Sorry that I am bombarding you with all of these posts, I have just got so inspired to start writing again and have so much to catch you all up on!
It's cooler in little old Perth today (16 degrees celsius haha), such a wimp in winter, so here I am rugged up on the couch with my favourite blanket writing to you all. Mmmmm so snuggly.
How's the weather where you are? and I thought I may as well throw a few questions out there for you to answer... so what do you plan to achieve by the end of the week? I plan to stop procrastinating and get onto my studies for my exam on saturday! I always leave it to the last minute. Ah I am the worst!
Anyway I thought I would post some more photos of my High Tea I held just recently. I hope you like my set up! I used dried roses as the centrepiece because I absolutely love the colours and look dried roses create. Oh and my bouquet of "flowers" near the Sangria jars are actually not flowers at all and instead I cut strawberries to look like roses and stars n hearts out of watermelon/cantaloupe :)
#ideas
Also just before I go, here is a great quote for you to remember this week:
"An amazing things happens when you get honest with yourself and start doing what you love, what makes you happy. Your life literally slow down. You stop wishing for the weekend. You stop merely looking forward to special events. You begin to live in each moment and you start feeling like a human being. You just ride the wave that is life, with this feeling of contentment and joy. You move fluidly, steadily, calm and gratefully. A veil is lifted, and a whole new perspective is born"
I am so sorrry I have been so M.I.A with the whole blogging thing. I have been meaning to post for so long now but have been so busy since getting back from South East Asia. My main motivating factor for now posting is that one kind hearted reader asked me if they were going to hear from me again and that in itself was so sweet and made me realise... "Hey! Maybe some people do like reading the jibberish I write ;)" So thank you, you know who you are!
So... you would hope after (what... 6 months) I would have something to show and or tell and I do. So much it's over whelming! So many pictures... Where do I start?
First: A brief overview of the past six months.
-South East Asia was amazing. Travelling from Hong Kong through Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore was something else. The sights were incredible and I went indoor skydiving! It was so RAD!
The most important part of my trip though and what I value the most would be the people I have met. I believe that it doesn't matter where you are in the world it is the people you are privileged enough to meet and ensuring you build and maintain those friendships. People are incredible!! People are inspiring and motivating, each with their own individual story. If you take the time to really listen and get to know someone you will learn more than your heart and mind could ever have dreamed of! I met a bunch of amazing people who I have now maintained contact and friendships with :) That in itself was special enough for me. Seeing incredible countries and surrounding yourself in so many rich cultures... well that's the greatest bonus ;)
-Since then I have been back at university (studying my butt off) The countdown of units until I finish is seriously on!!
-I have been to Adelaide to see my dearest friend Krista, whom I believe you all know :) AHHH I was soooo happy to see her! You have no idea. We had the best time! I also surprised my study muffin of a boyfriend over there while he was on national tour. He was sooo excited when he realised that the "stranger" who randomly jumped up onto his back in the middle of Adelaide city was me haha!!!
Krista and myself shopped our brains out, we ate amazing food, went to the fringe festival, a cute vintage market and also the beach where we found the most amazing shells!! I have pictures to show you :) We were like kids on Christmas! I miss her so much. She is coming home though in 3 months (to Perth) AHHHHH I can't contain my excitement!
-UM. So. I BECAME AN AUNTY!! Eee! So happy and excited. April 25th my little nephew Taj was born and he is the CUTEST thing ever. (I know, I know... a little biased haha).
-I have also just recently held a High Tea party for my friends :) I was so excited I had planned it for weeks :D Not too sure how much "tea" was involved... Sangria counts as tea right?! Haha. Afterwards we went to see my boyfriends band 'Crooked Colours' play. They are doing so well! Please check them out :) They are so talented and hey! One of the songs was even written about advice I had once given him and he has referenced me in his song :) I am the luckiest! I almost cried when I first heard it.
Eeek sorry! This is turning into a novel. I have just got so excited to talk after so long. I may have to upload photos over the past few months slowly due to having so many things I want to show you.
Hmm... Well lets start from the begin. Asia.
Love always, S.J.B x
P.S follow the sun! (and my adventures on Instagram @shannaejaybee) I post daily.
Heart Beats Slow - Angus and Julia Stone.
Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Vietnam.
Dong Thien Cave, Halong Bay.
One of my blue cocktails on my cruise.
The most AMAZING fruit! Rambutan!
We bought a bag of Rambutan off this lady for $2!! She was happy and so were we!
Hong Kong put on a show.
Fishing Village in Hong Kong.
Photo I took of the Hong Kong city lights! Very slow shutter speed.
Us in our super rad hats!
This was our cruise ship (Wel... 1/3 of it). It held 2000 passengers and 1.5 thousand crew.
Found the beach in Vietnam.
Asian cuisine is to die for.
One of the many theme parks we went to. (Ocean Park, Hong Kong).
My latest hippie pants (Another to add to the collection)
The past few days have been super busy catching up with my cousins to give their gorgeous 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son their christmas presents (before we go away), watching 'Rush' under the stars at the outdoor cinemas for a double date with two new New Zealand friends, going to the park and the beach with Krista and lastly seeing my friend, after a year, who is over from Pakistan! Ah I have had the best time!
The outdoor cinemas were amazing, cheap and not only that!... You also get to bring whatever you would like to eat or drink (Alcohol permitted). Who could want more than to be with good company under the stars on a warm summers night to watch a great film. It was perfect!
The next few days don't get any less busy either! I have line up my Nanna's 80th, two boat parties in 38 degree days, a christmas party and a triple date mexican night (to eat tacos and drink margahritas) all to fit in! Ahh yay! Fun, fun, fun.
Krista and myself have been trying to figure out a cool christmas costume to dress up in. We couldn't think of anything overly funny for the theme but have decided on going as snowflakes haha! ...Hmm we shall see how that turns out! Keep posted :P (If you have any other cool ideas feel free to pass them this way!).
Anyway! It has been scorching hot here the past few days, but regardless combat boots and a hat made of wool are too cute together not to wear! Here are some photos of Krista and myself both wearing hot pink for an afternoon in the park yesterday.
