Hello August

Hi guys, it's August already(again!). Thought I would upload tons of travel photos of Europe that I took   from my holidays but I guess you always need to save the room for unexpected things.  So a quick review about my July:

Came back from Europe with severe jet lag, well, Australia is winter so from lots sun to a little bit sun was big difference to me. But the memory in Europe is too beautiful to regret. Je ne regrette rien. I regret nothing. Even I got horrible cold and stomach problem for 3 weeks. Still, no regret. Maybe I hate my productivity a little. Hahah

Panicked about lots things to organise. Wedding, future, visa and so on. But I have finally leant to choose my priorities in life. I am always greedy, and expect myself multitasking like so many people who I admire. Sometimes you just need to slap your face, both side and hard and then bloody wake up to the reality. It's actually not as hard as I thought it would be, making priority list helped heaps. So if you are like me, want to finish so many things at the same time but end up only achieve partially on each task, this is my suggestion, make a list and try to stick with it. Once you start to stroke out a couple tasks on the list, you will feel so much better and chasing the rest of tasks without procrastination will not be too hard. 

Had some thoughts about my life, good or bad, it's a certain path to grow up I think. Look at myself in the mirror and tell myself what I really want in life, be strong, be brave and have fun.

Highlight of the month would be my snowboarding weekend away, it included lots of pain and chill air and silver white snow, and I absolutely love it. I remember the first time that Andrew took me to the snow, which wasn't a very good snowy winter in Sydney, the snow was really icy and I had so much tears because I hurt myself a lot. I constantly question myself why I like snowboarding, it's so painful since I am still a beginner and my balance is awful and it took my learning curve not so smoothy. But every fall made me less scared about falling, I stand up and try again till I finally have a click. Every single time I finally achieve a turn or run then I am over the moon. It's that simple, and this trip, I finally can do the zigzaging without freaking out. And I slowly feel better about my fear against height. I am on top of the world:) 

So as usual, I made a desktop calendar to kickstart the new month. Download it by clicking the image and enjoy the new adventure. Live a little, Life is bloody beautiful.

Have a good weekend as well guys!

xxx Aka

{ Freebie } Hello July!!

Hello every one, how's your June so far? If you are like me, live in Australia then I know it's getting really chilly now but I kind of cheat it a little bit this year, I am still in Croatia at the moment. June has been a very interesting month to me due to my travel experience so far. Being in Europe during the winter is more than blessing but I do have some no-so-welcome dramas in the trip as well. Maybe I was too lucky to escape to Europe during the best season, and that was my little punishment for our indulgence. So, as usual I made you a desktop calendar and wish you have a nice kick start. Stay warm my Aussie homies, and if you live in a summerish part of world then lucky you! I am actually going home by 4 flights tomorrow, and that's how I started my July. Wish me good luck too, hopefully, no drama during the trip:-) Will post my vacation photos soon when I get back, so ciao for now!

Stay in Summer forever


xxx Aka

{ Blog Update } Follow me!!

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Hi every one, sorry about my lack of updates lately. But I have good news for you and me for sure. The good news is  I finally have a new phone, a very fresh and shape good phone that I can't describe the depth of my love to it. Why is it a good news? Because I have been drooling to every one who can share the photos with those beautiful filters on Instagram and of course my big love VSCO. So any of you might be interested, go check my VSCO page. I will have also make the icon for them but I haven't got time to settle them. Need to wait till I come back from Europe or if I have spare time and internet there. 

I use app to collage my images, big time saver!!

I have to be honest, it's way easier to update random photos from the phone as well. If you are wondering where is she, this lazy blogger? Go check my VSCO and Instagram. Now the photos on both of them are similar because I am still testing my filter and the outcome of the images, but in the future I will leave the better image on VSCO due to its vibe and my little lifestyle images will be on Instagram frequently so that you can see another side of my life without waiting for my slow blog updates. Now I am in a mess trying to get ready for my vacation with Andrew. I will try to update as often as possible while I am in Europe and now pardon me, I have a flight to catch. 

Warm wishes every one

xxx Aka

{ My Footprints } A Vivid Day

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Hello my friend, how's Tuesday survival going so far? This time every year in Sydney has always attracted to million of people flushing into the Circular Quay to witness the magic of lights. Honestly, I am never a crowd person, I would normally avoid the crowd as much as I can to avoid being involved in a mad Sardine storm. 

Somehow, we had other reasons to happen to be in town, so why not try my new 50mm lens? I know it's not the best lens to capture dark  and far objects but I just want to see the difference between my good old kit lens and it. It's a new stage for me since I got my camera last year and I certainly couldn't get over it.  Below are the photos I too last Saturday and i quite enjoy the subtle difference with the new lens!! 

I used the motion technique, half hold the shutter and move along with the sailing boats and it worked a little. 

It turn okay in the end. The ferry rocks too much.

This was the very good reason why we were in town. Sadly that will be the last time of the Quay. I am blessed that I could share this experience with loved ones before it's closed. 

err...another expresso martini....

Every one is going to one direction, the light!

KIi's favourite

Seriously, it's more like a theme park image when the photos turn out. I guess a video will get better credit

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy the day!

xxx Aka

{ Freebie } Hello June!!!

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Hello every one! It's been a very slack month for me in May and I do sense the guilt every single day. Somehow I couldn't have any best May like this year and I wish it won't be the best one!! Maybe that's why I finally remember that today is already June!

Just attended a lovely winer event which held in the Quay and then Vivid festival with family this weekend and what do you think if you also went? I will share the photos very soon so don't forget me!!! As usual, simply press the image and download to save for a desktop image!

Hope you all have a lovely June and week!!!

xxx Aka