Coffee, the golden brown bean that ignites your energy, gets rid of morning breath and warms your belly. Silky milk glides down your throat and reflects the sparkle in your eye. The chocolate powder on top tickles your nose and sometimes gives you a cute little moustache that you are just saving for later. The cup and … Continue reading The Love of My Life… Coffee
It's officially Summer here in Australia and I couldn't be more excited! There's parties to go to, people to see, food to eat (and lots of it), places to go... it's just three months of sunshine and good times! I missed out on an Aussie Summer last year (instead, spent the majority of it Eastern … Continue reading Summer Lovin’ (The Best Things About Summer in Australia)
Lately I've seen a lot of blogs, posts, quotes, expressions and people saying, 'just drop everything and go, travel the world!' Whilst in theory I love the thought of this and wish I could, the bottom line is that there's many of us squeezing in some time on Facebook before after we finish a double shift, … Continue reading Why It’s Not So Easy to Drop Everything to Travel the World
Goodbyes are never easy. Everything about that horrible little word suggests the end, a heart sinking finality that we can never quite bring ourselves to accept. I’ve had my fair share of goodbyes. Travelling around the world, moving houses, new experiences, each brings with it the excitement of meeting incredible new people. Some people pass … Continue reading Au Revoir, Adios, Ciao, Arrivederci, Sayōnara…
As the year draws to a close, so does this chapter of my life; living at a university residence. Whilst I've met some incredible people, done some awesome things and drank and awful amount of goon, I'm glad to move onto the next and currently unknown chapter. As I lay on my bed, walls cast … Continue reading The Hardest Things About Packing (and Moving on in Life)
Confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. Hopeful of joining a gym, courageous to apply for that job, brave to deliver a speech, bold in your outfit and fearless in life! Confidence is a key element that we're all expected to have, yet why is it that we talk ourselves down and doubting our ability? … Continue reading My Secrets to Confidence
University. That big scary thing that you're expected to go to once you finish school and you want a good job. After deferring my university offer for my amazing Gap year in London, I was really torn between returning to Oz to go to that big scary place or stay in London. And tah-dah, I … Continue reading The Things You REALLY Learn at University
It doesn’t take much to make me smile Oh no, not much at all For a smile should cross your lips as quickly and as easy as remembering the tune to your favourite song. And a smile can stretch from ear to ear or perhaps just quiver above your chin. Maybe you hide your teeth … Continue reading A smile is a smile by any other name
Leibster Award? What is a Leibster Award?! That is exactly what I asked myself when I was nominated. After some research, I discovered that LEIBSTER is German for 'beloved.' It's a way for bloggers (professional or amateur like myself) to discover new blogs, get involved in the blogging community and be discovered by more people. How sweet! So … Continue reading The Liebster Award: Nominated!
Travelling alone. When you say it, alarm bells seem to sound in peoples minds thinking ‘haven’t you seen Taken?’ Yes I have seen Taken. Great movie. Other things that I get asked about are ‘aren’t you worried you’ll get pick-pocketed/raped/kidnapped/sold/murdered?’ Obviously yes, though not because I’m travelling alone. Just because there’s some messed up people … Continue reading Re-inventing the stigma of Travelling Solo
A Worldly Addiction 