These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things: APRIL 2017
OK Shit. My bad. We’re already a week into May and I’m only just getting around to writing this…. I would love to say I had some epic excuse as to why I haven’t got around to it, but tbh, I just didn’t get around to it. Priorities change and suddenly you find yourself a week into May with the embarrassment of not posting your fave things. I’m sorry I kept you guys hanging. HOWEVER – APRIL was a SICK month! I did lots of awesome and exciting things so I’m excited to dive right into it!
❤️ Friends
I know this is cliche, but this month I’ve spent some truly wonderful times with some truly spectacular people.
🎼 Getting to interview MAYA
Yep – my first real interview. I got to chat to the lovely, talented and girl boss MAYA about music, family, Andre 3000, near death experiences and being a ranga in Australia.
🌟 Smashing Goals with Anna Johnson-Hill
Lucky me, I got to attend another awesome inspiring dinner party with the lovely Anna Johson-Hill. Not only did we get to have a lovely meal, but we extended on what we talked about in our last dinner party (you can check out what we did last time here). Plus I got to bring my beautiful friend Tishia. It was a very inspiring night, hearing about everyone’s goals, dreams and passions where we all encouraged each other to take that step to get to where we want to be! Make sure you click here to find out more info.
🇦🇺 Sydney
Lucky me – this month I got to spend a lot of time in Sydney with friends and family. We went to Sydney for Mum’s birthday which we spent galavanting around the Rocks, going to performances and eating Indian food. I then went to Surry Hills with my friends Dylan, Tishia and Claire where we drank too many peach slushies and laughed until we cried. I topped it all off with a lunch date in Bondi beach with my fam to farewell my sister before she headed off to Vietnam to go and change lives. Sydney is such a beautiful place to be and it’s always great to be a tourist in your own backyard.
Dylan
Dylan – if you’re reading this (which you better be). I freakin love you. For those of you who don’t know, Dylan and I have been friends since high school and we both moved down to Wollongong for study. He’s one of my best friends who I know is always there for me and I know he’s always there for me. You’re one of the kindest humans I know and I’m so lucky to have you in my life. Even if you’re hands are weirdly out of proportion. (I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much from laughing).
Books
Jungle – Yossi Ghinsberg. This is a must read book for anyone who loves travel and adventure. It’s based on a true story of a man (Yossi) who gets lost in the Bolivian jungle. It’s soon to be a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe, so make sure to get in ASAP to be that person who read the book before seeing the movie. I literally couldn’t put it down!
Flicks
‘Girlboss’ it wouldn’t be a summary of my fave flicks without an honourable Netflix TV show. The name gives it away, it is boss af. I think I love it because she’s 23 (the age I’m turning this year) and I’m feel like I’m almost approaching a kind of mid life crisis! It’s about persistence, innovation, and just general struggles of being a millenial.
‘An Education’ is an uncomfortable, thought provoking drama that is a must see for any young woman. Set in London, 1960’s, it follows the story of a young schoolgirl who falls in love with a much older man. It resonated the importance of education and being an independent woman, which is what I’m all about.
‘Where To Invade Next’ is the perfect entertaining documentary for all of those culture and politics savvy nerds out there (like me). He travels around Europe stealing all of their great ideas whilst bagging the shit out of America, what’s not to love?
Tunes
The Football Club – Ivy. Damn this song has been absolutely smashed out on Triple J and every single time I never had my phone and couldn’t Shazam it. When I FINALLY discovered who sang it, I couldn’t stop listening. Definitely a contender for my Hottest 100 short list for next year!
Kendrick Lamar – DAMN. The king has finally released his new album and holy shit I’m in love. His music is so damn important and it fills me with emotion, love and anger. Honestly one of the most important albums of 2017.
Bloggers & Vloggers
The Blonde Abroad. This girl has been inspiring me for a very long time, but lately her Instagram has been on freakin point. Her content is super practical and useful for people, especially young women, who are planning their epic holiday adventures. She also gives us some pretty serious travel envy.
Robert Strok. I’ve only recently come across his content and holy shit – it’s spectacular. The cinematography is world class with beautiful editing and post production effects. I’m not the biggest fan of his personality (most vloggers I get hooked on because of their personality), but he seriously inspires and challenges my filming technique, and that’s why I’m a huge fan of his channel.
Quote
“She believed she could so she did.” Ah this one has really been singing to me lately. It’s all about positive energy and positive vibes. About being proud and believing in yourself – because trust me, people aren’t going to do it for you. It’s about action, about being proactive, taking initiative and taking risks to get to where you want to be. And that’s what I’m all about.
What a freakin crazy month! And we’re already a quarter of the way into May which is absolutely terrifying. This month I have an insane amount of assignments due, and really have to get my shit together for Mexico! But bring it on!!! Ain’t nothing going to stop me!
