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Deborah Munro

Deborah Munro

Science is pure joy for me. I love understanding how things work and teaching others what I've learned. Thus, I am a bioengineering professor, scientist, and author. I've recently expatriated from the beautiful Pacific NW and have founded a new life for myself in New Zealand.

Creativity is Vulnerability

December 8, 2020 By Deborah Munro 2 Comments

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As a creative, I well know that feeling of releasing the product of my soul to the world. It’s about as appealing as walking naked down a city street, and on a bad hair day. To create is to be vulnerable, and so it is no wonder that so many of us …

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Barbies vs Baby Dolls

May 26, 2020 By Deborah Munro 3 Comments

I received my first Barbie doll for my sixth birthday. She was a Miss America doll, complete with short brunette hair in an up-do, a gold bodice on a white chiffon skirt, a red velvet cape trimmed in white fur, plus a tiara, bouquet of roses, silver …

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The Cost of Yes

September 12, 2019 By Deborah Munro 6 Comments

Deborah Munro hiking in New Zealand

I’ll admit it. I absolutely adore saying yes. There’s nothing more gratifying to me than helping others—that look of relief on their face, the respect they have for me, the pride I take in doing a job well—it’s more seductive and addictive than …

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What 2 Broken Wrists Have Taught Me

February 18, 2019 By Deborah Munro 19 Comments

Deborah Munro saluting with cast on right wrist

Feeling lonely and bored after the holidays, I jumped at the chance to play volleyball with some work colleagues during lunch. I hadn’t played in years, but it was fun to be out on the court, laughing and trying to get Wilson the Volleyball over the …

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Kiwi Diary – Hiking in Paradise

October 3, 2018 By Deborah Munro 12 Comments

hikes in New Zealand include beautiful scenery

30 September 2018 Let's Take a Hike! One popular Kiwi pastime is “tramping”, what I would call hiking. There are more hikes in New Zealand than I have time to do in a lifetime, but I’m game to try! I’ve joined a Meetup called Christchurch Women’s …

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Kiwi Diary – How to Speak Kiwi

September 12, 2018 By Deborah Munro 4 Comments

Diamond Point landscape

September 5, 2018 “It used to have a different name.” “Excuse me?” I set down my knitting so I can focus. The Kiwi accent is hard enough for me to understand under normal circumstances, but this craft group, amazingly, meets in a noisy pub in …

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Success with Social Media – Facebook

September 3, 2018 By Deborah Munro 6 Comments

Over 2.7 million books are published each year in English. Of these, over 227,000 (8.2%) are fiction novels—otherwise known as my competition for readership. Even if I am one of these books on the shelf, the odds of someone finding my book are …

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Kiwi Diary – Finding Community

August 26, 2018 By Deborah Munro 2 Comments

Alone Versus Lonely There’s a huge difference between being alone and being lonely. Alone is a perfectly natural state and can be quite enjoyable. I’ve become used to my restorative solitariness, and I look forward to my quiet times of reflection. …

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Kiwi Diary – A City Reborn

August 20, 2018 By Deborah Munro Leave a Comment

Avon in Christchurch

Aug 12, 2018 On September 4, 2010 at 4:35am, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand. It was followed by 98 aftershocks that day and thousands in the weeks and months to follow. In spite of its magnitude, no one was killed, and …

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Found in Motueka at @toadhallmotueka. This is your Found in Motueka at @toadhallmotueka. This is your LIFE. Do what you love and do it often. If you don't like something CHANGE it. If you don't like your job, quit. If you are looking for the LOVE of your life--stop-- They will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing; life is simple. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and HEART to new things and people. We are united in our differences. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. #toadhall #quote
Double rainbow over Sumner tonight 🥰 Double rainbow over Sumner tonight 🥰
These delectable treats are from Sweet Soul here i These delectable treats are from Sweet Soul here in Christchurch, NZ. They were all filled with flavored mousse, and the apple had cinammon spiced apple pie filling for the core. Just amazing! @sweetsoulpatisserie
Road trip is over, a quick zip up to Auckland and Road trip is over, a quick zip up to Auckland and back. We got the woodworking tools picked up and fit in some sightseeing, too. Enjoy the photos!
The Three Sisters, north island New Zealand near N The Three Sisters, north island New Zealand near New Plymouth. 
Road trip!
I basically never take the time to cook from a rec I basically never take the time to cook from a recipe anymore, so I'm quite proud of my lamb shepherd's pie with southwestern avocado and corn salad.
The view from my house. I'm so blessed. 🧡💛❤
Cricket game in New Zealand. Loving the ability to Cricket game in New Zealand. Loving the ability to be in a crowd! 😍
Gorgeous day for kiteboarding. I drive by regularl Gorgeous day for kiteboarding. I drive by regularly, finally stopped to take a video. The water, at its deepest, is about a foot.
Happy Valentine's Day! Chocolate raspberry ganach Happy Valentine's Day! 
Chocolate raspberry ganache pie with Oreo crust.
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If you want to know more about my twisted sense of If you want to know more about my twisted sense of humor, this made me laugh and laugh and laugh 🤣. 💯
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