Week 11: this is my life

This is Sydney, so the concept of "pub" doesn't transfer neatly across from the UK prototype. Pubs here are "hotels", large warehouses for the consumption of alcohol, without any of the saving graces of roaring fires and swirly carpets that you'll find in the traditional British boozer. So, this week our "pub" was the Domain, a large parkland area in the middle of the city. Our beverage was cider. Our outcome was FUN.



Love, ali x

Week 11: Let the good times roll

Enjoy a drink in the pub with a friend.

Gem xxx

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Taking the plunge in week 10

Here's me and Matt sitting by Victoria Park pool, looking forward to our half hour of vigorous exercise. However, I quickly remembered that I am a rubbish swimmer, and could only manage a couple of spluttering lengths of breast stroke and backstroke (i.e. the cheating man's stroke), of which sadly no photographic evidence exists. Never fear though, I had already planned on signing up for a swimming course, which starts at the end of January - so I should be nimble as a fish in time to catch the end of the Australian summer. This would be fantastic as there are so many great outdoor pools here, not to mention ocean swimming, of course - if you can dodge the sharks...

Love, ali x

Week 10: everything in moderation

This week, emulate this happy woman by partaking in at least half an hour of vigorous exercise. Eating and drinking don't count, but pretty much everything else does.

Ali x

Week 9: So you have mastered the basics, now take it to the next level.

One of the most common themes of New Years resolutions is to try something new and I like this theme in particular due to the fact that I don't like giving anything up or limiting my excesses. Therefore I thought it right to build on something you have already showed some ability in to allow you to enhance a fledgling talent.

Life drawing is arguably the most difficult subject an artist commonly encounters, and entire classes are dedicated to the subject (some of which start at a modest £6.50 per lesson).

The human figure is one of the most enduring themes in the visual arts and in a bid to enhance your already established talent (see paintings from the 'London Years' under the acclaimed Tom AW, and the signs exhibited in Sydney airport from the 'OZ period') you must take a life drawing class in 2010.

Enjoy, it is a wonderful experience, even if all you end up with is a blob resembling nothing more than the Minotaur.

Gem xxx

Week 9: what dreams may come!

Gemma,

This year, resolve to write down your dreams every morning when you wake up. Get hold of a suitably pretty (but sturdy) notebook, keep it by your bedside, and try to jot down what you've been dreaming about as soon as you awake. Who knows what this precious record will inspire you to?

Wishing you a happy, happy 2010.

Love, ali x