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Breaking things again!

10 June 2006 by kristarella

Hiya! I’m playing with my blog sidebar again and I just broke it so if you visit and things are butt ugly that is why. Please come back soon! I should have it fixed sometime today. Update: All fixed! I’m gonna watch a movie now!

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Vendredi aka Friday

9 June 2006 by kristarella

Today was a bit weird. Overall I guess it was a good day although I felt a bit sad for some of it, annoyed for some and very tired at points. I saw Mel on the train this morning so we travelled to work together. I actually didn’t fall asleep on the train this morning! […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts

Thursday Thirteen

8 June 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen things about the end of the uni semester. 1. The last class of the semester was my last class for the year because I’m taking a break next semester. 2. I didn’t even realise it was the last class until the lecturer started getting all romantic in passing his wisdom on to us. He […]

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Mecredi

7 June 2006 by kristarella

Today didn’t start well. I was very tired but I dragged myself out of bed and was ready to go out and face the world. I walked to the station and the train was already on the platform. I wasn’t worried because I thought it had a minute until it left. I reached into my […]

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My Pop

6 June 2006 by kristarella

‘Pop’ is what we called my grandpa, Dad’s dad. He died this morning, at the very ripe old age of 91, at about 0830. When people die everyone seems to say how wonderful they were and they truly romanticise their life. I am counted in everyone and by telling mostly good things about him, my […]

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Pinnacle of obsession

5 June 2006 by kristarella

Last night I had a mini breakdown which has taken its toll on me all day. What was this breakdown you might ask? Well it was just a whole bunch of tears and frustration and general feeling of hopelessness and depression. What was it triggered by? Well the stupid thing was that it was this […]

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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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