Melbourne

This must be the only trip where i almost did not do any shopping as there was no time! I was lucky enough to spend the first day in Melbourne with my auntie and two younger cousins and as my auntie showed me around her place and her neighbourhood, we managed to slip into some shops for a quick look. My only purchases for the whole trip - a belt, a pair of shoes and a blouse.


We stopped for a tea break and my cousins recommended this chocolate place. It was really crowded and the most popular item on the menu has got to be the churros dipped in your choice of liquid white, milk or dark chocolate. We ordered a sampler though, with churros, brownie, chocolate-covered pretzels, ice-cream and liquid milk chocolate, together with a mug of hot chocolate, and a mocha caramel coffee. Trust me, it was all rich and heavenly, but really sinful!!


Caught up with a friend whom i have not met for a long time at the Crown Entertainment Centre on the same evening, and by the time i went back to the apartment, i was so exhausted that i fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow! Following that Sunday, it was one full week of office-dinner-apartment and no more shopping.

Took a picture on the first day of work and caught the view from the office. It was a beautiful day and from the office i could see the Crown Casino and the Yarra river.


It had been good for me though, to be able to get out of the country for a short assignment, after these few months. Even though this may be the only overseas assignment for the year, i was still glad for the opportunity.

Work work work

I have not been updating because there's nothing much to write. For the past month, it's been mostly office-gym(only sometimes)-home and the next morning, the cycle repeats itself. I have been busy trying to adapt to the new working environment, and also my new lifestyle. Even my working wardrobe is completely different now, more somber, more formal, and generally less room for creativity.

Conversely, big k is now travelling more than ever and having the time of his life. One friend commented that our schedules have reversed. i used to be away so much but now it's big k's turn. She also mentioned that she knows that deep down inside me, i still want to fly. i just wanna say that that's so true, but i will get used to it.

Something good happened out of all these though. While in the States recently, big k bought me a Kate Spade bag out of his own accord, of course with some prodding, but that's a real big improvement. Keep up the good work, my dear! And of course, there's my upcoming trip to HCM to look forward to.

Mould on my leather jacket

Oh no! I opened my wardrobe today and found mould on my favourite leather jacket! Heartbroken is the best word to describe how i felt at that moment.

Besides the obvious pain seeing mould on the jacket, with the start of my new job this month, i have started a new chapter of my life. Like what I told a friend, Monday this week felt like an eternity away. I have decided to take up a job that will allow me to stop travelling and spend more time with family and friends. I love to travel, even for work, and hence this decision is not an easy one for me. I figure that it will take me some time to get used to my new lifestyle. My leather jacket, who had protected me against the wind and cold for the past 2 years, seems to know this too.

First day at work

Today is my first day at work. I attended two meetings and am put in charge of two projects today... challenging. Got my new laptop too! It's a thinkpad R series, and much heavier than the one i used to have. Have to get used to the early starting time and long working hours from now on. Kanbate kanbate kanbate!!