Green eyes!When I wore these sequinned leggings in New York I got some very funny comments... Turns out Adelaide folk don't bat an eyelid! Even on my ridiculous rainbow bicycle!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Daily Outfit: Thriller?
I only realised as I was racing out the door this morning that my outfit looked very MJ-esque. I blame playing Thriller at band last night for the subconscious inspiration!
Green eyes!
When I wore these sequinned leggings in New York I got some very funny comments... Turns out Adelaide folk don't bat an eyelid! Even on my ridiculous rainbow bicycle!
Green eyes!When I wore these sequinned leggings in New York I got some very funny comments... Turns out Adelaide folk don't bat an eyelid! Even on my ridiculous rainbow bicycle!
Musical?
How many of you play a musical instrument? Can read music? Just wondering how common this is.
I've been playing drums since a young age and currently play in a concert band. I wish I had space in my bedroom to set up my drumkit but it's currently disassembled in the corner. Perhaps when I move out I'll have more room...
I've been playing drums since a young age and currently play in a concert band. I wish I had space in my bedroom to set up my drumkit but it's currently disassembled in the corner. Perhaps when I move out I'll have more room...
Op shop unhappiness
Faithful followers will recognise that I'm an avid op-shopper/thrifter. I wear secondhand something every day! This is not an act of intention, unlike the charming Recycled Rose - it just happens that a significant portion (much more than half!) of my wardrobe has had past lives.
Can you imagine my dismay today when I headed to an old faithful opshop (in a musty church hall with ladies discussing the biscuits they ate for morning tea [true story] and items of clothing for 50c) and found that prices had risen horrendously? Valleygirl dresses costing $8? Stained shirts costing $6? Second-hand synthetic leather shoes costing $15? WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO???
I didn't walk away empty-handed though. I just miss the good old days (and still don't have any more money to spend than when I was young).
Can you imagine my dismay today when I headed to an old faithful opshop (in a musty church hall with ladies discussing the biscuits they ate for morning tea [true story] and items of clothing for 50c) and found that prices had risen horrendously? Valleygirl dresses costing $8? Stained shirts costing $6? Second-hand synthetic leather shoes costing $15? WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO???
I didn't walk away empty-handed though. I just miss the good old days (and still don't have any more money to spend than when I was young).
Daily Outfit: Layer upon layer
WHY IS IT STILL SO COLD IN ADELAIDE? It's November! Far out.
Not impressed at having to wear so many clothes. It made going to the doctor's particularly difficult. Although I do look pretty happy in the second photo so I suppose it can't be all bad.
Think warm thoughts for me, folks!
Not impressed at having to wear so many clothes. It made going to the doctor's particularly difficult. Although I do look pretty happy in the second photo so I suppose it can't be all bad.
Think warm thoughts for me, folks!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Just a Minute in October
Are we too far into November to look back on the month that was?
Reading... at a slower rate than usual. Curse end of uni stress! I read some classics: Breakfast at Tiffany's and Miss Pettigrew lives for a day and some nouveaux classics, haha: The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials Trilogy) and Gossip Girl..... Also reading feedback on assignments and prac teaching. Golden!
Listening... to CDs from my youth as my Dad lost his iTunes. Beats at Parklife. People making too much noise talking in lectures!
Watching... movie adaptations of stories, the ever-changing sky, the calendar days float away, Season 16 of the Amazing Race (generally dull, but they did go to France).
Buying... the occasional red wine.
Wanting... the job that I'm interviewing for on Friday, warmer weather (comme d'hab!), assignment stress to be over for both myself and the manfriend, something new in my wardrobe.
Cooking... more like reheating! I found a delicious risotto in the freezer that we cooked a month or two ago. I plan to make pizza again from scratch now that we've purchased some yeast. I've not been eating out much but I don't think I've been cooking much either.... cheese and biscuits (and wine, bien sur)
Making... mega plans for this summer!
Loving... all the roses that are in bloom at the moment - have you seen them? Blue cheese. Sunny days with my cat outside. Riding my bike (even through the gloom). Chocolate freckles. Getting good marks. My four-coloured pen. Wearing fun stockings. Getting on top of my blogreader. Holiday planning.
Oh October, I had high hopes that you'd bring me a bit of sunshine and warmth. WHERE IS THE LOVE?
Hope you've all had marvellous months!
Reading... at a slower rate than usual. Curse end of uni stress! I read some classics: Breakfast at Tiffany's and Miss Pettigrew lives for a day and some nouveaux classics, haha: The Amber Spyglass (His Dark Materials Trilogy) and Gossip Girl..... Also reading feedback on assignments and prac teaching. Golden!
Listening... to CDs from my youth as my Dad lost his iTunes. Beats at Parklife. People making too much noise talking in lectures!
Watching... movie adaptations of stories, the ever-changing sky, the calendar days float away, Season 16 of the Amazing Race (generally dull, but they did go to France).
Buying... the occasional red wine.
Wanting... the job that I'm interviewing for on Friday, warmer weather (comme d'hab!), assignment stress to be over for both myself and the manfriend, something new in my wardrobe.
Cooking... more like reheating! I found a delicious risotto in the freezer that we cooked a month or two ago. I plan to make pizza again from scratch now that we've purchased some yeast. I've not been eating out much but I don't think I've been cooking much either.... cheese and biscuits (and wine, bien sur)
Making... mega plans for this summer!
Loving... all the roses that are in bloom at the moment - have you seen them? Blue cheese. Sunny days with my cat outside. Riding my bike (even through the gloom). Chocolate freckles. Getting good marks. My four-coloured pen. Wearing fun stockings. Getting on top of my blogreader. Holiday planning.
Oh October, I had high hopes that you'd bring me a bit of sunshine and warmth. WHERE IS THE LOVE?
Hope you've all had marvellous months!
Daily Outfit: Finally I'm dressed
After a few days madly essay-writing, I finally got dressed to whizz in to town (handing my assignment in) and out again (tutoring).
So good to get out of the house...
So good to get out of the house...
Wednesday Wrap-up
Seems like I missed a week of news. So what's been happening since last time?
Basically, a whole lot of busyness. I've been observing at schools, applying for jobs, teaching, finishing uni, pumping out assignments and essays and having a bit of fun too.
Such as my friend's bike shop opening on Friday night. Such as catching up with friends from Melbourne for wine on Saturday night. Such as riding around the city. Such as doing a spot of shopping. Such as visiting libraries. Such as study dates with manfriend.
I've been keeping under the radar but I'm still about.
MORE FUN NEXT WEEK!
Basically, a whole lot of busyness. I've been observing at schools, applying for jobs, teaching, finishing uni, pumping out assignments and essays and having a bit of fun too.
Such as my friend's bike shop opening on Friday night. Such as catching up with friends from Melbourne for wine on Saturday night. Such as riding around the city. Such as doing a spot of shopping. Such as visiting libraries. Such as study dates with manfriend.
I've been keeping under the radar but I'm still about.
MORE FUN NEXT WEEK!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Bookshelves
Just a few lovely photos from Bookshelf Porn.
(Original sources unknown)
What treats are you reading at the moment?
(Original sources unknown)
What treats are you reading at the moment?
Daily Outfit: Not Halloween
For someone who loves dressing up and costumes, I was seriously lacking in Halloween love this year. Maybe it's because my everyday attire is a little theatrical?
I forgot to photograph Saturday night's outfit but thankfully Sunday brought the sun for a picture. Yes, I'm squinting.
I'm sorely tempted to head into the city and visit cheapo shops for Halloween decorations: skulls, spiders, facepaint. I like to incorporate these things into my regular costuming. Here I have on a plastic fly attached to my jacket and a skull and thigh bone necklace. Delightful. Unfortunately, I am locking myself at home this week to force myself to finish (start) essays that I knew about months ago.
I forgot to photograph Saturday night's outfit but thankfully Sunday brought the sun for a picture. Yes, I'm squinting.
I'm sorely tempted to head into the city and visit cheapo shops for Halloween decorations: skulls, spiders, facepaint. I like to incorporate these things into my regular costuming. Here I have on a plastic fly attached to my jacket and a skull and thigh bone necklace. Delightful. Unfortunately, I am locking myself at home this week to force myself to finish (start) essays that I knew about months ago.
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