Missy Higgins

I have to admit to something quite embarrassing, especially coming from a concert craze generation. Yes. I am a concert virgin. Have never been or even come close to a real life sweat hysteria concert.

This is partly due to the fact that I really do not have a band that I’ve followed more than a couple of years. Nor a love for any particular artist that I would willingly part hundreds of dollars for (I can be a tight ass when it comes to things I do not fall heads over heels for..).

However, as of last night. I am officially a concert virgin no more. Yes, I have sold my virginity to a local artist that had taken Australia by storm since her first professional debut in 2001. Missy Higgins.

I had a ball and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Despite feeling a little agitated I bought seats tickets rather than standing space on the dance floor where I could boggie my head off.

Here are some blurry pictures I took of the night.














ps: Notice how bald Mel looks!! hehe.. He shaved his head for a charity fund raiser for Prostate Cancer.

Blast from the past

The husband's long time buddy, also best man in our wedding, visited over the weekends. It's always nice when an old friend visit. Especially an old friend that is equally as crazy about Xbox games as your husband. haha...











We had a ball mate. Hope to see more of you soon!!

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2. click on "more" or "maps"
3. click on "get directions"
4. type " New York " in the first box (the "from" box)
5. type " London " in the second box (the "to" box), Click on Get Directions
6. scroll down to step #24

Buzzzy Bees

The past month had been absolutely ccCrraAZY! I had been to Melbourne, Canberra & Newcastle (twice) all in the span of less than 4 weeks for work. Weekend funiture shopping with the folkies, and a music workshop. I am completely wiped out!

We are coming up to a looOoong easter weekend (Fri & Mon are public holidays..yay!!) so I am really looking forward to 4 days of non-active activities like curling up on my couch to finish my book and sleeping!!!!

oh... can't wait... !!

Post Birthday shout outs - Two

To Denise! For being as beautiful as you always have been and still are. It was such a relaxing afternoon and what a great relocation for afternoon tea! Hope you had as much a ball as I did!

And it's out in the public!! hehe..

Check out the 3 tier hand-crafted tea leaves. Ultra cool!

Post Birthdays shout outs - One

To Kate! You are soooo at your glowing radiant stage girl! I know it's almost a month now (I'm such a slacker) but here are the pictures.... and might I add, with you looking fabulous in your beautiful pregnant self. And me looking really freakily bright-eyed.

House intrusion

I was out and about and feeling really happy it's finally Friday when the husband rang to tell me 2 of our neighbours apartment got broken into in the afternoon.

That immediately freaked me out and as I changed course to head on home to check if mine had fell prey too, I couldn't help but worry about my new camera the husband bought for me last Xmas. Our lab top with ALL our holiday photos we haven't thought to back up. And Salem, who never quite liked strangers.

Dad was already there when I got home so thank God we were spared.

How scary.....

The holis pictures.. finally!

Fish and chips by the foreshore.... with watchful pelicans by our sides.

A stone throw away from home.












On the road again...........









Busselton jetty.













Bunker Bay







I would lurve to have one of these in my balcony!! Look at the juicy big olives.










Voyager Estate is one of our favourites. And to name a few more others Vasse Felix (lurrve their restaurant), Leeuwin Estate, Sandalford, and many many more.

Vasse Felix basement gallery.

Dear old Sparkle finally decided to join us all at the table for breakie.

Rekindling my love for open blue skies

We are both back in buzzing Sydney after a glorious week (2 for the husband) in Perth. The trip was fab and we had a ball.

The day I arrived was the day Mrs Weather decided to be extremely generous. The sun was beaming. The clouds were hiding. And I very quickly rekindled my love for the open blue sky once again. The family gatherings were warm and oozing with love. We laughed lots and finally got ourselves a radiant bronzy tan. And I cannot believe how much we ate!

The husband had finished most of his catching up with his maties when I arrived so we had the week all to ourselves and the family. It was great seeing everyone again. Marian, Will, Gen, Mic (who are dispersed over Auz and London) and of course the folkies. It was great having all 6 of us camping in the pad again. Just like old times. With a fridge packed bursting with all sorts of goodies and fresh fruits. Lots of funny banters wrapped up in a cocoon of love. It was great fun and definitely a reunion to remember and savor.

Besides the many dinners, lunches, branches and catch ups. We managed to tear ourselves away enough to make a quiet trip down to Margaret River for 3 days. We ate at award winning restaurants. Sampled Gold starred wines. Admired art galleries. Ate lots of cheese and drooled over piles of chocolate at the famous Margaret River chocolate factory.





It was sublimely perfect as we journeyed down memory lane of pass trips, laughing over silly memories of illegal yabbie hunting which usually were futile ventures. Fishing by the break-waters only to be almost swept away by sudden huge waves. Getting absolutely soaked and staggering back to the car with the rain pouring down on us with not a tail in sight. Laughing so hard we could barely walk!

Back in Perth. We visited my favorite beach Cottosole and ate breakie by the sand. Got trashed in bowling by the sibs. Shopped for fabulous WA designer pieces. And had piping hot fresh fish and chips by the foreshore. Need I say more.

So here we are now back home in crazy Sydney. Though with sore necks and minor scratches (courtesy from a little accident we had in our taxi… just 5 mins from leaving the terminals!!). Having rested a gutful of awesome food with lingering warm and fuzzy insides. And home coming to a grateful and purring cat. What could be a better ending to a wonderful short holiday than that.

And since this blog is already way too long. I’ll save posting more of the holiday pictures in my next post.

Hope you had a great past weeks too!....

Ta ta…

Breaking the silence

HaaAalllOOoooo EveRyBodY!

It has been a while since I've last posted. Life has very quickly paced back to normality and craziness for us since our short holiday. And it has sadly also kept me from blogging for the past couple of weeks. It's really strange how once you tear yourself away from it, and allow time to wash through, the need to write gets lessen as well.

But not to fear. I'll be back with a vengeance soon with snippets of my trip and what I had been up to past weeks. There will also be lots of pictures to share! WeeEEeeee!!

Stay tuned.... and man.. it's good to be back!

On holiday

The weekend is finally here! I'm off to Perth and into the arms of the husband soon. Simply can't wait. *silly smile*

I'll see you all when I get back! If I don't blog in Perth that is.

Have a great weekend and a fantastic week ahead.

Cheerio!

Breaking the silence

I have not beeped for a week! Work had been crazy. The husband has flown off to Perth ahead of me. Caught up with many of my half read books. Caught up with friends over dinners and lunches. Helped mum baked her ration of pineapple tarts *salivating*. And am now looking forward to flying off to reunite with hubby, hanging out at cafes in Subi and overdozing ourselves with rich Margaret River cheeze, wines and homemade chocolates.

I simply cannot wait for this week to end!!!!! wwweeeeeeee!!!!

Bday picnics and moonlight cinemas…..

.. are a perfect combination on a beautiful summer day. And that’s exactly what the husband and I and a bunch of friends did last Saturday.

We played silly games that involved people running around trees waving their hands like lunatics (don’t kill me for posting this Damo hehe..). Stuffed ourselves silly with pies and tarts and delicious chicken wraps. And settled in for a cool night of Casino Royale under the stars drooling over Daniel Craig’s impeccable abs (come on guys… admit it.).

It was great fun.







And thanks for all your birthday pressies guys! They are SO well thought of!
*big smiles*

Girly night out and a not too jolly cat

So last Friday. A bunch of friends and I got together for a girly night out of jazzed up vietnamese, ice-cream, giggles, and lots of laughs. It is sooOOooOOooo nice to be able to just hang out and talk about everything and nothing. We eventually managed to tear ourselves apart and headed home just before we turn into little pumpkins.

By the time I got home. The husband was already half asleep and the house felt absolutely peaceful. Except for Salem who kept following me around with a half unapproved, half sobby stare. *haha*

Me me me Me Me!!!

So. Yesterday was my birthday. *beam* And the husband brought me out to the city for a nice simple dinner. Choice of cuisine is yet again our fav Japanese. But this time round, we treated ourselves to a pricier restaurant. *eep*




So here I go.
Happy Birthday to me..
Happy Birthday to MMEeEEeeeeeeeeeeeee….
Happy Birthday to me!

Foorrr she’s a jolly good fellow… for… (oh give it UP already!!)

To anyone out there who’s born in January! A big birthday wish to you all!!!
And to ALL my beautiful friends. Thanks for all your sms..es, cards, e-cards, emails and well wishes!!
Especially those who took the time to remember me whilst on your holidays! I've got one all the way from Hawaii!! You know who you are! I'm SOOOO touched!

For she’s a jolly gooood feeelloooww!!! And so say all of us!

*BEAM*

Time for a fashion post

The find of the month: Sarah

I spotted this adorable quaint vintage jewellery boutique during my last post Xmas shopping hunt. Sarah, who is the owner, is also the designer and maker of Sarah vintage jewellery pieces. Material used ranges from 1930's to 80's bags and jewellery. And every creation is a timeless unique one off, hand-made treasure.

I got myself a cool rustic huge gold pendant and am plotting to get a pair of her signature gloss mash earrings. Can't wait. Gimme! *delusional glares*



Price ranges from $50 to as high as $300! The earring featured above (thank goodness) are priced at a very reachable $80. phew.

Happy Australia Day!

And here's how I celebrated, Aussie style. Got a bunch of friend over for a meaty barbaque and chatted the day away under the warmth of a beautiful summer day. *smiles*

ps: I said I'd post pics of my Agaves. Check them out!! Aren't they a sight for sore eyes! *BEAM*

The Transformers

Amongst my childhood memories of Smurfs, Care Bears, Pepe Le Pew, Gummi Bears, Archies, and Fraggle Rock are The Transformers. Man did I use to love them. Optimus Prime and his cool gang of Autobots. *wide eye smiles*

So. Coming July will be the 2nd (I think) movie release of my once upon a time favorite cartoon / comic series. I simply CANNOT wait to see what Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg had put together. I really hope it will turn out good. Oh please let it turn out good…!!!

Click here for the Trailer.

Dinner with the hubby

I was absolutely famished after work today. So the husband brought me out to dinner at a little corner Japanese joint in the city.
I had to order my favourite raw salmon on rice again. And he had Katsu Don. Nothing special really. Just that it SO reminded me of our first visit to Japan. *sigh*

I got myself a hair cut

last Sunday. And now, my head feels so light!

Don't forget to shop at Woolly's tomorrow!

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