Author Archives: Bec

Ladies Day at the races

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Bec

Just a few happy snaps from the races yesterday. The weather was phenomenal- 29 degrees celsius & not a cloud in the sky. This whole week has been hectic with Race Round festivities. And yes I did get a very … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Australia. Where everyone hates each other.

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Bec

One of the first differences I observed upon moving from the east coast of Australia to the west coast was this: all over food packaging, advertising and various media the ultimate selling point over here is ‘Made in Western Australia’, … Continue reading →

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Venice Budapest Santa Barbara Prague Krakow Grand Canyon Melbourne Cappadochia Vienna Hamilton Bay Metung Kalgoorlie New York City Don’t try to tell me you don’t enjoy a good sunset. Or a photo of one. Taken by me.

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Bec | 4 Comments

Do not fear the pelican

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Bec

This post has nothing to do with fear. Or pelicans. Sorry to avian enthusiasts who have tuned-in for the first time. I have clearly failed you. Basically I have been so busy during my first week as a real live … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Bucket-List Item 3.

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Bec

Consume Delicious Coffee I thought I had missed item 3! But then I remembered that on Friday the fam, some friends and I stopped at Snow Pony on the way to the airport. Possibly the trendiest cafe in all of … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Bucket-List Item 5.

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Bec

Get out of Melbourne Last weekend I made good on my promise to get out of Melbourne and drove to Euroa (about 2 hours north) to visit my Mum and spend time with family and friends. It was nice to … Continue reading →

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Ted Baker Spring/Summer ’11 Launch

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Bec

The Melbourne Bucket-List Item 2. Attend a Fashion Event You may be wondering why my post on attending a fashion event for my Melbourne Bucket-List features a photo of cookies. Well, being a crap blogger means I didn’t take my camera … Continue reading →

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The Melbourne Bucket-List Item 1.

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Bec

Attend an AFL Game So on Friday night I begrudgingly crossed-off the first item on my Melbourne Bucket-List. I had hoped for a win for my last footy game in Melbourne but alas, Carlton played the first half like an … Continue reading →

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Remembering Barcelona

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Bec

This time last year I had just spent the weekend in Barcelona. Having travelled across the States with a friend for 2 months, followed by a few weeks in the UK with family, Barcelona was my first destination travelling solo. … Continue reading →

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Smells Like Spring

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Bec

Spring has sprung! I know because when I open the front door an intoxicating scent of jasmine hits me in the face. Yum. Spring means: –  Spring Racing Carnival –  Even more unpredictable Melbourne weather (not that I’ll be here) … Continue reading →

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