Monthly Archives: May 2010

Old Stones Tell No Tales

Posted on May 29, 2010 by

Yesterday I was at Stonehenge for the second time. LOVE it. The air of mystery. The way the stones nestle against the hillside and then loom over you as you approach from a different angle. A testament to human ingenuity, … Continue reading →

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The First Few Days Are Always a Blur

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

I’m sitting in the lounge room of St Paul’s YHA, listening to lots of different English type accents… Australians, Poms from different places… why is it that I can tell the difference between English accents, but not Australians? Henry Higgins … Continue reading →

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Holy Guacamole, the Water is Warm!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

On Wednesday I spent a little time wandering up & down South Beach. I got loads done on Wednesday, after a day of relative inactivity on Tuesday. Things got done on Tuesday, but it didn’t have the glow of achievement … Continue reading →

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Shawl of the Sea & Pyroclastic

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

These interesting designed socks are a Knitty design, Pyroclastic by name. I really loved the shaping of the arch & the shaping towards the toe. The mock cables look great too, a sinuous line down the leg and flowing into … Continue reading →

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Childhood Wonders

Posted on May 16, 2010 by

As I get ready to move to that damp soggy island off the European continent, there are several things I want to do before I go. Yesterday, Mum & I headed out for the afternoon to Kiama, a sweet little … Continue reading →

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And End and a Beginning. With Beer, Sushi & Cupcakes

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

Today I wound up 5 years of working in the library at Macarthur Anglican School. Feeling a teeny bit overwhelmed by it this morning, I arrived at my desk to this: Patriotic, yes? For a Brit it is, but that … Continue reading →

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Sangria

Posted on May 8, 2010 by

I have a passion for red. It makes me glow, feel happy and, surprisingly enough, suits me really well! My wardrobe choices of late have not been red, and the only dress I own that is red, I cannot wear … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on May 6, 2010 by

Hullo! A blog to share my adventures & thoughts with my friends & family as I go out into the considerably large world. Yes, the adventure starts in 17 sleeps, and I am more than a little nervous about it. … Continue reading →

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