I was dead. DEAD.
Still dead partly: my heart.
It's hard to heal and not sure how long it takes.
But I'm gonna try to make this blog to make my feeling better with trying to find a tiny little happiness in daily life.
Small happiness become a huge happiness eventually.
And since my Facebook is becoming like my diary, why not trying to keep blog daily basis?
Anyway here we go.
The 1/4 pounding has just began.
So on Tuesday night, I went to see a show at Revolt theatre in Kensington.
It's part of fringe festival.
Anyway, I watched "Aphrodite's bordello" first.
It was funny, crazy, and all the girls in temple doing "secret and pure service" (aka prostitution).
It has cabaret, burlesque and bit of comedy.
Since I started learning burlesque since this Monday, I was so interested into how they act.
Anyway, it was good fun.
When it finished, it was raining outside.
I decided to go back to theatre, and started talking to the bartender,
One of the guys has the most beautiful long hair I've ever seen. So jealous.
Then one gentleman asked me if id like to watch another one.
It sounds interesting so I said "sure why not! It's cheap Tuesday, it doesn't hurt me much."
So I bought a ticket for "The 1/4 pounding".
I felt like I have seen one of the actors but I couldn't tell which show she played.
Eventually I realised it was Mel Dodge, who played "Jane Austen is dead". I watched that play with my friend, Kara, who is also an actor.
Anyway, I waited an hour till the show start. So I was chatting out with the bartenders. Still jealous about his hair!
Then I went to the room. Apparently it was opening night. Full of people.
It was simple stage set up. 2 boxes and clothes.
I can't tell how wonderful the ladies were. They suddenly became mid20 girls, then their mothers, old ladies, and sometimes even men.
I was stunned with their performance but also the script. It was just like my life! I'm in mid20, full of shit, and in a 1/4 life crisis.
Recently got out of long relationship, meaning single. Everyone is getting married, having kids, home owner and have wonderful career.
Me? Still on working holiday visa, I'm living in somewhere I don't like( say cold Melbourne) but I can't get out of here. Away from home even though I think Australia is my home. Melbourne is definitely not my home but lol.
I started getting freckles, need to go to facial, can't stay up till late, easy to get tire *sigh*
It was so shocking to know everyone having same crisis as i do.
It made me feel easier and felt my hear lifted a bit.
I couldn't stay longer (it was 11pm, you know it's time to bed! Lol) so I couldn't say how great they were in person.
But instead, please please go and check out their play! It will never let you down. Even though you are still younger than mid 20 or over mid 20, I guarantee you will have a great time :)
11 Oct 2012
15 Jun 2012
Cumulus Inc.
Well this photo was from yesterday lunch.
My boyfriend was talking about Cumulus on Flinders Lane before, and I was close by so I decided to go and grab some coffee with my workmate.
This sandwich was so good!!!
It was sweet and spicy, and I just loved it!!
We went to another cafe to grab another coffee nearby, and one of the staff there noticed my sandwich and she just said to me "The best sandwich ever!!!"
I'm wondering if it's a nice place to come down for dinner as well..
I might give it a go next time :)
14 Jun 2012
Melbourne in the rain
I had a meeting at new shop today and met a lot of new people mostly our suppliers.
My goodness, so many names to remember!! Hehe
I was a bit tired because so many things going on at the same time..
Hopefully everything turns out well.
13 Jun 2012
State of Origin Game 2
Tonight is the night!
State of Origin Game 2..as I mentioned in a previous blog, I'm a Queensland supporter!
I was watching with my boyfriend's family without him lol.
Unfortunately he has an exam tomorrow..so he missed it.
Anyway they are from Queensland (him, his sister&him mum moved down to Melbourne 6-7years ago) and his sis's husband is born in Melbourne so he goes for family team.
I, myself, lived in Brisbane for awhile and believe that I'm a queenslander too, so I go for Maroons as well!
We went to watch the first game at Etihad stadium in Melbourne, and Queensland won*hooray!*.
This time, the game was on in Sydney, so the supporters are pretty much all blues(NSW team colour is blue, QLD team colour is maroon).
Well, to be honest, it was a tough game, and it looked like the ground was a bit slippery.
But as a qld supporter, it was such a bad game too...they kept dropping the ball and missed all the chances..:(
A lot of injuries tonight too..
We lost, but I say it was fair enough and we will win on the game 3 in Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, QLD!
We can't loooooooose!!!!!
I'm sad but let's just forget it. NSW should feel happy sometimes since they have been loosing the games 6 years in a row(correct?) :P
Can't wait for the game 3. It will be good!
Queenslander!!!! :)
State of Origin Game 2..as I mentioned in a previous blog, I'm a Queensland supporter!
I was watching with my boyfriend's family without him lol.
Unfortunately he has an exam tomorrow..so he missed it.
Anyway they are from Queensland (him, his sister&him mum moved down to Melbourne 6-7years ago) and his sis's husband is born in Melbourne so he goes for family team.
I, myself, lived in Brisbane for awhile and believe that I'm a queenslander too, so I go for Maroons as well!
We went to watch the first game at Etihad stadium in Melbourne, and Queensland won*hooray!*.
This time, the game was on in Sydney, so the supporters are pretty much all blues(NSW team colour is blue, QLD team colour is maroon).
Well, to be honest, it was a tough game, and it looked like the ground was a bit slippery.
But as a qld supporter, it was such a bad game too...they kept dropping the ball and missed all the chances..:(
A lot of injuries tonight too..
We lost, but I say it was fair enough and we will win on the game 3 in Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, QLD!
We can't loooooooose!!!!!
I'm sad but let's just forget it. NSW should feel happy sometimes since they have been loosing the games 6 years in a row(correct?) :P
Can't wait for the game 3. It will be good!
Queenslander!!!! :)
New shop
This morning, I got up late..,as usual, and head down to city for coffee training.
Coffee making and also food tasting.
The food was fantastic and coffee is getting better :)
Exciting moment!!
State I origin game 2 is on tonight and watching it with my bf's family without my bf lol
They are all from Queensland and I've been in Queensland for long time so of course we are all going for Maroons!!!!!!
Go Queenslander!!!!!! :)
Coffee making and also food tasting.
The food was fantastic and coffee is getting better :)
Exciting moment!!
State I origin game 2 is on tonight and watching it with my bf's family without my bf lol
They are all from Queensland and I've been in Queensland for long time so of course we are all going for Maroons!!!!!!
Go Queenslander!!!!!! :)
12 Jun 2012
Market Lane Coffee and Alison's Handmade Bread
It was such a beautiful day today so I've decided to go to Prahran Market.
I could have gone to Victoria Market but I somehow prefer Prahran one more since it's much quieter, and also it is closer to my place :P
Also I wanted to get a lovely bread from Alison's Handmade Bread (Addy is at the bottom of the blog).
It is located just off Chapel Street, near safeway/coles.
She makes beautiful bread.
My boyfriend loves her bread (and so do I!), so I've decided to buy some for him.
I bought a Rye&Sunflower multigrain one.
It is $8 but it really worth it!
I wasn't so sure if that is my bf's favourite, but thanks for Alison's help, it really was his fav after all! :)
Please please try out her bread.
It is such a fantastic bread. No preservative but it lasts very long!
Well after shopping, I went to Market Lane Coffee.
This specialised coffee shop is the one who has been training on my new cafe.
They are fantastic and so passionate about their coffee!
Me and 2 other barista from my new shop went together to do coffee tasting.
We just hide all the answers written on the papers in the photo first.
Weird thing is, I guessed all correct!
I was happy that I actually practised a lot back in Starbucks days!*Yay!*
We had a great time at Market Lane!
We definitely should do these tasting competition thing at our new cafe too! :)
After catch up, the boys went home and I left to my bf's place to drop off the bread.
Haven't seen him for a week, looked very exhausted from his study :(
Good luck on the next exam!! :)
Anyway, I need to go back to "work"..!
Good night!
Alison's Handmade Bread
53 Izett Street, Prahran VIC 3181
https://www.facebook.com/AlisonsHandmadeBread (Facebook page)
Market Lane Coffee
HP:http://www.marketlane.com.au/index.asp
(Prahran)
Shop 13 Prahran Market
163 Commercial Road South Yarra VIC 3141
(Victoria Market)
109-111 Therry Street
Melbourne 3000
I could have gone to Victoria Market but I somehow prefer Prahran one more since it's much quieter, and also it is closer to my place :P
Also I wanted to get a lovely bread from Alison's Handmade Bread (Addy is at the bottom of the blog).
It is located just off Chapel Street, near safeway/coles.
She makes beautiful bread.
My boyfriend loves her bread (and so do I!), so I've decided to buy some for him.
I bought a Rye&Sunflower multigrain one.
It is $8 but it really worth it!
I wasn't so sure if that is my bf's favourite, but thanks for Alison's help, it really was his fav after all! :)
Please please try out her bread.
It is such a fantastic bread. No preservative but it lasts very long!
Well after shopping, I went to Market Lane Coffee.
This specialised coffee shop is the one who has been training on my new cafe.
They are fantastic and so passionate about their coffee!
Me and 2 other barista from my new shop went together to do coffee tasting.
We just hide all the answers written on the papers in the photo first.
Weird thing is, I guessed all correct!
I was happy that I actually practised a lot back in Starbucks days!*Yay!*
We had a great time at Market Lane!
We definitely should do these tasting competition thing at our new cafe too! :)
After catch up, the boys went home and I left to my bf's place to drop off the bread.
Haven't seen him for a week, looked very exhausted from his study :(
Good luck on the next exam!! :)
Anyway, I need to go back to "work"..!
Good night!
Alison's Handmade Bread
53 Izett Street, Prahran VIC 3181
https://www.facebook.com/AlisonsHandmadeBread (Facebook page)
Market Lane Coffee
HP:http://www.marketlane.com.au/index.asp
(Prahran)
Shop 13 Prahran Market
163 Commercial Road South Yarra VIC 3141
(Victoria Market)
109-111 Therry Street
Melbourne 3000
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Handmade Bread,
Market,
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Location:
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More than a year!
It's been AWHILE!!!
Well it's been more than a year..oops again!
I successfully graduated from school and was the first to graduate *hooray!*
I moved down to Melbourne in Feb (from Brisbane) since my boyfriend lives here
*let's talk about him next time :P*
And I was offered a restaurant manager position! *woo hoo!*
Although I still miss the beautiful Queensland weather, life is good here.
I was so frustrated with my visa situation
It kinda worked out!
I still have to go to Japan this coming July to change my visa
But my owners mentioned about sponsorship (and that is why they offered me a manager role too)
So I might be able to stay in Australia, and which is a fantastic news for me!
I am so excited to manage new place!
It is my first experience so I've got loads of things to learn
But I'm looking forward to it at the same time :)
My team and staff are very passionate about coffee making!
Labels:
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Melbourne,
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Location:
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