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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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Put up advent calendar… only 5 days late. Hoping Put up advent calendar… only 5 days late. Hoping tomorrow I will flip three top row and catch up on the readings.

Rob Smith preached at our church on Sunday on Isaiah 9, and he said something to the effect of, “they were looking forward to the first advent of the Messaiah, but we look back to his first advent, and look forward to his second.” That added a new dimension to Christmas for me that I don’t often consider.
This Saturday it was so exciting, and humbling, an This Saturday it was so exciting, and humbling, and uplifting (yes, both of those!) to see these—my teachers, training mates, and life mate—achieve their next level of black belt. What a remarkable bunch of humans! 

Thanks Mum & Dad (Nelly & Grampa) for looking after Mark so I could be there!

#gkrkarate
My main reason for cruising the harbour yesterday My main reason for cruising the harbour yesterday was tagging along with @angelashoobert and @dereksamaha on a shoot at Cockatoo Island. So fun! I grabbed a few behind the scenes shots 📷🧡
Getting closer to the main event of my adventures Getting closer to the main event of my adventures yesterday: Cockatoo Island
Part of my adventures yesterday: ferry rides on #s Part of my adventures yesterday: ferry rides on #sydneyharbour
One short day in the Emerald City! The wonderful m One short day in the Emerald City! The wonderful music of @wickedinoz is still running through my head. Defying Gravity gave me chills! 🧹💚

It was also nice to come home to a toddler very happy to see me, and fascinated by my red lips! 😆💋

#wickedmusical #defygravity 
#marksymonds
Mark had his very first bus ride today! We went in Mark had his very first bus ride today! We went into the city and checked out the new LEGO store, largest in the world!
Not the easiest in the world to find though! Some champion had put into Google maps that the entrance is via 400 George St, and that it’s in Strand Arcade, neither of which is accurate. The store is in Sydney Arcade (near to, but different from Strand Arcade), and the entrance is on Pitt St. The external signage is tiny from the front; I hope it improves.
We had fun looking at the big builds and great Pick and Build wall!
#lego #legostore #legostoresydney #afol
Happy Halloween! The first photo is my dragon scal Happy Halloween! The first photo is my dragon scales nails to celebrate today 🐉
The rest are some of my favourite manicures over the last year of using the @sistaco nail system.
#sistaco #nailart
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