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Nokia 6020

12 July 2007 by kristarella

After my Motorola V3 was stolen I really missed having a mobile phone. Apart from not receiving calls and messages, I went to a meeting at a friend’s place and forgot which unit in the security block they lived in. I stood outside for 15 minutes, buzzing units and even borrowing a man’s phone to […]

Filed Under: Mac OS X, Technology Tagged With: tools, websites

COW Club ’07

11 July 2007 by kristarella

What a wacky week! This week is COW Club, the kids holiday club that we do in July. I’m so tired. I didn’t think it would be that bad (the tiredness), but I’ve been a bit stressed trying to make sure things run well every day, that we have things that are entertaining and that […]

Filed Under: church, My life & thoughts, Religion

Can’t beat the Beeston!

10 July 2007 by kristarella

Quick! Today only, Tuesday 10 July, Richard Beeston CDs are only $10! Rich is an Australian Christian musician. He just returned from a UK tour, he did a tour in the US last year, and being such a lovely guy he played at the weddings of our good friends. 😀 Check out the Richard Beeston […]

Filed Under: Music

A good reason to live under a rock

6 July 2007 by kristarella

The state of the world and humanity is enough to make one cry. I’ve read some headlines and news story summaries over the last couple of days, now I remember why I steer clear of the news. Mother ‘covered in blood’ after double murder A woman in her mid-20s remains in police custody after the […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts Tagged With: news

De-tiling is noisy

6 July 2007 by kristarella

The neighbours started de-tiling their bathroom at 8:30 this morning. Possibly about three metres from my head on the other side of the wall. I was going to sleep in today. 🙁

Filed Under: My life & thoughts

Andy Warhol’s Marilyns

6 July 2007 by kristarella

Since doing art in high school I’ve had an admiration for different types of art and artists, including Andy Warhol. He’s regarded as a key figure in the Pop Art movement, but really he’s a key figure in art itself and almost a style unto himself. I found this cool page, Web Exhibits, which has […]

Filed Under: Graphics, My life & thoughts Tagged With: websites

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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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