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Archives for September 2006

I wish I had XGL

28 September 2006 by kristarella

Disclaimer: Yeah, I know I’m usually avidly against flash and I generally don’t watch videos on people’s blogs but I thought I would try embedding this one rather than just linking to it. XGL is this totally sweet program for X desktops (like Gnome, which is used in Ubuntu and KDE, which is used in […]

Filed Under: Technology

Thursday…

28 September 2006 by kristarella

No Thirteen today. I’m too tired and I don’t think I’m up for visiting all those other Thirteens. Last night was good, but late. There was a farewell drinks and dinner for a guy (Dan) in Hubby’s ‘office’ at work (they moved buildings so they’re not all in one office anymore). It was at the […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts

Selene

27 September 2006 by kristarella

I saw a fantastic photo of the moon the other day and it inspired me to try and take a photo of the moon. I’ve never been able to for lack of tripod or sufficient zoom on my camera but I probably have both now. Alas, I haven’t been able to see the moon when […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts

Ugh, eyes

27 September 2006 by kristarella

Whenever someone asks me what I do and I tell them that I’m taking a break from uni this semester and working three days a week I always feel like they’re judging me. Sometimes they say “That’s it?” Like they think I’m lazy. Hello! I’m taking a break from uni. That sort of means that […]

Filed Under: Linux, My life & thoughts Tagged With: free, Free Software, university

Oops

26 September 2006 by kristarella

Poo bum! I think that sometime in my life I’ve heard this phrase used as a curse, or expression of annoyance. I’m a bit annoyed today. I’ve had bad hayfever the last couple of days and I used my preventative nasal spray today. It seemed to be helping until I got on the bus to […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts

’til ya drop…

25 September 2006 by kristarella

Shopping for clothes is tiring! What is it about shopping centres that just suck the life out of you? It could be all that walking, it seems like it’s not very far to walk but when you’re walking for about three hours it’s got to be a few kilometers surely. It could also be all […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts

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A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying t A triptych of baubles. These are very satisfying to paint ❤️💚💙

#watercolor #watercolour #christmas
I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! S I have really enjoyed this Christmassy painting! So glad my friend asked me to make some cards for our church helpers, because it set me on a roll!
#watercolor #watercolour #christmas #christmascards #watercolorcards
Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Title Had a great Saturday at the GKR Karate State Titles! I was a sub for @jamesxuereb.me in the Blue Flame Dragons thanks to his sprained ankle; we won first round and came fourth overall!
I did a bunch of judging and officiating, which was really good.
I didn’t place in my individual events, but had a very fun final round of kumite (sparring).

#gkrkarate #karate
More stamping tonight. Even better than last night More stamping tonight. Even better than last night’s!
Did some stamping this evening. Love it! I wish I’ Did some stamping this evening. Love it! I wish I’d done some pages in other ink colours before I dismantled the stamps 😂
Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit Had an appointment in the city, so I got to visit the @legocertifiedstores_anz Wicked display!
#wicked #lego #afol #sydney
A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample ca A little book I made from Bunnings paint sample cards. It’s going to be for mini paintings and collages. Sometimes it’s nice to start with a colour rather than a blank white page!
A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel A little while ago I did some swatching of Daniel Smith and Schminke Horodam watercolours. So soothing! I love some of the granulating colours!
#watercolours
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