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Imagination

21 April 2006 by kristarella

I found a neat quote from Mark Twain. He said: You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. When I’m at work I often sit at a particular bench to do PCR or DNA extraction. It’s nice to be able to see the outside world, what the weather is like, […]

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Thursday Thirteen

20 April 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen top notch blogsDon’t be offended if you’re not listed, there are more than 13 excellent blogs out there. 1. The Naked Eye – shameless self promotion. 2. Master Yoda’s Blog – so funny. 3. Ms. Maggie Moo Talks 2 U – check out her House Broken series, very good writing. 4. Full Metal Photographer […]

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Enough already!

20 April 2006 by kristarella

I’m tired of this stupid body that I have. I was fine this morning, I went to work to do the dreaded stocktaking. So much for that, I now have an infection. It hurts, my back hurts, I only got up to H of the chemicals in the chemical room, and I thought that today […]

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Nice!

19 April 2006 by kristarella

Please visit my renter, Supermom, via the spare room. I have had an excellent evening. I had a fairly relaxing day and this evening we had steak for dinner, hubby had beer and I had wine. Then we had smoked cheddar which goes very well with the Shiraz I was drinking. Then we had gelato, […]

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Tagged – 6 weird things

19 April 2006 by kristarella

I’ve been tagged by EmilyRoseJewel so of course I will grace her request. Six weird things about me: 1. This morning I dreamt that I was asleep in the house that I grew up in and terrible things were happening. Then I woke up from the dream within a dream (i.e. still dreaming) to find […]

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Bunny Ears

17 April 2006 by kristarella

Melissa at Jetting Through Life posted this pic which I’d seen before. I think it’s funny and it reminded me of my 10th(?) birthday. On this occassion we were gathering at my house before going to Luna Park for some fun and games. I was opening my presents, one of which included a medium to […]

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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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