02.5.2012 Two pizzas Oh, margherita, you complete me. 

02.5.2012 Two pizzas

Oh, margherita, you complete me. 

04.3.2012 Confirmed I became a member of the Uniting church today. It was a really lovely service and ceremony, and I was reminded again of why the church I am attending/working for has made such an impact on me. They’re just such genuinely excellent people.  I got confirmed for a number of reasons, all outlined in a letter to the church that I read and that you can find here: http://tinylittleglows.com/to-the-church-from-a-cynic-on-the-occasion-of-her-confirmation/ I just am so unbelievably loved and supported and encouraged, it’s almost hilarious. Thank you, thank you, thank you. x

04.3.2012 Confirmed

I became a member of the Uniting church today. It was a really lovely service and ceremony, and I was reminded again of why the church I am attending/working for has made such an impact on me. They’re just such genuinely excellent people. 

I got confirmed for a number of reasons, all outlined in a letter to the church that I read and that you can find here:

http://tinylittleglows.com/to-the-church-from-a-cynic-on-the-occasion-of-her-confirmation/

I just am so unbelievably loved and supported and encouraged, it’s almost hilarious. Thank you, thank you, thank you. x

06.2.2012 Story time with Bradon Bradon is one of those making up the absurdly large group of excellent people I have met over the last few days in Sydney. I have heard him read three stories now, and have thoroughly enjoyed them all.  Here he is reading Go The Fuck To Sleep. He is going to be an excellent Dad. 

06.2.2012 Story time with Bradon

Bradon is one of those making up the absurdly large group of excellent people I have met over the last few days in Sydney. I have heard him read three stories now, and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. 

Here he is reading Go The Fuck To Sleep. He is going to be an excellent Dad. 

02.1.2012 Four Nap Thursday I am living proof that it is possible to achieve one’s dreams. 

02.1.2012 Four Nap Thursday

I am living proof that it is possible to achieve one’s dreams. 

12.1.2012 True Love I’ve wanted frozen yoghurt for days. DAYS.  Then I had a meeting with the new eds of Farrago and it went well and in a serendipitous turn of events frozen yoghurt is sold at union house so I bought some because THE UNIVERSE WANTED ME TO. And it was the best. 

12.1.2012 True Love

I’ve wanted frozen yoghurt for days. DAYS. 

Then I had a meeting with the new eds of Farrago and it went well and in a serendipitous turn of events frozen yoghurt is sold at union house so I bought some because THE UNIVERSE WANTED ME TO.

And it was the best. 

2011, what have you done for me lately?

The stats.

Achieved:

half completed “before 30” to do list

turned 30 (with minimum freaking out)

tagged one wall, one post box, one toilet (raging against the machine, you see)

embroidered one beard, one wolf, one banjo

attended 9 weddings

got significantly drunkish, quite a few times

procured a new mac

made a butt-load of new friends

got heart broken by A Song of Ice and Fire

discovered Chuck, Community, GoT, Big Love and a previously undiscovered depth of devotion to Grey’s Anatomy

Highlights:

Harry Potter wand

weddings

all the dancing in the world and finding shapes I didn’t know I could throw

my family, extended

rooster cardigan, cat vest

my dear, dear, dear friends

Learnt:

I should not be surrounded by good looking/intelligent/witty young men. Bad.

new friends are THE SHIT

I can hold down a job. For a year!

embroidery is quite soothing, for a bit

music will always save my life

I know some stupidly, extravagentally wonderful and loving people.

death is often completely shit

it IS possible to have a mental break down over gingerbread

I continue my streak of being an occasional but thorough douche

the viewing of various 19th century novels-turned-movies is better done without the aid of much blueberry vodka

I can get good marks

I have the power to not like boys but said power is wily and precocious

failing subjects does not feel nice but feels better then losing ones mind

beauty is a drug

music is a drug

coffee is, of course, a drug

I do not wish sadness to be a drug

family, ay? Who knew.

I am addicted to sugar and will find giving it up hilariously difficult

George R.R. Martin is NOT TO BE TRUSTED

the power of a good playlist should not be underestimated

my ability to be envious of others talents and creativity is substantial

my ability to justify the spending of money on music, tv shows, vintage back packs and food is the stuff of legends

If I don’t think I’m wonderful, who will?

though-all of my beloveds seem to retain a steadfast belief in my wonder, even when I do not

I need to write more

to forgive is such good therapy

I’m ok, I think.

Another year, it seems. Lovely.

x

17.12.2011 Today I am thankful for windowsills, for sunshine and summer dresses, for locally made crafts and coffee, for cheerful salespeople and smiles exchanged with strangers and for hand made babushka doll cushions. 

17.12.2011 Today I am thankful for windowsills,

for sunshine and summer dresses, for locally made crafts and coffee, for cheerful salespeople and smiles exchanged with strangers and for hand made babushka doll cushions. 

15.12.2011 A lovely walk and the sun made everything gold and the shadows of the grass were dancing on the fence and it was magic.

15.12.2011 A lovely walk and the sun made everything gold

and the shadows of the grass were dancing on the fence and it was magic.

07.12.2011 Sky over Brunswick Because it’s been a while and because it always, always lifts me a little.

07.12.2011 Sky over Brunswick

Because it’s been a while

and because it always, always lifts me a little.

04.12.2011 Seasonal viewing on slothful night in Home Alone and Love Actually are balms on the soul of not only those who love Christmas and light hearted drama/comedy, but on those whose planned weekend long fiesta of wonderment has fallen a little flat in reality leaving them feeling a little old and a wee bit shit. Oh I watched these with my housemates, not just like, crying on the couch by myself. MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALL!! God bless us every one, particularly those responsible for holiday themed filmic entertainment featuring celebrity cameos, child stars and or Hugh Grant. Amen. “Keep the change, you filthy animal.”

04.12.2011 Seasonal viewing on slothful night in

Home Alone and Love Actually are balms on the soul of not only those who love Christmas and light hearted drama/comedy, but on those whose planned weekend long fiesta of wonderment has fallen a little flat in reality leaving them feeling a little old and a wee bit shit. Oh I watched these with my housemates, not just like, crying on the couch by myself.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALL!! God bless us every one, particularly those responsible for holiday themed filmic entertainment featuring celebrity cameos, child stars and or Hugh Grant. Amen.

“Keep the change, you filthy animal.”