Little Wonders

OZ Day 1

The day has finally arrived! After a year of preparations and planning, we finally saw it coming. We packed our bags, 2 huge check-in bags and 2 hand luggage, and off we flew to our destination, Melbourne International Airport. We arrived early, at 8.45 am managed to get through all the tight securities in the airport. I was truly impressed by the airport staffs that ensures all passengers are informed of what to do, and they are so friendly! and yeah..some are kinda handsome. =p

At the open air area to see the plane take off. It was hazy! Some flights are unfortunately cancelled but actually thank God that ours are still in schedule.

It was an 8 hours flight, which was horrible. I couldn't sleep at all because of the tight seating. But it wasn't that bad after all, because Tien Hui decided to be my random stranger! Still couldn't download in my brain how it was her, sitting next to me. So we spend some time catching up on each other's life in the epic place - up in the air.

Once we have landed, we met up with our Aunt for lunch at Secret Kitchen in Westfield mall with my uncle and his wife who are already waiting for us for nearly an hour. (Sorry!)

Not so sure what the secret is, but we had Dim Sum, which the Aussies like to call Yum Cha.

We were all starving by then, and within 15 minutes we gobbled up everything. Couldn't fit any more, because we had so much. The awesome thing here is that their Dim Sum is so big and every bite is so filling. How come we couldn't get this in Malaysia? hmm. Make me dislike Malaysian dim sum which is quite sad looking.

In the evening, we decided to use up our time, and drove to Brighton Beach which is just a 30 minutes drive from Boxhill City where my aunt lives.

Look at the amazing rock formation on the beach! So pretty and unique that I had to take them with my new sneakers on.

Trying to strike a pose with a cute-striped bath box.

These colourful houses that adorns Brighton Beach is called a bath box which they say is used for sun bathers during summer. In summer, the weather will get too warm and hot. Therefore, people hid in these cute boxes to keep them from the heat.

We managed to catch the evening sunset. Amazed at how beautiful the different colours were

painted across the sky.

It is the perfect dating spot. <3

And where dog comes out to play too.

Was mesmerized by the beauty of everything. I kinda like the reflection of the sky on the sea.

=) with my favorite colour.

We are already starving by then. So, my aunt brought us to have Greek food for dinner! Abstract 157 is newly opened by a Greek family. And so, we are sure to get authentic Greek food. Yumms!!

Here is some Greek bread accompanied with different dips. We had caviar, cucumber and brinjal dips. It was superb. The triangle looking dish is actually grilled cheese with lemon. I couldn't really explain the texture of the cheese in my mouth in words, but I tell you, it was amazing. A little bit crispy on the outside, warm in the inside and melts as you chew on it.

This is my Greek beef burger with a million huge fries. So much that I couldn't contain them all.
Loving the balsamic sauce that accompanies it which gives the burger a slight sourish taste.

We ordered some Greek desserts to end our Greek dinner. On the left is a sticky date cake, which is made of dates. Nice if taken warm. On the right is baklava. Too sweet, I can just faint. It's just too much sugar! ><
All in all, our first dinner in Melbourne was quite an adventure. I was truly satisfied with the warm customer service (the lady with red lipstick) and the food was heavenly. For the big portion, I would say that the price is kinda reasonable.

After dinner, my aunt thought that it is nice to end the day with some coffee and so, we headed to Brunetti's, Melbourne's kind of high-class mamak for some mocha, latte and flat white.

At Brunetti's, they have the widest range of cakes, pastries, ice-creams and drinks. You name it! This place screams all my favourite food! =D Big smiles when I entered here. Sad that I couldn't try more food because I am loaded with my dinner. I was here once before, 4 years ago and the place is filled to the brim, and it still is! People, you need to stop eating desserts.=p

To end the first day, I am truly thankful to God for the smooth journey. I was really tired with a little bit of jet lag and once I hit the bed, I just died off.

XOXO

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
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Updates !

Since my last post in million years ago, many things have happened within this short period of time ( actually months) but every thing seems too fast, that you hardly have the time to breathe and savor them. I didn't really have the mood to update here, because there's too much stuff to say, too many people I have met, and too many experiences that I couldn't put into proper sentences, so I basically became uninspired. Lol. Honestly, it's just procrastination.

Anyway, just a quick summary of the events that have happened:

End of June to early July : Graduation trip with my course mates ! #ProtocolGang to Krabi, Thailand!

Flying with a hat and some quirky sunglasses!

We got wet, dirty and salty in Phatong Beach, Krabi.

Bring out the sunglasses and pose!

We enjoyed the overpriced 7 island tours. Enjoyed the snorkelling (for the 1st time!) and the sunsets

We climbed 1860 steps to reach up to Tiger Cave, and caught this waiting for us.

Worth those sweats and muscles!

I am glad that we had a good trip to end our university days and say a proper goodbye before we part in our separate ways. The 5 days of fun and enjoyment were needed, before each of us start the life on the fast lane!

August : Camp Cameron 2015

As it says, it's Camp Cameron in Cameron Highland! It was the longest camp I've ever gone to, but it felt like it was the shortest camp. Seriously, 3 weeks flew by so fast that by the time I found a family that I can laugh and share with, it's already the end of it.

My big little family, Napthali which means the "the wrestler".

I actually questioned God why am I placed in this family, a wrestler and God revealed to me that I am a person who likes to run away from anything; problems,challenges, issues and I don't like to wrestle with Him. He has taught me that He knows everything, and I can trust Him to take those issues away.

We laughed hard, most of the time. Nah,we are just good posers.

ok. probably we laugh a lot. to every single thing!

And these girls of the family is so noisy that people couldn't stand it. (oppss!)

we dine together, and take pictures of our hands trying to grab the delicious desserts.

This was at the Lord's Cafe.It tasted so good that we ordered 3 more ice-creams!

God is the Rock of our Family.Our firm foundation. =)

Our names is ENGRAVED on the palms of His hands. Engraved is such a permanent act that, to remove it is not easy. And God has promised us that we belonged to Him. We are precious!

I learned to be patient in giving love. Carving this out of soap is a new experience for me, learning as we try. We might not get it right the first time, but there's always a second chance.

As CC ends, I am still evolving into a perfect butterfly that exudes God's beauty. It's a long process that God is trying to mold me and teach me. I learned that obedience and a listening ear is an important ingredient.

Coming back (to 'reality'), I am still trying to implement some of the things that I've learned and determined to do. It's still a challenge for me.

September

Trip to Melbourne!

Was so excited for the trip, because it took us 1 year to plan. Wasn't the initial plan to have it in the 2nd half of the year but God's timing is the best! -spring was awesome.

Thought of doing a separate blog on it. So, hope that I will not forget and procrastinate!