Goodbye 2010. You've been nothing short of dramatic, that's for sure.

Wherever you are in the world, Happy New Year.

Happy holidays!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas filled with everything you hoped for. I spent my Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at my sister's, and it had everything from family, cooking and copious amounts of red wine.

I'm now in that limbo between Christmas and the New Year. I've grown tired of 2010 and all that it has brought me so I am ready for a fresh start. I'll be welcoming in the new year with my closest friends and for the first time in a few years, I'll be seeing in a new year in my Sydney. With the weather expected to be fine and the alcohol free-flowing, it's going to be a fantastic night. I can feel it in my bones!

I guess it's time to start thinking about those resolutions...

"After all you've been through, it's no wonder you've started to suspect your life is not your own. But it won't be long before you begin to feel less as though everything you do needs to meet someone else's approval. Instead you're going to be asked to accept the support of the cosmos. What you don't have in your life will be compensated for by what you begin to receive...at any level where there's something you want to protect, attain or alter, you'll begin to see that you're blessed, that you deserve success and that if you work for the best possible outcome to a tricky situation, you can achieve it in the year ahead."

This was my horoscope prediction for the year 2011, found in yesterday's Sunday Magazine. I pay attention to horoscopes because I believe I do possess many of the traits astrologers believe Taureans to have, both bad and good. I feel like this particular prediction was so on the money; I want to tear it out and keep it on my fridge just to remind myself that 2010 is almost over and a new year is coming.

I hope 2011 is my year.

Oh and for the record, Muse were fabulous!

Happy Muse Day!

Or, if unlike me you're not heading out to see Muse perform tonight, happy Thursday. I'm currently sitting at work, being very productive; blogging and getting my Muse fix on.

It's going to be a late one but it's going to be so very worth it.

Hello blogging world. It's been a while.

I am in a much better frame of mind than I was when I left this blog over a month ago. I am currently living alone, but in the hunt for a flatmate, and I am most definitely still single but as they say, time heals all wounds and I think mine are healing nicely.

Luckily it's the festive season and keeping busy has not been hard to do. This week I am catching up with a good friend who will soon be returning to her native New Zealand to be married, seeing Muse and celebrating not one, not two, but three birthdays on Friday night.

The best thing about what has been possibly the toughest time in my life so far? My friends. Everyone has been above and beyond supportive whether it be listening to me rant, rave and cry or taking me out for a bottle of wine or two.

Looking forward to getting this blog back on track and with six weeks holidays on my horizon, what better time than now?

I wish I could say my week has improved, but I'd be lying.

Until my life gets back on track, this blog will be a little quiet.

A good weekend ended on a bad note and today I'm sitting here with my iPod, trying to ignore all my 'inner turmoil'. And believe me, there's a lot.

It's hard to start a week feeling like this, especially when all you want is a bottle of vodka and your best friends.

A less depressing post next time, promise! x

Slack. Very slack. I am so sorry!

I've thrown myself into work in an attempt to keep busy and preoccupied and today my housing situation magically resolved itself, so it looks like I won't have to be the one to move. I've been completely stressed out but I'm starting to feel good. This is absolutely, 100%, without a doubt the right decision.

Today I am enjoying the sunshine, trying to make the most of it before it disappears for the weekend (that's just cruel, Mother Nature) and tonight my girlfriends and I are heading to the Noodle Markets for, you guessed it, noodles! And hopefully a cheeky wine or three.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! x

Hello! I'm back, partly alive, having returned late last night from a three-day bender up the coast with some of the best people in the world.

The change I spoke of in my last post has thrown me into a bit of a spin but it looks as though I'll be okay. Last Wednesday my boyfriend of over five years and I decided it is time to go our separate ways. It hurts and it's very upsetting, but ultimately it is the best for both of us. Unfortunately, since we live together in a great, reasonably priced apartment it means we have to decide who stays, who goes and where.

But until then, I'm camping out in our spare bedroom and trying to focus on work. There's not long now until the end of the school year and I can't believe how quickly 2010 has flown by. I don't even want to think about Christmas!

I'll try and get something interesting posted on this blog throughout the week but please forgive me if posts are a bit scattered.

x

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I have made a few changes in my life. Well, actually one big change that will now lead to things like a new home and a fresh start.

I've been all over the place this week, from being sick as a dog to suddenly socialising over 2-for-1 cocktails and not coming home. Tonight I am escaping up the coast for the weekend with my best friends. Even if the weather is shit (I feel like Dorothy in Kansas right now), I know it'll be a great weekend spent with even greater people.

I hope everyone else has a fabulous weekend! x

I wish this was my kitten, but alas, it is not.

I am sorry my posts have been so few and far in between.

I have been so sick and though I returned to work yesterday, I barely survived. Today I lasted two hours before calling it a day and returned home to curl under my blanket to sleep it off. I have barely eaten in four days; something is not right!

Until I am better! x

T-shirt: ASOS, heart ring: Lovisa, red coral ring: Agent Ninetynine

I'm sort of out of my slump, albeit with very messy hair.

I forced myself out of bed before midday today and sent myself on a retail therapy session, treating myself to some sushi along the way. I splurged on a few items, including shoes, handbags and accessories and even a pair of silky cargo pants, purchased on the proviso I will wear them more than once. Hey, they looked good in the store.

Now my bank account is looking a little worse for wear and my feet are sore so I'm going to cease spending, make a cup of tea and watch Sherlock Holmes.

My team did not win on the weekend. C'est la vie.

Unfortunately, with such an anti-climatic ending to the season, I've been in a bit of a slump these past two days. But yesterday my tight-knit group of friends and I celebrated a 25th birthday (not mine!) by stuffing our faces with yum cha and Max Brenner chocolate which me feel so much better. Don't you love knowing there are people in your life who, no matter what your mood, can put a smile on your face almost instantly?

And today I got a visit from my Mum and sister, who helped revive my little balcony herb garden that I promise to take care of throughout the summer. There's nothing more satisfying than using home-grown ingredients. Tonight my boyfriend is cooking for me (or so he says) and I think I'll use the final days of my holidays to try to catch up on the sleep I missed out last week.

Things are starting to look up...

Confession time.

I am mad about rugby league. In particular, I am crazy about the Sydney Roosters. I've been supporting them for over 10 years now and this year, after a terrible 2009, we have made the grand final. This presents a slight problem as my boyfriend is a Dragons fan and the opposition this week.

But forget him. This Sunday is going to be huge and the nerves are starting to settle in the pit of my stomach while I'm wishing game day would just get here a little faster.

So this weekend is all about the Roosters. Go Easts!

I hope your weekend is filled with things you're mad about too! x

Hello!

Sorry for my absence; since Friday night I have had very little sleep and my evenings up until next Sunday are filled with events revolving around the NRL Grand Final.

Brisbane was fun and it was terribly exciting, packing my overnight bag and jet setting to another city just for one night! I love airports, even if I'm not travelling very far away.

Because of this lack of sleep, I am disappointed that I did not make it to the beach today because it was a beautiful morning here in Sydney. Now the wind is picking up and the clouds are rolling in so instead of lying on the beach I am going to lie on the lounge in my PJ's, eat a chocolate muffin and watch Gossip Girl. I am loving season four so far!

More updates when exciting things happen, I promise!

Tomorrow I am off to Brisbane for an overnight stay.

It's a short trip but any excuse to visit an airport and jump on a plane.

Have a great weekend everybody! x

Hello.

My lovely four-day break came to an end last night (I was up at the god-awful hour of 7.30 this morning) but unfortunately, it ended in a not so pleasant way. I am currently suffering from one of the worst headaches I can remember experiencing and as soon as I type this I am going to have a slice of raisin toast, a cup of tea and a nap.

At the end of the week, I am heading to Brisbane for a brief visit and then I will have two weeks holidays in which to blog my little heart out.

I have promised myself I will keep this blog up no matter what and so far, I am loving it.

What Mr Dylan says is true. You're the reason I'm travellin' on! Whoever you are! x

I have had a very relaxing day.

It's rare for me to get a Friday off (although in one week, I'll be staring down the barrel of two weeks holiday) and so I took advantage of this today by getting all my laundry done and treating myself to a few hours sun-baking, reading and dozing off in the sun on the balcony.

On the downside, my apartment is a little Mother Hubbard-esque at the moment and my stomach is growling, demanding anything other than a pink lady apple but in a few hours, I'm off to dinner with my best friend at the new bistro that's opened up at our local pub.

On that note, I hope your weekend is full of good food, laughs and warm weather. Let's hope this sun sticks around Sydneysiders!

Have a great weekend! x

My weekend has arrived!

But it is so cold and windy outside that I don't want to be anywhere but here and by here I mean curled up on my lounge, watching television and imagining what it would be like living in one of these amazing homes.

I apologise if this post doesn't tickle your interest. Check out my tumblr or visit a few of my favourite blogs for some (almost) end of week inspiration.

I just finished watching the season four premiere of my guilty pleasure, Gossip Girl. Forget the storyline, it was the Paris scenery that had me hooked this time around.

When I was last in Paris, it was -6 degrees and covered in frost. Certainly enjoyable but oh so cold. Still, I dream of going back and embracing my inner Blair Waldorf, especially after the unglamourous day I've had.

I would do anything to be wandering the streets of Paris right now...

Thank God for Fridays.

I was given the pleasure of leaving work early today. When I arrived home, I found a package from asos in my mailbox, including this blazer and this shirt. No matter how hard I try to inject some colour into my wardrobe, I just can't kick my monochrome habit.

Since I am home early, I'm lounging around listening to Julia Stone's new album and chatting to my sister who (finally) got around to buying me a birthday present. My birthday is in April! Nevertheless, this cute tote bag will soon be mine.

Tonight I am off to meet some friends for dinner and a few well-earned glasses of wine.

Have a great weekend! x

I write about the weather a lot because like so many people, the weather affects my mood.

As I write this, there's a tropical beach on my television screen but outside, it's pouring. Not raining, pouring. Only yesterday I was lying in the sun, dreaming about digging my toes into the warm sand and listening to this mix.

So I guess my mood right now is a little sombre. I'm sure it will pass.

P.S How cute is this blouse I bought today? Just thinking about it cheers me up.

Today I woke up feeling horrid.

But a few hours of uninterrupted sleep, some spring cleaning and a healthy dose of sun seems to have done the trick.

The weather is certainly getting warmer. Not long now until I'm brave enough to dunk myself in the ocean and wash the remnants winter away.

Tuesdays.

Tuesdays are my Mondays and they are terribly hard. Trying to pull myself out of bed on a Tuesday morning is a near-impossible task and my poor boy has to duck for cover when I finally do get up.

I feel this song is very apt for a day like today.

I don't know where this week has gone but never let it be said I moaned over a weekend.

Tomorrow is Father's Day.

I don't get to see my Dad each day (we are a family of social butterflies) but we speak every day. He is the strongest man I know; a man who has survived a war and cancer in the same lifetime, a man who would do anything for his three children and a man who would never let a little thing like a rainy day get in the way of a bit of exercise and a swim. Happy Father's Day Dad!

And a happy Father's Day to every other Dad out there.

Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong era. Today is one of those days.

Oops.

Did Monday even happen? I had a rather (spontaneously) big weekend and I spent most of yesterday nursing a sore head and watching True Blood.

Luckily I returned to the land of the living today, more than happy to find spring on Sydney's doorstep. Though most of my day was spent inside the classroom, the sun and warm weather are more than welcome. Just as I got home, I heard the news bulletin congratulating Sydney for surviving one of our coldest winters. If you're from the northern hemisphere, please don't roll your eyes!

So, on the eve of the first day of spring, here's a small collection of what I want (or wish) to be wearing these coming months! I can't enough of simple white shirts, khaki and blush-tinted bits and pieces and sandals. And floral.

But I draw the line at stripes...

I love that feeling.

You know, the one you get when you leave the office on a Friday afternoon and realize you have the whole weekend ahead of you. I've got that right now.

I've had my first wine for the weekend and I'm feeling very content. It's still windy and cold outside which doesn't make me feel so bad for wanting to stay tucked up in bed the whole weekend.

Have a good weekend everyone, wherever you are and whatever you do. If, like me, your weekend is looking a little on the quiet side, here's a few blogs I've discovered (or re-discovered) this week.

Click here to visit fieldguided, Frou Frou, Desserts for Breakfast, emedemarta or dores. Don't just pick one, visit all the gorgeous blogs!

This film clip has me begging for warmer weather. You know, the same weather we Sydneysider's were teased by last week?

Swimming, bare feet, shorts and road trips aren't the same when it's 13 degrees and there's a chance the wind could sweep you away.

Doesn't the boy remind you of Ryan Gosling? I'm sure I've seen him somewhere before, I just can't put my finger on it...

Pay day, glorious pay day.

Once I get rent out of the way, I plan on spending up big at asos. My shopping basket is already full! It's time to ween myself off the winter staples (goodbye black leggings, blazers and scarves) and get my wardrobe ready for the upcoming warmer months. I think it's best to be prepared for 40-degree weather Sydney is always 'shocked' by.

This post from one of my favourite blogs, So Much To Tell You, has given me a few ideas and some inspiration. It is almost time for a spring clean after all.

To enjoy cooking, I need time.

The time to prepare, the time to combine all the ingredients and the time to sit back and enjoy the smell of my apartment, without my stomach rumbling and demanding it's dinner.

When I've had a horrible day, such as today, (think dry skin, hair that wanted to go in six different directions and the need to be in eight places at once), I can do one of two things. Order in or pull up my sleeves to create something that, with a little effort and love, will be completely satisfying.

Tonight, my dinner will be the latter. Gnocchi (sadly not home-made) in a white wine, tomato, olive and basil sauce and perhaps, as a treat, some cookies and cream ice-cream. It's a little indulgent but if you can't treat yourself after a bad day, when can you?

I am having a bad hair day.

It's Monday and I'm starting the week with bad hair. I hope the oily, knotted mess piled on top of my head isn't a sign of things to come.

Maybe I should look at things from the glass half-full perspective and take this opportunity to book an appointment with my God of a hairdresser. I can't imagine how horrified he'd be if I went in and asked him to ombre my locks. I can always dream though...

Friday, finally!

The weather in Sydney has been beautiful. Here's hoping it continues tomorrow so Election Day isn't all bad.

It's been another long day so tonight the boy and I are going to our local Vietnamese restaurant to relax, catch up and welcome the weekend. I've also rented Tom Ford's A Single Man to watch when I come home full of Vietnamese, ready to curl up on the lounge.

Have a great weekend everyone! And if you're in Sydney (and the rest of Australia), don't forget to vote and enjoy the sunshine!

P.S. Check out this insanely cute video of a 3 year old reciting Litany by Billy Collins. Amazing!

I'm having one of those days.

I attribute it to a lack of coffee, a brain-draining morning, a boss that just so happens to be my mother, a boyfriend that can't (or rather won't) cook and unrequited lust.

Add to the mix the fact it's almost, but not quite, Friday and you'll find one unhappy, little vegemite in the shape of me.

So I'm going to cook up some gnocchi, listen to some Matt Walters and hope the next 24 hours fly by with relative calm. Until then...