No, this is not my first WordPress post with the default title, but I’ve been mostly away from the internet for so long, that I feel like I need to say HI! Where was I? Towards the end of last year I was overwhelmed by work, and then I was sick for some time. I […]
Christmas
Merry Christmas: spot the difference!
Merry Christmas everyone! There’s a house across the street from us that always has a Christmas lights display. I took a photo 2 years ago and I took another one this year. See if you can spot all the differences! There may or may not be a prize for the person who gets the most. […]
This week in kristarella
I can’t quite believe it: it’s been a week since I last posted; it’s two and a half weeks until Christmas; it’s less than one week until we go away on camp. Hubby and I are leading on a sailing camp for kids about 9–12 years old— the theme is “Commando” (costume ideas are welcome)! […]
7 reasons I hate Christmas
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t always dislike Christmas. There’s just moments when I realise that the stress I’m feeling is largely due to Christmas; it’s unpleasant. A majority of the people I celebrate Christmas with don’t give a rats bottom who Christ is. Buying and giving presents is only fun when you find something […]
Boxing Day Sales!
Americans have Black Friday (which I only heard of this year!); in Australia we have Boxing Day sales. Perhaps they’re in America too, but we don’t have Thanksgiving, so there’s no post-Thanksgiving-holiday sales. Actually Boxing Day is a public holiday: only the main city stores are open for the sales. Thank goodness for that — […]
Merry Christmas!
Here’s wishing you all a Merry Christmas! Hope it’s full of joy and peace, not stress and road rage. 😛 Check it out: even my phone (using the Everchanging theme) knew it was Christmas! Totally cool. 😀 I hope that you also get a chance to pay some mind to what Christmas is about. Sometimes […]
