Dreaming of sleeping next to you

I'm dreaming of sleeping next to you
I'm feeling like a lost little boy in a brand new town

It's 4am. The world is fast asleep.
Under a blanket of stars and clouds. Rested our weary minds on my pillow and we closed our eyes.

It was such a beautiful night. Candle-lit dinner on Hardware lane with live jazz. A quiet walk along the Yarra and story telling under a picture perfect sky. And I was just being me.

Sunny and rainy days

It's been a good week. On Wednesday I had an unexpected Maccas run that lasted until 4.30am. It was just by this afternoon that I finally caught up on the sleep I've been missing. I tuck myself into bed at about 3-4am for the past consecutive nights.
















Cheers!
















Yummy scones with strawberry jam and cream!
















Cake!

On Saturday, I went to Laura's engagement party in Sunbury. We caught the V-line and a connecting bus. My friend made us get off 1km early by mistake whilst it was pouring rain. Jenny is not a fan of heels and wore a pair for this special occasion. Her feet felt uncomfortable so we created a My Sassy Girl moment. We swapped shoes. She wore my comfy black shoes whilst my feet slipped into her heels. There's a picture to prove it and I wouldn't be able to tell that it was a guy wearing the heels. So genuine!

It was a relaxing party. 15 people or so. There was English tea, Scones, Chocolate and Strawberries, Quiches and a Vegan Cake! I am looking forward to seeing the photos on facebook.





















John Mayer's new live CD which is on repeat in my car.















Since I drove to Clayton, I decided to go Springvale for Pho on Thursday. Tasty!




















My favourite CD at the moment!
















This is the flower where its leaves move with the sunlight. To me it looks more like an apple.




















Today, Michael and I did some shopping. We walked through the arcades looking for unique and thoughtful presents. And I found many! Cupcake soaps, floating hearts, hand made wooden boxes. I showed him my usual journey through the Bourke street Mall arcades and Australia on Collins.




















It was a beautiful day. Lazy Sundays!




















State library. Its been forever since I've step foot into the halls of history!

The weather is improving and warming up. My college tennis afternoons with Jessica will be back.

Sunday night fun

Death Cab for Cutie was awesome!

I came with no expectations at all. An Horse opened for them and I was just hmm all the way through their songs. The crowd seemed to like it. But once the main act came on stage, they were electric. Great stage presence! Their songs are great live! And I was in the 3rd row from front too.




















































They were set to come to play on stage at 10.15pm but the doors opened at 8pm. We waited in line from 7pm. My legs cramped up over the course of the night because I was standing for five hours straight, literally. I didn't have a decent lunch because I spend the whole day studying which kind of paid off for my mid semester today. So by the time the gig finished, my ears were ringing and my head spinning. I was remember I was in the car, turned the engine on and just sat there in my seat frozen in time. Ange must have thought, so when are we going home?

Well, I didn't go home straight away. Instead we went to get food because I really needed it! Did a kebab run on Sunday night. A very spontaneous night indeed. Drove to my usual spot on the hill overlooking the city. Too bad it was a Sunday night and not a weekday. It would have been more pretty. And now there's a metal bracket that blocks our view. Talked for ages... Conversation could have went on and on and on but it was 2am and I had to send her home. Not to mention I needed to get rest for my mid semester.
















But it was an awesome night! Hands down.

Hot Pot / Pancake Palour

The night began at 7pm with Hot Pot. I've only had steam boat either at home or a friend's house, but never actually at a restaurant. My first time! It was great food. But you see the red soup [chilli] was just too intense for my taste buds. Constantly reaching for my glass of coke and water to relieve myself. I ended up getting a new bowl with the normal soup. There was 9 of us and it cost us 16 dollars each. I had a full stomach.

But the fun was at pancake palour!





















We found crayons on the table and got ourselves some napkins. With the colours of the rainbow, we attempted to colour in the faces. There is my sluggish effort with the purple crayon.















Everyone joined in the festivities and we were kids at heart again. Colouring in pictures!




















The box of crayons that we found hanging around, to be used.















I ordered the Alice in Wonderland Surprise. (Normally catered to kids under the age of 12) My friend asked the waitress whether there was Alice in Wonderland Surprise for 'adults' in the most down to earth way. The table cracked up and she thought we were joking when we seriously wanted to know. She gave us a dirty look and walked away!




















The banana split sundae we ordered to share amongst ourselves. $24.90! The marshmallows hidden under the ice cream was a treat!




















If there was a competition for the best colouring in, this would win! This was to accompany my Alice in Wonderland surprise!















We ended up playing celebrity heads on napkins! Well, not celebrities but work friends from Kmart. Hilarious!! It lasted till 11.30pm. Kept us entertained for the whole night. I haven't laughed so much in a while. I'm glad I tagged along. It was great!

Amy told us a funny story. She was telling us how the managers called her home to ask her if she could work a shift. Her mum answered. 'Wei?!'
And the manager was like 'Wei????'
Wei, wei?? Can you imagine the awkwardness! Absolute GOLD!




















I have more photos on my camera of the Jason Mraz concert but this is one of the few on my phone. This was when he sang LIVE HIGH and the sax, trumpet players were playing a solo on top of the balcony area, top level.




















One of the pictures I took during my shift at Sound. I was so bored. I found a mini mickey mouse doodie-pro and wrote messages!

Tomorrow night I will be seeing Death Cab for Cutie! Monday night I have a Financial Accounting mid semester. A big day of study!

Extra lyrics

And if ever you find true love
I wont be your life line
I will never miss your phone calls
But if i never ever hear them ring
If nothing else I'll think the bells inside
Have finally found you someone else and that's okay
Cause I'll remember everything you sang

Gigs

Love and music. Wings of the soul.

On Tuesday night I will be seeing Jason Mraz.



















And on Sunday night, Death Cab For Cutie.















My friend Ange had a spare ticket so I think I might as well see them right? The song, Your heart is an empty room, is an easy song to listen to.

It will be a very busy week ahead. I have a mid semester next Monday so I am glad I have the weekend off work to study and also to attend Sunday night's gig. University work is slowly starting to pile up and I am looking forward to staying at home this week. It's a change. Rather sudden I must say. Just two to three weeks ago I was partying my Fridays away but something prompted my heart that its not where you find happiness. Philosophical? But really, at the end of the night (well, early hours of the morning to be precise) you don't find satisfaction of where your time and money disappeared. Sure there funny stories and witty jokes to accompany the alcohol driven nights but seriously, it's not that great. Time is short and before I know it I will be working corporate. So more than anything, I should be pressing towards dinners and coffee with friends who will be returning back overseas.

Sunday Afternoon

Celebrated the church's 6th year anniversary!

It was a great day. Items of presentation were at times funny and thoughtful, to say the least. There was a big turnout and many new visitors. Overall, the day will receive a thumbs up!

I went to play tennis for the first time in a while with Jessica today during the afternoon. We played at international house, which is one of the colleges right next to Melbourne University. It was an overcast day, with a cold breeze but I was just able to wear a polo. It is a great place to be play because the courts are hidden by climbing vines and an old library. Pretty much had it all to ourselves. It would be great in spring and summer when the sun comes out to play. I had a good workout and it was an enjoyable light session because we had a few rallies going and are pretty much on a similar playing field. After we went to have hot chocolate to warm us up and a good chat.

During the night, I went for Vietnamese noodle soup in Footscray with Ray. A good catch up and some solid discussion. I really need to get perspective from a vast array of people before I make a decision.

Timing is everything.

First post.

White shirt, black tie.

Tomorrow, my church of the last four years is turning 6 years old! The youth group have a presentation consisting of a semi-original song and the unveiling of a 'painting' which reveals the words, 'reach for our vision'. A well thought idea. Tennis may very well be on the agenda after lunch as well.

I will be seeing Jason Mraz on Tuesday. I have yet to collect my tickets but once i do, the excitement will extend from head to toe! His new album is currently on repeat in real player, as I am trying to get to know the songs for which he will be promoting on the night. It is very upbeat, jazzy and feel good music. I've also learnt a few of his songs on guitar. I'm Yours. Lucky. Make it mine. And I'm hoping he will play his classics.

My days are much more quiet. I seldom go out on Friday or Saturday nights anymore, let alone anywhere else. I enjoy the maccas runs, chats over hot chocolate or a catch up dinner more than anything now. I never knew you can say so much in your car, just outside someone's home.
I am also starting to read again. I was opting to borrow Casablanca tonight but the Olympics are on. Not to say I'm interested in watching the games but the lounge room wouldn't be available. Also recently I moved my mum's Cd player into my room and I am listening to the Nat King Cole / Frank Sinatra CDs i bought for $5.00 at Kmart, with over 60 songs. It puts me to sleep.