it's been quite a long time since i updated. somehow i lost touch with blogging. It's ironic that most of my entries are written at times when i was really busy and stressed out with school stuff. Too busy doing nothing during the hols to write..heh.

Australia was a great experience. Our accomodation was at a fren's fren's college apartment, so it's like 4 girls sharing a one-person place. haha, squeezy but very cosy. i was lucky to be small enough to claim the sofa as my bed. it was really comfy though i needed to bend my legs a little to fit myself in nicely. i miss waking up from hibernation every morning, and saying my favourite four-letter word then - "cold". We cooked or packed our meals as far as possible because of our low budgets. Which is great cos i happen to love cooking! We always whip up really yummy healthy pasta and rice dishes full of vegetables, especially celery, tomatos, carrots and zuchini.  

With a map in hand, we explored the city by foot (tram fees aren't that affordable!). it takes about half an hour to reach the fringes of the city from our place. The streets are quite confusing and we had a pretty tough time finding some places, but thick-skinned us took advantage of 'tourist rights' and asked our way to our destinations. That's the fastest and easiest way.

Many memories i tried to capture on my cam.  i remember waking up really early on the days of our day tours, and walking in the freezing morning air down to Swanston Street where we will spot the APT travel buses.  and i am missing my Woody, the handsome horse that i rode on! cannot forget the terribly bad weather up at Mt. Buller, lugging the skiing stuff and stomping around in those heavy boots. The wind was so so strong!! it pushed us back and forth on our slippery skiis..wow. i truely experinced the powers of Nature. and the snowing was heavy, pretty sight but quite painful when the snow hits the face. They felt like mini ice-cubes. and yay, i finally got to make a really cute snowman! :)  

Now that my dream trip is over, it's back to work at the petshop. it's nice to be wanted back at the shop and be around with the furry critters, but things just feel different. Maybe because of the new staff, and my nua-ing during the trip where my only duty is to enjoy myself.

oh well. there's a time for everything. Will be posting up the piccies soon :)