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27 July 2007 by kristarella

I went to the postdoc office looking for Matt. He wasn’t there, but the guy who was later told him a girl with an American accent was looking for him. I don’t have an American accent… I don’t have a thick Australian one either, but perhaps I’d better watch my ‘r’s. I can’t find the […]

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Going overseas?

26 July 2007 by kristarella

In light of the revelation at MYC that freedom is the power to be as you were created to be and that we have been set free from sin so that we may be able to serve God and serve others, I’ve been thinking about decisions. The kinds of decisions that I daydream about are […]

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Home from MYC!

21 July 2007 by kristarella

Hey y’all! I’m home from MYC. It was excellent! I might write a bit more about it tomorrow. For now you should check out Simpsonize Me, it’s great fun!

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Change of plans

15 July 2007 by kristarella

I was planning on finishing up work at the end of next week and had told my boss as much. After I told him, I got the flu and couldn’t go to work the rest of the week. Then we had COW Club all the week after that. I was planning on working four or […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts, Science

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 […]

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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 […]

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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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