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Good Reasons To Blog

18 July 2008 by kristarella

Not many non-bloggers get blogging. It’s becoming more common now, non-bloggers loving and reading blogs: Scott McIntyre, for example. However, there’s a lot of people that give you a blank stare or a raised eyebrow when you say blogging is something that takes up some of your time… something you like to do… one of […]

Filed Under: Blogging

WordPress: custom functions and RSS feeds

13 July 2008 by kristarella

I knew WordPress was customisable, but whenever I’ve had an idea that wasn’t an out-of-the-box function, I wasn’t able to execute it without the help of someone else’s plugin. As proof of my ongoing PHP learning, I managed to customise WP for my Haiku blog with custom functions and an RSS feed.

Filed Under: Blogging, Tutorials, WordPress Tagged With: geek, PHP

New blog: Haiku (aka Higherku)

9 July 2008 by kristarella

I’ve just got the theme and a few posts up for my new blog, Haiku.

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: haiku, websites

Government blackmail

8 July 2008 by kristarella

It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it The blackmail that is, not being the government. Threats to strike public transport on WYD Last night my husband told me that train and bus worker’s plan to strike on World Youth Day if the government doesn’t do something to improve the transport system, which breaks […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts Tagged With: Australia, news, transport

7 facts about me

7 July 2008 by kristarella

I haven’t gone in for any memes (I always hate that word, but note it’s pronounced “meems”, like “themes”, but with an M) for a while. However, since Pelf tagged me, and I’ve been writing a lot about techie things lately, I thought I’d honour her request with a bit about me. I’ve actually done […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts Tagged With: memes

Replacing Smultron icons

5 July 2008 by kristarella

Smultron is my text editor of choice. It’s easy to use and has some nifty features that after 18 months of use, I’m only just starting to use. I think it’s the best, free text editor for Mac OS X, and probably even surpasses some not free ones as well. There’s probably some sweet improvements […]

Filed Under: Graphics, Mac OS X, Technology, Tutorials Tagged With: free, Free Software

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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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