Have You Cott On?

About a month before I left for Aussie Land, I was asked by Jeslin to help her with a photoshoot for her final year project; The objective would be to pick a high street label; and completely revamp it! When I saw the final product; I was blown away! If this was what Cotton On is right now; I'd definitely be the first in line for their clothes! Won't you? Jeslin, you are ah-ma-zing!

Brisbane Photo Diary.

1) Drive from the City to Sunny Bank; and trust me; there is a reason for that name.
2) Can't get over how gorgeous Brisbane is; when it's all sunny and lovely; though I must have slapped on more sunblock in my two weeks here; as compared to all my life in Singapore. Which is incidentally, sunny too! Really the weirdest thing.
3) There must be thousands of Mac desktops around the library; and there are about nine, or ten libraries around campus?!
4) The Courtyard; in front of the Forgan Smith Building; my school is just so lovely <3
5) Last Tuesday was another lovely day; Cedric, Kim & I couldn't resist not getting an icy drink and having them in the courtyard; Definitely something which we will do again;
6) And what I love about Brisbane is that; it's equally stunning; even when it's sundown;
7) This particular Vietnamese restaurant is so packed when we were there! Definitely one of the more popular restaurants in Sunny Bank; and they do serve really awesome Beef Pho;
8) Madtongsan II; located on Elizabeth St which is essentially only three blocks from my apartment serves the best Korean food; Was telling everyone who bothered that this will be the place where I'd go for take out;
9) It's Market Day today on Campus; and it was just so crazy! Loads of things to see, do and join; loved the Photobooth to bits!
10) I'm definitely feeling homesick at times; but I guess; I'm slowly adapting to life down under; will be going to Fortitude Valley (or more affectionately known as "The Valley") tomorrow for a great night out; so, I'd definitely have more photos to come!

Hello From Down Under.

Where I take the bus to school every morning;

Loving my new, gorgeous taupe flats from H&M (Got them in London though!)

My campus is reaallly pretty isn't it?

Thank goodness for an awesome coffee shop in school that does the nicest Soy Chai! It's no Green Tea Latte, but still; :D

A Greek Wrap; definitely going to have more of these when school starts;

Lunch on the steps @ Schonell Theatre! (The cafeteria was flooded with people!)

Deidre & Kim(L) ; So lucky I get to bump into such awesome friends like them!

Terrible Presentations 101

Knight & Day; Watching movies under the stars;

Gorgeous South Bank;

Looks just like SG, right?

So sorry about the long break there; but yes; there was the whole crazy thing with my 21st birthday celebration; the unfortunate flu that I've got the day after; the mad rush with packing for uni; and then there were just so many dinners and Esther's 21st before my flight out last Saturday.

I'm more or less settled now; typing from my single studio apartment in the City; got my +61 number, 8gb worth of internet per month ( I know, shocker right?!) And I've been to my gorgeous campus; met some of the most wonderful people and been to some of the most beautiful places in Brisbane; (South Bank!)

It's definitely surreal! Everything about this place; and this situation is. The whole walking about town; going to the bank and getting my Card; choosing and getting a mobile plan; buying household appliances in KMART; being all grown up and independent and getting my groceries and planning for what I want to eat; it's all so overwhelming! But definitely exciting.

I'll definitely keep this going; definitely going to do more posts; and making do with 8gb worth of internet; and I'm definitely going to keep all of you updated about life Down Under. Do keep me in your prayers yer?

xx

10 745 Kilometres From Home.

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica was absolutely beautiful; and Montmartre itself was such a charming little town. From the usual souvenir shops luring tourists in, (somehow, I ♥ Paris t-shirt and hoodies scream tacky; as compared to the I ♥ NY series) to the hotdog and crepes stands always, smelling so good; what I loved about Montmartre are the beautiful restaurants you see all over this tourist trap; and the throngs of artists that could be found here, drawing, sketching, painting; and offering to do a sketch for you, for a couple of Euros; Of course, how can I forget to mention the iconic Moulin Rouge; and I can't help but think of the particular Cancan/Lady Marmalade scene in the movie when I saw it!

The or rather, Les Invalides, was absolutely stunning. The architecture was so beautiful; but what I liked about this place, was the history behind it. Napoleon's Tomb was insanely huge; one had to marvel at the thought; of Napoleon's body; buried in the centre of coffin, encased by five or six other coffins; very much like the  idea of the Russian nesting dolls. The impressive dome at Napoleon's Tomb; and the stained glass found here were just as equally stunning!

The Eiffel Tower was as incredible as I imagined it to be, if not more. Instead of taking the Metro, we walked to the Eiffel Tower from the Invalides; and as the Eiffel Tower materialized; you can't help but look at it in wonder. The very icon of Paris, of France; this was definitely a dream come true. I must have snapped a hundred shots of the Eiffel Tower alone; and it was still not enough. It was absolutely amazing. The long wait, the cold; it was absolutely worth it. And when the Eiffel Tower lit up on the hour; it feels just like Christmas; and you can't wipe off that dorky smile off my face, however you try! Would I go back to the Eiffel Tower again; the next time I visit? You bet I will; there's nothing that can be compared to this. Not standing at Mt. Fuji, not being at the top of the Empire State Building.