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Hi everyone! :)Well, so much has changed in the last 22 months or so! I've been really preoccupied with studying for my degree and - for those that remembered - I was offered to study in the Honours program, which I accepted. I now have just under 6 months before I, hopefully, complete my degree :)I've made a brief return because I've missed Blogspot and probably won't get another chance to

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Finally back Friday Feasting after two assessments this week (and kilograms of paper in preparation)! Very eventful week in terms of working out tax deductions and discovering old friends I hadn't seen in almost ten years! (which is a significant portion of my life in earthly existence). Yeah, I know... the two don't compare ;)AppetizerUsing only one word, how does grocery shopping make you feel?

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Sorry, this one's up pretty late! AppetizerSay there’s a book written about your life. Who would you want to narrate the audio version?The only person I can really think of is Christopher Plummer! Nope, I'm not Madeline :) but I did love how his voice just kind of "floated over the top" of the story very nicely. Can't say I've really thought about this question... I don't think my life is quite

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I found this on Linda's blog and thought it sounded like fun. The game is called Scattergories (I wonder if it's the same thing as the board game - I wouldn't know since I haven't played either before) yet it reminds me of a game called Alphabet Race which I play with one of my very good friends :)Now since Linda used the letter "L", I'll have to use my actual name... *sigh*Here's the rules:*Use

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AppetizerDescribe your laundry routine. Do you have a certain day when you do it all, or do you just wash whatever you need for the next day?Because we have a relatively big family (compared to your average Australian family) we used to have to do the laundry at least twice a week but our "rule of thumb" is that we just do it when the machine is full of clothes. Since only 3 people are living

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Due to popular demand, I have decided to upload the recipe to the Sausage Pie that I mentioned in my last Friday's Feast entry. I'll admit that I've made variations of it (and still continue to do so) but essentially I've found that it rarely reaches "leftover" status and it upheld its reputation when Sparky and I made it on Sunday night. My serving suggestion: serve with vegetablesServes

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AppetizerWhat is your favourite kind of pie?I don't know if I have a favourite. I reckon that I make a good sausage pie but Sparky's mum (she's American) really makes a fantastic Lemon Meringue Pie :)SoupName something that made you smile this week.Yesterday, as a bus passenger on my way home from uni, a policeman on a motorbike stopped next to us at the traffic lights and appeared to use the

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To mark the special occasion of my Special Someone, I have created a playlist in his honour compiled of songs with him in mind :)

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For those of you readers, particularly some of the Friday's Feasters, who wondered about my Friday's Feast salad last week. To refresh your memory, my ideal spot to be in at the time was simply "anywhere safe with my boyfriend". The reason I emphasised that particular word was because I could go anywhere in the world - even to some dream destination like my lifetime desire to take a pilgrimage to

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In honour of a special day, I have updated my profile, webpage description and even finally added the playlist that I created months ago (this is my last webpage that I've added music to).My new webpage description (Music is my forte :) ... well, my mezzoforte :$) is a reflection of the person I am and was something made up back in high school. At the time I naively thought that I was the first

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It's De-Lovely!Today, I watched my first musical on DVD in ages and it delivered such a refreshing lift that I really needed! With so much of my time spent studying I've regretfully become accustomed to not listening to much preferred music anymore. It has been two years since I last studied music as a subject (at uni) and it wasn't until Thursday when I finally sat in a music class (thinking I

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This is a temporary post for Melody, who is a Friday's Feast participant. I would like her to know that I haven't been able to access her blog since it requires invitation to access it.If you're reading this, could you leave me a comment (it will be here only temporarily) so that I know you have read it and invited me to look at your blog.Thanks so much. I try and return the favour to all my

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This feast took me quite a while. I hope you all enjoy it! I have finally remembered to add a hyperlink to the Friday's Feast button!AppetizerDescribe a toy you remember from your childhood.I have been very fortunate to have many cherished toys. Despite having lost some from garage sales, they are still a big part of my room, sitting on the ledge above the window blinds. I loved dolls and two of

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I'm having such a relaxing holiday being at home and as the last weekday before I go back to uni (on Monday) I wanted to share this Virtual Birthday Banquet with everyone. Enjoy! :)AppetizerOn a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how much do enjoy watching sports on television?6? I don't mind it, but I guess it depends what sport it is. It's so much better being in a stadium for things like

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AppetizerWhat is your favorite fruit?I love so many fruits - mangoes, kiwi fruit, watermelon, passionfruit, pears, strawberries, mulberries... (sorry, no favourites!)SoupWho is someone you consider as a great role model?Jesus! :)SaladIf you were to spend one night anywhere within an hour of your home, where would you choose?Ummm, probably camping out somewhere down around Wivenhoe Dam. My family

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This rating was determined based on the presence of the following words:hurt (1x)

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Appetizer How many pieces of jewellery do you wear most days?One pair of earrings, except I haven't worn them the last couple of days since I had some x-rays on Wednesday... Oh, and the watch too - extremely important and I get flustered without it!SoupWhat is your favourite instrumental song?This is a terrible question to ask a classical musician - I will be here for the remainder of the year! I

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Well, I have finally finished exams, so no more reasons not to blog anymore! That was one long and shocking semester and I am glad to be on holidays! :)Finally, a Friday's Feast on this blog - my first one in just over a month. Enjoy!AppetizerName a funny habit you have.Ummm... you just put me on the spot there! Well, I sometimes sing when I'm walking. It's such a feel good thing to sing, and I

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I know this is a very belated post - it should have been done two weeks ago actually. I guess this message is particularly directed at the Friday Feasters who have probably wondered why I haven't popped by their sites yet :$. I would just like to post a small notice asking you all to please excuse my absence from the Blogosphere until approximately one week's time (more specifically, one week and

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AppetizerList 3 emotions you experienced this week.(1) Joy - exam timetable finally came out (oh, what a thrilling life I live!)(2) Fear - my ongoing fear of failure, especially as a student(3) Disappointment - received a result back from an exam which I did well in, but I didn't feel it justified the study I put into it (the marker's standards were quite high - even though you answered the

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Well, it's really Saturday, but I still want to be part of the fun! ;)AppetizerTell about a time when you had to be brave.In my eyes, I don't think I've proven myself to be "brave" yet.SoupWhich upcoming movie are you excited about seeing?Well, I'm not really a movie buff or anything since I usually have to hear from friends what movies are coming out. I'm pretty excited about seeing Shrek the

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AppetizerName something you would not want to own.A mobile phone. Well, I don't own one because it's nice to be different to the other 98% of people my age in this country :). I know there are benefits to having one and considering my career path, I'll probably have to get one soon.SoupDescribe your hair (texture, colour, length, etc.)Long, black, thick, variable texture, generally wavy with

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I'm an excited little blogger today, aren't I? I've really surprised myself this month, having posted the most blogs on this site in one of my most assessment-packed months!I just wanted to give the Australian Cricket Team a massive congratulations for their "World Cup Hat-trick" - their 3rd consecutive World Cup win. This achievement, which took place at Kensington Oval in Barbados, follows

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In case anyone was wondering, my blood glucose test yesterday went quite well. My grandpa - a well-respected doctor in England, Uganda and India - administered the procedure, with great professionalism I might add! In seconds I learned that my blood glucose level was 4.9. But before I explain what the result means (to those of you who don't know) I will explain the concept and procedure of a

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AppetizerHow fast can you type?Last time I checked (over a year ago) it was around 85 accurate words per minute.SoupWhat is your favourite online game?Back when I used to frequently play games online, I probably spent most of my time playing word games like boggle and multi-player games like pictionary. Can’t commit to a favourite – sorry!SaladOn a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as highest), how

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AppetizerWhat is your favourite kind of bread?I like lots of kinds of bread, but I really like fresh, soft bread. Freshly made croissants on a Sunday morning were almost routine back in the day. I also like Indian breads, wholemeal and multigrain breads as well! :)SoupWhen was the last time you bought a new pillow?Sometime last decade – it’s an asthmatic one. And, technically, my mum bought it

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I've just discovered an interesting new concept "Friday's Feast" on Wednesday and hopefully it will be an incentive to keep regularly updating this blog. AppetizerWhen you were a child, which crayon color was your favorite?Probably green, because that was the sporting "house" I was always in during primary school. I remember that I had the best emerald green watercolour pencil that I used for

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I hope everyone has had a lovely Easter! Since I have four-five assessments due next week, I thought now would be a good opportunity to use something I wrote over a year ago (17th February 2006) on my other blog. I've always been passionate about environmental issues and although I may not be a "tree-hugging hippie", I believe that we all have the potential to make our world a better place to

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Raindrops on a car window reflect a woman holding an umbrella, as weather reports suggest a rainy weekend for the European nation (Germany).

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Just for the record, I spelled the word in the title on my own attempt, and not with the assistance of the response stimulus article. I made only one mistake - one letter.Last week was a good and bad week for Julie Andrews, the lady noted for her classic roles as "Maria" in The Sound of Music and "Mary Poppins" in the film of the same name. She was given the Screen Actors Guild's Lifetime

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I hope all the readers out there had a fantastic Australia Day, Indian Republic Day, or both! In the spirit of the recently-passed event, I have decided to share an article I published in a friend's newsletter, which I wrote last year following Australia Day. It seems appropriate that following a certain Australia Day incident that I should compose a commentary about it. No, I’m not talking about

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I have just read an article regarding an Indian bollywood actress being the subject of bullying on the English version of Big Brother. The continuance of this pitiful program around the world appalls me, especially in light of the terrible reputation that it has deserved. To the readers out there who are Bollywood fans, please excuse my ignorance of not knowing who Shilpa Shetty is, but I believe

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Happy New Year all you bloggers and readers out there! Many of us in this day and age keep "New Year's Resolutions" and I know that in the past I have done similar (but of a more general nature, not as strictly enforced and far more achievable). Usually in the Western World most people tend to make such resolutions based on their needs, and not those of others. Whilst I do believe in

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Deep down I'm still that little girl with big glasses and thickly-wired braces. Trying hard to make friends, please everyone, apologising too much and getting stepped on way too much.I've learned that beauty is not a cutaneously limited quality, but that it can be defined the a person's personality and outlook.P.S. The TV show "Ugly Betty" disappointed me, but I loved her character.

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12 Days of Christmas (Indian style) Firstly, I want to say that I've posted this in attempt to show a light-hearted twist on a Christmas carol but with no intention of offending anyone!Hello once again to all the readers out there. It shall be confirmed that I am now on holidays and shall attempt to entice the readers with a little snippet from YouTube that a family member showed me. And I have

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Create Your Own Countdown

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Here's a nice, long read for those of you who want something to travel from my blog (currently on your screens) and through your optic nerves while I am labouring through my final exams for the year. I put this piece together in early January but I guess that with the early seasonal onsets we've been having, it pretty much applies to now as well (well, at least in this hemisphere...). Oh, and

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Today I finally watched the funeral of an Aussie icon. Earlier this month, on September 4th, the man famously known as "The Crocodile Hunter", Steve Irwin, was attacked by a stingray. He may have been so many things in the media to people, but to Australians he was a colourful character who loved pursuing a good cause. Before he died I guess I knew that he was quite popular over in the U.S. but I

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Check out this amazing clip that was sent to me. I've been absolutely mesmerised - I can't tell you how many times I've watched it!Enjoy :-)

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G'day to all you Earthians out there!Welcome to my new website Virtual Musotopianoforte, a real and true extension of my MSN Spaces blog page (which is simply titled "Virtual Musotopia"). Well, in case you can't guess, I'm blogging to you from Australia which isn't an intergalactic region, despite common thought across the Pacific Ocean (only kidding!).For all of you out there, I am proud to call

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