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Thursday Thirteen

14 April 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen things I got for my birthday! 1. Fountain Pen from hubby. Some people think this is silly when they hear it but it’s what I actually wanted. It was the thing I didn’t think I’d get because they’re expensive. My pen and I are still getting acquainted. 2. Two shirts/tops from Mum (I chose […]

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Dear Blog

12 April 2006 by kristarella

Dear Blog, I’m sorry. I feel a little neglectful of you. Yes, I posted yesterday, but it was in a rushed manner. Things are busy at the moment. I hope you’ll forgive me. We’ll spend some quality time together soon. In the meantime, this haiku is for you: Oh, my lovely blog, You look and […]

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Joyeux Anniversaire!

11 April 2006 by kristarella

Happy birthday to me! Today was my birthday. I had a nice day. I got presents and was generally happy. What more could one ask for? Perhaps some chinese food and gelato. Well, I had those too!

Filed Under: My life & thoughts

Phohtoh

10 April 2006 by kristarella

I’ve been feeling very creative and taking lots of random photos that I think look cool. I was thinking I might start a photo blog. It seems that there isn’t really a good way to make multiple blogs with WordPress except for WordPress MU which is complicated to install and it can be used for […]

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Chez parents

8 April 2006 by kristarella

Please visit my tenant Ribbiticus she’s been a great tenant and is packing her bags soon. This weekend hubby and I are staying at my parents’ place. I’m really happy to be here. It is excellent to have wholesome, yummy meals that I’m not cooking, and time to just chill out. My li’l bro is […]

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Thursday Thirteen

6 April 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen things that stress me out.I get stressed out a lot, I cry a lot, it’s a part of who I am. Some people think I’m easy going. I like to think I’m easy going. I’m actually wound tighter than your granny’s bun! 1. A huge pile of dirty dishes by the sink. 2. Leaving […]

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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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