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Author: Kris

  • Shared today on Twitter

    Ugh. Yes, kitchen reno looks to be about $4K more than we were hoping. Now is the agonising part where we debate if it’s worth it.

    On the phone with Pa Snook, arbiter and expert on all things Renovation. He’ll know what to do.

    Finally headed home after 5.5hrs in home reno land. Yes, we’re getting our dream kitchen. 🙂

    Haha, just comparing numbers on the fridge at home. We will be DOUBLING our fridge and freezer space. YAY FOR BULK BUYING.

    Working on my socks for the Show. Last night I dreamt that I didn’t win a ribbon, and they displayed them wadded up and inside out.

    @discoknitter Westinghouse 606L side-by-side: http://t.co/RcEnVVRX. Have to redo the whole kitchen to fit it in!

    Our new kitchen. Because, as my friend Lyn says, “white is for indecisive people.” http://t.co/fSecCPSf

    @drkknits Takes about 6 weeks to build all the cabinets. So middle of March! Happy birthday to me! 🙂

    Lazyweb: what’s the best butcher in Marrickville? Think I’ll go for a bike ride tomorrow…

    @Gin_ev_ra Huh? I thought Marrickville was loaded with butchers.

    @discoknitter We got Harvey Norman to pricematch most stuff from Appliances Online. On the fridge tho, they were actually lowest!

    @drkknits Don’t forget to check on HM! I always do it over breakfast. 🙂

    @drkknits Oh wait, duh. Yeah, you’re right. Hahahaha. 🙂

  • Succulent Collection crochet patterns

    Succulent Collection crochet patterns – These are actually really pretty and neat! I kind of want to make them.

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    @imdominating *swoon* I had that as my screensaver all though college.

    RT @imdominating: Thanks you, Foghorn Leghorn for my new line: He’s about as sharp as a bowling ball.

    I suspect I was the only person at Dendy Newtown to get excited by seeing Lisbeth Salander’s actual SQL queries.

    @Soma377 Must be region-encoded. Bastards won’t let me play it. People have told me I need to watch that show.

    @misswired Chick knows her way around an inner join.

    @drkknits #Paleo Salisbury Steak, grated beetroot, steamed carrots & zucchini. http://t.co/bIQXEnIA

    @drkknits Mega props to you! I feel happier now my belly is properly full

    RT @sydcyclechic: RT @ibikesyd: get your gorgeous #ibikeSYD shirts here peeps http://t.co/TSm8qdkC #cyclechic

    LAN party at my house! http://t.co/QotLJaUt

    Second set of MetaQuilter blocks done! These are even better. http://t.co/9lWqERBd

    @drkknits Yes. I think it’s time for me to read the Millennium trilogy. Need to borrow from you or @kunaal84…

    Early morning workout yeah! (@ Spudds Gym) http://t.co/Qpi386cL

    @knitterjp I promised him I’d try to make one session a week. 7am was the only one that fit!

  • Shared today on Facebook

    I suspect I was the only person at Dendy Newtown to get excited by seeing Lisbeth Salander’s actual SQL queries.

  • Bunting

    I totally called it! Bunting is definitely a thing.

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    @drkknits I don’t usually make it. Just buy it in tubs from Asian grocery! 🙂 Maangchi has best Korean recipes tho: http://t.co/E7JWi6fj

    @sixandahalfst @witty_knitter @discoknitter I KNEW IT!!!

    Sitting on the bus in The Rocks going nowhere. Hungry. @the_snook’s arm is starting to look tasty…

    RT @ScottRhodie: Ah’m aff tae get some haggis in ma belly!!! #burns // SHITE. We forgot the haggis!! (cc @mrs_sockvictim)

    Dude on the bus is blaring his music SO LOUD. But randomly, he is listening to the Star Wars soundtrack. So overall THUMBS UP, geeky dude.

    An HOUR to get home from The Rocks. AN HOUR TO GO LESS THAN 3 MILES. MOVE! MOOOOVE! (I am screaming in my head like Elaine on the subway.)

    @drkknits Definitely! Fill up on that good protein. 🙂

    @drkknits I made it home and gnawed on some biltong instead. NICK OF TIME.

    @drkknits This sort is salt & vinegar. Mostly like chewy, dried meat! I’m a fan. Costco has a jerky deal on I might try to hit next weekend.

    @drkknits Sure! There’s still a couple pieces. I’ll bring it along.

    @drkknits Asian Meatballs with Cabbage. (Will post recipes on blog.) #paleo http://t.co/VlkqZcGp

    @gilmae @drkknits Don’t tempt me. I’ll put @the_snook’s Mad Culinary Scientist brain to work on it…

    @madradish @drkknits Recipe link blogged! http://t.co/Zh00LlmO

    RT @Nigella_Lawson: In honour of Australia Day, I have changed my Marmite Spaghetti to Vegemite Spaghetti – to see, click on link! http: …

    RT @TeresaKopec: Every time Obama gives a big speech you need to be asking yourself, “Where is Seal Team 6?” If you’re a bad guy the ans …

    @drkknits Prototypical #paleo breakfast for us: scrambled eggs with fixin’s and sausages. http://t.co/ONdeJHsc

    @DDsD When will the AO sale end? Finally looking to buy my fridge…

    @drkknits Hahaha. So you’re at the ANGRY phase of carb withdrawal? 🙂

    @drkknits NO! Worst thing ever. You should get a Soda Stream! Fizzy water feels more special than plain, kills soda cravings more.

    @arwenamin @drkknits Dr K was asking me about how @the_snook and I eat low-carb: http://t.co/sZB0TJUL. So she’s giving it a try. 🙂

    @arwenamin @drkknits Dark Chocolate is totally allowed as a “sensible indulgence.” I couldn’t handle it otherwise… 🙂

    @drkknits You know what’s a good source of protein? A BIG HUNK OF MAN MEAT. http://t.co/fPEQQuHI

  • Dinner Tonight

    Asian Pork Balls with Napa CabbageDinner Tonight: Asian Pork Balls with Napa Cabbage
    This is a recipe I found a few months back when I was looking for a way to use up some Napa cabbage from the veggie box. It’s pretty simple to make, but the flavours are great! I definitely recommend putting the sherry into the broth; it adds some nice complexity. I don’t bother with the step of thickening the sauce; we just eat it like soup. It’s got heaps of protein and very little carbs. It’s also fairly cheap, and it makes plenty for leftovers for lunch the next day!

  • Sitback in the media

    This is fun: One of the project managers here got selected to participate in Google’s new Apps marketing campaign. If you watch that video, you can see our office! They’re also featuring her heavily all over the SMH website today. Go Karen!

  • New Job – so far

    Not a lot of blogging so far this week, just because my new job at Sitback is taking up all my focus! So far it’s going really well. I expected to spend a couple days finding my feet, but instead on day one I got handed a document and asked if I could make it better. And I realised I could! I’m not a green BA anymore; I actually know what I’m doing. I’m addin’ value, baby! Then yesterday I had a big client meeting to kick off a new project. I think I acquitted myself pretty well. The things that I’m doing and the work in the pipeline are confirming that this move was the right choice for my career. It’s an exciting time…

    Oh! And since I’m using my laptop as my work machine right now (since I’m contracting), I realised that I can update my DeskCam more frequently.

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    First client meeting done and dusted! That went pretty well, I think. Project team all seem very capable and great to work with.

    @taradefrancisco Stop running on it til it’s better. Or two years later it will still hurt, and you will feel stupid. Ask me how I know.

    @drkknits Post-work paleo snack of dill pickle, handful of macadamias, and a couple pieces of biltong. 🙂

    My new colleague Karen at Sitback features in new Google Apps marketing campaign #whatareyouworkingfor http://t.co/3WxK7TS9 Neat!

    Butter wouldn’t melt in my mouth, I tells ya. (Related: Eleanor is staying on as Guild Camp advisor. I’M TOTES A UNITER.)

    Anybody in Sydney up for a Costco visit the weekend after next? Some good discounts on… http://t.co/kUVUVMWc (cc @mrs_sockvictim)

    @knitabulous @drkknits Snook and I have been mostly paleo for 6 months. Just making the final tweaks. Dr K is intrigued so I’m advising. 🙂

    @knitabulous @drkknits Would be hard with a family with kids, no doubt. Also expensive!

    @knitabulous @drkknits So proud of @the_snook. He went to work event with free crisps and beer and didn’t partake at all!

    RT @Lackadazy: The only reason I care about the Oscars this year, or any year really, is for @web_goddess’s contest. // It’s coming!

    @drkknits If you want to tweet every meal at me to keep you honest, go for it! I might do the same. 🙂

    @drkknits Though to me, that brekkie needs some MEAT. (I had sausage AND chicken with my eggs. CARNIVORE NOM NOM NOM.)

    @kcarruthers You’ll have to pry my Toodledo from my cold, dead hands.

    @kcarruthers Ah. That’s why I use online list that sync to every computer and phone. I’m fairly disciplined when it comes to lists though.