Sunday, August 19, 2012

This weekend

This weekend...

The sun has been shining and the smell of spring is in the air,



things have been growing,


strawberries are featuring,


some computer-based work has been necessary,

but bikes have also been used,

and second hand books have been bought.

Can you guess which are Mr Bite's?



This week...

I have three presentations to write and one to deliver,

there is a paper to finish and a number of reports to edit,

there are meetings galore,

and on Thursday, I fly to Adelaide (South Australia) for a work conference.


Right now...

I am content in spite of the busy-ness,

happy in the knowledge that in two weeks time, I will be married,

and married to a man who is so perfectly wonderful, and so perfectly right,

that he makes work fade into the background even when it is pushing into the foreground.

What has your weekend looked like?
Posted by Kari at 08:59
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30 comments:

  1. Hotly SpicedAugust 19, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Only two weeks until the wedding. That is so exciting. I hope you're able to clear away all that is pressing before then. We're feeling like Spring is just around the corner here in Sydney too. The days are longer, the night's more mild and you can go outside with one less layer xx

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    1. KariAugust 20, 2012 at 9:55 AM

      Milder nights and longer days are one of the things I love about spring - it gives more time in the day, aside from anything else! And thanks for the excitement sharing :) I am definitely hoping to clear lots away in the next fortnight!

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  2. Johanna GGGAugust 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Two weeks to go - wow! Best to be busy now and clear some space to enjoy the wedding! So much rain yesterday morning but the weather has been kinder once we were out and about. Love the books. Am a fan of a few authors in the pile. Mr Steingarten is always entertaining!

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    1. KariAugust 20, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      I'm really looking forward to the Steingarten one :) I'm glad your weather cleared up (you need some of ours!) and I can not believe it's 2 weeks to go. Eek!

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  3. Life After SwimmingAugust 19, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Those pictures look amazing! Can't wait for the wedding -- so exciting :)

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  4. NutriWifeAugust 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Wow, can't believe you are juggling all that plus getting married in two weeks!! How exciting :) Have a safe trip to Adelaide, we'll be in Adelaide on Sunday!

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    1. KariAugust 20, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      Oh how funny! I leave on Saturday night :P

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  5. HannahAugust 19, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    I read It Must've Been Something I Ate back in 2007 when studying at UVA - hilarious. You'll love it.

    Breathe and keep enjoying your moments, friend!

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    1. KariAugust 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

      You may have convinced me to make it one of my 'take away to Europe' books :)

      Breathing is a serious focus right now. It's helpful having an end point to breathe up to!

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  6. KaileyAugust 20, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Good luck on your presentations :D
    Looks like you had beautiful weather over the weekend

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    1. KariAugust 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

      Thank you Kailey - and thank you for stopping by!

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  7. Lisa @ Blithe MomentsAugust 20, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    Sigh, I love it when life is so good even the cruddy parts are just fine. Yay for love and happiness!

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  8. BrandiAugust 20, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Oh my goodness!! Two weeks!! :) I love it when weekends fall together like this. I had a busy busy weekend! I crashed when I went to bed last night...I don't remember a thing!

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    1. KariAugust 21, 2012 at 6:33 AM

      I hope your week has started off a bit more relaxed!

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  9. Adrian (What the Heck is Filipino Food)August 20, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Like you, I ate a punnet of sweet sweet strawberries! Though, I still couldn't help but sprinkle some sugar :)

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    1. KariAugust 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM

      I tend to put my sugar in baking but some of these strawberries did go down that path :)

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  10. Tanya @ Dine, Dash, and DeadliftAugust 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Oh my goodness, that is one of the sweetest things I have ever heard: "Right now...I am content in spite of the busy-ness, happy in the knowledge that in two weeks time, I will be married, and married to a man who is so perfectly wonderful, and so perfectly right, that he makes work fade into the background even when it is pushing into the foreground."

    Have a wonderful, amazing wedding day!

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  11. Kristen (swanky dietitian)August 20, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Sounds great to me!
    Loving those pictures! It looks like some gorgeous weather.
    I agree with Tanya, that is the sweetest quote! :)

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    1. KariAugust 21, 2012 at 6:35 AM

      Thanks Kristen :) We have rain back today but the weekend was gorgeous!

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  12. cityhippyfarmgirlAugust 20, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Two weeks, two weeks, two weeks, two weeks!!!!!
    Phew... just had to get that out, as two weeks is just a litttttllle bit exciting :-)

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  13. Simply LifeAugust 21, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    oooh I wish I could grab those fresh berries!

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  14. Liz@LastChanceTrainingAugust 21, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Enjoy those last two weeks of being an unmarried woman!

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  15. Min @ savortherainbowAugust 21, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    You'll be married in 2 weeks!! AHH!! how exciting! Just hang in there..breathe and take it one day at a time! I'll be raying for you, Kari!

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    1. KariAugust 21, 2012 at 6:36 AM

      Thanks Min - breathing and one day at a time do wonders I think!

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