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Farewell

8 March 2007 by kristarella

Tonight, I went to a farewell party for a Darren, who I worked with and Kulinda his wife. I’m so glad I went. I was so tired this morning, I’ve had bags under my eyes all day. They’re leaving tomorrow and it was a great party. She is from Kenya and there were more Africans […]

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Easier the second time

5 March 2007 by kristarella

Wwwwwell, it’s been a successful day thus far. I got some sleep, although not very good sleep because it was too hot. I went to uni and enjoyed my lectures. I got some antihistamines that actually work (Claratyne sucks!). I did the supermarket shopping, although forgot mince beef and exercise books for lab. I went […]

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Snippets

5 March 2007 by kristarella

I was flicking through news headlines and summaries last week, there were some noteworthy ones: *Declaring the global warming debate over, an international team of scientists urged the world’s nations on Tuesday to act now to keep climate change from becoming a catastrophe. Debate? How can you argue it? Did these things always happen so […]

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Buddhism?

4 March 2007 by kristarella

I think it’s because I agreed with something about overcoming suffering… I read James 1 last week. You scored as Buddhism. Your beliefs most closely resemble those of Buddhism. Do more research on Buddhism and possibly consider becoming Buddhist, if you are not already. In Buddhism, there are Four Noble Truths: (1) Life is suffering. […]

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Thursday Thirteen #45

1 March 2007 by kristarella

Thirteen things about my week. 1. First week back at uni. It’s felt really busy with uni and work. 2. I was going to visit Mel, Rich and baby tomorrow but it turns out that the only laboratory class I have this week is tomorrow morning 😥 3. I haven’t been supermarket shopping yet because […]

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Yikes!

28 February 2007 by kristarella

This morning it was warm and sunny, this afternoon it was hot and sunny, 2pm this afternoon it was clouding over with the air of a cool change, 4pm this afternoon there are severe weather warnings including large hailstones, wind, heavy rain and flash flooding. I don’t think my umbrella is going to cut it! […]

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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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