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My life & thoughts

Update: It’s the thought that counts

16 March 2006 by kristarella

Wife status is saved! My throw together fried rice thing turned out well, if I do say so myself. Fried Rice ala kristarella Cook 1 1/2 cups of rice and put in fridge to cool. Slice or chop 200g ham (or the meat of your choice). Chop and slightly steam some brocolli (or whatever vegies […]

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It’s the thought that counts

16 March 2006 by kristarella

I was going to be a totally awesome housewife1 tonight. I stopped at the asian supermarket on the way home because we didn’t have much meal makings in the fridge and cupboard. I took a little look around at what they had and decided I was going to steam Prawn Dumplings and BBQ Pork Buns […]

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Adieu

16 March 2006 by kristarella

Adieu to Occasional Bitch who has been renting here for the last week. It’s been a pleasure having you! I’m having a dilema. I really want to go in a karate tournament Sunday week but there is also a youth group do at a park. I hope I can make the right decision and stop […]

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Whoopsy daisy

15 March 2006 by kristarella

It was raining this morning. Intrisic features of a rainy day involve slippery floors and all transport becoming incapable of functioning properly. Usually this second feature involes car crashes, car delays, train delays, signal problems, bus delays (possibly due to car delays). Unfortunately I fell victim to both of these rainy day happenings. Firstly, the […]

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Messy

14 March 2006 by kristarella

I feel like such a grub. I was having a kebab for lunch and dropped hummus on my pants. They were washed two days ago, now I can’t wear them again before another wash! I know some people need to wash their pants every time they wear them but I’m a firm believer in getting […]

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So long!

14 March 2006 by kristarella

Biochem lab went for so long! 3 hours! I couldn’t go to my french lecture after that, if I did I would have gotten no break at all today and I needed to eat. It’s okay, I looked over the french notes and it’s going to be a fairly straight forward lecture I think. I’ll […]

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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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