Wow! I feel like I haven't updated this bad boy in ages... Life has been passing by at lightning speed on this side of the world. I blame my travel schedule and the decrease in page hits to my lack of motivation; as much as I hate to admit it, there is extrinsic motivation for me to keep this thing up to date. If no one is reading, why bother, right?! But for my dedicated readers, here you go! An update!
Bestie was here last week to visit and I had a blast! There's nothing like sharing my adventure and this part of my life with someone the people I care about - somehow makes the experience that much more real. Thank you for coming to see me love! I missed you dearly; I hope you had as much fun as I did. I'm so happy to have someone vouch for the wonderful life I have over here and how you (and I quote) "understand why you wouldn't want to come home!" <3 That and the cold Melb'n days! I'm not a sissy... Debbie can attest to that. We had some full on days in Melb'n; squeezing in as much site seeing as possible in the three short days D was here. St. Kilda for the Twilight Market and then to see the penguins; brunch, shopping, karaoke, more brunch, Queen Vic Market and of course, my favourite spot!
The 5 days we spent in Tasmania were just as, if not more, full on. We flew into Launceston and spent 1.5 days there - shopping, hiking, wineries, exploring, getting lost on the highway at night without my glasses. Good and scary times! Tasmania was a great place for me to practice driving and despite our scare the first night (curse you inconspicuous round about), I think I did pretty well. The towns we visited in Tassie were breathtaking; each more picturesque and beautiful than the last. St. Helen's, Wineglass Bay, Coles Bay... I wish we had more time. Unfortunately the 5 days went by way too quickly and before I knew it, we were bidding each other a tearful goodbye at Southern Cross station. We met some really awesome people on our adventurea. Most memorable was the couple at Messina (the famous Sydney gelato creation and the best I have ever had by the way! And I have been to Italy!) on Debbie's last night in Melb'n. We sat and chatted with them for well over an hour - they definitely lived up to the Aussie stereotype of being friendly az. Love it!
I'm officially moving out of my flat on Thursday :( I am going to miss this place; my awesome neighbours, Matt and I's living dynamic. We both spent the weekend at home - he was sick and I wanted to enjoy this flat before I move. We were also both saving our energy for Future Music Festival, which was yesterday. 35 scorching degrees and countless amazing DJ's! Needless to say, was a fabulous day - Martin Garrix, R3HAB, Pharrell, Kaskade, Macklemore, Rudimentals and who I was most hyped to see, Hardwell! The best part of Future besides Hardwell was the guy in a wheel chair, crowd surfing. As you've read in my previous posts, my love for music festivals extends, perhaps, beyond my love for popcorn. YES! That is a lot of love! Whenever people come together for one cause, I get overwhelmed with emotion, and witnessing this, while hearing one of my favourite DJ's was, well, pure bliss. I wish I captured that moment but I was too in awe of the situation to do anything but throw my hands up in the air and cheer.
It's a public holiday today - Labour Day and the city was more hustle and bustle than it usually is on a Monday. This week, I'll be busy trying to sort my life out via suitcases; separating my Fiji suitcase, from my Brisbane suitcase to the stuff I am sending home with Allan and the rest of my amazing friends who have offered spared space in their own luggage - you guys are total life savers :) Decisions, decisions! I am lucky enough to have a place to crash in between my trips - thanks again Tessa, Lachie & Qibo for taking me back in. I feel like a permanent couch fixture over there.
This is quite a short post with not much content. I just burnt a batch of Oreo and Smartie cookie bars and trying to fan out the scent of my lacking Martha Stewart skills. Before I sign off though, wanted to wish Tony a very Happy dirty 30! Can't believe you're Poppa Tiger now! And a Happy Birthday to Phunginator - you're only as old as you feel :)
As always, wishing you all lots of love! I'm off to Fiji on Friday for 5 days so won't be posting until I'm back for fashion week. Let the jet setting begin <3
X,
Miss J
Seaport in Launceston
Wineglass Bay
Green Refectory - one of my fave brunch spots
My all time fave spot in Melbourne
Hardwell <3
Hope you're having a blast jen! Miss Ya
ReplyDeleteMiss you too, D!! xo
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