The Great Debate

Attended Olivia's first attempt at debating yesterday. The topic was "Australia should accept more refugees" which was quite a mature topic for grade 6'ers to tackle. The standard of the debate was very high with all speakers confident and well prepared. As an adult I fould myself rolling my eyes at some of their arguments but their coaches don't shape their arguments, only their technique.

Unfortunately, Olivia's side lost by a point, 233 to 234.

Next up they have an "secret topic" with only 30minutes to prepare on the night. Should be interesting.

Sunny days

Finally a sunny day. We have been promised one for several days now but they have all been overcast. Sunny days warm up my craft room far better than any combination of heater can.

I have wanted to finish a page I started ten days ago but couldn't bear to sit in the cold room to do it. Finally today let me do so!

Instead of scrapping I have been playing around with Picassa and rediscovering many, many photos waiting to be scrapped.

They will have to wait a while longer as I also took the warm opportunity to cut out a new costume for Olivia that's due in three weeks! Hope another sunny day tomorrow will get more work done!

Biting the Bullet.

Finally bit the bullet and decided to try writing this blog. If nothing else it will help me get into the habit to write to Olivia when she is out of electronic communication range.

I look forward to reading my sister's blog each night as it helps me feel more in touch with her family. I have never been fond of long phone conversations, preferring to communicate face to face.