Sips of Cha

Identity & Becoming

Reflections on who we are, who we’re shedding, and who we’re becoming. The art of forever changing.

The Formation of Identity and the Singularity of Being

Identity, personality and free will through the lens of Brian Little, George Kelly and Freud. A deep dive into what makes you uniquely, irreducibly you...

Let your Values Guide You in 2025

Before goals, before resolutions — define your values. A practical and heartfelt guide to using your core values as a compass for every decision in the year ahead...

Women who run with the wolves – The Woman’s Bible

Women Who Run With the Wolves — Clarissa Pinkola Estés' masterpiece on the wild woman archetype. A book that heals, challenges, and speaks directly to your naked spirit...

I’m Back

After two years away, Cha is back — with a house built, a life transformed, and plenty of new stories to share on Sips of Cha...

Why to risk it?

Life is a risk — and every dream requires taking one. A reflection on comfort zones, self-knowledge, and why the adventures are always worth it...

24 Months in New Zealand

Two years in New Zealand — from open heart to settled life. A reflection on immigration, adaptation, and finally feeling at home in a country that changed everything...

Second Chance

From a stolen Nikon in Masterton to a fresh start with a Canon — a personal story about photography, procrastination, and finally making a passion count...

Why I started a blog

The very first post on Sips of Cha — why a Brazilian in New Zealand decided to start a blog, and what she hoped it would become. Where it all began...