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A truly disgusting experience

2 December 2006 by kristarella

Okay, so maybe “truly disgusting” is an exaggeration but it wasn’t pleasant. I just popped out to the shops to pick up my dress for tonight from the dry cleaners and get some pastries for brunch (which is now heading into lunch time). I was wearing jeans thinking that 25 degrees is warm but I […]

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Friday report

1 December 2006 by kristarella

There’s a haze over Sydney this morning with the smell of bushfires in the air. There have been several forecasts for today reporting high temps of 30-35 degrees. Thankfully it wasn’t nearly that warm on my way into work today. Dinner last night was good. Thanks for your well wishes. We shared a margarita pizza, […]

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Argh!!!

30 November 2006 by kristarella

I’m having a tear-my-hair-out moment at work. I hate PCR right now!

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Thursday Thirteen #35

30 November 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen random things.I don’t think I’ve ever done a random one. 1. I’m having dinner with my girlfriends at Pancakes on the Rocks tonight! 2. I brought my camera with me today, hopefully I’ll get some photos in the city tonight. 3. There was a political demonstration at central station this morning. Socialists were handing […]

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Changes

29 November 2006 by kristarella

I’m reminded today of a Buffy quote. Giles: Do you think I don’t know what it’s like to be 17? Buffy: No, I don’t think you know what it’s like to be 17, and a girl, and the slayer! I’ve never mentioned my age on this blog. Maybe for privacy but probably not. I thought […]

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Success!

27 November 2006 by kristarella

So far today has been pretty successful. I started the day feeling a bit sick and to be honest I still don’t feel great. I felt sick on Thursday and Friday as well. I thought it was maybe a post viral, gaining my strength, kind of sluggishness with a little dizzy added in but since […]

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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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