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Observing Local Real Estate

19 June 2014 by kristarella Leave a Comment

AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION! Very few houses in the current market where we live are just for sale (private treaty), most are set for auction. I don’t know why this is a trend, but I hate it!

Filed Under: My life & thoughts Tagged With: Australia, real estate

A Conversation with Matt, Sydney

17 June 2014 by kristarella Leave a Comment

Last night we listened to Matt Mullenweg talk about the past and the future of WordPress.

Last night was a fantastic night! We got to hear about how Automattic has grown, how the mission of WordPress (to democratise publishing) has evolved and worked out, and we got to see first-hand how the community and they way they use WordPress has grown and changed.

Filed Under: WordPress Tagged With: Australia, Sydney

WordCamp Australia 2008

28 November 2008 by kristarella

w00t! WordCamp Australia starts tomorrow. I’m not really sure what to expect, but I’m sure it’ll be great! If I get the chance I will probably be on Twitter. Otherwise I’ll blog about it when I can. Among others, Matt Mullenweg, Jane Wells, Sam Bauers and Aussies Jeff Waugh and Neerav Bhatt are speaking. You […]

Filed Under: Blogging, WordPress Tagged With: Australia, geek

Weird advertisements

26 October 2008 by kristarella

Gender UnFail An update on my previous post Gender Fail. I got another email from Australia Post. It looks like they’ve FiXed the issue!

Filed Under: Graphics, Photos Tagged With: Australia, websites

Google Streetview in Australia

5 August 2008 by kristarella

Google Streetview has come to Oz. I bet you’ve been hanging out for the day that the Google-cam will stalk ya, huh!? Wooo! I checked out my unit block! They’ve done a good job of hiding the faces of walkers by, and license plate numbers. You can change the angle of the camera view, which […]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: Australia, geek, websites

Government blackmail

8 July 2008 by kristarella

It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it The blackmail that is, not being the government. Threats to strike public transport on WYD Last night my husband told me that train and bus worker’s plan to strike on World Youth Day if the government doesn’t do something to improve the transport system, which breaks […]

Filed Under: My life & thoughts Tagged With: Australia, news, transport

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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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