Middle earthling

Blackmilk Middle Earth leggings, Fellowship Rider leggings, and Hills of Gondor leggings
Last week BlackMilk released the much anticipated Middle Earth line which has the little hobbit in me itching to add to my own (small) BlackMilk collection. I love BlackMilk products because the quality of their leggings and swimwear is top notch and their service is great. Much to my dismay, however, my workplace's casual Friday policy touts a big fat no to leggings. I can't really justify getting myself more leggings if I can't show them off all day every day... but then again, being forbidden just makes me want them even more!

Images from BlackMilkclothing.com

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Getting organised

It's only twenty days into January and I'm already feeling disorganised. I've been eyeballing these diaries and planners with the hope that the possession of one will mean that I'll finally be able to keep on top of my mountain of to do lists.


Barbara Wiggins 2013 Diary, Grafika Weekly Diary by Howkapow, Mi Goals Diary and Smythson Manuscript Book with Sleeve

Images from here, here, here and here.
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Dreamlover

Mariah Carey performing at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
I was devastated when I discovered that Mariah Carey's Sydney show was sold out, so when a friend of mine suggested that we hit up Melbourne to see MC, I screamed - well, squealed - "YES! PLEASE!".

It was definitely worth the effort because it was such a spectacular show, even from as far away as I was sitting. She sang everything brilliantly, especially her classics, like Hero, Emotions and Always Be My Baby (my favourite). I think what I loved most was her banter with the audience. She was hilarious. There were some moments in the show I did not like, e.g. where she seemed a bit distracted, or when her costume changes took aaaages, but I can forgive her - she is, after all, my childhood idol!

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Cooling down

Rocks, rocks, and more rocks
Wearing: Ribs swimsuit by BlackMilk

Figured I'd post these photos since today was such a scorcher in Sydney - highs of 42 degrees celcius! Luckily I was working close to a beach, and got to take a dip on my way home.

These photos are from Palm Beach in NSW. I know that I post heaps of pictures of beaches, but I still think each beach is different and worth noting. Palm Beach has fast become one of my favourites, with long stretches of soft, orange-y sand, clear waters and a huge section of rock pools to explore. Heaps of things to keep you busy during Summer.

How did you keep cool today?
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Abseiling and canyoning - Blue Mountains

For our anniversary, Danh booked a full day abseiling and canyoning experience in Katoomba/Blue Mountains with Adrenalin. These are my thoughts:

1. Best present ever!
2. Excellent activity. Comes second only to white water rafting.
3. Steve, our guide, was a very experienced canyoner and had a lot of knowledge to share with us about how to stay safe, wildlife facts and information on how the canyons formed.

Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of the day (quite certain my camera would have gotten wrecked if I'd brought it), but luckily Steve had already put together a compilation of some of his canyoning trips (embedded below). It includes footage from Empress, the canyon we were guided through. What Steve does in the video is similar to what we did on the day - jumping off rocks, swimming through rock pools and abseiling down waterfalls. I'd definitely recommend the experience to anyone interested. And if you're still not convinced, watch the video!



Video by Steve Gorham
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