Showing posts with label australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label australia. Show all posts

April 17, 2011

Another day, another city.

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Today I am in Brisbane. Thank god for decent cappuccinos around the world. Enjoying the sunshine in my eyes & people-watching on Queen street.

It's hard to believe that in the last 2 weeks, I have been in 4 continents. And I have been doing this for the past 5 years. Always a wee bit of confusion when I wake up... where am I today?

In spite of all the bitchiness, the difficult passengers, the fake smiles, the jetlag, I think I will be sad to leave one day. Because there was also the discovery of new cities, the genuine giggles with colleagues, some incredible teamwork, the nice hotels & shopping perks. 

My best friend just quit her high-flying job to travel around the world for 1 year. I thought the bank would buy her out but she stuck to her decision.

How much are you willing to give up for something you really want? And how sure are you that you really want it?

Self-indulgence vs responsibility, you need careful calculation & a dose of reality & some daydreaming.

It took me 5 years to figure things out... I'm not entirely sure I have made the right decision... Don't think I could ever be, but in a few months' time, I will take a leap of faith.

Tonight though, I'll enjoy the view of Brisbane's City Hall from my room window... & appreciate the beauty of these fleeting moments. x

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November 23, 2010

out in Perth

In Perth, it's all about being laid-back & casual & the lovely Swan river & a bottle of Shiraz shared with good company.

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April 5, 2010

St Kilda beach

Was in Melbourne over the weekend & decided to escape the city for a little while.

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So i dumped my stuff into a plastic bag & made for St Kilda beach. The late afternoon light was intoxicating.

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Boardwalk sunset.

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Love on the jetty.

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Came back to an Easter bunny sitting next to my bed... what a nice touch from the hotel :)

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I hope your weekend was just as beautiful as mine xxx

October 29, 2008

Perth

Perfect spring day in Perth.

  

And the most delicious & fresh apple strudel which flew back with me hahahaha.



PS. Did anyone watch Hardtalk on BBC where Stephen sackur interviewed this prof who's the WHO advisor on human organ donation? Awesome show. I love the way he grills them cos those are questions that i want answered too.

Got me thinking about many things. But I don't have a stand on that issue yet.