) I really … Continue reading Privacy (Take 2)
Happy Mother’s Day!
Bit of a personal post today! Cos it's mother's day!! Took mommy out to the Auckland Seafood School at Auckland Fish Markets for a special Mother's Day Brunch! It was pretty awesome, an hour of watching the chef do it, then an hour of cooking then an hour of eating... yummm
What is “normal”?
I investigate our use of words when it comes to popular culture
Vivian Chandra 