Taking Stock Of The Uni Break
I am now mid-way through the six-week uni break. Taking stock of the things I had done in the last three weeks (which I wouldn't have normally done during term time):-
1. Visited 4 art galleries and enjoyed the Biennale's free exhibits. My favourite exhibit so far is the huge chandelier powered by 10 small generators. The massive, glass crystal installation twinkling from the high ceiling of the godown at the Pier was breath-taking.
2. Read 4 books - 2 travel books by Peter Moore, "5 People You Meet in Heaven" and a forgettable murder mystery. Joined the State Library in the hope of being able to borrow uptodate novels, but to my disappointment upon receiving the library membership card in the post, the State Library is a RESEARCH library. Hence no frivolous novels. Luckily, I discovered a friend's book case and have been devouring his books.
3. Painted a watercolour still life. Bought enough fruit and veggies to put together another composition for another watercolour.
4. Finally found an elusive Krispy Kreme donut outlet by chance on our long trek to the Rocks, and decided that we deserved a coffee and donut break after walking for about 40 minutes. I satisfied myself as to what the fuss was all about. The original flavour iced donut is still the best.
5. Baked an orange cake from scratch. Very moist, laden with lots of pulp and orange zest. I am going to try variations, beginning with throwing in raisins, something I really like in cakes and cookies and ice-cream and bread... oh well- literally in anything I guess.
6. Bought a fleecy dressing gown - in the nick of time too. The 2 nights following the purchase were bitterly cold, so I didn't have time to wash it before putting it to good use. I even wore it in bed! The one that auntie brought me and instructed me to discard after winter as it was old and she didn't want it back, turned out to be full of her Jack Russell's wiry fur. Try as I may, I was unable to pluck out all that white, sharp, pokey hairs and finally after leaving it on the floor for 2 months, brought it to the nearest Salvos and donated it. I felt a little bad doing it, but I suppose it was still for a good cause and as they say "Caveat Emptor".
Well, the last 3 weeks have been spent quite satisfactorily. Life is calm and devoid of stress, it certainly is a good life.
1. Visited 4 art galleries and enjoyed the Biennale's free exhibits. My favourite exhibit so far is the huge chandelier powered by 10 small generators. The massive, glass crystal installation twinkling from the high ceiling of the godown at the Pier was breath-taking.
2. Read 4 books - 2 travel books by Peter Moore, "5 People You Meet in Heaven" and a forgettable murder mystery. Joined the State Library in the hope of being able to borrow uptodate novels, but to my disappointment upon receiving the library membership card in the post, the State Library is a RESEARCH library. Hence no frivolous novels. Luckily, I discovered a friend's book case and have been devouring his books.
3. Painted a watercolour still life. Bought enough fruit and veggies to put together another composition for another watercolour.
4. Finally found an elusive Krispy Kreme donut outlet by chance on our long trek to the Rocks, and decided that we deserved a coffee and donut break after walking for about 40 minutes. I satisfied myself as to what the fuss was all about. The original flavour iced donut is still the best.
5. Baked an orange cake from scratch. Very moist, laden with lots of pulp and orange zest. I am going to try variations, beginning with throwing in raisins, something I really like in cakes and cookies and ice-cream and bread... oh well- literally in anything I guess.
6. Bought a fleecy dressing gown - in the nick of time too. The 2 nights following the purchase were bitterly cold, so I didn't have time to wash it before putting it to good use. I even wore it in bed! The one that auntie brought me and instructed me to discard after winter as it was old and she didn't want it back, turned out to be full of her Jack Russell's wiry fur. Try as I may, I was unable to pluck out all that white, sharp, pokey hairs and finally after leaving it on the floor for 2 months, brought it to the nearest Salvos and donated it. I felt a little bad doing it, but I suppose it was still for a good cause and as they say "Caveat Emptor".
Well, the last 3 weeks have been spent quite satisfactorily. Life is calm and devoid of stress, it certainly is a good life.
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