September 2010

For Something Different

September 14, 2010

Every time I go to Sumo Salad I get the Low GI Chicken and the Lentil & Tabbouleh in a medium tub. I ventured out on Friday – Chicken Low GI with Mediterranean Chick Pea. Was quite yum :) (a little too beany for my tum tum) Think I’ll stick with my usual most of [...]

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Compostable Coffee Cup

September 13, 2010

Got a coffee ahead of a day in the uni library from As Nature Intended at the Belconnen Markets… I knew I’d be getting fair trade coffee and all (Sacred Grounds) but I wasn’t expecting the cup to be “compostable”… Not quite sure how it all works, I assume that the thin plastic coating is [...]

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Name that Tree

September 12, 2010

We have this tree in our back (court)yard, which is absolutely gorgeous, and abundant in Canberra, but we don’t know the name of it. So I’m putting the call out to my internerds. What’s the name of this tree? Thanks! I’m getting told it’s a sakura/cherry blossom Does that mean the fruits it gets are [...]

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Swanlets!! (Or Cygnets. Whatever.)

September 11, 2010

nawwww… As seen at ANU on my way to the gym this afternoon. I had a good session, much needed after sitting for much of the day. :)

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A Fence Made Of Pencils

September 11, 2010

A Fence Made Of Pencils. Originally uploaded by the_amanda It makes me want to pull out my notebook and start freewriting. How about you?

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Suicide Prevention Day

September 10, 2010

Today, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. Each year, on average 65,000 Australian’s attempt to take their own lives (There are on average, approximately 130,000 total deaths per year in Australia (ABS) – of these attempts – Australia loses approximately 2,200 loved ones, although women are more likely to attempt suicide – the vast [...]

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It will be okay.

September 10, 2010

(swiped via Tina) Happy Friday. It’s been a long, eventful week. I’ve not necessarily achieved all that I would have liked to, but there’s been so much movement and progress in other areas, that I can stand it. Take care xx

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Sticker Decorated Netbook

September 9, 2010

I think it’s evolving beautifully, don’t you? It includes stickers from Evelyn Evelyn, Threadless, WordPress, Gravatar and Flickr. What else does it need? And, where can I get them? (Thanks to Jim for the WordPress & Gravatar stickers! Your Australian Sex Party sticker will be on its way once I get my act together!)

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What Happens if You Put a Puppy next to God?

September 8, 2010

Shelley asked “I wonder what happens when you put a soft puppy next to god?” Does it soften his image? Do puppies work better in helping the image of toilet paper?

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Textile Allsorts Tights

September 8, 2010

Got these textile allsorts tights from some friends for my birthday. How awesome are they? :)

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God: The cure for Cancer (and migraines, and AIDS, and….)

September 7, 2010

Seriously, should that be legal to claim??

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An Out

September 6, 2010

Got the very tempting reminders that the Uni census date for this semester is this Friday, and if I withdraw from a subject before then I won’t have to pay, nor will they record the withdrawal on my record. *tempted* ‘Rapp’ from Ali Baba In better news, bootcamp this morning was awesome. 5 rounds of [...]

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