December 2011
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Dog dreams
Like all dogs, Wally twitches and ‘chases rabbits’ when he’s dreaming. There’s the usual almost running legs, and the occasional muffled bark or growl.
I love it most when he’s having happy dreams, his tail will start to wag and there’s the sound of a contented pup, ‘thud, thud, thud’ on the carpet.
November 2011
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A unique and beautiful bunch
I went back to work today (hmph) - wedding, honeymoon, and all that goes with it is over. A few work colleagues commented on how large my wedding bouquet was. There’s a story behind that.
I came across an idea that I couldn’t let alone - a community bouquet, where the guests contributed to the bride’s bouquet. But with 60+ guests, that’s WAY too many flowers. Eventually,...
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September 2011
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Two dog house
We’re dog sitting this week, so in addition to our big boofer-woofer, we’ve got a lovely little lady border collie. So we have two black and white dogs seeking our attentions, wanting to play (by running laps of the lounge room), and squabbling over each others’ mats.
It’s actually quite lovely, in a busy kind of way.
They’re quiet now, curled up and sleeping on...
August 2011
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“Plant SOMETHING every week - even if it’s just the seeds from your lunchtime...”
– Jackie French (1992), Backyard Self Sufficiency, p5 (via apple-or-orange)
(Beautiful. Just beautiful.)
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July 2011
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Earthquake in Melbourne
They don’t happen often ‘round here, but I felt the floor move and the windows rattled. The dog? Didn’t even look up. So much for animals being ‘tuned in’ to these kind of things.
neighborhoodr-melbourne:
In case you didn’t feel it, Melbourne had a 4.4 magnitude earthquake today. Did any of you guys feel it? Check out News.com.au’s collection of Tweets about...
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June 2011
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Glad to hear from the one I love
Dean called from Port Moresby whilst I was on the train. I smooshed the phone as close to my ear as a I could, as if that would make him - and his voice - closer. I don’t care if I was a loud train-talker, and that everyone heard me tell him that I loved him and that I missed him. I walked around the supermarket afterwards like someone who has just fallen in love - on tip-toes and twirling,...
Holy crap are you serious more tumblr hackers?
FYI… I just got this too when looking at a new ‘follower’.
omfgerbear:
secret-infinity:
THERE ARE INNOCENT LOOKING TUMBLR PAGES THAT HAVE HYPERLINKS TO HACKING SITES LIKE http://tumblrlogin.com/
BEWARE OF PAGES THAT LOOK LIKE THIS!
REBLOG SO PEOPLE KNOW!!
Just got a follower that redirected to this page.
UUUUUUGH why :|
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Library
I joined the library today. Why did I not do this sooner? Borrowed a few books, as well as a movie to watch tonight (Once). And why did nobody tell me you could borrow movies from the library?
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Reminders
PMS + fiance away + a weekend alone + a dog who keeps looking for your fiance = not a happy weekend x tears at bedtime.
But I was reminded at work today that I haven’t got it all bad. I have my health, and for that I’m grateful. A colleague on maternity leave had a brain aneurism Friday, two unsuccessful brain surgeries over the weekend, and is in an induced coma for at least the next...
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Weekend alone - part 1
It’s just me and the dog. Dean has left the country, and should shortly be arriving in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Tomorrow he’ll board a tiny plane and fly across (and around) remote tropical jungle mountains, before starting the Kokoda Trek. After he leaves Port Moresby there’s no contact except by satellite phone - and that’s only in case of emergency. I can deal...
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Tuesday night catch up
Caught up last night with two friends that I really don’t see often enough (really? had it been 6 months since we last had dinner together?) - I was reluctant to go (because I’m in a tizz and a mood this week with Dean heading off on Friday) but so glad I did.
We were going to go to one tapas bar, but it turned out to be closed on a Tuesday night. Never mind! Another tapas bar to the...
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Ash cloud from Chile is complicating this week.
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Friday night
Covered in shards of peacock feathers - fingertips are kind of sparkly - Friday night watching the football and making boutonniere for the wedding, seven in total (groom, groomsmen, fathers and a step-father). Basic structure is done, just need to get the stems silver somehow (possibly ribbon or paint).
I lead such an exciting life.
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Doggelganger: Human to Canine Matching 'Software' →
Developed by the Pedigree Adoption Drive (in NZ) and NEC, to match homeless dogs with potential owners.
(Had me in fits of giggles… and I keep ending up with a staffy cross called Trevor!)
May 2011
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Finding things to smile about
having a moment of crafty success with my bridesmaids’ bouquets last night
Wally dog trying to figure out where the yummy smell of our Chinese takeaway dinner was coming from, and sniffing the air all around the room last night
dancing around in my underwear this morning, despite it being cold and drizzly and miserable outside, singing Flight of the Conchord’s “Too Many Dicks...
Notes in another language
Must start playing the piano again, even if it’s just to practice on my own - no lessons. I was learning to read music at the same time I was learning to read.
There’s exam pieces I knew almost better than breathing 14 years ago. When I open the manuscripts now, it’s like looking at a speech in a foreign language - I recognise the annotations but have no idea where to even...
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Things I have cooked today
vegetable soup (friends with new born baby, not even a week old, and the father broke his leg yesterday)
muesli bars (usually cooked on the weekend for the husband-to-be’s lunches)
peanut butter (had the peanuts & been meaning to do it for a while, and it was a means of avoiding conversation with future father-in-law, who as an aside, is writing a novel… a historic, sci-fi,...
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(Squeamish alert)
I donated blood tonight - my tenth time! Of course, there’s always a first time for everything.
(Stop reading if you get squeamish with blood).
I think my nurse / phlebotomist was new. She seemed to take a long time to prep my arm, seemed a little nervy, and at one point, another staff member mouthed to her, “All ok?” She inserted the needle (or pipe, as Dean calls it) much...
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yvonnegeorgina:
“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
-MLK Jr.
April 2011
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Lost and founds
Too busy rescuing neighbours’ dogs to watch “the wedding”. Friendly little staffy came wagging down the driveway after I pulled up in the garage. No one at home at his address, and no answer on the phone numbers.
For the last few hours, he’s been tied up on our front porch, crying…. “Meeee, mi-mi-mi-mi!” His owner finally called, and has only just picked...
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Poor little animals...
Breaks my heart watching shows like RSPCA Animal Rescue.
I should turn it off but I can’t look away.
We got Wally from an animal shelter - he was found as a stray by the local ranger, and spent 3 weeks at the shelter, no one claimed him, despite his beautiful manners and loving personality.
There’s four episodes back to back. I don’t think I can handle watching so many sad...
What?
My sister just sent me a text message. My doctor has died. I just saw him on Friday. He’s not even old.
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Crafternoons: baby clothes and stenciling
I had a baby shower to go to on Sunday afternoon. We have a lot of babies in our group of friends (some people are up to their second time around, or even third in one case!). Babies everywhere! Babies! But this is not about me and babies today (I won’t even go there, I promise), it is about getting crafty. I like giving non-generic gifts, with a bit of uniqueness. Especially for babies.
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When sick, you watch TV
Today’s from the couch / still have painfully blocked up sinuses TV viewing:
Relocation, Relocation (UK) (they couldn’t make their minds up on the location! they couldn’t make their minds up on the apartments! oh no! they didn’t make a decision!)
Antiques Roadshow (USA) (some things were worth lots of money! some things were worth nothing! that ivory carving is actually...
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Unfortunate
Was all geared up to go donate blood tomorrow - it was going to be our second ‘date’ to the blood bank (we went together last time; before that we’ve both donated several times but always by ourselves). It was going to be my 10th donation!
This morning I woke up snotty, with a scratchy throat, and buzzy hot ears. Thankfully was working from home, so I pulled through okay (so...
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vinehearts:
Plans Birds Of Tokyo (via...
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Why
…am I so freaking hard on myself? I’d be horrified if I was this mean to anyone else, so why is it okay that I talk to myself like that? It’s not okay. I am loved, I am a good person, I have so much good in my life - I do not need to treat myself like crap.
Maybe I just need to sit out in the sun and breathe for a little while.
March 2011
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Friday's train adventures
Peak hour train. Business suited man wearing a Scream mask and draped black ‘smock’.
Very glad I got on a different carriage.
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Molly Lambert: Dorothy Dix's Dictates For A Happy... →
mollylambert:
First. Make up your mind to be happy. Happiness is largely a matter of self-hypnotism. You can think yourself happy or you can think yourself miserable. It is up to you. Learn to find pleasure in simple things. If you can’t go to the opera, you can turn on the radio. Nail on your face the…
A practical list of suggestions on happiness. I needed to read this today, and it sure...
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First thoughts of today
Waking up just before your alarm is disappointing. Waking up just before your alarm, and thinking it is Friday… on a Monday morning, well, it sucks.
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Introspection is tiring.
I think it went okay. I was sent home with some homework and another appointment booked in another two weeks.
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Nerves
I’m working from home today, and it’s in some ways a good thing, because I can’t sit still.
I’m nervous. I’ve been dealing with some anxiety / almost-depression issues for some time now. At first I ignored them. Then it got bad and I was hovering around the edges of panic attacks every day for a week. For a while, I’ve been delving in and out of some...