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Hair care and faces

7 May 2006 by kristarella

In the salon yesterday while I was getting my hair washed I overheard a girl telling the guy whose hair she was washing that you should shampoo twice, with a small amount of shampoo each time and then condition. The first wash, apparently, opens up the cuticles/follicles, the second gets the dirt out and the […]

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:(

7 May 2006 by kristarella

It seems to be one of those days when I just want to cry. I had a lot of trouble last night trying to shake the feeling of worry and dread from my head and stomach. I believe it was related to my genetics assignment and how my results don’t make any sense, and how […]

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Aujourd’hui

7 May 2006 by kristarella

Today, apart from getting my hair cut. We watched The Princess Bride and Minority Report. I thoroughly enjoyed them both. The Princess Bride is the only movie that I’ve liked that guy in – you know the Robin Hood: Men in Tights guy? While I was at the salon I got my hair washed, that […]

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New hair

6 May 2006 by kristarella

I got a hair cut today! When I said yesterday that I was going to get my hair cut, I thought it would be wednesday at the soonest. I called up to inquire and they said they I could get it done this afternoon. I coloured it myself though because I couldn’t afford to get […]

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Snip snip

5 May 2006 by kristarella

I want to get a hair cut. Every time I look in the mirror I think “Who is that with the long hair? That’s not me.” It’s starting to look heavy, and feel heavy. I have had a headache all day, it’s been suppressed by panadol but when that wears off, there it is again. […]

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It was bound to happen…

5 May 2006 by kristarella

Darn it! That stocktaking thing that I was dreading, I don’t dread it any more, I’m downloading the safety information for the chemicals that we either don’t have info for or it’s not within 5 years. This was assigned to me by the manager of the lab. The boss of the lab has now told […]

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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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