Wednesday Wrap-up

It's been quite some time since I've told you about the ins and outs of my week.

I'd like to give this week a motion theme: it's something that has kept cropping up all week. I'm teaching it in a couple of my physics classes (@Newton), I've driven all the way down to Carrickalinga and back, and my car's been waiting for me at the repairers. I guess the opposite happened last night - sleep inertia. Feeling all the better for it though!

While I've only been running a few times this week, I feel like I've been running around town (see what I did there?) running errands.

Bibimbap Boppidy Boo! We're getting pretty good at making this!

My weekend at the beach involved:
1. No beach time.
2. Plenty of puzzle-doing time!
3. An excursion to a waterfall in the middle of nowhere.
4. Beer and books on the balcony.
5. A somewhat drunken foray into the world of Dungeons and Dragons.

Overall, some mighty good times! Perhaps I should be pleased there's no photographic evidence...

Sleeping Beauty

Good morning! With every intention of posting last night (bring back Wednesday Wrap-ups, I hear you cry!) I crawled into bed when I got home from work (school) at 6.30, and didn't wake up until .... past midnight.

I usually look just like this but with more drool.

I did get myself up then (only to get changed into pyjamas and brush my teeth) and then it was back into bed to continue a 12-hour slumber (punctuated by a few sleepless hours worrying about school. Life of a teacher!) I didn't dream of any princes but did picture myself back in France.


Stay tuned for a (belated) Wednesday Wrap-up for the week that was!

A Quick Glimpse

One of the bits I like best in the multitude of podcasts that I've been listening to lately is the segment at the end where the hosts divulge what they're into at the moment. It's great for discovering new books, music and other culture!

As I'm trying to blog more this week (even though working only off the iPad makes things a bit more challenging), here's a quick glimpse into what's floating my boat right now.

Listening: As I wrote, I've been getting into podcasts in a big way (how has it taken me so long to discover this?!) I actually prefer listening to them than music when out running, and they make the journey to and from work fly by. Favourites include This American Life (seen above) and Slate's Cultural Gabfest (recommended by my mom!). I have been dabbling in others, and am of course all ears to your suggestions.

Watching: I'm coming to realize I'm not much of a movie person and that's ok. With that said, I did win tickets to the new Audrey Tautou film! I've started watching the new American series, Girls. Have you seen it? It's getting a lot of commentary, for better or worse.

Reading: Finally decided to give The Hunger Games a go. I'm still trying to iron out how I feel about it, but overall I think I enjoyed it. Giving myself a break though before the next one. Otherwise I've been enjoying Capote's In Cold Blood. I must give the movie (Capote) another watch. Books on my bedside table include Elegance of the Hedgehog, Strawberry Fields, and 1Q84. I feel so lucky that I always have something to read!


What are you loving right now? Care to share?

Three Extraordinary Things

I've been a bit hard on myself lately (Still not posting? No good ideas? You need to exercise more.) and have realized that sometimes it's good to take time out to recognize the things that are truly wonderful about you.

Here are my top three (things you did not know about Sequin Cat):

1. I speak French fluently. As in, wake up, go to work, go shopping, go home and chat with French housemates fluent. I lived in Paris for most of 2009 and early 2010, and had a variety of adventures over there. In fact, I held down a three month full-time contract at the happiest place on Earth, Disneyland Paris. Sometimes I forget/take for granted how extraordinary possessing a second language is (in Australia, at least).

2. I play some mean percussion. I started learning the drums when I was about 9, after my plans of playing the harp were thwarted. I've moved away from the heavy rock drumming that I was into in high school and have since made timpani my specialty. I really, really enjoy being challenged by music.

3. I majored in theoretical and experimental physics. No mean feat, given the way I squandered my first two years of university experience! There's something about the freedom and clarity of expressing yourself mathematically that really resonates with me. Since then, I've taken (some of) my university experience and am applying it in a high school physics-teaching capacity. And I love it!


Tell me, dear Sequinettes, what's extraordinary about you?

A colourful life!

It's getting cold and grey so here are some colourful pictures to make the rain go away!

I'm not normally an orange fan but I love this!

Very Velma!

This girl's blog looks pretty cute too!

Love this look! I've been wearing a white shirt all week. Looks like Paris to me.

The contrast of red, white rose and dark hair looks very Snow White!

I may have to add Whitney's colourful blog to my reader also.

LOVE red and LOVE clashing with stripes.

More clashing!

Isn't this coat great?! I would've styled it less eighties.. maybe a pink dress underneath? (Because that's less eighties...)

Another great green coat (GGC)!

Love the neon green zing against a monochrome outfit.

Green theme....

Tim Walker is some kind of magician.

This model reminds me of Alexis Bledel, from Gilmore Girls.

Love this rainbow skirt, and how she's toned it down with a plain black top.

Just gorgeous.

Perfect floral dress.

All images found via WearColo(u)r.

Hope you enjoyed the colourful inspiration! For more powerful pigments, check out my posts here. Have a colourful weekend xx

Recipe for a Wonderful Weekend

Did you enjoy the weekend past as much as I did? Here's how I succeeded in making it shine:

1. Mexican fiesta on Friday night
2. Sleep-ins with a new novel
3. Bike riding everywhere
4. Buying some new work wear (Did you know I'm really not into shopping?)
5. Market lunch on Saturday and a BBQ with my folks on Sunday
6. Sipping champagne on a rooftop garden before listening to a symphony orchestra at the Town Hall
7. Ordering Indian takeaway and watching Burn After Reading all cosy on the couch!
8. Feeling accomplished after a few hours of physics preparation
9. Discussing books with Mother and music with Father
10. Flipping through fashion magazines

How very delightful.

Daily Outfit: The Clash

Clashing patterns for a day of running errands (and a whole lot of walking!). Sensible shoes and sun protection required.

It's not all hard work though. I did make time for a leisurely lunch in a cafe. Just lovely.

Daily Outfit: Oh No She Didn't!

Yes, I'm afraid she did. Wear pants, that is. Strange feeling.

Daily Outfit: The simple things

Just running errands and marking, but enjoying the beautiful weather and getting around town!

Daily Outfit: G-Day!

Last week my wonderful manfriend graduated with honours (first class!) from university. We frocked up and dined out - Jasmin restaurant. What a great day!

You may recognise this dress from my work Christmas party or my sister's wedding... it's probably due for a good iron!