Back to reality

We're leaving Lombok today to head back to Jakarta. I am too disorganised to send postcards from paradise. But if I were, it would go something like this


- this announcement courtesy of Dommynikki's iPhone

uh... WRONG!

step 1: dutifully checked some magical sunrise/sunset timetable for mataram last night to find that sunrise was due at 6.19 - 6.23 am.

step 2: sighed.

step 3: set alarm for 6am.

step 4: sighed.

step 5: fell asleep.

step 6: woke up when alarm sounded.

step 7: sighed.

step 8: grabbed EOS camera and charged down to the beach.

step 9: wondered (whilst running) why there was so much light on the ground even though sunrise wasn't due yet.

step 10: waited for the sunrise..... which had already showed up.

curses!

"you even look prettier on holidays...

...maybe because you smile more...", he said.

Wish you were here

Poolside (and beachside) at the qunic pool villas



Besos!

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Bags, check.

Ticket, check.

Passport, check.

Plane, check.

Now.... Just need the airport to turn the computer on so we can board the plane.

Mmmmm.... Funny how little things matter.

Bought The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Looking forward to proving to myself I dont just read girly books with pastel coloured covers.

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OOPS

nope, still not packed. unless you count packing your sneakers as done.

Leaving on a jetplane

My flight to Perth to Singapore (long story, short story is we are cheap and it was the only way we could afford to fly overseas at the moment) is at 5 this afternoon.

So far, I am ON TIME as far as packing goes. Mind you, if I had to leave now, I'd be in trouble. Because I'm not packed. Or dressed. Or showered.

I did shop up a storm though on Asos the other week, and by stroke of genius alone, I had enough wits to have it sent to Singapore. Hah! Take that stingy baggage allowance. (20kg! mum has stuffed enough presents in my suitcase it already weighs that much without my toothbrush already)

Did I show you what I bought?

(the necklace is for my bestie, the Duchess)

Torn

You are always on my mind:

(I want this in every candy colour I can find!!)

I saw these on my friend, and they look like SO MUCH FUN!

I have been tossing and turning at night, from the insanely hot weather, but also because I just cannot stop thinking about popping these babies on and strolling around with them. I think I'd wear them to sleep even. I just love the soft texture and the origami style folds of the straps. YUM!

(grey heels from Asos, everything else from Topshop)

Do my Pradas make me look smart?

my new spectacles, to give me something to look forward to when there's studying to be done.

i love the shape, i have to admit it took me a few months to finally settle on this pair. I had been searching for ages for a geeky chic style and was about to give up when i stumbled across these. they feel pretty huge, but i guess i've always had smaller frames so i'm still getting used to the feel.

And we have liftoff! .... or perhaps not.

It only took me 10 minutes to figure out why smiggle stapler didn't want to play...

And after that, only 6 staples to realise that we were very very low on supplies. Including staples (fail)

Sigh.

Love the colour hit of bright fluoro yellow and the aqua though, don't you? Who says I can't see the bright side of things..

new year, new start

cough, one month later. *blush*

notice anything different? that's right, i have FINALLY gotten around to changing the look of this blog. i just needed time to become unattached to the old look. so whaddya think?

xox

ps yes, i have an exam tomorrow that i need to study for, but that has NOTHING to do with this. i'm not procrastinating at all! *wink*

Here comes the sun

- this announcement courtesy of Dommynikki's iPhone

i'm so loving that

have you ever thought, 'girl, you are SO totally wearing that?' and really meant it?

and also 'nice wash room by the way...'

for more great outfits, and this girl sure does have plenty of those, check out Arielle here there's plenty more shots of those shoes which are ADORABLE.

this also reminds me that even after all that online shopping last night and this afternoon, i'm still down a pair of black skinny jeans.

And the beat goes on

What about these??

Life is full of challenges.. 2011 will be no different

Don't believe me? See for yourself:

Now then, I really really want these

But the price is blindingly high and I will never be able to lie that they are 500 dollars less than they really are. I can slash off maybe 100 dollars when re-quoting prices to inquisitive family members (blaming it on memory loss, absent mindedness, family and friends discount) but I draw the line when it's the same price as a small sized gucci bag/three months' worth of car payments.

Sigh, such is life, or c'est la vie. No matter, I'm not one to dwell (too long) and always like to move forwards. So, in that vein, please see what is NOW on my mind:

Do I get these?

Or these??

Or THESE???

OR THESE???!

OR THESE?

(Thank you's, or maybe spank you's considering the damage to my wallet that will surely occur go to Shopbop.com for the first image, and ASOS.com for the remaining images)

It's always good to plan ahead

... even for trips overseas that are more than a month away to Hong Kong.

Found a really good recipe (i.e. I found it, so it's good) from my new friend (she doesn't know it) Janet at her blog here for eggettes, baby egg waffles that you can get off the street in Hong Kong.

They are SO adorable to look at and apparently you can buy the waffle iron for them on Shanghai Street (Thanks Janet!!)

Can't wait can't wait can't wait

Anniversaries

Surprised B w a matching man-gagement ring (michael buble has one!) on our engagement anniversary. Diamonds r everyones' friend♥

Happy new year!


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Super-treat-sunday

'cos it's fun:


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Tadah!

1x packet of pudding
600cc hot water
5 hours waiting




It's a boob! Well done...

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And they say lightning never strikes twice.