30.1.11

My little brother of 9 will soon be off to school. It's scary to think that one year ago, I was in the worried shoes of a year 12 student on the brink of starting the last year of high school. I am doing physiotherapy in university as of now. I guess it can be said that I am a anticipating it in a way but there is inevitably a slight fear. But we'll see...
The triplej hottest 100 was a pretty good countdown methinks. Most of my votes got in so that was good. I made the drastic mistake of voting for the songs of artists which I loved but rarely had got any airplay, resulting in a wasted vote. So this year, I chose the songs which I knew would chart on the hottest100 in hope for a higher charting on the list. The National's Bloodbuzz Ohio ended up with 31st place on he list which came to me as a big surprise. In terms of music, that song was one of the songs that got everyone noticing The National.
The first song on the hottest100, as always wasn't the best song of the year. In this case, Angus and Julia Stone's Big Jet Plane. Gahhhhh, it was a great let down - from an absolutely epic top 90 to a very mediocre first place. Dear Australia, get over the Stones. Sure the song is nice but surely not something that deserves first place in such a respectable music poll. Though ultimately, I am mostly glad that Washington's music didn't end up in the top 10 - despite knowing that Megan Washington has a mindblowingly amazing voice and a great voice, I just don't get the appeal of her music...
Laters

27.1.11

19.1.11

little shadow will you follow me?

I am currently in Hong Kong, suffering a rude shock from the transition between polite Londoners to absolutely horrendous Hong Kong locals. I never recalled Hong Kong people being so rude...but here I am, less than a day into my trip and I am yearning to go back home where the people aren't so mean.

I flew from London Heathrow to Hong Kong at Midday GMT time and landed in the morning at 8am, HK local time. The skies were bright as we took off from England, transitioning to darkness as night fell upon us then we saw the morning unfold as we jetted into HK. The sky is so beautiful to look from the world above, clouds floating and the sunrises transitioning from yellow hues to shades of purple. We truly live in a beautiful world. I felt overwhelmed as I looked below, humbled with what amazing beauty nature offers us. Sure, with the Queensland floods that have occurred recently may showcase nature's at its worst but at it's best, nature is truly amazing. The plane glided through the clouds, seemingly bouncing off those puffy balls. There is really, in my opinion, nothing in comparable to how beautiful nature's sights are. I'd rather be up in the skies viewing it all instead of owning a designer handbag.

So...the UK was great and utterly amazing. What's that phrase they say when you can't learn from a textbook or something? I'm not sure, but I feel as though coming to the UK has taught me so much and made me feel quite alive. I've spent 3 weeks there....mm, quite a while. But each and every day was spent with fun and I don't think we wasted any day.
Even though I have left, I am positive that I will be back one day.

14.1.11

I'm moving past the feeling again

the suburbs - arcade fire

I'm leaving London tomorrow and naturally, I don't want to. After seeing much of this country - from West Sussex to Brighton, Cambridge, Bristol, Bath, Arundel and of course, London - I suppose I have fallen in love with England. Despite the chilly cold weather, there is still warmth everywhere. Unlike Aussies, the English are so polite, kind and not rough.

Walking through London at night makes me realise what a sleepy city Sydney is. Sydney's harbour is always so beautiful at night and so is the city skyline, but what else is there? Perhaps I've not seen enough of the city since I've been at school but I feel that Sydney has lost its flavour.

And uni - what about it? I'm currently having second thoughts of going to uni in Sydney now...though I do know that studying abroad is extremely costly and particularly hard for international students. But dam, I want to go to England for Uni, only to see more of it. I suppose it is too late right now and that the safest option is to look to UAC for course offers...but studying abroad is still on my mind.

Oh yes, on a side note. Forget about Sydney's fashion scene.
It's non-existent.

9.1.11

the northern line is the loudest.

waiting for the 7.18 by bloc party

listening to bloc party on the trains in london is a special feeling. their music was made to reflect the english lifestyle and london. i listened to kreuzberg as the train left the city and into the suburbs - i very much enjoyed that ride.
i've been going out to central london lately and i have to say, i have pretty much fallen in love with it. all the buildings are so magnificent and everything has a story to it - unlike the buildings in australia. the english are also very polite and some, well - very dashing. I really like it here and don't want to leave.... one day, i'll be here. :D

my post is so unstructured - i really hate it.
i'll update more later.

5.1.11

omfg

you got to be kidding me, interpol fking played NYC AT THEIR SYDNEY SHOW. I WANT TO DIE. I WANT TO DIE. I WANT TO DIE. I HATE YOU, LIFE. YOU SUCK MASSIVELY.

you make me wanna pick up a guitar and celebrate the myriad ways that i love you



This is what I missed out on. My heart is PAINING.

1.1.11

The New Year

Happy New Year
  • LDN fireworks according the locals were spectacular. Well, they were okay but nothing can ever beat the magnificent fireworks that go off in Sydney. We have a harbour...londoners only have a river. It just looks odd.
  • Katy Perry must be overjoyed with the overuse of her song, 'Firework' in New Years celebrations. -__-
  • I just woke up. You are about to go to sleep
  • I had odd dreams last night....found myself relocated in Sydney + Hong Kong and puking out some desserts my sister made in my dream. ODD
  • 1/1/11 - what a number