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My life & thoughts

the race

1 June 2006 by kristarella

Just now I had thoughts that I don’t think I’ve had in years, things I thought I’d never think again. That I don’t want to be a Christian anymore. That it would be easier to just give up. I suppose it is easier, then again I don’t know what one would live for if not […]

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The stupid things that get me down

1 June 2006 by kristarella

I’m still not sure about this whole web page font size thing. If anyone stumbles over to my page please tell me if the font is enormous because really if people didn’t specify font sizes then it wouldn’t be a problem but from what I can see, sooo many blogs have their font sizes set […]

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Meringue

1 June 2006 by kristarella

I just had my first attempt at making meringues. It wasn’t too shabby considering I’ve never done it before and the egg whites I used have been in the fridge for quite some time. The recipe I used was egg whites, twice as much caster (fine) sugar as egg whites and a few drops of […]

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Uh oh…

1 June 2006 by kristarella

I feel really sick. I don’t know if I can go to work. I think I’ll have to curl up on the couch and see if it goes away.

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Woopsies

31 May 2006 by kristarella

Oops. My nap took three hours 🙁 That means I’ve missed most of karate. I’m gonna try my runnin’ boots on instead 🙂 Later: Ugh, is that burning sensation in the lungs natural? Why do I feel sick? I hope some of that was aerobic otherwise all I did was use up my glycogen stores. […]

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Sydney Childrens’ Hospital

31 May 2006 by kristarella

Today people were running around in front of the library in their pyjamas. They were collecting money for the Sydney Childrens’ Hospital. So as I was passing with my coffee I put in a couple of bucks. I got the girl with the bucket to hold my coffee as I got my wallet out. She […]

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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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