My life be like ooh aah

[March Into Merivale launch party, 24 February 2011 - with Irina, Polly and Charlie]

(and Mr Justin Hemmes himself! I only realised that he was on the picture once I got home)

[Marco Polo @ Ivy Pool Club, 27 February 2011 - with Irina, Tamara-Lee, Polly and Polina]

(yes we made friends with all the photographers)

It was refreshing to be out with all these adorable people. And of course The Ivy never really lets us down (unless it's Ivy Bar on weekend nights ugh) so I was literally euphoric after an incredibly yum food tasting at the launch and a Sunday arvo spent slurping cocktails poolside (and swimming of course).  But again I have to stress: it's especially the people I was with that made my week. Without you guys I would've spent my days and nights in bed watching How I Met Your Mother. Which I still do every now and then when I have time, but in a totally different mood.
Big hugs and shitloads of love. x

*credits to either of the four girls for taking some of the pics above :)

Recent happenings

Just a quick update on things I've been up to these days.

*In the kitchen

Curtis Stone is brilliant man. As simple as his food might seem, they couldn't be any yummier. I made two trays of raspberry almond muffins the other day - they were gone in a blink of an eye. Also did I try making his corn and bacon muffins; Polly calls them "morning life savers". Heated up with lots of butter - hhmyuuum. Will share the recipes when I more have time - the love has to be spread.

*Sing until your lungs give out

I went to see Ingrid Michaelson last night (yes, I did grab tickets after all!). I would've missed out on some serious magic if I hadn't - she should just get paid to play music and hypnotise people. (Well, she does get paid to play music already. But you know what I mean.) I wish all concerts were as amazing as hers - her voice was incredibly rich, and the band harmonised so perfectly that when I closed my eyes I thought I was listening to a fine tuned acoustic record. I wanted to slap myself for forgetting my camera at home; but I don't think I'd ever forget that sensational, breathtaking vibe at the show, and the happiness that filled my little soul.

Who else I've been listening to:
Sia / CocoRosie / The Chemical Brothers / Eliza Doolittle / Washington / Meaghan Smith / Rock Mafia / Empire Of The Sun


*Friends

Polly, Benny and I had this really fun night out at Sugar Lounge. At some point we started talking about what we like about one another. I'm not gonna publicise our top secret discussion here on my blog :P but I can tell you I was near my tears. I absolutely enjoy my time with you, know I can rely on you and that we're always around for one another. You guys are awesome.

[pictures taken by Phong da Playa. Love you too! :D]

*Out and About

I went to Flugtag last weekend - I remember seeing similar competitions online or in the papers some time (maybe it was Flugtag, somewhere else in the world), so I was curious. It was a sunny day, and there couldn't have been a better location than Mrs Macquarie's Point for an event like this - the backdrop was stunning. I wish someone would've come with me to enjoy this fun day a bit longer - it wasn't exactly something to go alone to. But I absolutely loved the first team with their deadmau5-ish heads and the one crew member who jumped after their plane :)

The "plane" quite looks like the Red Bull hey.

Also I've been enjoying the markets in Manly; the other day I went to the market held at the primary school, and came home with some lovely findings.

My "new" second hand satchel with my beloved Mooloola bag.

So true.

Packed weekend coming up - you guys have a good one too! x

Brand new eyes

When the second Paramore tour in Australia was announced, I couldn't wait to get my hands on some tickets, as I'd missed out on the other show earlier this year. But on Friday, after a whole week of work and rushing to finish my industry training assignment, I wasn't too much in a concert mood.
Of course everything changed once Polly and I got to the Sydney Entertainment Centre. The crowd was surprisingly civilised (not what I would've expected at a rock concert haha!) but a lot of fun, and the show was just fricken incredible - I was so buzzed. Why am I even telling you, there's nothing else to expect from Paramore.

After such amazing entertainment I felt euphoric. Sakhil picked us up and we decided to have a good night out as we were already in the city. We landed at the Scary Canary - just another backpacker bar in the city, but with pretty funky music and a pretty bunch of young gals and guys ready to mingle. And! - We were glowing.

(Yes of course I was wearing my Paramore tee!)

The day after was a windy, gloomy lazy day. We went to have a huge brunch to get us back onto our feet after such a huge night, and I ended up going to the flea market at the primary school, leaving with 2 bracelets and a "new" second hand bag. For dinner I was indulged with homemade Saumon en papillote - and that came with the best mash I've ever had.

The French cookie monster chef on our kitchen bench. That's the way we have dinner at our home - why did we even buy a dining table?