Wednesday 28 March 2007

A week full of blondes


I am not sure why but at the moment my life seems to be filled with platinum blondes. I have my lovely friend Ellen and now Kev has bleached his crop. I also have Kathleen and her bub Dusty. Finally there is Saras little chickadee that is also a blue eyed blonde. We had fun today walking around IKEA and playing with all the toys.

Tuesday 27 March 2007

Art Lectures and Sand Sculptures








This weekend I went to my second art lecture with Helen Brack. It was very interesting and provided me with another excuse to have a look at NGV International and the crazy white lego sculptures being created by kids and adults next to the water window.

I also finally made it to Rye to see the annual sand sculptures and was glad I did as they were amazing all based on myths and legends. Dusty and Kathleen my two platnum babes managed to attract a few wolf whistles and smiles for their collective cuteness.

Friday 23 March 2007

Turning 60 and 29 in New Zealand

Well I am sad to say that the love of my life and I have decided to call it quits. Whilst this is the end of a great era I am excited about what life holds for me next.

I have made the decision to finally leave wonderful Melbourne and go back home to New Zealand. It will be a great start to my return with mums 60th on the 14th and my 29th on the 16th so lots to keep my mind busy.

Anyway it will be really sad to leave my home of 5 years and all the fabulous friends I have made during my stay. But on the upside its a great reason to come back frequently. And I am happy to act as tourist guide to anyone keen to visit the greener state of Australia :)

Tuesday 20 March 2007

What I've been up to in march




Well in short:
1. Job Hunting
2. Watching lots of crap TV and some good dvds
3. Sewing a patchwork quilt
4. working on losing weight on weight watchers (5 kilos so far!)
5. Reading Viking Trilogy and Peter Jackson Biography

Its hard to do much when you are broke but I have been trying to keep busy. 2 weekends ago I went to the St Kilda and Southbank markets with Ellen and then met up with Kathleen and John to see the Sneakers film Just for Kicks and exhibition at the NGV international. 1 weekend ago I went for a picnic in Queens Park for Ellens Birthday and had fun making her pretty pastel cupcakes for a gift. then last weekend I went to an art lecture about viewing artworks it was a bit of fun as it focusses on how to view an artwork as object minus its historical placement, artists intention, or any focus on the representation within it. Certainly gives a new perspective. I also finished my quilt for Kev as after sewing all the patches by hand I was able to borrow Ellens sewing machine to finish all the long rows of stitching. I am proud to say it looks pretty good for no instructions and very basic equipment.