Foo Fighters.

The last time I went on a real holiday, was last Christmas, when Henry and I went to England, so after a year, my memory of what it's like to really relax is very fuzzy. Last weekend, Henry and I flew to Cairns and spend 4 days and 3 nights just enjoying each other's company and the luxury of the beach and a hearty buffet breakfast every morning. I will detail our trip more once I get the pictures up (hopefully soon, but we all know how I am with my updates), but in a nutshell, it was such a well deserved break. We were so blessed to be able to just soak in the peace and not have to think about anything else - school report, jobs, my leaving etc -.

Apart from our holiday, I have also been trying to see if there's a way that I can stay in Australia for awhile longer, just because one of the magazines that I'm working for, Outdoor Australia, is going through a major relaunch that I would love to be a part of. I've written to the school to find out if they could offer me some advice on how I should approach this predicament I'm in (school starts on 23 Oct, and this relaunch happens over the next two months) but the advice I was given wasn't entirely helpful. I've since written another email to another lecturer and am just waiting to see what my options are.

This time in Australia has really taught me how to stand up for what I want, and that there is always some way around the impossible. I've also learnt how to take control of my life, and really be confident about approaching others. There is nothing to be afraid of, and I've discovered that it's better to ask and get a no, than to simply assume that the answer is a no. Just because, there is always a chance that the answer will be a yes. I feel so much more responsible and accountable for my life now - I finally have managed to manage my finances (ok, maybe not as well as I'd like to but.... it's a start) and even though I still cannot clean the house or do my laundry to save my life, I have kind of tried. Because of this new found confidence in me, I've decided to pursue what's best for me. Hence my emails to the school, to try and do something different. I've observed that the ones who are successful are the ones who dare to be different. Easier said than done, and more often than not, an overused cliché, but truly it's that drive in a person that reeks success. And if you notice, the ones who are successful and confident (and more importantly, content and happy) are the ones who don't worry at all. I don't worry at all. These seven months have cemented that. I really do not worry at all. I may not be rich, or perfect, but I have no reason to worry. Which is why I can send that email, and approach those superior to me with the right amount of tenacity and sureness.

Hmm. Ramble ramble. Been long since I last rambled. But! All that aside, tonight we are going to watch the Foo Fighters perform an acoustic set at the Sydney Opera House!!! Hurrahh! They're playing songs from the In Your Honor album, which is the only reason why I'm going to watch them. Personally I am not a fan of paying hundreds of dollars to see a bunch of musicians play just because the world sees them as 'popular', but the Foo Fighters are an exception because their In Your Honour album has sentimental value for Henry and I because we played that when we drove up to Palm Beach and then to the Blue Mountains. So it's a memory of Sydney and our time here and to watch them play an acoustic set live will just complete our time down under. I'm sad to leave but this will be a great way to leave. :)

In other news, yesterday was part two of my 'anniversary present' when Henry and I went for a haircut! It had to be a gift because there is just no way on earth that I can afford (or want to fork out) $100 for a haircut. ... Insane. But! Since it makes Henry happy, we both went down to Zenith last night for a good trim. I'm keeping my hair length even though I did consider going shorter, only because I really miss my long hair and do think it compliments me better. One day I will have a fringe, go bob, but that's only when I don't really need to depend on my looks for some extra income. When I go back to Singapore I've got to continue with my modelling part time just because I'm going to need some extra moneyyy. That's why I need to grow my hair back. Hmm.
It's a bit annoying how sometimes we just must do something in order to get something else. That's the way the world goes, I guess. But then, freedom of choice reminds us that there is always a way around the impossible, if you want it that way.

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Noise: Might To Save, Hillsong.