Short Story

I was just standing there
Selling shirts
then everything changed.

Sovereign Hills

Woke up extra early today for this trip today to Sovereign Hills. And oh was it worth it! I felt like I was inside a book, or a movie where there are gorgeous looking horses, carriages, ladies that remind me of Jane Austen, and everything Victorian!



My sister Joni said I should wear my new Ralph Lauren marching band tee, which I had to plead for and ask my mom to purchase for me. I have never been so correctly dressed for an occasion. Along the way, I bumped into these guys.



Then we had lunch at New York Cafe. Plates, interiors, and even the staff were historically dressed. Tito Eric and I ordered Beef Curry (we love Indian food). Liza had bolognee, mama just had a creamy rich potato soup.


Mama and Me


Beef Curry Yummeh

Sovereign Hill is a town that revolves around gold mining. Mama was so excited by this fact and tried her luck in finding/sifting gold. Also, a goldsmith showed us how gold is melted and turned into bars.



Mama and me looking for a big gold nugget!


Tito Eric trying his luck


Cute goldsmith

There was also a Chinese little town inside, reminds me of Tamahome. You can enter the little houses and tents as well. After the long walks, we settled into a nice spot with a refreshing view. Enjoying lattes, hot chocolates, donuts, and chips.


Inside a chinese grocery


Me and Tito Eric camping

Again, all thanks to Tito Eric who lurves country side driving. We've been to so many places already! :)


Everyone had a great memorable time

Tara Let's

Tito Eric, the best travel mate you'll ever find in Melbourne. Shown below in full Adidas gear, how cool izzat?



Tomorrow we're going to find gold in a far away place (do-do-do-do-dora!). Come on, Vaminos!

Another View

The whirlwind I am in is driving me nuts, but Lace focus on this view.

I may not be a rockstar but I feel like one whenever my mum buys me shiny new clothes that almost make me cry. Whenever Anya and I rehearse the song called The Lion Sleeps Tonight or that silly Indian dance that we've made up.


Sailing at the Sydney Harbour

I may not be of a certain type that's all the rage now, but I certainly know who I am. Aquarian, creative, flaming passionate, and free.

Now I have fever, just because I am too hot :p

Ice Skating in Docklands

Docklands is a nice place to shop, get coffee, and now - iceskate! I always turn to iceskating whenever I feel stressed, lonely, and helpless. Sometimes, just to pass the time. It clears the mind because all I think about are the blades and the ice kissing on the ground, and how I should concentrate otherwise I'd fall.



Really, I find Melbourne such a romantic place... how sad that is :p


Thank you again to Audrey for joining me and Liza. It was Liza's first time to iceskate, she only fell once! Not bad.



Then Audrey was so kind to feed us in this nice place called Meccah Bah that serves Turkish dishes. Yum-oh.


And finally, to Chocolate Shop. We were the last customers, they have lovely cakes and comforting lattes and hot chocolate.

Melbourne at Night

And I thought Melbourne's nightlife was missing! Every cool person was on the streets of Lonsdale, Burke, and lane ways of the city last Saturday night.

Audrey took me with her friends for an endless night out starting off with a casual friendly dinner at Groove Train in Melbourne Central. Everyone had the Japanese fever and when we walked pass Harajuku Cafe the girls could not resist these yummy cute crepes.



Then to Baraki, a simple bar with no fancy laser lights just people dancing and couches to rest in. The vibe was so relaxed and casual where you can dance to your heart's desire. Music that night was provided by a live band who played mostly RnB's. The DJ played dance music from the early 2000 era like It's Getting Hot in Here and Missy Eliot. Nostalgic!



At around 12AM we were ready to go for hot drinks, people were everywhere. Now we are talking night life Melbourne! Kelvin showed us to this hidden lounge called Manchuria. Pub's in Melbourne are mostly underground or you got to take the stairs. You can find random doors in the veins of the city and you'll never know what's inside until you come in.



Alfred, another cousin was partying hard in Khokolat so Audrey and I went for last round of drinks (read: Sparkling Water) in Golden Buddha. It reminded me of China gangster movies where the mafia lounge in luxurious couches with intricate interior design. Lovely, the place was so comforting and was perfect to rest tired legs from all the dancing and walking.



The night has cured my being homesick from all the happenings and nightlife in Manila. Thank you Audrey and Alfred, you've successfully evangelized me and you definitely know how to parteh until morning.

Fretblanket's Into the Ocean

I always miss rockenroll and this song is constantly playing on my head because the vocals sound like Gavin Rossdale of Bush.



I remember waiting for this song on my daily drive to school, listening to NU 107. Zach and Joey on the background haha. Ohh I miss those days of real rock. Good thing the song is uploaded to youtube.

Kill boredom, rock and roll!