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After all, it is written in the stars

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Our second day in Apollo Bay began with a sleep in and short walk to a cafe. I enjoyed a cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel for breakfast - yum! Then my family and I went for a beach walk and later walked up a steep hill to a lookout. The beach looked beautiful from above. My mum and I spotted a garage sale sign and I bought handmade wool and alpaca fingerless gloves for $5. At a market by the beach, I found a bar of olive oil soap for $7, my new favourite thing to wash my face with. Have you tried olive oil soap before? For lunch, we had pies from a bakery. I had a scallop pie with actual scallop pieces in it, well worth the $15. Next we wandered through an art gallery. Don't they always make you want to take up painting? I enjoyed wearing my purple floral maxi dress and it looked nice against a wall of red leaves. On an afternoon beach walk, I found two love heart rocks. For dinner, we returned to Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe and I really enjoyed the lobster roll! I've never had...
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Hold me close to your heart, however distant, don't keep us apart

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  On Good Friday, my family and I drove to Apollo Bay for a three day holiday. It took about 2.5 hours to get there and lots of windy roads which left me car sick.  When we arrived we took in the beach views and browsed the strip of shops. Amazingly, I found a sterling silver Tiffany and Co double heart pendant and necklace at an opshop and I'm so excited to sell it on my eBay store.   We had some Thai food for lunch. I had a chicken broth soup, it was okay but not amazing. Then we strolled on the beautiful beach and took in the scenery. In the afternoon I read Liza Minelli's autobiography that I borrowed from the library and then had a nap.  For dinner, we ate at Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe. My sister and I shared a plate of mussels and a chicken souvlaki. It was nice. Before going to bed, I made a mental note to return and try the lobster roll.  Walking back to the seaside apartment, we marvelled at the beautiful full moon. Title : Woman by John Lennon. You are we...
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Though it's hard for us to whisper 'buona sera' with that old moon above the Mediterranean sea

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Nestled amidst the rolling hills just north of Daylesford lies the enchanting Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm, a truly picturesque estate that fuses European-charm with rustic Australian countryside. M y sister, mum and I were delighted to spend the day there for an Italian Festival. As we wandered through the grounds, we admired lush gardens, olive groves, rows of lavender, a stone farmhouse and a barn. We enjoyed roaming at our own pace, spotting a gorgeous cat, some cows, emus and even alpacas. It’s a stunning place where every corner offers something lovely to admire. We walked up a steep hill to the very top to take a photo with a Jesus statue. Italian music wafted in the air and inspired a Italian singalong on the way home. A beautiful day to remember. Title : Buona Sera by Dean Martin. You are welcome to visit my: eBay Store Instagram  
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I heard the streets were paved with gold

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 Ahhh Southbank!  A beautiful place with many wonderful restaurants and a view of the river.  Once in a while, my mum and I love to return there for a fancy day out to Conservatory , which is a buffet restaurant with delicious food.  The seafood is the highlight, and we dream of the oysters, crabs and prawns.  Every time we eat way too much food, promise ourselves we won't return and then magically find our way back there six months later! For the occassion, I wore my blue maxi dress for the first time, paired with my orange, leather sandals.  With my freshly henna-ed hair, plus the colour combination of blue and orange, I feel like Ariel the mermaid. My mum wore her gorgeous ditsy floral dress and some comfy sandals. If you could eat anything in the world, irrespective of cost, what would it be? X Title : Radio by Lana Del Rey. Please visit my: eBay Store Instagram
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Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind

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  While recently sorting through old photos, I stumbled upon some pictures I'd completely forgotten about. There I was, long curly hair, wearing a denim dress I used to love, and bold orange boots that always made me feel like I'd could be one of Charlie's Angels. These photos were taken in early 2021, I'm pretty sure I was going on a date to Cannoli Bar at the time. Some things never change... I still love a cute outfit and eating a pistachio cannoli! You know that feeling when you look back at old photos and think,  “Wait… I looked amazing!” ? It’s funny how often we don’t see it in the moment, too busy worrying about things that, in hindsight, didn’t matter at all. It’s such a common experience, and yet each time it happens, it feels a little profound  like a gentle reminder that we’re usually far more beautiful than we realised. I'm so happy I've kept a blog post throughout the years. It's like a time capsule, where I can look back on highlights (and out...
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