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Rational Anything-ism

3 December 2007 by kristarella

A side note I can’t believe it’s been over a week since I last posted. I apologise for my neglect! I’ve finally finished uni for the year. :party: I’ll be back, writing posts and powering through my RSS subscriptions with gusto. ………………………….. Rational Atheism I read an article in Scientific American this morning, Rational Atheism. […]

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Election: Kevin ’07

25 November 2007 by kristarella

Yesterday was Election Day in Australia. The Campaign It was one of the most uncertain elections in my memory. The campaign by the Labor party (formerly the opposition) was strong. Although, I found a lot of it to be misleading. All of the television adverts I saw misrepresented our government system. They seemed to summarise […]

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7 things

12 November 2007 by kristarella

I haven’t done this in ages! So for that reason and more, I will – I was tagged by MusEditions to do this 7-random-facts-about-me meme. The idea is that you: Link to the person that tagged you, and post the rules on your blog. Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself. Tag 7 random […]

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Exploding spleen – read what you write

6 November 2007 by kristarella

<vent> I’m doing a group assignment with people who obviously don’t read what they’ve written. A dangerous oversight for people who write well, but when English is your second language and you’re not strong in it – it’s deadly. Take this sentence for example: Consideration are being taken into account on the concentration of particulate […]

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Mawwage…

27 October 2007 by kristarella

I’ve been avoiding really short posts, announcements and complaints. However, I just wanted to say my friends are getting married today! Congratulations Ed and Liss!

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Breaking in new shoes

13 October 2007 by kristarella

I had some cute canvas shoes. Very important for a scientist (in training) because you have to wear enclosed shoes in the lab (a pain in summer). Sadly, they had worn right through the sole, I was practically walking directly on concrete (it burns!). I went out in search for new ones. It was actually […]

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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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