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Depression with a side of anxiety

19 April 2013 by kristarella

That’s me! Well, it’s not “me”; I’m not defined by depression, but it is a significant part of me that I have to manage the best way that I can. What’s there to be depressed about? I can’t decide if this is a fair question, or one that shows a complete ignorance of mental health […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts Tagged With: depression, GTD, health

Update your WordPress username!

16 April 2013 by kristarella

After Dion’s message at WordCamp Sydney last year, “Update your bloody WordPress!”, comes this new-ish message update your bloody WordPress admin username. It’s not really a new message, it’s just that it probably hasn’t been as dangerous to have a username of “admin” as it is now. Many hosts and news outlets are reporting widespread […]

Filed Under: Technology, WordPress Tagged With: news

You can’t take your organs with you

12 March 2013 by kristarella

When I got my driver licence there was no question in my mind that I’d be happy to give any of my organs for donation in the event of my death — you can sign up for the NSW organ donor register when you apply for a licence, or specify which organs you would be […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts

Google Maps for iPhone: woooot!

13 December 2012 by kristarella

The official Google Maps for iPhone came out today! I’m pretty excited. Apple maps wasn’t so bad, if you live in California and possibly inner-city China. I thought the design of Apple Maps was pretty great, I liked the layout of the directions and how you could swipe across to see the next step of […]

Filed Under: iOS Tagged With: apps, free, Free Software, Google, tools

Gmail iPhone app is useful now!

5 December 2012 by kristarella

I woke up this morning to an update to the Gmail app for iPhone. On a whim I looked at the “what’s new” section of update message and BOOM! It now has features that you actually want, and more! Nice layout Multiple account support! Easy image attachment “Scribbles” drawing attachments (this comes under the more […]

Filed Under: iOS Tagged With: apps, Gmail

IDs and classes in Exifography output

26 October 2012 by kristarella

I just released Exifography 1.1.3, which includes the ability to add unique IDs and classes to the HTML output of your EXIF data. EXIF block ID In order to add the image ID to the EXIF container HTML use %s where you want the ID to appear. E.g., <ul class=”exif” id=”%s”> The output for that […]

Filed Under: Tutorials

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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’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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