Working on "the list"

In preparation for the end of the year and also before we head back to Aus for Xmas, Ross and I have been making a list of all the things we need to do. This morning I did a few things on the list around the house before picking Ross up at 12 for lunch.

We drove over to Pavillion and went to a photo store so that Ross could have his picture taken for his work passes and things. The guy took us in the back room, pulled down a white backdrop and pulled out a dodgy old digital camera and took a photo of Ross, of which most was white background! I asked him if he could take one with a professional camera and with less background. He pulled out one of the display Nikon digital SLRs and snapped off a photo with awful lighting, shadows and still too much background. So we just left. I knew I could do that!

So after our misadventure, we went to Yo Sushi for lunch then bought Ross a hairbrush - also on the list - before I dropped him home.

I went home and did a couple of things before driving over to KLCC to pick up a present for Sonja and Brian. I ended up buying a pewter hand in a gesture signifying protection (hard to explain). But I figured it was Asian, from Malaysian and also pretty meaningful. I also picked up some Christmas cards - not easy to find - and a bit of food shopping before heading home.

At home I got busy organizing Xmas presents. I sorted out Dad's and Ann's as well as the Miller's going away present. I knocked up some gifts for the girls as we were having lunch tomorrow at Delicious and I wanted to give them some of my jewellery.

By this time Ross came home and we tried again to take a photo of him. I set up the tripod, pulled the curtains so it was dark and posed him in front of the white wall. We did quite a few shots (as you can see from the photo) but in the end we had a good one.

For dinner, I had made salmon patties which Ross cooked for us. They were pretty good and also used up more stuff from the pantry. In the evening I did some research into how to take good photos of jewellery. I realised that the best way was to have a light "tent" or box so I will have to get Dad onto this when he comes over in January.

Photography and friends

This morning Dad and I went into the SA Museum to have a look at a new nature and wildlife photography exhibition that had just opened. The photos were amazing and ranged from landscapes to potraits of animals. There was also a section for photographers under the age of 18 which included one of my favourite photos of a multi-coloured starfish with ripples on the water. It was a beautiful shot.

From there we walked into the mall and had a coffee before heading to JB Hi-Fi to get Dad an FM transmitter for his new iPod. We wandered around a bit longer before heading home. I dropped Dad off and headed over to my friend Donna's place for lunch.

Although I had seen them all in February, I was suprised how big Timmy and Annabelle were now! For 10 years old they are huge - up to my shoulders. It was great to see little Patrick again too who will be turning one in a couple of weeks. We spent the afternoon catching up and playing with Patrick before I headed home about 3.30.

On the way home I dropped off the questionnaire to the naturopath that she had asked me to fill out. Back at home, I spent the afternoon reading my book and actually had a bit of a nap. I think the detox diet is giving me less energy at the moment. Dad and I didn't do too much in the evening - watched some TV and had some dinner. Soon I was too tired and headed to bed.

I chatted with Sonja about 10pm. Brian had been transferred to Prince Court and had also had the breathing tube removed. She was really happy that he was doing better and now they were waiting for another cat scan to be done on Saturday to see what they need to do for his recovery. They did say that they would expect him to make a full recovery - great news!!