*p.r.i.n.t.s*: of things that I missed the most

2007 to 2008 I was away in Perth, W.A to pursue my Master's degree. It was a year where I learnt a lot of new things , experience the sweetness and bitterness of hardwork on my own and embrace life from different perspectives. It was indeed a once in a lifetime experience. If I could go through it all over again , I wouldn't stop myself. from doing so. It was truly a self- rewarding experience and something that money can't buy. Ever since my big shift to the land down under and a year long living in a suitcase I lugged all my things back to my home country. Looking back , I know that deep down in me misses a few good things back there.

*My daily morning walks on the famous cafe strip in Mount Lawley during Winter on my way to work. The cool and crisp air against my face /Making sure that my fingers snugged tightly in the comfort of my winter jacket pockets/ morning greetings from strangers that are just friendly* I simply enjoyed looking at the shops that I passed by Planet Books (a place where I normally shop for cheap DVDs and let myself lost amongst rows and rows of books ), the display of new arrivals at Picnic (an Australian clothing label), Highs & Lows (to all you sneakers freak out there, if you ever visit Perth this is definitely a must- go shop . And it should be in the sneakers bible too =p) .

*Coffees. I have never been a coffee drinker until I went to Perth. No, it's definitely not because I worked at a cafe and the fact that I know how to make coffees (Long Machiato, Short Machiato, Cappuccino, Espresso, Latte, Affogato, Flat White etc) I would say it's because of the beans that they use which makes the taste real good. It also depends on how you brew it as well. The smell of freshly grind coffee = AHmazing!

*Fremantle @ Freo . This is one place that I can never get enough of. Like really. Fremantle is a place where you will be immersed with what Australia can offer with a twist or a hint of flavours from other parts of the world. I used to enjoy looking at the beautifully decorated shops (pls refer to prev post for example ;)), the scent of yummy looking homemade lotions & potions, rainbow coloured soaps that are decked in different shapes and sizes, lovely trinkets to die for ( if you're a big fan of lucky charms and small jewelry, like your's truly be sure to bring extra $$ as you'll definitely gonna go bonkers looking at them) and definitely kitchenware. Yup...You heard me right...kitchenware =). They are simply beautiful, cute and just makes you want to be a homemaker (that's actually one of my future dreams. Sayang...take note*wink wink* ).Almost all the shops that sell kitchenwares have got something different on the table to offer you. Arrgghhh!!! you'll just go crazy.

So...there you go a few things that I missed back in the land down under. I know I haven't done enough justice in laying out other good things over there but I'm getting drowsy (just took my flu medication), I think I'll stop here. Until then...

G'day Mate!

xoxo