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Thursday Thirteen

27 April 2006 by kristarella

Thirteen things about my job and workplace. 1. It’s really cold! The air conditioning is turned way up. So today we are freezing our butts off at the moment, but in summer the air-con breaks down because it’s too hot. We just tried to play with a thermostat that I found. Is it supposed to […]

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Darn!

23 April 2006 by kristarella

I didn’t find Matt! I don’t know where he is. I don’t know if I can look anymore because I don’t live in America and have very little idea where anything is. I depend on Google Earth and Google Maps to follow the clues.

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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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Spam spam spam

17 April 2006 by kristarella

Wow! Just before I moved from Blogger to here I recieved one spam comment. I left it up for novelty sake and took measures to not get anymore. Recently, over the last few days I’ve gotten 12 of these comments, which look like regular comments but they say things like “I wonder if you’re right.” […]

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Blog denied

15 April 2006 by kristarella

Wow! BE denied my photo blog because it didn’t have enough content. I suppose that’s fair enough, they say they only admit blogs with at east two posts. I had decided to post once a day there. I guess I’ll have to wait a few days. Don’t forget to visit the Mad Secretary!

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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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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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