I was given my first digital camera for Christmas in 2004. Little did my parents know that by giving me a camera they would create some sort of a photography monster. From that day on every second became a photo opportunity and every moment was captured. In the beginning many of my friends and family members would (ever so kindly) give me the finger or cover their face, but as the years went by they have all become used to having a camera shoved in their face every time we get together (I would like to say they have grown fond of it, but I think that may be pushing it a little).

Many of us now have signature poses and facial expressions we pull whenever we know there is a camera around. Some of these include:

The 'Peace Sign':

I'm back! We had such a fantastic time in Melbourne. We made sure we packed as many sites (and shops!) into our days as possible. After some initial spending hesitation I happily spent my saved money on some fabulous finds! Isn't it funny how you can get into such a saving frame of mind that even when the event you've been saving for comes around you can still rationalise that you should really still save instead of spend?

I was delighted to discover that Melbourne is filled with amazing stationery stores. I was in stationery Heaven all weekend! I found so many things that I have never seen in Brisbane, and of course, the stores are only in Melbourne - but, this is all the more reason for me to go back soon! Everyone I talk to raves about the food and shopping in Melbourne, and I definitely agree! But, I have to say my favourite part of Melbourne is the architecture.

I'm fascinated by old buildings, and whenever I visit somewhere you can guarantee that the majority of my photos will be of buildings. We don't have a lot of old buildings in Brisbane, thanks to a company called Deen Brothers. The story I've been told is that they were employed to demolish old historical buildings during the night to make way for 'new' buildings (Their company motto is, "All we leave behind are the memories" which is pretty sad if you ask me). Melbourne, on the other hand, is full of old buildings and tiny laneways full of incredible cafes and grafitti art.

It was nice to have some real Winter days - a maximum of 14-16 degrees (Celcius). Back home we still have maximums of 25 degrees. Unfortunately, I now have a cold and sound like Marge's older sisters from the Simpsons, haha. Hot.

I will leave you with some captured memories of our trip.



I'm looking forward to catching up on all of your blogs :)

I was given this award by the lovely Jess and the amazing Gracie. Thank you both! If you haven't read their blogs before, I suggest you check them out asap!

I'll be sure to take lots of photos to share with you all.

Ever since the second season of Lost a few of my friends and I made a deal to watch the episodes together. Sometimes a few of us could not be there because of Uni/work commitments, or because of travel constraints but on a whole at least four of us made it every week. Needless to say we were pretty psyched for the finale! We decided to have a dress-up party to celebrate the final episode of our favourite TV show. In the end, 12 of us made it to the party and oh my gosh, the ending was amazing. I felt it wrapped the show up perfectly.

Now, I won't spoil anything for those of you who haven't seen it yet. Instead I will show you some of the hilarious costumes my family and friends came up with.

Jack: Running from the Black Smoke:

I am trying to fill my Lost void with other TV series. I have started Supernatural and Gossip Girl, both of which I really like so far!

Did any of you watch the Lost finale? What did you think? What is your favourite TV series? I'm looking for suggestions!